Private Pilot Checkride Oral Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS - Correct answer-
CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS
What is required to become a private pilot? - Correct answer-- Must be at least 17
years old
- Read, write, and speak English
- Pass a written knowledge exam
- Have adequate Ground and Flight training endorsements
- Hold at least a third class medical
What are your privileges and limitations? - Correct answer-Priviliges:
- Can demonstrate an aircraft to a buyer as long as you are a salesperson or broker
with 200 hours
- Can act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider as long as you meet requirements
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,- Can act as PIC of an aircraft as long as it is incidental to a business; can not carry
passengers for compensation
Limitations:
- Can not pay less than pro rated share of operating expenses with passengers (fuel,
oil, fees)
- Can not fly for hire or compensation
How do you remain current as a Private Pilot? - Correct answer-- Complete a
Flight Review every 2 years
To remain current carrying passengers:
- Within preceding 90 days, complete 3 take offs and landings in aircraft of the
same category, class, and type
(If conventional gear, must be to a full stop)
(If at night, must be to a full stop and between one hour after sunset and one hour
before sunrise)
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,FAR/AIM 61.56 and 61.57
What documents are required aboard an aircraft? - Correct answer-- Airworthiness
Certification
- Registration
- Radio Certification (International Only)
- Owner's Manual
- Weight and Balance
91 203 and 91.9
Does the registration ever expire? - Correct answer-Yes, every 3 years the owner
must reregister
What documents must the PIC always have with them? - Correct answer-- Medical
Certificate
- Student/Private Pilot Certificate
- Photo ID
What inspections are required for your aircraft? - Correct answer-A - Airworthiness
Directives (AD's)
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, V - VOR Check (every 30 days) (IFR Only)
I - Inspections 100 hour (For Hire Only) and Annual (Required of all Aircraft)
A - Altimeter/ Pitot Static System
(Every 24 Calendar Months) (IFR Only)
T - Transponder (Every 24 Calendar Months)
E - ELT (Every 12 Calendar Months)
FAR/AIM 91 409
Difference between 100 hour inspection and Annual inspection? - Correct answer-
All aircraft must undergo an annual inspection. Aircraft for hire must also undergo
100 hour inspection
Annual inspection is more in depth and requires a more certified mechanic
Annual inspection can take place of a 100 hour inspection, 100 hour inspection can
not take place of an annual
What is an MEL? - Correct answer-Minimum equipment list.
Equipment that is allowed to be broken, but the flight can still proceed
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Questions and Answers
CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS - Correct answer-
CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS
What is required to become a private pilot? - Correct answer-- Must be at least 17
years old
- Read, write, and speak English
- Pass a written knowledge exam
- Have adequate Ground and Flight training endorsements
- Hold at least a third class medical
What are your privileges and limitations? - Correct answer-Priviliges:
- Can demonstrate an aircraft to a buyer as long as you are a salesperson or broker
with 200 hours
- Can act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider as long as you meet requirements
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,- Can act as PIC of an aircraft as long as it is incidental to a business; can not carry
passengers for compensation
Limitations:
- Can not pay less than pro rated share of operating expenses with passengers (fuel,
oil, fees)
- Can not fly for hire or compensation
How do you remain current as a Private Pilot? - Correct answer-- Complete a
Flight Review every 2 years
To remain current carrying passengers:
- Within preceding 90 days, complete 3 take offs and landings in aircraft of the
same category, class, and type
(If conventional gear, must be to a full stop)
(If at night, must be to a full stop and between one hour after sunset and one hour
before sunrise)
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,FAR/AIM 61.56 and 61.57
What documents are required aboard an aircraft? - Correct answer-- Airworthiness
Certification
- Registration
- Radio Certification (International Only)
- Owner's Manual
- Weight and Balance
91 203 and 91.9
Does the registration ever expire? - Correct answer-Yes, every 3 years the owner
must reregister
What documents must the PIC always have with them? - Correct answer-- Medical
Certificate
- Student/Private Pilot Certificate
- Photo ID
What inspections are required for your aircraft? - Correct answer-A - Airworthiness
Directives (AD's)
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, V - VOR Check (every 30 days) (IFR Only)
I - Inspections 100 hour (For Hire Only) and Annual (Required of all Aircraft)
A - Altimeter/ Pitot Static System
(Every 24 Calendar Months) (IFR Only)
T - Transponder (Every 24 Calendar Months)
E - ELT (Every 12 Calendar Months)
FAR/AIM 91 409
Difference between 100 hour inspection and Annual inspection? - Correct answer-
All aircraft must undergo an annual inspection. Aircraft for hire must also undergo
100 hour inspection
Annual inspection is more in depth and requires a more certified mechanic
Annual inspection can take place of a 100 hour inspection, 100 hour inspection can
not take place of an annual
What is an MEL? - Correct answer-Minimum equipment list.
Equipment that is allowed to be broken, but the flight can still proceed
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