PILOT INSTITUTE INTRO TO FLIGHT
TRAINING COMPLETE ANSWERS
questions to ask in relation to operations of flight school - ANSWER--how many
instrutors, classes, students (8 average or preferred).
-aim for 3x a week
-check scheduling
questions to ask in regard to aircraft - ANSWER-ask how many...
-instructors
-active students
-aircraft (most likely Cessna 172) piper warrior, 152)
-ask to look at all aircraft not jsut the one they want to show
-Who maintains
-how you schedule (online/paper?)
-WHAT IS the AVERAGE completion hours!!! 50-60?
-Timeframe
-SIMS
-Observe flights for free?
why ask PART 141 - ANSWER-ask the school if Part 141 approved
flight training
-requirements dictated by FAA
Title 14 Part 61
-Some flight schools are approved under Part 141
-off lower minimums than part 61 schools
example of MATH
140$ per hour wet flight
$60 instructor time - ANSWER-if you fly 1.5 hours
.3 pre brief (18 min)
.2 post brief
$300
Advantages of PART 141 schools - ANSWER-- more organized (FAA regulated)
instructor has to follow in order
-less time
-More FAA oversight (6 months)
-LOOK at syllabus
-school can issue check ride
becoming a student pilot - ANSWER-- prior to flight training you should receive a
student pilot certificate.
-application procced by: ASI, DPE(FAA contractor), CFI, ACR.
-16 yrs old, understand English
-ONLY required when exercising SOLO flight
-Limitations: cannot carry passengers.
, Medical Certificate - ANSWER--Required for training in airplane
-issued by Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
-FIRST CLAS (for ATP)
-Second class (Commercial)
-Third class (for Recreational and Private Pilot Privileges)
what medical class certificate does a Private Pilot need - ANSWER-Third class
Recreational Pilot Limitations/ Privileges - ANSWER--Carry no more than one
passenger
-Not pay less than the pro rate share of the expense with a passenger.
-No cross country over 50 NM
-No night flying
-no flying where radio communication with ATC is required
-Cannot act as PIC for aircraft rated with 4 or more occupants or has more than one
power plant
Private Pilot - ANSWER--17 yrs old
-read, write English
-Pass Knowledge test
-Pass Practical Test
-Third class medical certificate
-40 hours of total flight time, 20 hours instruction,
-10 hours solo
national average 60-70 hours
Privilege's of Private Pilot - ANSWER--Carry Passengers
-Not pay less than the pro rate share of the operating expenses of a flight with a
passenger
-May fly in connection with business if not incidental to it.
Limitations for Private Pilot - ANSWER-Cant carry passengers or property for
compensation or hire.
Commercial and ATP Pilot. - ANSWER--commercial Pilot may be compensated for
flying
-Must be 18 yrs old
-read write English
-pass knowledge test and practical test
-Second-call medical certificate
-250 hours
Airline transport Pilot - ANSWER--Highest level of piloting abilities
TRAINING COMPLETE ANSWERS
questions to ask in relation to operations of flight school - ANSWER--how many
instrutors, classes, students (8 average or preferred).
-aim for 3x a week
-check scheduling
questions to ask in regard to aircraft - ANSWER-ask how many...
-instructors
-active students
-aircraft (most likely Cessna 172) piper warrior, 152)
-ask to look at all aircraft not jsut the one they want to show
-Who maintains
-how you schedule (online/paper?)
-WHAT IS the AVERAGE completion hours!!! 50-60?
-Timeframe
-SIMS
-Observe flights for free?
why ask PART 141 - ANSWER-ask the school if Part 141 approved
flight training
-requirements dictated by FAA
Title 14 Part 61
-Some flight schools are approved under Part 141
-off lower minimums than part 61 schools
example of MATH
140$ per hour wet flight
$60 instructor time - ANSWER-if you fly 1.5 hours
.3 pre brief (18 min)
.2 post brief
$300
Advantages of PART 141 schools - ANSWER-- more organized (FAA regulated)
instructor has to follow in order
-less time
-More FAA oversight (6 months)
-LOOK at syllabus
-school can issue check ride
becoming a student pilot - ANSWER-- prior to flight training you should receive a
student pilot certificate.
-application procced by: ASI, DPE(FAA contractor), CFI, ACR.
-16 yrs old, understand English
-ONLY required when exercising SOLO flight
-Limitations: cannot carry passengers.
, Medical Certificate - ANSWER--Required for training in airplane
-issued by Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
-FIRST CLAS (for ATP)
-Second class (Commercial)
-Third class (for Recreational and Private Pilot Privileges)
what medical class certificate does a Private Pilot need - ANSWER-Third class
Recreational Pilot Limitations/ Privileges - ANSWER--Carry no more than one
passenger
-Not pay less than the pro rate share of the expense with a passenger.
-No cross country over 50 NM
-No night flying
-no flying where radio communication with ATC is required
-Cannot act as PIC for aircraft rated with 4 or more occupants or has more than one
power plant
Private Pilot - ANSWER--17 yrs old
-read, write English
-Pass Knowledge test
-Pass Practical Test
-Third class medical certificate
-40 hours of total flight time, 20 hours instruction,
-10 hours solo
national average 60-70 hours
Privilege's of Private Pilot - ANSWER--Carry Passengers
-Not pay less than the pro rate share of the operating expenses of a flight with a
passenger
-May fly in connection with business if not incidental to it.
Limitations for Private Pilot - ANSWER-Cant carry passengers or property for
compensation or hire.
Commercial and ATP Pilot. - ANSWER--commercial Pilot may be compensated for
flying
-Must be 18 yrs old
-read write English
-pass knowledge test and practical test
-Second-call medical certificate
-250 hours
Airline transport Pilot - ANSWER--Highest level of piloting abilities
