What are the differences in the ground training and flight training requirements between FAR Part 61
and Part 141 for a private pilot? - correct answer ✔✔No topic differences
Pt 61 -> 40 hrs
Pt 141 -> 35 hrs
What are the aeronautical experience requirements under FAR Part 141 for a Commercial Pilot? - correct
answer ✔✔*120 hours minimum*
190 total if you include PPL and INST certs obtained before
(250 hours for pt 61)
What are the overall criteria a student needs to meet prior to any endorsement? - correct answer ✔✔1.
Consistency
2. Recognize and correct errors
3. Basic orientation
4. No need to review basics
5. Confidence
How do you know when your student is ready to solo? - correct answer ✔✔1. They meet FAR 61.87
2. They meet the specific criteria (modified ACS)
3. They meet the overall criteria
What endorsements must you make to solo a student? - correct answer ✔✔A3. Pre-solo aeronautical
knowledge endorsement
A4. Pre-solo flight training
,A6. Solo flight (first 90 calendar-day period)
What knowledge needs to be covered in the pre-solo knowledge test? - correct answer ✔✔1. Applicable
regulations
2. Aircraft limitations
3. Local area airspace
What training must you provide before you can sign off a student for solo flight to another airport within
25nm? - correct answer ✔✔1. Signed off for solo
2. Navigation to and from the airport
3. Traffic pattern entry and exit
4. Takeoffs and landings
What are the limitations of endorsing a student for repeated solo XC flight? - correct answer ✔✔It has to
be within 50NM
How do you know when your student is ready for solo cross-country and/or repeated solo cross-
country? - correct answer ✔✔1. They meet FAR 61.93
2. They meet the overall criteria (and fix their position within 3 nm (standard for the private pilot))
3. They meet the specific criteria (XC needs to be at ACS standards)
What endorsements must you make for solo cross-country authorizations? - correct answer ✔✔A6. Solo
flight (first calendar-day period)
A9. Solo cross-country flight (training instructor)
A10. Solo cross-country flight plan (any instructor)
, What endorsements must you make for repeated solo cross-country authorizations? - correct answer
✔✔A6. Solo flight (first calendar-day period)
A9. Solo cross-country flight (training instructor)
A 11. Repeated solo-cross country flights not more than 50 NM from point of departure
What is required for a student to solo at night? - correct answer ✔✔Not required for certification
*FAR 61.87(c) & (o)*
Night navigation training in the vicinity of the airport and flight training at night on night flying
procedures including takeoffs, landings, go-arounds, and approaches
A5. Pre-solo flight training at night (within 90 days)
How do you know when your student is ready for Private Pilot certification? - correct answer ✔✔1. They
meet FAR 61.103, 61.105, 61.107, 61.109
2. They meet the overall criteria (61.43)
3. They meet the specific criteria (ACS)
What endorsements must you make to recommend a student for Private Pilot certification? - correct
answer ✔✔A1. 2 calendar months
A2. Knowledge Test Deficiencies
A33. Flight Proficiency/Practical test
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