293 Oral Exam Review (Gamma / Wheels Up) Exam
Questions And Answers Latest Update
Define "Time in Service"
From the moment the aircraft leaves the ground until it touches down.
Define "Flight Time"
From the moment the aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of
flight, until it comes to rest after.
Define "Overwater" & "Extended Overwater"
Overwater: Beyond gliding distance from shore (personal flotation devices
required)
Extended Overwater: More than 50 nm from shore (raft/survival equipment
required for 135)
Define "MEA"
Minimum Enroute Altitude - minimum altitude between fixes that ensures
obstruction clearance and nav signal coverage (1,000 ft non-mountainous, 2,000 ft
mountainous)
,Define "MOCA"
Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude - minimum altitude that ensures
obstruction clearance AND nav signal within 22 nm of a VOR
Define "MRA"
Minimum Reception Altitude - minimum altitude between fixes that ensures nav
signal
Define "MORA/OROCA"
Minimum Off Route Altitude / Off Route Obstruction Clearance Altitude -
minimum altitude within 10 nm of airways that ensures obstruction clearance
Define "Operational Control"
Authority to initiate, change, or terminate a flight
What is the duration of your medical per FAR 61.23? When is it due per the
company and where do you send it?
Under 40 - Valid for 12 months
40 or older - Valid for 6 months (First EKG at 35)
, Due by 20th day of due month. Send to training department.
How long does FAR 61.17 say temporary certificates are valid for?
120 days
According to FAR 61.55(b) what are SIC qualifications regarding landings
required, demonstrated ability, and additional training?
- 3 TO/LDG to full stop in 12 months
- CRM training
- Engine out procedures & maneuvering while executing PIC duties
- Become familiar with POH/AFM normal, abnormal, & emergency procedures
How many takeoffs & landings are required under FAR 61.57 for PIC currency?
What is required for night currency?
3 TO/LDG within 90 days. For night currency, need to be to a full stop between 1
hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise.
How often are PIC proficiency checks due according to FAR 61.58? What are
some multiple aircraft considerations?
Questions And Answers Latest Update
Define "Time in Service"
From the moment the aircraft leaves the ground until it touches down.
Define "Flight Time"
From the moment the aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of
flight, until it comes to rest after.
Define "Overwater" & "Extended Overwater"
Overwater: Beyond gliding distance from shore (personal flotation devices
required)
Extended Overwater: More than 50 nm from shore (raft/survival equipment
required for 135)
Define "MEA"
Minimum Enroute Altitude - minimum altitude between fixes that ensures
obstruction clearance and nav signal coverage (1,000 ft non-mountainous, 2,000 ft
mountainous)
,Define "MOCA"
Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude - minimum altitude that ensures
obstruction clearance AND nav signal within 22 nm of a VOR
Define "MRA"
Minimum Reception Altitude - minimum altitude between fixes that ensures nav
signal
Define "MORA/OROCA"
Minimum Off Route Altitude / Off Route Obstruction Clearance Altitude -
minimum altitude within 10 nm of airways that ensures obstruction clearance
Define "Operational Control"
Authority to initiate, change, or terminate a flight
What is the duration of your medical per FAR 61.23? When is it due per the
company and where do you send it?
Under 40 - Valid for 12 months
40 or older - Valid for 6 months (First EKG at 35)
, Due by 20th day of due month. Send to training department.
How long does FAR 61.17 say temporary certificates are valid for?
120 days
According to FAR 61.55(b) what are SIC qualifications regarding landings
required, demonstrated ability, and additional training?
- 3 TO/LDG to full stop in 12 months
- CRM training
- Engine out procedures & maneuvering while executing PIC duties
- Become familiar with POH/AFM normal, abnormal, & emergency procedures
How many takeoffs & landings are required under FAR 61.57 for PIC currency?
What is required for night currency?
3 TO/LDG within 90 days. For night currency, need to be to a full stop between 1
hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise.
How often are PIC proficiency checks due according to FAR 61.58? What are
some multiple aircraft considerations?
