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Jeppesen Private Pilot Questions and
Correct Answers
What are the requirements to become a private pilot?
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Ans: You must be at least 17 years of age, complete specific training and
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| flight time requirements described in the FARs, pass a knowledge exam,
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| and complete a practical test.
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What are the requirements to obtain a third-class medical
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| certificate?
Ans: Pass a physical exam administered by an FAA-authorized aviation
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| medical examiner. |
What are the privileges associated with having a private pilot
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| certificate?
Ans: Being able to carry passengers and sharing expenses with other
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| pilots
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What are the categories of aircraft that can be flown with a private
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| pilot certificate?
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Ans: Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, and powered lift.
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In order to remain current and act as a PIC you must
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Ans: Satisfactorily complete a flight review every 24 months and if carrying
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passengers, perform three takeoffs and landings in the same aircraft
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category and class within the preceding 90 days.
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What rating is an essential requirement for most career flying jobs?
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Ans: Multi-Engine
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Additional pilot certificates that can be added to the private pilot
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| certificate are commercial pilot, airline transport pilot, and
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Ans: Certified flight instructor.
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What is the purpose of the FAA?
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Ans: To govern commercial and general aviation
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As part of the requirements to be able to fly solo as a student pilot, you
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Ans: third-class medical certificate.
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How do variations in the atmospheric pressure affect your body
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Ans: Reduced pressure can cause pain in the ears, sinuses, and abdomen
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and can cause decompression sickness after scuba diving.
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What are four ways to minimize the effects of motion sickness?
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Ans: Reduce stress and anxiety; schedule flights to avoid turbulent
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| conditions; focus on objects outside the aircraft; open fresh air vents
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How does fatigue affect pilot performance?
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Jeppesen Private Pilot Questions and
Correct Answers
What are the requirements to become a private pilot?
| | | | | | | |
Ans: 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.
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What are the requirements to obtain a third-class medical
| | | | | | | |
| certificate?
Ans: Pass a physical exam administered by an FAA-authorized aviation
| | | | | | | | |
| medical examiner. |
What are the privileges associated with having a private pilot
| | | | | | | | |
| certificate?
Ans: Being able to carry passengers and sharing expenses with other
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| pilots
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What are the categories of aircraft that can be flown with a private
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| pilot certificate?
|
Ans: Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, and powered lift.
| | | | | | |
In order to remain current and act as a PIC you must
| | | | | | | | | | |
Ans: Satisfactorily complete a flight review every 24 months and if carrying
| | | | | | | | | | |
passengers, perform three takeoffs and landings in the same aircraft
| | | | | | | | | |
category and class within the preceding 90 days.
| | | | | | | |
What rating is an essential requirement for most career flying jobs?
| | | | | | | | | |
Ans: Multi-Engine
|
Additional pilot certificates that can be added to the private pilot
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| certificate are commercial pilot, airline transport pilot, and
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Ans: Certified flight instructor.
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What is the purpose of the FAA?
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Ans: To govern commercial and general aviation
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As part of the requirements to be able to fly solo as a student pilot, you
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| must hold at least a | | | |
Ans: third-class medical certificate.
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How do variations in the atmospheric pressure affect your body
| | | | | | | | |
| when flying? |
Ans: 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?
| | | | | | | | | |
Ans: Reduce stress and anxiety; schedule flights to avoid turbulent
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| conditions; focus on objects outside the aircraft; open fresh air vents
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How does fatigue affect pilot performance?
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