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**Two asterisks indicate that a working knowledge (several readings and some memorization) is required.
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CFR 14: |
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Skim only, then use for reference |
Part 43 |
MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND ALTERATION |
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* | 43.1 | Applicability |
* | 43.3 | Persons authorized to perform maintenance, etc. |
Part 61 |
CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS |
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* | 61.1 | Applicability and definitions |
** | 61.3 a | Requirement for certificates, ratings and authorizations |
* | 61.15 a,b | Offenses
involving alcohol or drugs
Note that this federal rule may be much more restrictive than state laws. |
* | 61.16 | Refusal to submit to an alcohol test or to furnish test results |
** | 61.17 a,b | Temporary certificate |
** | 61.19 a,b | Duration
of pilot certificate
Does a pilot certificate expire? (a temporary pilot certificate is only valid for 120 days) |
* | 61.25 | Change of name |
* | 61.27 | Voluntary surrender or exchange of certificate |
* | 61.29 a,c | Replacement
of lost or destroyed certificate
can also be done on line here: https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/amsrvs and a temporary certificat can be emailed to you right away. |
** | 61.31 j | Training for for each launch method What are the three types of launch methods requiring an an endorsement? |
* | 61.35 a,b | Written test: prerequisites and passing grades |
* | 61.37 a-c | Written test: cheating or other unauthorized conduct |
* | 61.39 a | Prerequisites
for flight tests
How long is a knoweldge test vaild? |
* | 61.43 a-c | Flight
tests: general procedures
Must demostrate: Mastery of the aircraft, proficency and competency of the tasks, and sound judgement. Read other rules on discontinuance. |
* | 61.45 a-c | Flight tests: required aircraft and equipment |
* | 61.47 | Flight tests: status and responsibilites of an Examiner who is authorized by the Administrator to
conduct practical tests
Who is the PIC during a flight test? |
* | 61.49 | Retesting after failure |
** | 61.51 a-e | Pilot
Logbooks
What flight time must be logged? when can you log flight time as PIC? |
** | 61.53 b | Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency.
Note section on operations that do not require a medical certificate. note the criteria that prohibits operations. |
** | 61.56 a-e | Flight Review
Paragraph e refers to the WINGS pilot proficency program
at FAASafety.gov |
** | 61.57 a-c | Recent
flight experience: pilot in command
Note difference between PIC and sole manipulator |
** | 61.63 b 4 | Additional Aircraft ratings - knowledge test requirement exceptions |
* | 61.69 | Glider
towing: experience and instruc. required
& currency requirments
61.69 g allows private pilots to tow gliders |
** | 61.51 a-d | Pilot logbooks
What flight time is required to be logged? To whom must you present your license and what other documents for inspection upon reaonable request? |
* | 61.53 | Operations during medical deficiency |
* | 61.59 a,b | Falsification of records |
** | 61.60 | Change
of address
How long do you have to notify the FAA of a change in address while exercising the priveleges of your certificate? Change of address can be made on line here: https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/amsrvs |
* | Subpart C | Student pilots |
* | 61.83 a-c | Eligibility requirements for student pilots |
* | 61.85 b | Application for student pilot certificate |
** | 61.87
a-c i(1-19) |
Requirements for solo flight (a-c) Glider maneuvers list i:(1-19) |
** | 61.89 a | General
limitations
Limitations on student pilots |
** | 61.93
a-c j |
Cross
country flight requirements glider cross country |
* | Subpart E | Private Pilots |
* | 61.105 a, b | Aeronautical knowledge; Private |
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61.107 a, b(6) |
a) : Flight
proficiency: Private Pilot general b(6): Glider |
* | 61.109 f | Aeronautical Experience: Private |
** | 61.113 AC 61.142 |
Private
pilot privileges and limitations
sharing costs with passengers AC goes into more detail on cost sharing |
* | Subpart F | Commercial pilots |
** | 61.125 | Aeronautical Knowledge |
** | 61.127 b) 6) | Flight Proficiency: Commercial |
** | 61.129 f | Aeronautical Experience: Commerical |
** | 61.133 | Commercial Pilots Privileges and Limiations |
* | Subpart H | Flight Instructors (other than Sport) |
** | 61.183 | Eligabilty Requirements |
** | 61.185 | Aeronautical Knowledge |
** | 61.187 b) 6) | Flight Proficiency |
** | 61.189 | Flight Instructor Records
What records must an instructor keep and for how long? |
** | 61.193 | Flight Instructor Privileges |
** | 61.195 | Flight Instructor Linitations and Qualifications
What is the maximum number of hours of flight training that can be conducted in a 24 hour period? What must you do before endorsing a student for solo priveleges Who may may provide ground or flight training to initial flight instructor applicants? |
