14 CFR PART 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS 01/3/2005

OBJECTIVE: INTRODUCE CHANGES TO 14 CFR PART 61 AND STIMULATE DISCUSSION ABOUT RECURRING QUESTIONS IN 14 CFR PART 61

NEW STUFF AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

SPORT PILOT 14 CFR PART 61: SUBPARTS J AND K

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 600 POUNDS - LIGHTER-THAN-AIR 1,320 POUNDS - AIRCRAFT NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION ON WATER 1,430 POUNDS – AIRCRAFT INTENDED TO OPERATE ON WATER FAR PART 1

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA SPEEDS: Max Speed in Level Flight (V H ): 120 Knots Max Never-Exceed Speed (V NE ): 120 Knots for Gliders Max Stall Speed (V S1 ): 45 Knots FAR PART 1

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA CABIN: Nonpressurized: If Equipped with a Cabin Maximum Seating Capacity: No More Than 2 Persons FAR PART 1

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA POWERPLANT: Single Engine Reciprocating FAR PART 1

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA PROPELLER / ROTOR SYSTEM: Powered Aircraft: Fixed or Ground Adjustable. Powered Glider: Fixed or Autofeathering Gyroplane: Fixed Pitch, Semi-rigid, Teetering, Two Blade FAR PART 1

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA LANDING GEAR Aircraft NOT Intended for Water Operation: Fixed Aircraft Intended for Operation on Water: Fixed or Repositionable Glider: Fixed or Retractable FAR PART 1

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS CONCENSUS STANDARD

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS POWERED PARACHUTE (PP) WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROL (WSC)

SPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE CATEGORY CLASS PRIVILEGES

SPORT PILOT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE 61.23

May an applicant for a private pilot airplane single engine land certificate use flight time acquired in a PP or WSC vehicle to meet the 40 hour flight time requirement? QUESTION?

Ultralight Vehicle – NO Registered Aircraft -- YES ANSWER

OLD STUFF

PART 61 FAQs “I want it understood that the answers and information provided on these websites are official FAA Flight Standards policy about Part 61, Part 141, and Part 142.” James J. Ballough

QUESTION? FAR (b)(4) requires an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Airplane Multi- Engine Land rating to have “10 hour of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a multiengine airplane with an authorized instructor…” How should this time be logged?

ANSWER Total Time AMEL Dual Received Conditions of Flight (night, inst. etc.) 61.51

FOLLOW-UP QUESTION? How should this time be shown on the , Airman Certification and Rating Application?

ANSWER In the Pilot-In-Command Column FAQ 603

QUESTION? A commercial pilot, wanting to build flight time, is paying a FAR Part 135 operator to sit in the right seat of their aircraft while conducting 135 revenue flights. The commercial pilot is current and qualified in the aircraft and has passed a 135 SIC check. The aircraft does not require two pilots by type certification, nor does the operation require two pilots. What flight time can this pilot log?

ANSWER 61.51(e) and (f) The pilot cannot ever log SIC. The pilot may log PIC when sole manipulator of the controls.

QUESTION? How may a flight instructor legally log the flight time while he/she is giving instruction if they never touch the flight controls and never talk on the radio (PIC, SIC, etc.)?

ANSWER 61.51(e)(3) The CFI may log all instruction time as PIC.

FOLLOW-UP QUESTION If the flight is conducted at night and/or in instrument conditions, may the CFI legally log night and/or instrument time?

ANSWER 61.51(b)(3) and 61.51(g)(2) YES The pilot may log night and/or instrument time when those conditions exist.

FOLLOW-UP TO THE FOLLOW UP QUESTION May the flight instructor log the landings and/or the approaches toward his/her own currency while only observing a student conduct the hands-on approach or landing?

ANSWER 61.57(a) and (b) Landings -- NO Approaches -- YES

SCENARIO An applicant comes to you for an additional flight instructor rating. They currently hold a CFI-AME and are wanting to add ASE. They have come for the practical test in a fixed gear Cessna 172. Is this acceptable, or is the applicant required to provide a complex aircraft for takeoffs, landings, and emergency procedures?

