1. Presented to: By: Date: Federal Aviation Administration TITLE 14 CFR PART 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Designated Pilot Examiners Bruce M. Rengstorf, ASI 2006

2. 2 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 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 2006 3 SPORT PILOT SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

4. 4 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 4 SPORT PILOT 14 CFR PART 61: SUBPARTS J AND K

5. 5 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 5 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 660 POUNDS - LIGHTER-THAN-AIR 660 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

6. 6 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 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

7. 7 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 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

8. 8 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 8 LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CRITERIA POWERPLANT: Single Engine Reciprocating

9. 9 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 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

10. 10 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 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

11. 11 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 11 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS CONCENSUS STANDARD

12. 12 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 12 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS POWERED PARACHUTE (PP) WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROL (WSC)

13. 13 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 13 SPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE PRIVILEGES CATEGORY CLASS 61.317

14. 14 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 14 SPORT PILOT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE 61.23

15. 15 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 15 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?

16. 16 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 16 ANSWER Ultralight Vehicle – NO Registered Aircraft – YES 61.52

17. 17 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 17 THE PART 61 WE ALL KNOW?

18. 18 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 18 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

19. 19 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 19 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?

20. 20 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 20 ANSWER Total Time AMEL Dual Received Conditions of Flight (night, inst. etc.) 61.51

21. 21 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 21 FOLLOW-UP QUESTION? How should this time be shown on the 8710-1, Airman Certification and Rating Application?

22. 22 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 22 ANSWER In the Pilot-In-CommandColumn FAQ 603

23. 23 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 23 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?

24. 24 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 24 ANSWER YES Provided the pilot self- evaluates and determines that he is medically fit for piloting a glider. 61.53(b)

25. 25 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 25 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.)?

26. 26 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 26 ANSWER The CFI may log all instruction time as PIC. 61.51(e)(3)

27. 27 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 27 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?

28. 28 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 28 ANSWER YES The pilot may log night and/or instrument time when those conditions exist. 61.51(b)(3) and 61.51(g)(2)

29. 29 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 29 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?

30. 30 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 30 ANSWER Landings -- NO Approaches -- YES 61.57 and FAQ 291

31. 31 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 31 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?

32. 32 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 32 ANSWER YES In accordance with 61.51(e)(3)

33. 33 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 33 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?

34. 34 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 34 ANSWER YES 61.63(b)(1)

35. 35 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 35 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?

36. 36 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 36 ANSWER Have received the required training and the required endorsements. 61.31(d)(3)

37. 37 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 37 SCENARIO Must a private pilot that is serving as a safety pilot possess a current and valid medical certificate?

38. 38 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 38 ANSWER YES The pilot is a required crewmember exercising the privileges of a private pilot certificate. 61.3(C) & 61.23(a)(3)(i)

39. 39 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 39 FOLLOW UP QUESTION? Must this same safety pilot be current in the aircraft (landings, etc.)?

40. 40 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 40 ANSWER NO NO Provided that it is not necessary for the safety pilot to act as PIC. 91.109(b), 61.57(a)

41. 41 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 41 ANOTHER FOLLOW UP QUESTION? If the flight is conducted under IFR in VMC conditions, must the safety pilot be instrument current?

42. 42 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 42 ANSWER NO NO Provided that it is not necessary for the safety pilot to act as PIC. 91.109(b), 61.3(e), 61.57(c)

43. 43 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 43 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?

44. 44 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 44 ANSWER Reissue the student pilot certificate and conduct the practical test. 61.19(b) & 61.23

45. 45 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 45 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?

46. 46 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 46 ANSWER 61.19(b) & 61.23 Reissue the student pilot certificate and conduct the practical test.

47. 47 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 47 QUESTION? How may time in a flight simulator or flight training device be logged?

48. 48 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 48 ANSWER “Flight Simulator/ Flight Training Device” Flight Training Device”and “Dual Received” FAR PART 1; 61.1

49. 49 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 49 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?

50. 50 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 50 ANSWER NO The applicant’s certificate became invalid for use on August 31, 2003. 61.110 and 61.131

51. 51 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 51 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?

52. 52 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 52 ANSWER 9 Total 3 for Private 3 for Instrument 3 for Commercial 61.65(d), 61.109 & 61.129

53. 53 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 53 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?

54. 54 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 54 ANSWER YES The maneuvers and procedures could be verified in the syllabus if desired. 61.51(h)(2)(ii)

55. 55 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 55 FOLLOW UP QUESTION Could the instructor make a single blanket signature for dual given for an entire page in a student’s logbook?

56. 56 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 56 ANSWER YES Although signing each individual lesson is the preferred method. 61.51(h)(2)(ii)

57. 57 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 57 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?

58. 58 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 58 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

59. 59 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 59 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?

60. 60 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 60 ANSWER YES Provided the DPE has the appropriate letter of authorization. 61.115(a) and § 61.133(b)(2)(iii)

61. 61 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 61 2006 61 QUESTIONS? DOES ANYONE HAVE A QUESTION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS?

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