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Pilot Qualifications
Private Pilot Review: pilot qual.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you need to be a private pilot? | At least 17 years old Have to have passed the knowledge & practical test Must be able to read/speak/write/understand English Hold a US sport/student/recreational pilot cert. Receive flight training & endorsement from instructor 40 hrs. flight time |
| What do you need to carry on your person to fly? | Government issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.), appropriate pilot certificate and/or rating, valid medical certificate, endorsements if applicable |
| What do you need to log in a logbook? | Currency, endorsements, and any flying done that is going towards a certificate/rating. |
| Currency vs. Proficiency | Currency is for legality while proficiency is for safety (can be current and not proficient) |
| How long does a 3rd class medical certificate last? | Younger than 40 years old, lasts for 60 calendar months Older than 40 years old, lasts for 24 calendar months |
| What can you act as with a 3rd class medical certificate? | Student pilot, recreational pilot, and private pilot |
| How long does a 2nd class medical certificate last? | Lasts 12 calendar months when both younger and older than 40 years old |
| What can you act as with a 2nd class medical certificate? | All 3rd class roles, commercial pilot, and second-in-command ATP |
| How long does a 1st class medical certificate last? | Younger than 40 years old, lasts for 12 calendar months Older than 40 years old, lasts for 6 calendar months |
| What can you act as with a 1st class medical certificate? | All 2nd class and 3rd class roles, and pilot-in-command ATP |
| What are some privileges of holding a private pilot certificate? | Can fly passengers and at night Can fly internationally Can fly for charity work, volunteer work(firefighting), and search and LOCATION and be compensated for fuel, airport fees, etc. Can work as an airplane salesman if over 200 hrs of flight time |
| What are some limitations of a private pilot certificate? | Cannot fly for hire Cannot be fully compensated for flights (pro rata) Can only fly in VFR if not IFR rated Must follow all airspace requirements Must hold at least a 3rd class medical certificate to fly |
| What is BasicMed? | BasicMed is a program that allows pilots who have held a previous medical certificate which has not been suspended and/or revoked to attain something akin to a medical if they are unable to see their AME. |
| What are some limitations of BasicMed? | Cannot fly an aircraft with a capacity of more than 7 people, including the pilot Cannot fly any aircraft weighing over 12,500 lbs. Speed limit of 250kt Cannot enter Class A airspace Cannot fly for hire, but can perform flight instruction |
| Who can issue a BasicMed certificate? | The pilot's primary care physician. |
| What do you need to do to receive a BasicMed certificate? | Have completed a comprehensive medical checklist (found via the FAA's website) with your primary care physician within the past 48 calendar months Have completed the online BasicMed course within the past 24 calendar months |
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