PRIVATE HELICOPTER ACTUAL
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND FULL SOLUTION
●● 61.15 - Drug and Alcohol Offenses.
Answer: ~ Convictions or administrative actions involving drugs/alcohol
must be reported to the FAA within 60 days
~ Motor vehicle actions count (DUI, license suspension, etc.)
~ Multiple offenses can lead to suspension
●● 61.19 - Duration of Certificates.
Answer: ~ Pilot certificates are issued for life unless they are
surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
~ Student pilot certificates don't expire unless issued before April 1st,
2016; then the following rules would apply:
~ 60 calendar months if under 40
~ 24 calendar months if 40 or older
●● 61.23 - Medical Certificates.
Answer: ~ A private pilot requires at least a Third-Class Medical
~ Valid for: Under 40 → 60 calendar months
40 or older → 24 calendar months
, ●● 61.31 - Type Ratings.
Answer: A type rating is required for:
~ Aircraft over 12,500 lbs
~ Turbojet-powered aircraft
~ Other aircraft specified by the FAA
●● 61.51 - Pilot Logbooks.
Answer: You must log:
~ Training received
~ Aeronautical experience required for certificates/ratings
Logbook Entries must include:
~ Date
~ Total flight time
~ Location
~ Aircraft type/Tail Number
~ Instructor endorsement (if applicable)
●● 61.55 - Second in Command Qualifications.
Answer: To act as Second in Command:
~ Must be appropriately rated
~ Must have endorsements if required
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND FULL SOLUTION
●● 61.15 - Drug and Alcohol Offenses.
Answer: ~ Convictions or administrative actions involving drugs/alcohol
must be reported to the FAA within 60 days
~ Motor vehicle actions count (DUI, license suspension, etc.)
~ Multiple offenses can lead to suspension
●● 61.19 - Duration of Certificates.
Answer: ~ Pilot certificates are issued for life unless they are
surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
~ Student pilot certificates don't expire unless issued before April 1st,
2016; then the following rules would apply:
~ 60 calendar months if under 40
~ 24 calendar months if 40 or older
●● 61.23 - Medical Certificates.
Answer: ~ A private pilot requires at least a Third-Class Medical
~ Valid for: Under 40 → 60 calendar months
40 or older → 24 calendar months
, ●● 61.31 - Type Ratings.
Answer: A type rating is required for:
~ Aircraft over 12,500 lbs
~ Turbojet-powered aircraft
~ Other aircraft specified by the FAA
●● 61.51 - Pilot Logbooks.
Answer: You must log:
~ Training received
~ Aeronautical experience required for certificates/ratings
Logbook Entries must include:
~ Date
~ Total flight time
~ Location
~ Aircraft type/Tail Number
~ Instructor endorsement (if applicable)
●● 61.55 - Second in Command Qualifications.
Answer: To act as Second in Command:
~ Must be appropriately rated
~ Must have endorsements if required
