What are the requirements to become a private pilot? correct answers 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.
What are the requirements to obtain a third-class medical certificate? correct answers Pass a
physical exam administered by an FAA-authorized aviation medical examiner.
What are the privileges associated with having a private pilot certificate? correct answers
Being able to carry passengers and sharing expenses with other pilots
What are the categories of aircraft that can be flown with a private pilot certificate? correct
answers Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, and powered lift.
In order to remain current and act as a PIC you must correct answers 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? correct answers Multi-
Engine
Additional pilot certificates that can be added to the private pilot certificate are commercial
pilot, airline transport pilot, and correct answers Certified flight instructor.
What is the purpose of the FAA? correct answers To govern commercial and general aviation
As part of the requirements to be able to fly solo as a student pilot, you must hold at least a
correct answers third-class medical certificate.
How do variations in the atmospheric pressure affect your body when flying? correct answers
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? correct answers Reduce
stress and anxiety; schedule flights to avoid turbulent conditions; focus on objects outside the
aircraft; open fresh air vents
How does fatigue affect pilot performance? correct answers Degrades concentration, impairs
coordination, and decreases the ability to communicate
How can alcohol impair your ability to control your airplane? correct answers It reduces
coordination, slows reflexes, and impairs vision.
If you are using a drug, what process should you follow before flying? correct answers
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?
correct answers Determine and 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 steps in the positive exchange of flight controls procedure? correct answers 1. The
pilot passing the control says, "You have the flight controls," and continues to fly the
airplane.
2. The pilot taking control says, "I have the flight control," and moves the control stick to
confirm.
3. The pilot passing the 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?
correct answers 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? correct answers 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 before-landing briefing? correct answers Airport information and
weather conditions, active runway, terrain and obstacles, airport elevation and patter altitude,
and traffic pattern entry
For what flight operations do you use each type of checklist? correct answers Use normal
checklist to accomplish procedures required during flight operations; use abnormal checklist
to manage situations that might compromise flight safety if not addressed; use emergency
checklist 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? correct answers To perform a do-list, you read the checklist item and
the associated action then perform the action. Us a do-list when you have time and
completion of each step in the correct order is critical. A flow pattern guides you through a
cockpit in a logical order as you perform each step without the written checklist. Us a flow
pattern when he accurate sequence of the checklist items is not critical.
What are three equipment operating levels that you can use to help manage avionics
workload? correct answers Level 1: control the airplane manually and use the minimum
equipment necessary to execute procedures.
Level 2: Use the autopilot to manage the workload, manually control the airplane ate 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? correct answers Identify and stay within a designated practice area; be aware of
the local weather conditions and wind direction; know your airplanes's procedures,
limitations, and systems; use collision avoidance procedures.