1. Presented to: By: Date: Federal Aviation Administration TITLE 14 CFR PART 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Designated Pilot Examiners Todd Burk, ASI FY 2007

2. 2 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 2 OBJECTIVE: INTRODUCE CHANGES TO 14 CFR PART 61 AND STIMULATE DISCUSSION ABOUT RECURRING QUESTIONS IN 14 CFR PART 61

3. 3 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 3 SPORT PILOT SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

4. 4 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 4 SPORT PILOT 14 CFR PART 61: SUBPARTS J AND K

5. 5 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 5 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 1,320 POUNDS - LIGHTER-THAN-AIR 1,320 POUNDS - LIGHTER-THAN-AIR 1,320 POUNDS - AIRCRAFT NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION ON WATER 1,320 POUNDS - AIRCRAFT NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION ON WATER 1,430 POUNDS – AIRCRAFT INTENDED TO OPERATE ON WATER 1,430 POUNDS – AIRCRAFT INTENDED TO OPERATE ON WATER FAR1.1

6. 6 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 6 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA SPEEDS: Max Speed in Level Flight (V H ): 120 Knots Max Speed in Level Flight (V H ): 120 Knots Max Never-Exceed Speed (V NE ): 120 Knots for Gliders Max Never-Exceed Speed (V NE ): 120 Knots for Gliders Max Stall Speed (V S1 ): 45 Knots FAR1.1

7. 7 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 7 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA CABIN: Nonpressurized: If Equipped with a Cabin Nonpressurized: If Equipped with a Cabin Maximum Seating Capacity: No More Than 2 Persons FAR1.1

8. 8 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 8 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA POWERPLANT: Single Engine Reciprocating FAR1.1

9. 9 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 9 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 FAR1.1

10. 10 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 10 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA LANDING GEAR: NOT Intended for Water Operation: Fixed Intended for Operation on Water: Fixed or “Repositionable” Glider: Fixed or Retractable FAR1.1

11. 11 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 11 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA LANDING GEAR:

12. 12 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 12 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS CONCENSUS STANDARD MEANS FAA “ACCEPTED” V/S FAA “APPROVED”

13. 13 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 13 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS POWERED PARACHUTE (PPCL) WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROL (WSCL)

14. 14 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 14

15. 15 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 15 AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-600-001 F06 Revision 0 Title: FSDO Appointed Designated Pilot Examiners Date: 12/14/2006Page 1 of 1 Becoming A Sport Pilot Examiner https://intranet.faa.gov/avr/afs/QMS/forms.htm Contact Stephanie.Kelly@faa.gov 405-954-2249

16. 16 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 16 SPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE PRIVILEGES CATEGORY CLASS 61.317

17. 17 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 17

18. 18 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 18

19. 19 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 19 SPORT PILOT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE 61.23

20. 20 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 20 QUESTION? 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?

21. 21 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 21 ANSWER Ultralight Vehicle – NO Registered Aircraft – YES 61.52

22. 22 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 22 SPORT PILOT EXAMINER Sport Pilot FAR’s FAA Order 8710.7 – Sport Pilot Examiner Handbook Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards FAA Form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application – Sport Pilot

23. 23 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 23 THE PART 61 WE ALL KNOW

24. 24 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 24 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 James J. Ballough

25. 25 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 25 QUESTION? FAR 61.129(b)(4) requires an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Airplane Multi-Engine Land rating to have “10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a multiengine airplane with an authorized instructor…” How should this time be logged?

26. 26 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 26 ANSWER Total Time AMEL Dual Received Conditions of Flight (night, inst. etc.) 61.51

27. 27 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 27 FOLLOW-UP QUESTION? How should this time be shown on the 8710-1, Airman Certification and Rating Application?

28. 28 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 28 ANSWER In the Pilot-In-CommandColumn

29. 29 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 29 QUESTION? A dual rated pilot, airplanes and gliders, lost his medical due to injury and is unable to apply for a medical for 2 years. After 8 months, the pilot’s personal physician has stated that the pilot is completely recovered from his injuries. Can this person now exercise PIC privileges in gliders in accordance with 61.53?

30. 30 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 30 ANSWER YES Provided the pilot self- evaluates and determines that he/she is medically fit for piloting a glider. 61.53(b)

31. 31 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 31 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.)?

32. 32 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 32 ANSWER The CFI may log all instruction time as PIC. 61.51(e)(3)

33. 33 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 33 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?

34. 34 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 34 ANSWER YES The pilot may log night and/or instrument time when those conditions exist. 61.51(b)(3) and 61.51(g)(2)

35. 35 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 35 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 approaches or landings?

36. 36 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 36 ANSWER Landings -- NO Approaches -- YES 61.57 and FAQ 291

37. 37 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 37 QUESTION? Can a CFI who is giving flight instruction without a medical certificate in accordance with 61.23(b)(5) log PIC even though he or she does not have a valid medical certificate?

38. 38 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 38 ANSWER YES In accordance with 61.51(e)(3)

39. 39 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 39 PIC STATUS DURING THE PRACTICAL TEST QUESTION? Who is PIC during the conduct of the practical test?

