Part 61 Practice Questions
What are the requirements to become a private pilot? - Answer-You must be at least 17 years of age,
complete specific training and flight time requirements described in the FARs, pass a knowledge exam,
and complete a practical test.
Who must administer the physical exam to obtain a third-class medical certificate? - Answer-An FAA-
authorized aviation medical examiner
As a private pilot you can operate an aircraft - Answer-in connection with a business, as an aircraft
salesperson, and within limitations during flights sponsored by a charitable organization.
How are aircraft organized for pilot certification? - Answer-How are aircraft organized for pilot
certification?
In order to remain current and act as PIC you must - Answer-In order to remain current and act as PIC
you must
What additional ratings can you add to the private pilot certificate? - Answer-Instrument, multi-engine,
seaplane, helicopter, glider, and lighter-than-air balloon
,Additional pilot certificates that can be added to the private pilot certificate are commercial pilot, airline
transport pilot, and - Answer-certificated flight instructor.
What is the purpose of the Federal Aviation Regulations? - Answer-To provide rules that apply to all
areas of aviation
What requirements must you meet before you can acquire a student pilot certificate? - Answer-You
must be at least 16 years of age; able to read, speak, write and understand the English language; and
hold a third-class medical certificate.
How do variations in atmospheric pressure affect your body when flying? - Answer-Reduced pressure
can cause pain in the ears, sinuses, and abdomen and can cause decompression sickness after scuba
diving.
What are four ways to minimize the effects of motion sickness? - Answer-Reduce stress and anxiety;
schedule flights to avoid turbulent conditions; focus on objects outside the aircraft; open fresh air vents
How does noise affect pilot performance? - Answer-Contributes to fatigue, stress, and airsickness;
impairs communication; and causes hearing loss if you fly without ear protection
How can alcohol impair your ability to control your airplane? - Answer-It reduces coordination, slows
reflexes, and impairs vision.
If you are using a drug, what process should you follow before flying? - Answer-Perform a self-
assessment, obtain an aviation medical examiner's approval, and verify FAA approval of the drug.
What actions do you need to take to plan for practicing flight maneuvers and procedures? - Answer-
Determine an appropriate altitude and location for practice; determine the maneuver and procedure
steps and appropriate airplane configurations using the pilot's operating handbook (POH) and your
training materials.
,What are the steps in the positive exchange of flight controls procedure? - Answer-1. The pilot passing
control says, "You have the flight controls," and continues to fly the airplane.
2. The pilot taking control says, "I have the flight controls," and moves the control stick to confirm.
3. The pilot passing control says, "You have the flight controls," releases the flight controls, and visually
verifies that the other pilot has the flight controls
What are the elements of the passenger briefing that you should perform prior to the flight? - Answer-
How and when to fasten safety belts, air vent location and operation, fire extinguisher location and
operation, egress and emergency operation of doors and windows, traffic and talking including use of
headsets, your questions (passenger questions)
What are the elements of a takeoff briefing? - Answer-Wind direction and velocity, runway length and
conditions, takeoff distance, initial heading, initial altitude, takeoff and climb speeds, departure
procedures, emergency plan in case of an engine failure after takeoff, pilot and co-pilot responsibilities
What are the elements of the before-landing briefing? - Answer-Airport information and weather
conditions, active runway, terrain and obstacles, airport elevation and pattern altitude, and traffic
pattern entry
For what flight operations do you use each type of checklist? - Answer-Use normal checklists to
accomplish procedures required during normal flight operations; use abnormal checklists to manage
situations that might compromise flight safety if not addressed; use emergency checklists to manage
situations that threaten flight safety and must be addressed immediately.
What are the differences between the do-list and flow pattern methods of performing checklist
procedures? - Answer-To perform a do-list, you read the checklist item and the associated action and
then perform the action. Use a do-list when you have time and the completion of each step in the
correct order is critical. A flow pattern guides you through the cockpit in a logical order as you perform
each step without the written checklist. Use a flow pattern when the accurate sequence of the checklist
items is not critical.
, What are three equipment operating levels that you can use to help manage avionics workload? -
Answer-Level 1: control the airplane manually and use the minimum equipment necessary to execute
procedures.
Level 2: use the autopilot to manage workload, manually control the airplane at times, and use the flight
environment avionics information.
Level 3: control the airplane primarily by the autopilot and use a wide variety of avionics tools, including
navigation and flight planning information.
What are four ways to maintain situational awareness when practicing maneuvers and procedures? -
Answer-Identify and stay within a designated practice area; be aware of the local weather conditions
and wind direction; know your airplane's procedures, limitations, and systems; use collision avoidance
procedures.
What are five actions you can take to avoid a wire strike? - Answer-Obtain special training; fly at least
1,000 feet above ground level except during takeoff and landing; maintain the appropriate glide path on
final approach; maintain a 2,000-foot horizontal distance from any tower; be alert for power line notes
when obtaining airport information
What is the definition of aeronautical decision making (ADM)? - Answer-A systematic approach to the
mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given
set of circumstances
Human factors training addresses the fact that the majority of all aviation accidents are human factors
related. What are the other characteristics of human factors training? - Answer-Teaches that accidents
are usually the result of a chain of events triggered by a number of factors; increases aviation safety by
optimizing human performance and reducing human error; focuses on how physiology, emotions, and
the interaction between individuals affect human performance within the aviation environment
Risk factors that you need to consider when making decisions about a flight can be organized into what
five categories? - Answer-Pilot, passengers, plane, programming, and plan
What are the requirements to become a private pilot? - Answer-You must be at least 17 years of age,
complete specific training and flight time requirements described in the FARs, pass a knowledge exam,
and complete a practical test.
