PRIVATE PILOT STAGE 3 EXAM EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is required to become a private pilot? 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? 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
- 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? 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)
FAR/AIM 61.56 and 61.57
◉ What documents are required aboard an aircraft? Answer: -
Airworthiness Certification
- Registration
- Radio Certification (International Only)
- Owner's Manual
- Weight and Balance
91 203 and 91.9
,◉ Does the registration ever expire? Answer: Yes, every 3 years the
owner must reregister
◉ What documents must the PIC always have with them? Answer: -
Medical Certificate
- Student/Private Pilot Certificate
- Photo ID
◉ What inspections are required for your aircraft? Answer: A -
Airworthiness Directives (AD's)
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?
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? Answer: Minimum equipment list.
Equipment that is allowed to be broken, but the flight can still
proceed
◉ What is a special flight permit? Answer: Gives temporary
airworthiness to an aircraft that does not have current
airworthiness. Normally one day to a certain airport. FSDO (Flight
standards District Office) can issue these, normally when going to
see a mechanic
◉ CHAPTER 2 AEROMEDICAL FACTORS Answer: CHAPTER 2
AEROMEDICAL FACTORS
◉ Explain the three types of medicals Answer: Third Class: Least
extensive, Every pilot must have at least a third class Duration is 60
months under 40, 24 calendar months over 40
Second Class: Commercial Pilots are required to have.
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is required to become a private pilot? 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? 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
- 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? 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)
FAR/AIM 61.56 and 61.57
◉ What documents are required aboard an aircraft? Answer: -
Airworthiness Certification
- Registration
- Radio Certification (International Only)
- Owner's Manual
- Weight and Balance
91 203 and 91.9
,◉ Does the registration ever expire? Answer: Yes, every 3 years the
owner must reregister
◉ What documents must the PIC always have with them? Answer: -
Medical Certificate
- Student/Private Pilot Certificate
- Photo ID
◉ What inspections are required for your aircraft? Answer: A -
Airworthiness Directives (AD's)
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?
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? Answer: Minimum equipment list.
Equipment that is allowed to be broken, but the flight can still
proceed
◉ What is a special flight permit? Answer: Gives temporary
airworthiness to an aircraft that does not have current
airworthiness. Normally one day to a certain airport. FSDO (Flight
standards District Office) can issue these, normally when going to
see a mechanic
◉ CHAPTER 2 AEROMEDICAL FACTORS Answer: CHAPTER 2
AEROMEDICAL FACTORS
◉ Explain the three types of medicals Answer: Third Class: Least
extensive, Every pilot must have at least a third class Duration is 60
months under 40, 24 calendar months over 40
Second Class: Commercial Pilots are required to have.
