Regulatory & Safety Standards Flashcards
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Under 61.217, which of these keeps a ground instructor eligible to exercise privileges?
Answer: Serving as a ground instructor for at least 3 months within the preceding 12 calendar months
61.217 requires 3 months of ground instructor service in the preceding 12 calendar months, or a proficiency endorsement from an authorized instructor.
A ground instructor who has not met the 61.217 recency requirement can regain privileges by:
Answer: Getting an endorsement of satisfactory proficiency from an authorized ground or flight instructor
An endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying proficiency meets the 61.217 requirement.
Within how many days must a certificate holder notify the FAA of a change of permanent mailing address?
Answer: 30 days
Under 61.60, the holder cannot use certificate privileges after 30 days unless the FAA has been notified of the new address.
A pilot is convicted of a DUI-related motor vehicle action. Within how many days must they report it to the FAA Security and Investigations Division?
Answer: 60 days
61.15(e) requires a written report within 60 days of the motor vehicle action.
Which ground instructor rating can give ground training for a commercial pilot certificate?
Answer: Advanced only
Advanced ground instructors may give ground training for any certificate or rating except the instrument rating.
After failing a knowledge test, what does an applicant need before retesting?
Answer: An endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave additional training
61.49 requires an endorsement from an authorized instructor stating that additional training was given and the applicant is competent.
May a ground instructor endorse the logbook of a student they have given ground training?
Answer: Yes, for the ground training given within their rating
61.215 authorizes ground instructors to endorse the logbook or training record of a person they have given ground training.
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