Check Ride Pt1

• What documents must you have with you to fly the airplane?

  Pilot certificate, medical certificate, and government issued photo ID
• What privileges and limitations apply to private pilot?

  Privileges – Act as PIC and carry passengers – conduct search and rescue operations; fly for charitable, non-profit, or community event; act as an aircraft salesman if you have at least 200 hours.

  Limitations – Cannot fly for hire; must pay no less than pro rata share
• Do you need to take your logbook with you?

  Only as a solo student pilot on a cross country flight
• What type of pilot certificate do you have? Does it expire?

  Under 40, a student pilot certificate expires after 60 calendar months

  Over 40 it expires after 24 calendar months

  PPL, CPL, CFI, Ground Instructors, and ATP certificates are issued without an expiration date
• How do we keep our pilot certificate current?

  Student pilot: with valid medical certificate

  PPL: Flight review every 24 calendar months
• What are the currency requirements for carrying passengers?

  3 take offs and landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same category, class and type if required.

  At night, these 3 landings must be made to a full stop.
• Night definition? When can you perform required night landings?

  Night = the time between evening civil twilight and morning civil twilight

  Night landings can be logged 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
• What documents should be in the aircraft before flight?

  Airworthiness Certificate

  Registration

  Radio License (required for international flight)

  Operating Limitations (found in the POH)

  Weight and Balance equipment list
• When will an aircraft registration certificate expire?

  3 years
• Which weight and balance information must be in the aircraft, the one on the takeoff data card or the one in the airplane flight manual?

  Updated/current weight and balance equipment list in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
• With respect to the certification, privileges, and limitations of airmen, what do category, class, and type mean?

  Category: Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, Lighter-Than-Air etc.

  
  

  Class: Single Engine Land/Sea, Multi Engine Land/Sea

  
  

  Type: specific to aircraft – only required for aircraft with a max gross weight equal or greater than 12,500lbs, turbojet, or any aircraft specified by the FAA to require one
• If a pilot changes his permanent mailing address, how long can the pilot continue to exercise the privileges of their pilot certificate without notifying the FAA?

  30 days
• Does an Airworthiness Certificate ever expire?

  Not as long as inspections are kept up to date and manufacturer's original design is adhered to
• Who says we have to follow the POH?

  FAR 91.9 states, “…no person may operate a civil aircraft without complying with the operating limitations specified in the approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual…”
• Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?

  The owner/operator
• Discuss AVIATES. Required Inspections

  Annual – every 12 calendar months

  VOR – every 30 days for IFR

  100 hour if airplane is being operated for hire Altimeter/Pitot Static – 24 calendar months; required for IFR flight

  Transponder – 24 calendar months

  ELT – 12 calendar months or after 1 hour cumulative use or half of battery life

  Service bulletins and ADs complied with