PSTAR Pilot Certification and Eligibility Requirements

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

16 years of age

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Third-Class medical certificate

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A certificated flight instructor (CFI)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Carrying a passenger in the aircraft

Answer

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

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

60 calendar months

Answer

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.

PSTAR - Pre Solo Test of Air Regulation Practice Test