ANSWER The applicant is NOT required to provide a complex aircraft, because the applicant has already demonstrated instruction ability in a complex aircraft during the AME test.

QUESTION? An applicant holds a Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land Certificate and wishes to add Rotorcraft Helicopter. Is the applicant required to show solo helicopter time in his/her logbook to be eligible for the additional rating?

ANSWER 61.63(b)(1) YES

FOLLOW-UP QUESTION What is required for this person to conduct solo flight in a category of aircraft for which they do not hold a rating?

ANSWER 61.31(d)(3) Have received training required and have received the required endorsements.

SCENARIO A graduate of a 141 flight school presents a graduation certificate and FAA Form at the time of the practical test. The does not contain any times in Section III “Record of Pilot Time.” The applicant states that those times are not necessary because the graduation certificate shows that he/she meets the aeronautical experience requirements. Is this correct?

ANSWER NO states that “…an applicant must have a completed and signed application form.”

FOLLOW UP QUESTION Because the flight times may not meet the Part 61 minimum requirements, must an examiner verify the flight times on the FAA Form ?

ANSWER YES, an examiner should ensure that the applicant’s aeronautical experience recorded on the is in the applicant’s logbook.

SCENARIO An applicant for a Instrument Rating in a multiengine land airplane failed Area of Operation V, Element 4 (intercepts the specified radial at a predetermined angle, inbound or outbound from a navigational facility). Everything else was satisfactory. The applicant wishes to do the re-test in a Cessna 172. Is this OK?

ANSWER YES The applicant may perform the re-test in a Cessna 172 or any other properly equipped ASEL (a)(1) and PTS

FOLLOW UP QUESTION Could the applicant do the re-test in a simulator or flight training device?

ANSWER YES, Provided the flight training device is approved for the procedure performed (a)(8)(ii)

QUESTION? How may time in a flight simulator or flight training device be logged?

ANSWER “Flight Simulator/ Flight Training Device” and “Dual Received” FAR PART 1; 61.1

SCENARIO An applicant with a Private Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single Engine Land, comes to you to add an Airplane Multiengine Land rating to his/her certificate. The applicant’s Private Pilot Certificate was issued August 13, 2002, and contains the restriction “night flying prohibited.” Can you conduct the practical test?

ANSWER NO The applicant’s certificate became invalid for use on August 31, and

SCENARIO An applicant for an instrument helicopter rating has done all of his training, including the cross country which must be “…performed under IFR…,” in a Robinson R-22 (not certified for IFR). Can you accept this training and conduct the practical test?

ANSWER YES The training is acceptable and the examiner may conduct the practical test (c), (d),

SCENARIO An applicant for a Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter Certificate brings an aircraft that does not have the necessary equipment to complete AO VII, Task B (Radio Navigation and Radar Services). The applicant states that FAR 61.45(b)(2) gives him the option of using an aircraft that is not capable of performing all of the tasks required. Is the applicant correct?

ANSWER NO The applicant must provide an aircraft capable of performing ALL appropriate tasks (b), Private Pilot PTS,

FOLLOW UP QUESTION Could AO VII, Task B (Radio Navigation and Radar Services be tested orally only?

ANSWER NO The Practical Test Standards require both knowledge and skill testing 61.43(a)(1) and Private Pilot PTS

SCENARIO FAR 61.56(b) allows glider pilots to substitute a minimum of three instructional flights in a glider, each which includes a flight to traffic pattern altitude, for the 1 hour of required flight training for the flight review. Could performing a rope break at 200 feet AGL qualify as a flight to traffic pattern altitude?

ANSWER YES The rule does not specify the height of traffic pattern altitude (b) and the Final Rule Preamble

QUESTION What constitutes a “flight” in a Lighter-Than-Air, Balloon? Can several “flights” be logged with only one set-up and inflation?

ANSWER The definition of “flight” is the same for a balloon as it is for an airplane. YES - Several “flights” can be logged with only one set-up and inflation. FAR 1.1

QUESTIONS? DOES ANYONE HAVE A QUESTION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS?

FUTURE QUESTIONS CHECK THE FAQ’S AT AFS 600 WEB PAGE CONSULT YOUR FSDO John Lynch (202)