The definition of nighttime is
the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning twilight
In regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers
According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers
What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight?
If a donation is made to a charitable organization
(Refer to figure 74) What minimum pilot certificate is required for a flight departing out of Hayward Executive?
Student pilot certificate
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a category of aircraft?
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter than air
With respect to certification of airmen, which is a class of aircraft?
Single engine land and sea, multi engine land and sea
The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft?
Aircraft having a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds
A third class medical is issued to a 51 year old pilot on May 3, this year. To exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on
May 31, 2 years later
For private pilot operations, a second class medical certificate issued to a 42 year old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire on
July 31, 2 years later
For private pilot operations, a first class medical certificate issued to a 23 year old pilot on October 21 this year, will expire on
October 31, 5 years latere
What documents must be in your possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as PIC of an aircraft?
A appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required
Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of the Administrator, the National Transportation Safety Board, or any
federal, state, or local law enforcement officer
To act as a PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement the completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the preceding
24 calendar months
If recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is 1830, the latest time passengers may by carried is
1929
To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings in an aircraft in the same category, class, and if required, of the same type, within the preceding
90 days
To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same
category, class, and type, if a type rating is required
The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency requirements for carrying passengers in a tail wheel airplane
must be to a full stop
The 3 takes offs and landings that are required to be the PIC at night must be done during the time period from
1 hour after sunset to 1 hour after sunrise
What is the definition of a high performance airplane?
An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower
Before a person holding a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of a high performance airplane, that person must have
received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook
In order to act as pilot in command of a high performance airplane, a pilot must have
received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower
To act as a PIC of an aircraft towing a glider, a pilot is required to have made within the preceding 24 months
at least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot
If a pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period only
30 days after the date of the move
The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the
pilot in command
If an in flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may
deviate from any rule of 14 CFR part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
Upon request
Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?
Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight
Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include
an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be competed as planned
In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regualtions specifically require the PIC to
determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data
What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night?
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane?
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
Flight crew members are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during
takeoffs and landings
Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?
Safety belts during take off and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing
With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts?
The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing
With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during
taxi, takeoff, and landings
Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in the aircraft and when?
Passengers, during taxi, takeoffs, and landings only
A person may not act as a crew member of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
8 hours
Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft?
In an emergency of if the person is a medical patient under proper care
No person may attempt to act as a crew member of a civil aircraft with
.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood
How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Administration Division?
No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action
Which aircraft has the right of way over all other air traffic?
An aircraft in distress
What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head on?
The aircraft on the left shall give way
Which aircraft has the right of way over the other aircraft listed?
Glider
An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is left of the airplane's position, which aircraft has the right of way?
The airship
Which aircraft has the right of way over the other aircraft listed?
Aircraft towing other aircraft
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right of way belongs to the aircraft
at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another
A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has the right of way?
The seaplane
What action should the pilots of a glider and an airplane take if on a head on collision course?
Both pilots should give way to the right
No person may operate an aircraft in aerobatic flight when
over an congested area of a city, town,or settlement
In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited?
Class E airspace below 1500 AGL
What is the lowest altitude permitted for aerobatic flight?
1500 feet AGL
No person may operate an aircraft in aerobatic flight when the flight visibility is less than
3 miles
An approved chair type parachute many be carried in an aircraft for emergency use if it has been packed by an appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding
180 days
With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute?
When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30 degrees or more
When ATC clearance has been obtained, no PIC may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is
an emergency
As PIC of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviation from an ATC clearance?
In response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory
When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance?
Within 48 hours if requested by ATC
Which action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction an emergency and is given priority?
File a detailed report within 48 hours to the chief of the appropriate ATC facility, if requested
An ATC clearance provides
authorization to proceed under specific traffic conditions in controlled airspace
While on a VFR cross country and not in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the event of an emergency?
121.5 MHz
During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes less than 1200 AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is
2000 Feet
What minimum flights visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10000 feet MSL?
