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COMMERCIAL PILOT ORAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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COMMERCIAL PILOT ORAL QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
What privileges apply to a commercial pilot? - Answers -1) Carrying persons or property
for compensation or hire
2) For compensation or hire
Part 61 states that you may be paid for acting a PIC of an aircraft engaged in carrying
person or property for compensation or hire. Part 61 does not mention that if acting
totally by yourself, you could be.... - Answers -considered a commercial operator, and
as such, be subject to different regulations
Does a commercial pilot certificate by itself allow you act as a commercial operator?
What does it do? - Answers -No; it only allows you to work for a commercial operator
and be paid for your service, with certain exceptions
As a commercial pilot, certain commercial operations are allowed without being in
possession of an "operating certificate", examples are what? - Answers -student
instruction, sightseeing flights, ferry or training flights, aerial work, crop dusting, banner
towing, aerial photography, powerline or pipline patrol
As a commercial pilot, where are the certain commercial operations allowed actually
listed? Which reg? - Answers -14 CFR 119.1
What does the term "commercial operator" refer to? (14CFR Part 1) - Answers -
Compensation or hire, engages in aircraft flight for air commerce of persons or property.
Define the term "common carriage" - Answers -The carriage of passengers or cargo as
a result of advertising the availability of of the carriage to the public
When would a commercial pilot be required to hold a type rating? - Answers -1) Large
aircraft(gross weight over 12,500 LBs)
2) Turbojet-powered airplanes
Define category: - Answers -broad classification of aircraft
(airplane, rotor-craft, glider, etc
Define Class: - Answers -classification of aircraft with a category having similar
operating characteristics
(Single engine lang, multi engine)
Define Type: - Answers -A specific make and basic model of aircraft
(DC-9, B-737)
,Can a pilot with a commercial certificate and multi engine land rating carry passengers
in a single engine airplane? - Answers -No(unless pilot holds a category, class and type
rating)
Can a commercial pilot carry a passenger in an aircraft operated in formation flight? -
Answers -No
Can a commercial pilot carry pilot carry passengers in a restricted limited or
experimental category aircraft? - Answers -No
When may a commercial pilot log flight time as second in command? - Answers -1)
Occupies a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot by the
aircraft type certificate
2) Holds the appropriate category, class, and instrument rating for the aircraft being
flown and more than one pilot is required under the type certification
You are currently en route to your destination and the sun has set. When can you begin
logging flight time as "night" flight time? - Answers -time between the end of evening
civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight
What are the requirements to remain current as a commercial pilot? - Answers -1) Bi-
annual flight review
2) passengers(same as private privileges)
What class of medical certificate is require for commercial pilots? - Answers -2nd class
medical
What is the duration of a second class medical certificate for operations requiring a
commercial pilot certificate? - Answers -expires at the end of the last day of the 12th
month after the month of the examination date
Is a commercial pilot required to log all flight time? - Answers -Yes
What documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight? - Answers -ARROW
Airworthiness Certificate
Registration Certificate
Operating Limitations(POH)
Weight and Balance Data
Which documents, required on board an aircraft, must be displaned in such a way so as
to be visible by both passengers and crew? - Answers -Airworthiness Certificate
Are the aircraft and engine logbooks required to be carried on board an aircraft? -
Answers -No; keep them safe!
, How can a pilot determine if his/hers aircraft is equipped with a Mode C altitude
encoding transponder? - Answers -referencing the current weight and balance
equipment list; ensure Mode C is installed
If the Airworthiness Certificate says an aircraft is a NORMAL CATEGORY than what
significance does this have? - Answers -Aircraft structural capable of withstanding a
load factor of 3.8 Gs without structural failure. Applicable to aircraft intended for non-
aerobatic operation.
If the Airworthiness Certificate says an aircraft is a UTILITY CATEGORY than what
significance does this have? - Answers -Aircraft structural capable of withstanding a
load factor of 4.4 Gs. This would usual permit limited aerobatics, including spins.
Are airplane flight manuals(AFM) required to be on board all aircraft? - Answers -All
aircraft manufactured after March 1, 1979 must have an AFM
What are special flight permits, and when are they necessary? - Answers -May not be
airworthy, but is deemed safe for a specific flight
1) repairs are to be performed
2) production flight test
3) Evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger
4) customer demo flights in new production
5) To allow the operation of an overweight aircraft for flight beyond its normal range
over water or land areas where adequate landing facilities or fuel is not available
What is the procedure for obtaining a special flight permit? - Answers -FSDO or
designated airworthiness representative
What instruments and equipment are required for VFR day flight? 15 of them - Answers
-Airspeed Indicator
Altimeter
Compass
Tachometer for each engine
Oil pressure gauge for each engine
Temperature gauge for each liquid-cooled engine
Oil temperature gauge for each air cooled engine
Manifold pressure gauge for each altitude engine
Fuel gauge for each tank
landing gear position indicator
Aviation red or white anti-collision lights
Flotation gear(if over water)
Safety belts for occupants over two years
Shoulder harness for each front seat if made after 1978
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