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

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the sole authority responsible for issuing all pilot certificates and ratings in the United States.

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

FAR 61.103 requires applicants for a private pilot certificate in an airplane to be at least 17 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

Answer

FAR 61.109 requires a minimum of 40 flight hours for a private pilot certificate in an airplane, including at least 20 hours of flight training and 10 hours of solo flight.

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

Answer

Following the 2016 regulatory change to FAR 61.83, student pilot certificates no longer have a fixed expiration date and remain valid until surrendered, suspended, revoked, or superseded by a higher-level certificate.

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

Per FAR 61.23, a student pilot must hold a valid medical certificate to exercise the privileges of their student pilot certificate.

PSTAR - Pre Solo Test of Air Regulation Practice Test

PSTAR - Pre Solo Test of Air Regulation Practice Test

PSTAR Pilot Certification and Eligibility Requirements 3