Who must administer the physical exam to obtain a third-class medical certificate? - Answer-An FAA-
authorized aviation medical examiner
As a private pilot you can operate an aircraft - Answer-in connection with a business, as an aircraft
salesperson, and within limitations during flights sponsored by a charitable organization.
How are aircraft organized for pilot certification? - Answer-How are aircraft organized for pilot
certification?
In order to remain current and act as PIC you must - Answer-In order to remain current and act as PIC
you must
What additional ratings can you add to the private pilot certificate? - Answer-Instrument, multi-engine,
seaplane, helicopter, glider, and lighter-than-air balloon
,Additional pilot certificates that can be added to the private pilot certificate are commercial pilot, airline
transport pilot, and - Answer-certificated flight instructor.
What is the purpose of the Federal Aviation Regulations? - Answer-To provide rules that apply to all
areas of aviation
What requirements must you meet before you can acquire a student pilot certificate? - Answer-You
must be at least 16 years of age; able to read, speak, write and understand the English language; and
hold a third-class medical certificate.
How do variations in atmospheric pressure affect your body when flying? - Answer-Reduced pressure
can cause pain in the ears, sinuses, and abdomen and can cause decompression sickness after scuba
diving.
What are four ways to minimize the effects of motion sickness? - Answer-Reduce stress and anxiety;
schedule flights to avoid turbulent conditions; focus on objects outside the aircraft; open fresh air vents
How does noise affect pilot performance? - Answer-Contributes to fatigue, stress, and airsickness;
impairs communication; and causes hearing loss if you fly without ear protection
How can alcohol impair your ability to control your airplane? - Answer-It reduces coordination, slows
reflexes, and impairs vision.
If you are using a drug, what process should you follow before flying? - Answer-Perform a self-
assessment, obtain an aviation medical examiner's approval, and verify FAA approval of the drug.
What actions do you need to take to plan for practicing flight maneuvers and procedures? - Answer-
Determine an appropriate altitude and location for practice; determine the maneuver and procedure
steps and appropriate airplane configurations using the pilot's operating handbook (POH) and your
training materials.
,What are the steps in the positive exchange of flight controls procedure? - Answer-1. The pilot passing
control says, "You have the flight controls," and continues to fly the airplane.
2. The pilot taking control says, "I have the flight controls," and moves the control stick to confirm.
3. The pilot passing control says, "You have the flight controls," releases the flight controls, and visually
verifies that the other pilot has the flight controls
What are the elements of the passenger briefing that you should perform prior to the flight? - Answer-
How and when to fasten safety belts, air vent location and operation, fire extinguisher location and
operation, egress and emergency operation of doors and windows, traffic and talking including use of
headsets, your questions (passenger questions)
What are the elements of a takeoff briefing? - Answer-Wind direction and velocity, runway length and
conditions, takeoff distance, initial heading, initial altitude, takeoff and climb speeds, departure
procedures, emergency plan in case of an engine failure after takeoff, pilot and co-pilot responsibilities
What are the elements of the before-landing briefing? - Answer-Airport information and weather
conditions, active runway, terrain and obstacles, airport elevation and pattern altitude, and traffic
pattern entry
For what flight operations do you use each type of checklist? - Answer-Use normal checklists to
accomplish procedures required during normal flight operations; use abnormal checklists to manage
situations that might compromise flight safety if not addressed; use emergency checklists to manage
situations that threaten flight safety and must be addressed immediately.
What are the differences between the do-list and flow pattern methods of performing checklist
procedures? - Answer-To perform a do-list, you read the checklist item and the associated action and
then perform the action. Use a do-list when you have time and the completion of each step in the
correct order is critical. A flow pattern guides you through the cockpit in a logical order as you perform
each step without the written checklist. Use a flow pattern when the accurate sequence of the checklist
items is not critical.
, What are three equipment operating levels that you can use to help manage avionics workload? -
Answer-Level 1: control the airplane manually and use the minimum equipment necessary to execute
procedures.
Level 2: use the autopilot to manage workload, manually control the airplane at times, and use the flight
environment avionics information.
Level 3: control the airplane primarily by the autopilot and use a wide variety of avionics tools, including
navigation and flight planning information.
What are four ways to maintain situational awareness when practicing maneuvers and procedures? -
Answer-Identify and stay within a designated practice area; be aware of the local weather conditions
and wind direction; know your airplane's procedures, limitations, and systems; use collision avoidance
procedures.
What are five actions you can take to avoid a wire strike? - Answer-Obtain special training; fly at least
1,000 feet above ground level except during takeoff and landing; maintain the appropriate glide path on
final approach; maintain a 2,000-foot horizontal distance from any tower; be alert for power line notes
when obtaining airport information
What is the definition of aeronautical decision making (ADM)? - Answer-A systematic approach to the
mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given
set of circumstances
Human factors training addresses the fact that the majority of all aviation accidents are human factors
related. What are the other characteristics of human factors training? - Answer-Teaches that accidents
are usually the result of a chain of events triggered by a number of factors; increases aviation safety by
optimizing human performance and reducing human error; focuses on how physiology, emotions, and
the interaction between individuals affect human performance within the aviation environment
Risk factors that you need to consider when making decisions about a flight can be organized into what
five categories? - Answer-Pilot, passengers, plane, programming, and plan
