Private Pilot Handbook Review. Chapter 1. Section A.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is...

• the agency which governs commercial

  and general aviation.

• agency which governs commercial aviation.

• agency which governs general aviation.

The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) provide rules which apply to all areas of

aviation, including:

• flight operations

• the construction of aircraft

• training requirements

• operations

Many pilot training schools are located at airport facilities called:

• Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)

• Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• None of the above

FBOs include: aircraft rental, fueling, maintenance, parking, and the sale of pilot supplies.

• true

• false

There are two types of pilot training schools;

• FAA-approved schools governed by FAR Part 141

• Schools governed by FAR Part 61.

• Schools governed by FAR Part 86.

• FAA-approved schools governed by FAR Part 241

A syllabus provides structure to pilot training by not organizing flight and ground lessons.

• true

• false

To be eligible for a student pilot certificate you must:

• be at least 18 years of age

• be able to read, speak, and understand the English language

• be able to read, speak, and understand the Spanish language

• hold at least a third-class medical certificate.

There are three classes of medical certificates.

• true

• false

First-class medical certificate is designated for:

• the airline transport pilot

• the commercial pilot

• student, recreational, and private pilots

Second-class medical certificate is designated for:

• the airline transport pilot

• the commercial pilot

• student, recreational, and private pilots