What are the requirements to become a private pilot? Answer✓✓ You must be at
least 17 years of age, complete specific training and flight time requirements
described in the FARs, pass a knowledge exam, and complete a practical test.
What are the requirements to obtain a third-class medical certificate? Answer✓✓
Pass a physical exam administered by an FAA-authorized aviation medical
examiner.
What are the privileges associated with having a private pilot certificate?
Answer✓✓ Being able to carry passengers and sharing expenses with other pilots
What are the categories of aircraft that can be flown with a private pilot certificate?
Answer✓✓ Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, and powered lift.
In order to remain current and act as a PIC you must Answer✓✓ Satisfactorily
complete a flight review every 24 months and if carrying passengers, perform three
takeoffs and landings in the same aircraft category and class within the preceding
90 days.
What rating is an essential requirement for most career flying jobs? Answer✓✓
Multi-Engine
Additional pilot certificates that can be added to the private pilot certificate are
commercial pilot, airline transport pilot, and Answer✓✓ Certified flight instructor.
What is the purpose of the FAA? Answer✓✓ To govern commercial and general
aviation
As part of the requirements to be able to fly solo as a student pilot, you must hold
at least a Answer✓✓ third-class medical certificate.
How do variations in the atmospheric pressure affect your body when flying?
Answer✓✓ Reduced pressure can cause pain in the ears, sinuses, and abdomen
and can cause decompression sickness after scuba diving.
What are four ways to minimize the effects of motion sickness? Answer✓✓
Reduce stress and anxiety; schedule flights to avoid turbulent conditions; focus on
objects outside the aircraft; open fresh air vents
How does fatigue affect pilot performance? Answer✓✓ Degrades concentration,
impairs coordination, and decreases the ability to communicate
How can alcohol impair your ability to control your airplane? Answer✓✓ It
reduces coordination, slows reflexes, and impairs vision.
If you are using a drug, what process should you follow before flying? Answer✓✓
Perform a self-assessment, obtain an aviation medical examiner’s approval, and
verify FAA approval of the drug.
What actions do you need to take to plan for practicing flight maneuvers and
procedures? Answer✓✓ Determine and appropriate altitude and location for
practice; determine the maneuver and procedure steps and appropriate airplane
configurations using the pilot’s operating handbook (POH) and your training
materials.