Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What Can you do with a private pilots license? - CORRECT ANSWER - 6 occupants,
6000 lbs, < 18,000 ft msl, in US, <250 kts, 61.113
What limitations will you have on your license? - CORRECT ANSWER - cannot fly for
hire (exceptions), cannot fly instrument. 61.113
Can you carry passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes, up to 5 61.113
What requirements must be meet for you to carry passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER -3
takeoffs and landings in preceding 90 days, 61.57
Can you be compensated for your time as a pilot? If so when? - CORRECT ANSWER -
only pro-rata share. 61.113
What is a pro rate of share? - CORRECT ANSWER - An equal split among passengers and
crew of flight expenses but only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, rental fees. 61.113
Can someone else cover the operating cost for your flight? If so when? - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes, when under direction of local, state, or federal agency, or organization
that conducts search and location operations. 61.113e
Can you fly for search and rescue operations as a private pilot? - CORRECT ANSWER -
yes, 61.113
How long is your certificate Good for? - CORRECT ANSWER - The private pilot
certificate is valid indefinitely but there is a currency requirement consisting of a biennial flight
review (BFR). You must also have a current medical certificate, as required. There are additional
currency requirements for carrying passengers. See 14 CFR 61.19 (pilot certificate), 61.56 (for
flight review), and part 67 for medical standards and certifications.
,What requirements must be met for you to act as PIC? - CORRECT ANSWER - To legally
act as PIC, a private, commercial, and airline transport pilot must have a current medical
certificate and have all required endorsements, ratings, and recency of experience for the type of
aircraft being flown and the flight conditions under which the flight is conducted (FAR 61.3,
61.31, 61.56, 61.57)
What aircraft can you fly? - CORRECT ANSWER - Single engine airplanes and high
performance single engine airplanes, with trike style landing gear. 61.31
What is an aircraft Category and Class? - CORRECT ANSWER - Category: Airplane,
Rotorcraft, Power lift, Glider, Lighter than air (balloons and airships), Powered Parachute,
Weight Shift Control Aircraft (hang gliders, ultralite trikes)
Class: Land, Sea, Multi, Single
61.31
When is a flight review required? - CORRECT ANSWER - Within the past 24 calendar
months to act as pilot in command whether flying solo or carrying passengers. 61.56
Who can give a flight review? - CORRECT ANSWER - examiner, approved pilot check
airman, US armed forces, 61.56
How much training is required to complete a flight review? - CORRECT ANSWER -1
hour ground, 1 hour flight 61.56
What must you have on your person when you fly? - CORRECT ANSWER - As a private
pilot i will need my Certificate, Current Medical, and Valid drivers license 61.3
Can you participate in towing actives? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes, 61.69
, What endorsements must you have to fly? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper performance
endorsement, type rating.
What class medical do you need to exercise the privileges of a private pilot? - CORRECT
ANSWER - third class 61.23
How long is your medical good for? - CORRECT ANSWER - My medical will be good
for 60 months while exercising the privileges of a private pilot. 61.23
Can you get a medical if you don't meet the health requirements? How? - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes, Basic Med
How long do you need to wait to fly after drinking? - CORRECT ANSWER - 8 hours
91.17
What is the maximum blood alcohol content you can fly with? - CORRECT ANSWER -
.04 BAC 91.17
How do you know if a medication will disqualify you from acting as a PIC? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to 61.53 and can go online at AOPA and search
Does getting a DUI effect your flight training? How? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes, you
have to report it within 10 days, and get suspended.
What is the difference between proficiency and currency? - CORRECT ANSWER - In
aviation, we hear a lot about proficiency and about the difference between being current and
being proficient. Currency means you meet the letter of the regulations. Proficiency helps keep
you and others alive.
What personal minimums have you set and why? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5,10,15