questions with correct answers
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Answer ✓✓ Agency that governs commercial and general aviation
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Answer ✓✓ rules that apply to all areas of aviation, including flight operations, the construction of aircraft, and the training requirements that must be met to obtain pilot certificates and ratings
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Answer ✓✓ airport facilities that provide a variety of services to pilots, including pilot training school, aircraft rental, fueling, maintenance, parking, and the sale of pilot supplies
Aeronautics and Space Title 14 Answer ✓✓ specific title number that the FARs are
identified by within the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
FAR Part 141 & FAR Part 61 Answer ✓✓ the two types of FAA approved pilot training schools
FAR Part 141 Answer ✓✓ type of FAA approved pilot school with a structured curriculum, including prescribed standards for equipment, facilities and curricula (ideal for those interested in a commercial pilot career)
FAR Part 61 Answer ✓✓ type of FAA approved school with a more flexible structure that allows CFIs to modify the programs based on the students (ideal for part time instruction)
CFI Answer✓✓ Certificated Flight Instructor FAA Answer✓✓ Federal Aviation Administration
FARs Answer✓✓ Federal Aviation Regulations
FBO Answer✓✓ Fixed Base Operator
Syllabus Answer ✓✓ provides structure to pilot training by organizing flight and ground lessons
Student Pilot Certificate Answer ✓✓ not required during flight lesssons but required in order to fly solo
Eligibility for Student Pilot Certificate Answer ✓✓ must be at least 16 yrs old
must be able to read/speak/write/understand English
must hold at least a Third-Class Medical Certificate
How to obtain a Medical Certificate Answer ✓✓ must pass a physical exam administered by an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
AME Answer✓✓ Aviation Medical Examiner
First Class Medical Certificate Answer ✓✓ _designated for the airline transport pilot
_valid for 12 calendar months when <40 yrs old
_valid for 6 calendar months when >40 yrs old