Pilot Certification Quiz

A pilot who is working toward a private pilot certificate must first have which certificate or rating?

• Instrument rating

• Multi-engine rating

• Student pilot certificate

• Commercial pilot certificate

Which of the following is an eligibility requirement to hold a student pilot certificate? Select all that apply.

• Be at least 16 years old

• Be a United States citizen

• Pass a practical flying exam

• Read, speak, and understand English

• Pass a written exam and oral exam

True or False. An airframe mechanic is qualified to service aircraft systems such as engine propellers.

• True

• False

Attending a trade school would be a good education choice in order to earn a job as _________.

• a chef.

• a fighter pilot.

• a corporate pilot.

• a flight test engineer.

• an aircraft mechanic.

A benefit to becoming a pilot through a college or university aviation program is _________.

• the cost is relatively low compared to other degrees.

• a student will earn a two- or four-year degree while learning how to fly.

• students will have access to state-of-the-art flight simulators.

• upon graduation, a student will be immediately qualified for a job with the airlines.

• classes and training will focus solely on aviation.

Earning a position as an airline pilot requires more flight time than the FAA certification minimums to earn a commercial pilot certificate. In order to gain the necessary experience, many pilots ________.

• work as flight instructors.

• become aircraft mechanics.

• build time exclusively on flight simulators.

• pay extra fees to waive the required hours.

Which of the following characterize the responsibilities of an aerospace engineer? Select all that apply.

• Troubleshoot existing equipment

• Develop aviation rules and policies

• Design, build, and test equipment

• Evaluate and modify new designs

• Perform maintenance on damaged engines

Fill in the blank. ________ engineers design machines and technology to maximize human behavior, well-being, and performance.

• Human Factors

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Civil

Engineers specializing in propulsion are responsible for the design of ________.

• aircraft and spacecraft engines and engine components.

• structural components of aircraft and spacecraft, such as wings.

• guidance and navigation systems for all types of aircraft and spacecraft.

• machines and technology to optimize human behavior and well-being.

Which of the following is true about earning an FAA commercial drone pilot certificate? Select all that apply.

• Must be at least 16 years old.

• Must attend an FAA approved in-person course.

• Must pass a written and oral exam every 4 years.

• Must also possess a certificate as a manned pilot.

• Applicants only need to pass a written exam.