PRIVATE PILOT FINAL PAPER 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 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.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 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.
