PILOT 141 GROUND SCHOOL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the limitations of a sport pilot? - ANSWER-1. Can't fly in Class A airspace
(18k feet or higher)
2. Can't fly in Class B, C, or D airspace until they receive training and a logbook
endorsement from an instructor.
3. No flights outside the US without approval from the foreign aviation authority.
4. No towing, flying for hire, or for a business.
5. Can't fly at night.
What are the requirements for a recreational pilot? - ANSWER-1. Be 17 y/o and able
to read/write in English
2. Pass the knowledge and practical tests
3. Can only fly single engine airplane, helicopter, or gyroplane
4. Third class medical certificate
5. 30 hours of flight time
What are the privileges of being a recreational pilot? - ANSWER-1. Can carry 1
passenger
2. Cannot pay less than the pro rate share of operating expenses of a flight with a
passenger
What are the limitations of being a recreational pilot? - ANSWER-1. No cross country
over 50 NM range from the departure airport
2. No flying at night
3. No flying where radio communication with ATC is required
4. Cannot fly as PIC of an aircraft certified for more than 4 occupants or has more
than one powerplant
What the the requirements for a private pilot? - ANSWER-1. Be 17 y/o (16 for glider
or balloon) and know how to read/write in English
2. Third class medical certificate
3. 40 hours of flight time (20 with instructor & 10 solo)
What are the privileges of being a private pilot? - ANSWER-1. Carry infinite
passengers
2. Pro rate share expenses (again)
3. May fly in connection with a business if the flight is not incidental to the business
What are the limitations of being a private pilot? - ANSWER-1. Cannot fly for
compensation or hire
What does FAA stand for? - ANSWER-Federal Aviation Administration
What does the FAA do? - ANSWER-1. Promotes aviation safety
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the limitations of a sport pilot? - ANSWER-1. Can't fly in Class A airspace
(18k feet or higher)
2. Can't fly in Class B, C, or D airspace until they receive training and a logbook
endorsement from an instructor.
3. No flights outside the US without approval from the foreign aviation authority.
4. No towing, flying for hire, or for a business.
5. Can't fly at night.
What are the requirements for a recreational pilot? - ANSWER-1. Be 17 y/o and able
to read/write in English
2. Pass the knowledge and practical tests
3. Can only fly single engine airplane, helicopter, or gyroplane
4. Third class medical certificate
5. 30 hours of flight time
What are the privileges of being a recreational pilot? - ANSWER-1. Can carry 1
passenger
2. Cannot pay less than the pro rate share of operating expenses of a flight with a
passenger
What are the limitations of being a recreational pilot? - ANSWER-1. No cross country
over 50 NM range from the departure airport
2. No flying at night
3. No flying where radio communication with ATC is required
4. Cannot fly as PIC of an aircraft certified for more than 4 occupants or has more
than one powerplant
What the the requirements for a private pilot? - ANSWER-1. Be 17 y/o (16 for glider
or balloon) and know how to read/write in English
2. Third class medical certificate
3. 40 hours of flight time (20 with instructor & 10 solo)
What are the privileges of being a private pilot? - ANSWER-1. Carry infinite
passengers
2. Pro rate share expenses (again)
3. May fly in connection with a business if the flight is not incidental to the business
What are the limitations of being a private pilot? - ANSWER-1. Cannot fly for
compensation or hire
What does FAA stand for? - ANSWER-Federal Aviation Administration
What does the FAA do? - ANSWER-1. Promotes aviation safety