3 miles
The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is
500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally
What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?
1 mile visibility and clear of clouds
During operations outside of controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1200 feet AGL, but less than 10000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is
3 miles
Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight about 1200 feet AGL and below 10000 feet MSL during daylight hours is
1 mile
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1200 feet AGL, but less than 10000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is
500 feet
No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the
ground and visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles
The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within class D airspace are
1000 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility
A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is
at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds
What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace?
1 mile flight visibility
What are the minimum requirements for an airplane operating under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?
The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped
What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?
Air traffic control tower
Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135?
Odd thousandths plus 500 feet
Which VFR cruising altitude is acceptable for a flight on a Victor airway with a magnetic course of 175? The terrain is less than 1000 feet.
5500 feet
Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when flying above 3000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 185?
4500 feet
With respect to certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft?
Normal, utility, acrobatic
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft?
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
Unless otherwise specifically authorized, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate
over a densely populated area or in a congested airway
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?
Flight over a densely populated area
No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight
except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft
Under what conditions may objects be dropped from aircraft
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface
How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
The pilot must close the flight plan with the FAA upon landing
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?
250 knots
Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which the aircraft may be flown when at or below 2500 feet AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of class C airspace is
200 knots
When flying in the airspace underlying class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
200 knots
When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace , the maximum speed authorized is
200 knots
Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?
In the current, FAA approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof
Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an experimental or special light sport airworthiness certificate?
Attached to the airworthiness certififcate
In addition to a valid airworthiness certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight?
Operating limitations and registration certificate
How long does the airworthiness certificate of an aircraft remain valid?
As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by the Federal Aviation Regulations
The responsibility of ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the
owner or operator
The airworthiness of an aircraft can be determined by a preflight inspection and a
review of the maintenance records
The responsibility of ensuring that maintenance personnel make the appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service lies with the
owner or operator
Completion of an annual condition inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by
an appropriate notation in the aircraft maintenance records
An aircraft's annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than
July 31, next year
To determine the expiration of the last annual aircraft inspection, a person should refer to the
aircraft maintenance records
What aircraft inspections are required for rental aircraft that are also used for flight instruction?
Annual condition and 100 hour inspections
No person may use an ATC transponder unless it has been tested and inspected within at least the preceding
24 calendar months
Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 2014. The next inspection will be due no later than
September 30, 2016
Preventative maintenance has been performed on an aircraft, what paperwork is required?
The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records
What regulation allows a private pilot to perform preventative maintenance?
14 CFR Part 61.113
Who may perform preventative maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service?
2. Private or commercial pilot
Which operation would be described as preventative maintenance?
Replenishing hydraulic fluid
If alteration or repair substantially affects an aircraft's operation in flight, that aircraft must be test flown by an appropriately rated pilot and approved for return to service prior to being operated
with passengers aboard
Before passengers can be carried in an aircraft that has been altered in a manner that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristics, it must be flight tested by an appropriately rated pilot who holds at least
private pilot certificate
An aircraft had a 100 hour inspection when the tachometer read 1259.6. When is the next 100 hour inspection due?
1359.6 hours
Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable AD?
Aircraft maintenance records
What should an owner or operator know about ADs?
They are mandatory
May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an AD?
Yes, if allowed by the AD
Who is responsible for ensuring that ADs and complied with?
Owner or operator
What information is contained in the Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP)?
Current NOTAM (D) and FDC NOTAMs
FAA advisory circulars (some free and others at cost) are available to all pilots and are obtained by
ordering those desired from the Government Printing Office
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to airmen are issued under which subject number?
60
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airspace are issued under which subject number?
70
FAA Advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air traffic control and general operations are issued under which subject number?
90
If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified
immediately
Which incident requires immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?
Flight control system malfunction or failure
Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?
An in flight fire
Which incident requires immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office?
An overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident
May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody?
Yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?
10
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB
when requested