PSTAR Pilot Certification and Eligibility Requirements 3

Question 1

Which U.S. government agency is solely responsible for issuing pilot certificates?

Accepted Answer

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Answer

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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Department of Transportation (DOT) directly

Question 2

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a private pilot certificate in an airplane under FAR 61.103?

Accepted Answer

17 years of age

Answer

14 years of age

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16 years of age

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18 years of age

Question 3

How many total flight hours does FAR 61.109 require an applicant to log before being eligible for a private pilot certificate in an airplane?

Accepted Answer

40 hours

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20 hours

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35 hours

Answer

50 hours

Question 4

Under current FAA regulations, when does a student pilot certificate issued after April 1, 2016 expire?

Accepted Answer

It does not expire unless surrendered, suspended, or revoked

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24 calendar months from the month of issue

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36 calendar months from the month of issue

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Upon the holder's 40th birthday

Question 5

To exercise the privileges of a student pilot certificate, the holder must also possess which additional credential?

Accepted Answer

A valid medical certificate (or BasicMed authorization if eligible)

Answer

A student pilot certificate is the only document required

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A logbook with at least 5 hours of solo time recorded

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A written letter of authorization from a FSDO

Question 6

A student pilot is offered payment to fly a local business owner to a nearby airport. Which regulation most directly prohibits this?

Accepted Answer

FAR 61.89 — general limitations for student pilots

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FAR 91.7 — airworthiness requirements

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FAR 135.1 — air carrier operations

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FAR 61.51 — logbook requirements

Question 7

When a student pilot passes their private pilot practical test and is issued a private pilot certificate, what is the proper status of their student pilot certificate?

Accepted Answer

It is superseded by the private pilot certificate and is no longer required

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It must be physically returned to the FAA within 60 days

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It expires automatically and should be destroyed

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It remains independently valid and must be kept as a backup credential