Quiz: Pilot Qualifications 2

Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.111) You may not operate in formation flight except by arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft you'll be flying in formation with.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.15) No pilot in command of a civil aircraft may allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight that creates a hazard to persons or property. However, this section does not prohibit the dropping of any object if reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.3) The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the pilot in command.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 61.113) A private pilot may act as pilot in command of an airplane used in a passenger-carrying airlift sponsored by a charitable organization for which passengers make donations to the organization, provided the following requirements are met: the responsible Flight Standards office is notified at least 7 days before the flight, the flight is conducted from an adequate public airport, the pilot has logged at least 500 hr., no aerobatic or formation flights are performed, the 100-hr. inspection of the airplane requirement is complied with, and the flight is day-VFR.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 61.113) A private pilot cannot pay less than their equal share of the operating expenses of a flight with the passengers they took on that flight. The expenses are usually rental fees, or fuel and tie down fees.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 61.113) A private pilot may not pay less than their equal share of the operating expenses on a flight with their passengers. These expenses may involve only fuel, oil, landing fees or rental fees. I know it's expensive you just can't fly for hire.

Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 61.69) To be pilot in command while towing a glider in the preceding 24 months you have to:
(1) At least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot or
(2) At least three flights as pilot in command of a glider towed by an aircraft. You cannot tow yourself.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 61.69) As a private pilot, you may not tow a glider unless you have 100 hours logged in the same category and class you'll be towing with.

Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 61.31) To act as a PIC of a high-performance aircraft, the pilot must receive and log ground and flight training from a CFI in a high performance plane and get a high performance endorsement. In some cases a representative certified flight simulator can be used instead of the aircraft.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 61.31) A person may not act as pilot in command of any of the following aircraft unless they hold a type rating in that type:
(1) A large aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight
(2) A turbojet-powered airplane (yeehaw)
(3) Other aircraft the FAA has specified need a type rating.

Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 61.31) A high-performance airplane has an engine with more than 200 horsepower, and heck it burns more gas so watch your wallet.

Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 61.31) Prior to acting as pilot in command of an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower you have to get a high-performance endorsement.

Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 61.31) A high-performance airplane has an engine of more than 200 horsepower and unless a private pilot has received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized instructor who has endorsed their logbook with the a high performance endorsement they may not act as Pilot in Command.