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A pilot wants to rent a high-performance aircraft, but does not have a high-performance endorsement. What is the initial step they must take to legally act as PIC in that aircraft?
A pilot wants to rent a high-performance aircraft, but does not have a high-performance endorsement. What is the initial step they must take to legally act as PIC in that aircraft?
- Pass a proficiency check with an FAA inspector in the specific make and model.
- Log 25 hours of flight time in a similar aircraft.
- Complete an online course on high-performance aircraft operations.
- Receive ground and flight instruction from an authorized instructor and obtain a logbook endorsement. (correct)
A pilot intends to fly an aircraft with retractable landing gear, controllable pitch propeller, and flaps. Which aircraft qualification is required?
A pilot intends to fly an aircraft with retractable landing gear, controllable pitch propeller, and flaps. Which aircraft qualification is required?
- Tailwheel
- High Performance
- High Altitude
- Complex (correct)
A pilot seeks to rent an aircraft with an engine rated at 210 horsepower. Which endorsement is required to act as PIC?
A pilot seeks to rent an aircraft with an engine rated at 210 horsepower. Which endorsement is required to act as PIC?
- High Performance (correct)
- Complex
- Tailwheel
- High Altitude
Which of the following altitudes would necessitate specific high-altitude training and endorsements for pilots?
Which of the following altitudes would necessitate specific high-altitude training and endorsements for pilots?
A pilot arrives at a local airport and needs to refuel their aircraft, inquire about maintenance services, and file a flight plan. Which on-field facility would typically provide these services?
A pilot arrives at a local airport and needs to refuel their aircraft, inquire about maintenance services, and file a flight plan. Which on-field facility would typically provide these services?
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Pilot in Command (PIC)
Pilot in Command (PIC)
To act as the person in charge of an aircraft.
Endorsement Requirement
Endorsement Requirement
Receive training from an authorized instructor and get an endorsement in your logbook.
Tailwheel Aircraft
Tailwheel Aircraft
Aircraft with conventional landing gear, having two main wheels and a tailwheel.
Complex Aircraft
Complex Aircraft
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High Performance Airplane
High Performance Airplane
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Study Notes
- To act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of an aircraft requiring an endorsement, such as a high-performance aircraft, the FAA requires one to receive ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses their logbook.
- Tail Wheel
- Complex: Retractable landing gear, controllable pitch propeller, flaps
- High Performance: Airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower
- High Altitude: At >25,000 MSL (mean sea level)
- FBO refers to Fixed Based Operators.
- Many pilot schools are at FBOs.
- Avian Flight Center is an FBO at Bremerton National Airport.
- FBOs provide aircraft rentals, fueling, maintenance, parking, and supplies.
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Description
To be a Pilot in Command of an aircraft requiring an endorsement, the FAA requires ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor. FBOs or Fixed Based Operators, like Avian Flight Center, provide aircraft rentals, fueling, and maintenance.
