Private Pilot Oral Exam 2025 100% Verified Questions &
Answers
Q: Eligibility requirements for private pilots license?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.103
Q: at least 17 years old
be able to read, speak, write, and understand English language
hold U.S. student pilot cert/sport pilot cert/ or recreational pilot cert
Hold at least a 3rd class medical
ground/flight endorsements
pass knowledge/practical tests
meet experience requirements
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.113
Q: can't carry passengers or property for compensation
may not pay less than pro rata share of operating expenses
may act as PIC for charitable, nonprofit, or community event
may demonstrate aircraft to a prospective buyer if they are a salesman and have at least 200 hours
may tow glider if meet requirements
one more?
What must a pilot have on hand?
Answer:
pilot certificate photo ID
Q: medical
What is the definition of a highe performance airplane?
Answer:
Engine has more than 200 HP
Q: How can you be PIC of high performance airplane?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.31
Q: Receive and log ground and flight training in high-performance plane/simulator
or
-receive and log one-time endorsement
What types of aircraft require specific training/logbook endorsements?
Answer:
-high-performance
,Q: -complex
-high-altitude
-tailwheel
What is the definition of a complex airplane
Answer:
14 CFR 61.31 has retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch propeller
Q: Category
Answer:
broad classification (airplane, rotorcraft, glider)
Q: Class
Answer:
Similar operating characteristics (single-engine land, multi-engine land)
Q: Type
Answer:
Specific make and model (C-172)
Q: Requirements to remain current
Answer:
14 CFR 61.23 Logbook endorsement every 24 months
Q: 3 takeoffs and landings within past 90 days to carry passengers (must happen 1 hour after sunset/1 hour before sunrise
for night time flights)
flight in same type of airplane
What medical cert is required?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.23 At least 3rd class:
Q: -Under 40
Answer:
5 years
Q: -Over 40
Answer:
2 years
Q: Changed permanent address, must be updated...
Answer:
, maximum of 30 days after date
Q: Documents required on board an aircraft?
Answer:
14 CFR 91.203, 91.9
Q: Airworthiness Cert Registration
Owner's manual/operating limitations Weight and balance data
How do you know if the plane has a mode C transponder?
Answer:
weight and balance data
Q: Does registration cert have an expiration?
Answer:
14 CFR 47.4 Yes
Q: All registrations issued on/after Oct. 1 2010 expire 3 years after the last day of the month issued
Who is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is maintained in airworthy condition? -
Owner/operator
Who is responsible to determine if aircraft is safe for flight?
Answer:
PIC
Q: What should be checked to determine if it is safe
Answer:
maintenance records
Q: What regs apply concerning operation of aircraft after it underwent repairs?
Answer:
14 CFR 91.407
Q: Passengers cannot fly in it until a private pilot:
flies the aircraft
makes operational check of maintenance performed
logs the flight in aircraft records
What is the Airworthiness Cert/how long is it valid?
Answer:
Issued by FAA after aircraft is inspected and meets requirements of 14 CFR Part 21 and is in safe condition for operation.
It is valid as long as the aircraft receives required maintenance and is properly registered in the US
Q: Can a pilot conduct flight in an aircraft with known inoperative equipment?
Answer:
14 CFR Part 91 Yes, with MEL
Answers
Q: Eligibility requirements for private pilots license?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.103
Q: at least 17 years old
be able to read, speak, write, and understand English language
hold U.S. student pilot cert/sport pilot cert/ or recreational pilot cert
Hold at least a 3rd class medical
ground/flight endorsements
pass knowledge/practical tests
meet experience requirements
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.113
Q: can't carry passengers or property for compensation
may not pay less than pro rata share of operating expenses
may act as PIC for charitable, nonprofit, or community event
may demonstrate aircraft to a prospective buyer if they are a salesman and have at least 200 hours
may tow glider if meet requirements
one more?
What must a pilot have on hand?
Answer:
pilot certificate photo ID
Q: medical
What is the definition of a highe performance airplane?
Answer:
Engine has more than 200 HP
Q: How can you be PIC of high performance airplane?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.31
Q: Receive and log ground and flight training in high-performance plane/simulator
or
-receive and log one-time endorsement
What types of aircraft require specific training/logbook endorsements?
Answer:
-high-performance
,Q: -complex
-high-altitude
-tailwheel
What is the definition of a complex airplane
Answer:
14 CFR 61.31 has retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch propeller
Q: Category
Answer:
broad classification (airplane, rotorcraft, glider)
Q: Class
Answer:
Similar operating characteristics (single-engine land, multi-engine land)
Q: Type
Answer:
Specific make and model (C-172)
Q: Requirements to remain current
Answer:
14 CFR 61.23 Logbook endorsement every 24 months
Q: 3 takeoffs and landings within past 90 days to carry passengers (must happen 1 hour after sunset/1 hour before sunrise
for night time flights)
flight in same type of airplane
What medical cert is required?
Answer:
14 CFR 61.23 At least 3rd class:
Q: -Under 40
Answer:
5 years
Q: -Over 40
Answer:
2 years
Q: Changed permanent address, must be updated...
Answer:
, maximum of 30 days after date
Q: Documents required on board an aircraft?
Answer:
14 CFR 91.203, 91.9
Q: Airworthiness Cert Registration
Owner's manual/operating limitations Weight and balance data
How do you know if the plane has a mode C transponder?
Answer:
weight and balance data
Q: Does registration cert have an expiration?
Answer:
14 CFR 47.4 Yes
Q: All registrations issued on/after Oct. 1 2010 expire 3 years after the last day of the month issued
Who is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is maintained in airworthy condition? -
Owner/operator
Who is responsible to determine if aircraft is safe for flight?
Answer:
PIC
Q: What should be checked to determine if it is safe
Answer:
maintenance records
Q: What regs apply concerning operation of aircraft after it underwent repairs?
Answer:
14 CFR 91.407
Q: Passengers cannot fly in it until a private pilot:
flies the aircraft
makes operational check of maintenance performed
logs the flight in aircraft records
What is the Airworthiness Cert/how long is it valid?
Answer:
Issued by FAA after aircraft is inspected and meets requirements of 14 CFR Part 21 and is in safe condition for operation.
It is valid as long as the aircraft receives required maintenance and is properly registered in the US
Q: Can a pilot conduct flight in an aircraft with known inoperative equipment?
Answer:
14 CFR Part 91 Yes, with MEL