** | 61.197 | Recent experience requirements for flight instructor certification.
Explain each of the ways to maintain recency on a CFI certificate<
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Part 71 |
DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; |
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* | 71.9 | Overlapping airspace designations |
* | 71.31 | Class A airspace |
* | 71.41 | Class B airspace |
* | 71.51 | Class C airspace |
* | 71.61 | Class D airspace |
* | 71.71 | Class E airspace |
Part 73 |
Special Use Airspace |
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* | 73.13 | Restricted Area Restrictions |
* | 73.15 | Using
agency
Who performs the activity in the airspace |
* | 73.17 | Controlling
agency
Who has control over the airspace |
* | 73.83 | Prohibited Areas :Restrictions |
* | 73.85 | Using agency |
Part 91 |
GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES |
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** | 91.3 a-c | Responsibility
and authority of the pilot in command
Who always has the final authhority for the operation of the aircraft? What instance allows you to deviate from any rule, what are the limiations of that authority? |
** | 91.7 a,b | Civil aircraft airworthiness |
** | 91.9 a-c | Civil aircraft flight manual, markings, and placard requirements |
** | 91.13 | Careless or reckless operation |
** | 91.15 | Dropping
objects
Under what conditions is dropping objects allowed? |
** | 91.17 a-e | Alcohol or drugs |
* | 91.19 | Carriage of drugs |
* | 91.25 | Aviation
safety reporting program
See also: https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/ |
** | 91.103 a,b | Preflight Action
Before beginning a flight, what must a PIC become familiar with? |
** | 91.107 a | Use
of safety belts and shoulder harness
What are the PIC's responsibilities in regards to passengers and their seat belts? When must passengers have their seat belts and shoulder harnesses fastened? |
** | 91.121 a | Altimeter settings |
** | 91.129 | Operations in Class D airspace |
** | 91.130 | Operations in Class C airspace. |
** | 91.131 | Operations in Class B airspace |
** | 91.133 a,b | Restricted and prohibited areas |
** | 91.135 | Operations in Class A airspace |
* | 91.137 a-e | Temporary
flight restrictions
See also tfr.faa.gov or faa.sua.gov to locate |
** | 91.141 | Flight restrictions on the proximity of the Presidential or other parties |
* | 91.157 a-e | Special VFR weather minimums |
* | 91.159 | VFR cruising altitude of flight level
Know where to expect the airplanes to be |
** | 91.225 d | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use.
ADS B out is required for most aircraft:
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** | 91.111 a-c | Operation near other aircraft |
** | 91.113 a-g | Right
of way rules
Pay special attention to head on - regardless of type, What type aircraft has priority over gliders?, passing, converging (non head on), What two aircraft have the right of way over all others? |
** | 91.119 a-c | Minimum
safe altitudes
You're soaring on the moutain top and see a hiker on the trail below. How much distance do you need to keep from them? |
** | 91.123 | Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions |
** | 91.125 | ATC light signals |
** | 91.126 | Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class G airspace. note that some parts of this reg apply to airplanes, but are also best practice for gliders too |
** | 91.127 | Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class E airspace. Same language as 91.126 above |
** | 91.137 | Temporary
Flight Restrictions
See also tfr.faa.gov to locate |
** | 91.155 a-e | Basic
VFR weather minimums
Class G Class E class E above 10,000 MSL |
* | 91.159 | VFR cruising altitude of flight level
Know where to expect the airplanes to be |
** | 91.203 a,b | Civil
aircraft: certification required (Airworthiness and regsitration certificates requirement) |
** | 91.209 a | Aircraft
lights When are aircraft navigation lights required - note that this is different than the time for logging night flight |
** | 91.211 a | Supplemental
oxygen (Above _____ft for _____ Minutes, anytime above _______ft Passengers provided above ______ft ) |
* | 91.403 a-c | General
maintenance
Who is responsible for maintaing an aircraft? |
* | 91.405 | Maintenance
required
Who is responsible to ensure that required maintenance and inspections are performed? |
* | 91.407 a-c | Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration |
* | 91.417 a-c | Maintenance records |
* | 91.213 d | Inoperative instruments and equipment
for a glider with not MEL, what is requierd to fly the aircraft with an inoperative instrument? Who can determine if the inoperative instrument consitutes a hazard? |
** | Link | Ferry Permits |
* | 91.215 | ATC
transponder and altitude reporting equipment (List glider exeptions from 3 & 4.) |
** | 91.303 a-f | Aerobatic
flight
What defines it What is required when performing it Where is it not allowed? |
** | 91.307 a-e | Parachutes
and parachuting repacking frequency When required 60/30 (note: not the same paramters as aerobatic flight) |
** | 91.309 a,b | Towing:
Gliders (towline strength & ATC notification) |
** | 91.409 a,b | Inspections
Inspections required for: All Aircraft Aircraft used to carry persons for hire or instruction. |
* | 119.1 & |
AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS |
NTSB: |
NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS
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* | 830.1 | Applicability |
* | 830.2 | Definitions
Note definitions of Accident, Incident, and substantial damage. |
** | 830.5 | Immediate
notification
Note list of items that require immediate NTSB notification |
* | 830.6 | Information to be given in notification |
* | 830.15 | Reports and statements to be filed |
Foreign Student Pilots, Pilots, and aircraft owners: | ||
§3.301 — §3.303 |
(This applies to both individuals and business entities) FAA , require any student applicant, certificate holder, or aircraft registration to have an associated US Physical address. If they do not, they must designate a “US Agent for Service”, which essentially acts as a digital and/or physical mail forwarding service. This alleviates the FAA from the burden of international postage, and ensuring timely delivery. To register an agent of service, go to https://usas.faa.gov The full text of the FARs can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-3/subpart-C?toc=1 One of the companies offering this service is https://www.valiair.com/, and they charge $75/year for this service. The deadlines for existing certificate holders is July 7th, 2025. |