FAR Part 61 Flashcards

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What does Part 61 cover in general?

Certification for pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors

What is 61.3?

Requirements for certificates, ratings, and authorizations

What is 61.5?

Certifications and ratings issued under Part 61

What certificates are issued under Part 61.5?

Pilot certificates, flight instructor certificates, and ground instructor certificates Signup and view all the answers

What ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Aircraft category ratings, airplane class, rotorcraft class, lighter-than-air class, weight-shift-control class, powered parachute class, aircraft type, instrument Signup and view all the answers

What aircraft category ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, powered-lift, powered parachute, weight-shift-control Signup and view all the answers

What airplane class ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Single engine land, multiengine land, single engine sea, multiengine sea Signup and view all the answers

What rotorcraft class ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Helicopter, gyroplane Signup and view all the answers

What lighter-than-air class ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Airship, balloon Signup and view all the answers

What weight-shift-control class ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Weight-shift-control land, weight-shift-control sea Signup and view all the answers

What powered parachute class ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Powered parachute land, powered parachute sea Signup and view all the answers

What type ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Large aircraft other than lighter-than-air, turbojet, and aircraft requiring as specified by the type certificate data sheet Signup and view all the answers

What instrument ratings are issued under Part 61.5?

Airplane, helicopter, powered lift Signup and view all the answers

What ratings are placed on a flight instructor certificate according to Part 61.5?

Aircraft category, airplane class, rotorcraft class, instrument Signup and view all the answers

What aircraft category ratings are placed on a flight instructor certificate according to Part 61.5?

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, powered lift Signup and view all the answers

What airplane class ratings are placed on a flight instructor certificate according to Part 61.5?

Single engine, multiengine Signup and view all the answers

What rotorcraft class ratings are placed on a flight instructor certificate according to 61.5?

Helicopter, gyroplane Signup and view all the answers

What instrument ratings are placed on a flight instructor certificate under Part 61.5?

Airplane, helicopter, powered lift Signup and view all the answers

What does 61.13 cover?

Issuance of airman certificates, ratings, and authorizations Signup and view all the answers

What does 61.15 cover?

Offenses involving alcohol or drugs Signup and view all the answers

What does 61.17 cover?

Temporary certificates Signup and view all the answers

How long is a temporary pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate valid in 61.17?

120 days Signup and view all the answers

What are the three ways a temporary certificate can expire in 61.17?

On the certificate expiration date, upon receipt of permanent certificate, or upon notice that the certificate or rating sought is denied/revoked Signup and view all the answers

What does 61.19 cover?

Duration of pilot and instructor certificates Signup and view all the answers

How long is a flight instructor certificate valid under 61.19?

A flight instructor certificate expires 24 calendar months from the month it was issued Signup and view all the answers

What does 61.23 cover?

Requirement and duration of medical certificates Signup and view all the answers

When is a first class medical required under 61.23?

When exercising PIC privileges of an ATP Signup and view all the answers

When is a second class medical required under 61.23?

When exercising SIC privileges of an ATP, privileges of a commercial Signup and view all the answers

When is a third class medical required under 61.23?

When exercising privileges of student, recreational, private, CFI as PIC/required crew, when taking a practical test, or as a DPE Signup and view all the answers

When is a medical certificate not required under 61.23?

Student pilot seeking sport with glider/balloon or a pilot certificate for glider/balloon; sport pilot in glider/balloon; glider; CFI with sport glider/balloon or glider category; CFI not as PIC... Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Overview of Part 61

Covers certification processes for pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors.

Key Sections of Part 61

61.3: Defines requirements for obtaining certificates, ratings, and authorizations.
61.5: Details certifications and ratings issued under Part 61.

Certifications Issued under Part 61.5

Types of pilot certificates:
- Student
- Sport
- Recreational
- Private
- Commercial
- Airline transport
Flight instructor certificates and ground instructor certificates also issued.

Ratings Issued under Part 61.5

Includes various categories:
- Aircraft category ratings: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, powered-lift, powered parachute, weight-shift-control.
- Airplane class ratings: single engine land, multiengine land, single engine sea, multiengine sea.
- Rotorcraft class ratings: helicopter, gyroplane.
- Lighter-than-air class ratings: airship, balloon.
- Weight-shift-control class ratings: weight-shift-control land and sea.
- Powered parachute class ratings: powered parachute land and sea.
- Type ratings: large aircraft (excluding lighter-than-air), turbojet, and specific to type certificate data sheet.
- Instrument ratings: for airplane, helicopter, and powered lift.

Flight Instructor Certificates

Ratings placed on a flight instructor certificate include:
- Aircraft category, airplane class, rotorcraft class, and instrument ratings.
Specific aircraft category ratings include: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, powered lift.
Airplane class ratings: single engine and multiengine.
Rotorcraft class ratings: helicopter and gyroplane.
Instrument ratings: for airplane, helicopter, and powered lift.

Additional Regulations under Part 61

61.13: Addresses issuance of airman certificates and ratings.
61.15: Covers offenses related to alcohol or drugs.
61.17: Specifies temporary certificates, which are valid for 120 days.

Expiration of Temporary Certificates

Temporary certificates can expire based on:
- Date specified on the certificate.
- Receiving a permanent certificate.
- Notice of denial or revocation of the sought certificate or rating.

Duration of Certificates

61.19: Outlines the duration for pilot and instructor certificates.
Flight instructor certificates are valid for 24 calendar months from the issue date.

Medical Certificate Requirements

61.23: Discusses requirements and duration for medical certificates.
A first class medical is required for exercising PIC privileges of an ATP.
A second class medical is needed for SIC privileges of an ATP and commercial privileges.
A third class medical is necessary for various privileges, including student pilot and practical tests.
No medical certificate is needed for certain pilot activities with gliders or balloons.

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Test your knowledge on FAR Part 61 regulations with these flashcards. Covering certifications for pilots, flight instructors, and requirements for ratings, this quiz will help you understand essential guidelines for aviation certifications.