PRIVATE PILOT ORAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Eligibility requirements for private pilots license? - ANS 14 CFR 61.103
1. at least 17 years old
2. be able to read, speak, write, and understand English language
3. hold U.S. student pilot cert/sport pilot cert/ or recreational pilot cert
4. Hold at least a 3rd class medical
5. ground/flight endorsements
6. pass knowledge/practical tests
7. meet experience requirements
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot? - ANS 14 CFR 61.113
1. can't carry passengers or property for compensation
2. may not pay less than pro rata share of operating expenses
3. may act as PIC for charitable, nonprofit, or community event
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,4. may demonstrate aircraft to a prospective buyer if they are a salesman and have at least 200
hours
5. may tow glider if meet requirements
6. one more?
What must a pilot have on hand? - ANS pilot certificate
photo ID
medical
What is the definition of a highe performance airplane? - ANS Engine has more than 200 HP
How can you be PIC of high performance airplane? - ANS 14 CFR 61.31
Receive and log ground and flight training in high-performance plane/simulator
or
-receive and log one-time endorsement
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,What types of aircraft require specific training/logbook endorsements? - ANS -high-
performance
-complex
-high-altitude
-tailwheel
What is the definition of a complex airplane - ANS 14 CFR 61.31
has retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch propeller
Category - ANS broad classification (airplane, rotorcraft, glider)
Class - ANS Similar operating characteristics (single-engine land, multi-engine land)
Type - ANS Specific make and model (C-172)
Requirements to remain current - ANS 14 CFR 61.23
Logbook endorsement every 24 months
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, 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? - ANS 14 CFR 61.23
At least 3rd class:
-Under 40: 5 years
-Over 40: 2 years
Changed permanent address, must be updated... - ANS maximum of 30 days after date
Documents required on board an aircraft? - ANS 14 CFR 91.203, 91.9
Airworthiness Cert
Registration
Owner's manual/operating limitations
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Eligibility requirements for private pilots license? - ANS 14 CFR 61.103
1. at least 17 years old
2. be able to read, speak, write, and understand English language
3. hold U.S. student pilot cert/sport pilot cert/ or recreational pilot cert
4. Hold at least a 3rd class medical
5. ground/flight endorsements
6. pass knowledge/practical tests
7. meet experience requirements
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot? - ANS 14 CFR 61.113
1. can't carry passengers or property for compensation
2. may not pay less than pro rata share of operating expenses
3. may act as PIC for charitable, nonprofit, or community event
1 @COPYRIGHT THESTAR 2025/2026
,4. may demonstrate aircraft to a prospective buyer if they are a salesman and have at least 200
hours
5. may tow glider if meet requirements
6. one more?
What must a pilot have on hand? - ANS pilot certificate
photo ID
medical
What is the definition of a highe performance airplane? - ANS Engine has more than 200 HP
How can you be PIC of high performance airplane? - ANS 14 CFR 61.31
Receive and log ground and flight training in high-performance plane/simulator
or
-receive and log one-time endorsement
2 @COPYRIGHT THESTAR 2025/2026
,What types of aircraft require specific training/logbook endorsements? - ANS -high-
performance
-complex
-high-altitude
-tailwheel
What is the definition of a complex airplane - ANS 14 CFR 61.31
has retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch propeller
Category - ANS broad classification (airplane, rotorcraft, glider)
Class - ANS Similar operating characteristics (single-engine land, multi-engine land)
Type - ANS Specific make and model (C-172)
Requirements to remain current - ANS 14 CFR 61.23
Logbook endorsement every 24 months
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, 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? - ANS 14 CFR 61.23
At least 3rd class:
-Under 40: 5 years
-Over 40: 2 years
Changed permanent address, must be updated... - ANS maximum of 30 days after date
Documents required on board an aircraft? - ANS 14 CFR 91.203, 91.9
Airworthiness Cert
Registration
Owner's manual/operating limitations
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