ORAL EXAM PRIVATE PILOT GROUND
PRACTICAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Your friend asks you to fly his Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL) aircraft to him so
that he doesn't need to drive to the airport. Can you do this for him? What would you
need to do? - ANSWER-No. You would need your Multiengine rating on your PP
Certificate.
Can you legally fly any ASEL aircraft? - ANSWER-Yes, but it is not smart to fly an
aircraft you are not familiar with. For example: Flying a Cessna 172 and jumping into
a Piper Cherokee (high wing compared to a low wing and different manufacturer).
Recommended to have additional training in the new aircraft before flying solo,
especially before flying with passengers.
What is an endorsement? - ANSWER-It is a form of legal authorization from an
authorized instructor. According to the FAA "an endorsement attests to the
completion of ground and/or flight training required for airman certification testing, or
for specific operating privileges"
Can you buy and fly a Piper Cub (J-3), a conventional gear aircraft, tomorrow and fly
it home? - ANSWER-No, you need a Tail Wheel Endorsement, 61.31(i)
Can you fly an aircraft with retractable landing gear? - ANSWER-No, you need your
Complex Endorsement, 61.31(e)
Can you fly an aircraft with an engine producing more than 200 horsepower (HP)?
What about an aircraft with exactly 200 HP? - ANSWER-Not over 200 HP, you need
the High-Performance Endorsement, 61.31(f). Yes, at exactly 200 HP.
Can you fly an aircraft that can fly above FL250 (25,000' MSL) with pressurization? -
ANSWER-That depends. Look at Regulation 61.31(g), - High Altitude Endorsement
-"Additional training required for operating pressurized aircraft capable of operating
at high altitudes" (FAA), 14 CFR Part 61.31(g)
What class medical certificate do you have? How long is it good for? - ANSWER-3rd
or 2nd class medical to exercise the privileges as a private pilot; It is good for 60
Calendar Months if under 40 years old or 24 Calendar months if you are over 40.
When do you need to get another medical certificate? - ANSWER-At the end of the
60th or 24th calendar month. Example: 2nd Class Medical exam on 10/4/16, if under
40 years old you need another medical prior to 10/31/2021. Calendar Month not
years!
What is a SODA and what is it for? - ANSWER-Statement of Demonstrated Ability
(SODA). This is a method to obtain a medical certificate for people that have
disqualifying conditions that are static and non-progressive.
, Can you have your medical certificate disqualified? - ANSWER-Yes for certain
medical conditions you could lose or not be able to receive another medical
certificate in the future.
What is the legal blood alcohol percentage for piloting? - ANSWER-0.04%, half the
legal limit to drive a vehicle.
"_____ hours bottle to throttle" - ANSWER-8 hours bottle to throttle
What do you have to do if you are arrested for a DUI/DWI?
What if you don't do this? - ANSWER-Under 14 CFR 61.15, all pilots must send a
Notification Letter (MS Word) to FAA's Security and Investigations Division within 60
calendar days of the effective date of an alcohol and/or drug related conviction or
administrative action.
IF NOT .... "FAA begins a formal investigation. We will send you a Letter of
Investigation giving you the opportunity to respond, in writing, to the alleged
violation(s)". If you do not report it the FAA will find out. "FAA Form 8500-8
"Application for Airmen Medical" contains an express consent provision which
authorizes the National Driver Register (NDR) to release information about your
driving record to FAA" - You will lose ALL of your certificates for 1 year, unless you
have a good lawyer.
What are the required documents to be in the aircraft? - ANSWER-ARROW:
Airworthiness Certificate, Aircraft Registration, Operating Limitations, and Wight and
Balance
Do these documents need to be easily viewable to passengers? - ANSWER-Yes,
these documents need to be readily assessable and visible to all passengers
When do the Airworthiness Certificate and Aircraft Registration expire? - ANSWER-
Airworthiness Certificate never expires; Aircraft Registration expires every 3 years
What are the major inspections for an aircraft? - ANSWER-The annual inspection
and 100-hour
Do you need to keep a record of flight time? - ANSWER-Yes. 61.51(a) Training time
and aeronautical experience
Do you need your logbook in the plane with you while exercising the privileges of a
private pilot? - ANSWER-No. It is highly recommended that you do not carry it on
you.