40. 40 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 40 ANSWER The Applicant 61.47(b)

41. 41 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 41 PIC STATUS DURING THE PRACTICAL TEST FOLLOW-UP QUESTION? May a passenger be carried during the conduct of the practical test?

42. 42 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 42 ANSWER Yes 61.47(c) “…the applicant and the examiner (and any other occupants authorized to be on board by the examiner) are not subject to the requirements or limitations for the carriage of passengers that are specified in this chapter.”

43. 43 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 43 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?

44. 44 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 44 ANSWER YES 61.63(b)(1)

45. 45 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 45 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 category rating?

46. 46 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 46 ANSWER Have received the required training and the required endorsements. 61.31(d)(3)

47. 47 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 47 FOLLOW-UP TO THE FOLLOW UP QUESTION? Does this pilot need a Student Pilot Certificate in order to solo in the Rotorcraft Helicopter?

48. 48 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 48 ANSWER NO

49. 49 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 49 SCENARIO Must a private pilot that is serving as a safety pilot possess a current and valid medical certificate?

50. 50 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 50 ANSWER YES The pilot is a required crewmember exercising the privileges of a private pilot certificate. 61.3(C) & 61.23(a)(3)(i)

51. 51 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 51 FOLLOW UP QUESTION? Must this same safety pilot be current in the aircraft (landings, etc.)?

52. 52 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 52 ANSWER NO NO Provided that it is not necessary for the safety pilot to act as PIC. 91.109(b), 61.57(a)

53. 53 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 53 QUESTION? QUESTION? Does a Part 141 graduation certificate have an expiration date? If so when?

54. 54 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 54 ANSWER YES YES 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE ON THE CERTIFICATE. FAA ORDER 8710.3E, PG5-11

55. 55 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 55 FOLLOW-UP QUESTION May the examiner give that same Part 141 applicant a practical test with an expired graduation certificate?

56. 56 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 56 ANSWER YES, Provided that the applicant meets the requirements and is tested under the rules of PART 61.

57. 57 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 57 SCENARIO An applicant for a private pilot airplane single engine land certificate comes to you for a practical test. You notice that because of the applicants age, the student pilot certificate is expired but the medical is still current. What should you do?

58. 58 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 58 ANSWER Reissue the student pilot certificate and conduct the practical test. 61.19(b) & 61.23

59. 59 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 59 Follow Up Question? What should you do if some of the required solo flight time was conducted after the date that the student pilot certificate expired?

60. 60 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 60 ANSWER 61.19(b) & 61.23 Reissue the student pilot certificate and conduct the practical test.

61. 61 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 61 QUESTION? How may time in a flight simulator or flight training device be logged?

62. 62 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 62 ANSWER “Flight Simulator/ Flight Training Device” Flight Training Device”and “Dual Received” FAR PART 1; 61.1

63. 63 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 63 SCENARIO A pilot had his Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating revoked. The applicant has taken all of the required knowledge tests to get his Commercial Certificate and Instrument Rating back. How many hours “in preparation for the test within the 60 days preceding the date of the test” must the applicant have to get everything reinstated?

64. 64 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 64 ANSWER 9 Total 3 for Private 3 for Instrument 3 for Commercial 61.65(d), 61.109 & 61.129

65. 65 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 65 Scenario An applicant that is a graduate of a 141 course presents their logbook at the time of application. For the description of the flight, the instructor has simply put the lesson number from the approved syllabus and has not included a description of the maneuvers and procedures accomplished. Is this OK?

66. 66 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 66 ANSWER YES The maneuvers and procedures could be verified in the syllabus if desired. 61.51(h)(2)(ii)

67. 67 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 67 SCENARIO An applicant with a Private Pilot ASEL Certificate with an Instrument Rating comes to you to add a multiengine rating. The applicant states that they do not want instrument privileges in the multiengine airplane, and will accept the “VFR only” limitation on the multiengine rating. Is this possible?

68. 68 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 68 ANSWER NO – If the aircraft is capable of instrument flight. YES – if the aircraft is not capable of instrument flight by type certificate Private Pilot PTS: Area of Operation XI

69. 69 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 69 QUESTION An applicant with a LTA Balloon Certificate with the limitation “limited to hot air balloons with airborne heater” has successfully completed all the requirements in a gas balloon to have that limitation removed. Can a DPE remove the limitation?

70. 70 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 70 ANSWER YES Provided the DPE has the appropriate letter of authorization. 61.115(a) and § 61.133(b)(2)(iii)

71. 71 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 71 QUESTIONS? DOES ANYONE HAVE A QUESTION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS?

72. 72 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 72 FUTURE QUESTIONS We have removed the 14 CFR Part 61 and 141 frequently asked questions from the website. The FAQ’s on the FAA website are published by Public Affairs.

73. 73 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2007 73 FUTURE QUESTIONS (1)CONSULT YOUR FSDO OR (2) John D Lynch (202) 267-3844 John.D.Lynch@faa.gov