Aviation Aviation Regulations (FAR/AIM)

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 61, how many flight hours are required for a private pilot certificate (airplane)?

Accepted Answer

40 hours

Answer

14 CFR 61.109 requires a minimum of 40 flight hours for a private pilot certificate.

Question 2

What is the maximum altitude at which a student pilot may solo cross-country without a specific endorsement?

Accepted Answer

No restriction

Answer

There is no altitude restriction for student pilot solo cross-country flights as long as required endorsements are in place.

Question 3

According to 14 CFR Part 91, how long must an aircraft owner retain maintenance records for a 100-hour inspection?

Accepted Answer

Until the work is repeated or superseded

Answer

Per 14 CFR 91.417, maintenance records must be retained until the work is repeated, superseded, or the aircraft is sold.

Question 4

What is the definition of 'night' for logging flight time under 14 CFR Part 1?

Accepted Answer

After civil twilight ends until civil twilight begins

Answer

14 CFR Part 1 defines night as the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight.

Question 5

Under 14 CFR 91.119, what is the minimum safe altitude over a congested area?

Accepted Answer

1,000 ft AGL above the highest obstacle within 2,000 ft

Answer

Over congested areas, 14 CFR 91.119 requires at least 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 ft.

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