What is the definition of Pilot In Command (PIC)? - ANSWER-14 CFR 1.1- The PIC
is the person who: "Has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety
of the flight, Has been designated as pilot in command before or during the flight,
and Holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating"
PRACTICAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Your friend asks you to fly his Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL) aircraft to him so
that he doesn't need to drive to the airport. Can you do this for him? What would you
need to do? - ANSWER-No. You would need your Multiengine rating on your PP
Certificate.
Can you legally fly any ASEL aircraft? - ANSWER-Yes, but it is not smart to fly an
aircraft you are not familiar with. For example: Flying a Cessna 172 and jumping into
a Piper Cherokee (high wing compared to a low wing and different manufacturer).
Recommended to have additional training in the new aircraft before flying solo,
especially before flying with passengers.
What is an endorsement? - ANSWER-It is a form of legal authorization from an
authorized instructor. According to the FAA "an endorsement attests to the
completion of ground and/or flight training required for airman certification testing, or
for specific operating privileges"
Can you buy and fly a Piper Cub (J-3), a conventional gear aircraft, tomorrow and fly
it home? - ANSWER-No, you need a Tail Wheel Endorsement, 61.31(i)
Can you fly an aircraft with retractable landing gear? - ANSWER-No, you need your
Complex Endorsement, 61.31(e)
Can you fly an aircraft with an engine producing more than 200 horsepower (HP)?
What about an aircraft with exactly 200 HP? - ANSWER-Not over 200 HP, you need
the High-Performance Endorsement, 61.31(f). Yes, at exactly 200 HP.
Can you fly an aircraft that can fly above FL250 (25,000' MSL) with pressurization? -
ANSWER-That depends. Look at Regulation 61.31(g), - High Altitude Endorsement
-"Additional training required for operating pressurized aircraft capable of operating
at high altitudes" (FAA), 14 CFR Part 61.31(g)
What class medical certificate do you have? How long is it good for? - ANSWER-3rd
or 2nd class medical to exercise the privileges as a private pilot; It is good for 60
Calendar Months if under 40 years old or 24 Calendar months if you are over 40.
When do you need to get another medical certificate? - ANSWER-At the end of the
60th or 24th calendar month. Example: 2nd Class Medical exam on 10/4/16, if under
40 years old you need another medical prior to 10/31/2021. Calendar Month not
years!
What is a SODA and what is it for? - ANSWER-Statement of Demonstrated Ability
(SODA). This is a method to obtain a medical certificate for people that have
disqualifying conditions that are static and non-progressive.
, Can you have your medical certificate disqualified? - ANSWER-Yes for certain
medical conditions you could lose or not be able to receive another medical
certificate in the future.
What is the legal blood alcohol percentage for piloting? - ANSWER-0.04%, half the
legal limit to drive a vehicle.
"_____ hours bottle to throttle" - ANSWER-8 hours bottle to throttle
What do you have to do if you are arrested for a DUI/DWI?
What if you don't do this? - ANSWER-Under 14 CFR 61.15, all pilots must send a
Notification Letter (MS Word) to FAA's Security and Investigations Division within 60
calendar days of the effective date of an alcohol and/or drug related conviction or
administrative action.
IF NOT .... "FAA begins a formal investigation. We will send you a Letter of
Investigation giving you the opportunity to respond, in writing, to the alleged
violation(s)". If you do not report it the FAA will find out. "FAA Form 8500-8
"Application for Airmen Medical" contains an express consent provision which
authorizes the National Driver Register (NDR) to release information about your
driving record to FAA" - You will lose ALL of your certificates for 1 year, unless you
have a good lawyer.
What are the required documents to be in the aircraft? - ANSWER-ARROW:
Airworthiness Certificate, Aircraft Registration, Operating Limitations, and Wight and
Balance
Do these documents need to be easily viewable to passengers? - ANSWER-Yes,
these documents need to be readily assessable and visible to all passengers
When do the Airworthiness Certificate and Aircraft Registration expire? - ANSWER-
Airworthiness Certificate never expires; Aircraft Registration expires every 3 years
What are the major inspections for an aircraft? - ANSWER-The annual inspection
and 100-hour
Do you need to keep a record of flight time? - ANSWER-Yes. 61.51(a) Training time
and aeronautical experience
Do you need your logbook in the plane with you while exercising the privileges of a
private pilot? - ANSWER-No. It is highly recommended that you do not carry it on
you.
What is the definition of Pilot In Command (PIC)? - ANSWER-14 CFR 1.1- The PIC
is the person who: "Has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety
of the flight, Has been designated as pilot in command before or during the flight,
and Holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating"
