Pilot Certification and Eligibility Requirements Flashcards

What is the minimum age required to obtain a student pilot certificate for powered aircraft under FAR 61.83?

Answer: 16 years of age

FAR 61.83 requires an applicant for a student pilot certificate in powered aircraft to be at least 16 years of age.

Which class of medical certificate is the minimum required for a student pilot to exercise solo flight privileges in a powered airplane?

Answer: Third-Class medical certificate

Per FAR 61.23, a Third-Class medical certificate is the minimum required for student pilot operations in a powered airplane.

Under FAR 61.87, who is authorized to endorse a student pilot's logbook to permit the student's first solo flight?

Answer: A certificated flight instructor (CFI)

FAR 61.87 requires a certificated flight instructor to provide the logbook endorsement authorizing a student pilot's solo flight.

Which of the following is a student pilot absolutely prohibited from doing during a solo flight under FAR 61.89?

Answer: Carrying a passenger in the aircraft

FAR 61.89 explicitly prohibits student pilots from carrying passengers under any circumstances, regardless of endorsements.

How long is a Third-Class medical certificate valid for a pilot who was under 40 years of age on the date of the medical examination?

Answer: 60 calendar months

Per FAR 61.23, a Third-Class medical certificate is valid for 60 calendar months for holders who were under age 40 on the date of their exam.

If a student pilot does not complete a solo flight within 90 days of receiving a CFI's solo endorsement, what must happen before they can fly solo?

Answer: They must obtain a new endorsement from their CFI

Per FAR 61.87, solo endorsements expire after 90 days; the student must receive a new endorsement from their CFI before flying solo again.

Which documents must a student pilot have in personal possession during a solo flight?

Answer: Student pilot certificate, valid medical certificate, and government-issued photo ID

FAR 61.3 and 61.87 together require student pilots to carry their student pilot certificate, valid medical certificate, and a government-issued photo ID during solo operations.