CFI Initial questions?

Actually, if someone is rated in both a helicopter and an airplane, a flight review in either satisfies the requirements for the other. 61.56 say:

FAR 61.56 said:
(c) Except as provided in paragraphs (d), (e), and (g) of this section, no person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, that person has--
(1) Accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor; and
(2) A logbook endorsed from an authorized instructor who gave the review certifying that the person has satisfactorily completed the review.
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And as for the 61.51 A(2) reference:

FAR 61.56 said:
(2) A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.
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In other words, the privileges meaning private, commercial, etc.

The argument is going to be, how are you as an airplane instructor supposed to determine if the pilot can "demonstrate the safe exercise" in a helicopter? You don't need to worry about it. You are making the endorsement saying the pilot is safe and competent per 61.56 in the aircraft you give the review in. I as a helicopter pilot, only need to have one endorsement for the flight review. And you'll note the endorsement for the flight review says nothing about category, class, or type:

I certify that M __________, holder of pilot certificate number _______ has satisfactorily completed the flight review required by FAR 61.56 on [Date].
 
ChinookDriver said:
Actually, if someone is rated in both a helicopter and an airplane, a flight review in either satisfies the requirements for the other. 61.56 say:



And as for the 61.51 A(2) reference:



In other words, the privileges meaning private, commercial, etc.

The argument is going to be, how are you as an airplane instructor supposed to determine if the pilot can "demonstrate the safe exercise" in a helicopter? You don't need to worry about it. You are making the endorsement saying the pilot is safe and competent per 61.56 in the aircraft you give the review in. I as a helicopter pilot, only need to have one endorsement for the flight review. And you'll note the endorsement for the flight review says nothing about category, class, or type:

I certify that M __________, holder of pilot certificate number _______ has satisfactorily completed the flight review required by FAR 61.56 on [Date].
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Yep, I agree. Further, if you look up the definition of "Aircraft" as in:

61.56(b)(1) Accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor

Part 1.1 explains it as:

Aircraft means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.

Just food for thought..
 
meritflyer said:
I think I'll take a stab at these just for proficiency.

1) Legally? I dont know of any AC or reg that says otherwise.

2) 61.87(c)(1) says make and model so, nope.

3) 61.56(a)(2), nope.

4) 61.195 make no mention of such limitations. If the pilot were already endorsed to fly tail wheel airplanes, I am going to say yes as long as you are not "acting" as PIC.

5) 61.23(b)(5) says a flight instructor may give instruction without a medical if they're not "acting" as PIC or a required crewmember.

6) As long as you're not "acting" as PIC, yes. A CFI doesn't need to be acting as PIC when instructing.

7) Yes. 91.109(b)(1) makes no mention of proper endorsements.

8) No. You do not have a rotar wing rating on your certificate (assumingly).
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1) I agree

2)61.87(c)(1) only states that the sutdent must have received and logged training that is appropriate for the make and model..

Paragraph (c)(2) says: 2) Demonstrated satisfactory proficiency and safety, as judged by an authorized instructor, on the maneuvers and procedures required by this section in the make and model of aircraft or similar make and model of aircraft to be flown.

A similar make and model has similar flying characteristics and performance. It may be possible to train in a c150 and solo a c152

3) Yep, see my last post.

4) I agree. The person flying must be appropriately rated and current. You could give that person instrucion.

5)Yep

6)Yep again 61.195 only specifies catagory, class, and type if applicable.

7)See numbers 4 and 6

8)Yeah, I agree. I don't think it would be possible to determine if the student pilot could conduct the flight safely if you didn't have a helecopter ticket.

-Dave
 
Anyone mind if I answer the questions and grade me as well? I'm actually working on my CFI as well and kind of at a loss of what I really need to be studying. I've gone over the AFH, Oral Exam Guide, and Aeronautical Knowledge books and really wondering what I should be really hitting.

Thanks
 
meritflyer said:
Here is your homework,

1) Tell me (us) the cloud clearances for A, B, C, D, E, G airpace, speed limitations, and req'd equipement and pilot certificate.

2) Tell us the transponder requirements in US airspace.

3) Tell us how to determine whether an inop piece of equip is req'd (and dont say 91.205)

4) Tell us how a magneto works and what an impulse coupler is.

5) Tell us if you can, at night, in Class G airspace with 1 SM visibility go do touch and go's at an airport, legally under VFR.

6) Where do you find endorsements?

7) What inspections are required for the aircraft for VFR and IFR? How about the transponder? ELT? Where is this found in the regs?

8) What are flaps and their purpose?

9) Tell us the seatbelt regs. If my Piper has a shoulder harness (which it does) seperate from my lap belt, can I take that off, as PIC, once I am in flight? How about on the ground? Do my passengers have to wear it?

10) Do you have to have both your anti-collision lights (strobes) and beacon (tail) on during the day?

11) Can students pilots fly in class B? When and where?

Okay, get that homework done. Report the answers to us and I'll think of some more.

Ummkay?
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Here is my shot at it. I tried to answer all the questions without referencing the FAR/AIM. I had to look up the FAR sections for the required inspections - which actually took me a while to look up. Anyway, let me know the numbers of the questions I got wrong and I'll look them up and re - answer them.

1) Tell me (us) the cloud clearances for A, B, C, D, E, G airpace, speed limitations, and req'd equipement and pilot certificate.

Class A:
-Cloud Clearance: None
-Speed Limitations: None
-Required Equipment: Be on Instrument flight plan, Two-Way Radio Communications, obtain a clearance from ATC, transponder with altitude-encoding
-Pilot Certificate: PPL + IR

Class B:
-Cloud Clearance: 3SM and Clear of Clouds
-Speed Limitations: 250 KIAS when below 10,000, or 200 KIAS in corridor
-Required Equipment: Clearance to enter, Two-Way Radio Communications, Transponder + Altitude Encoding, VOR for navigation if required
-Pilot Certificate: PPL or logbook endorsement

Class C:
-Cloud Clearance: 3SM and 1000 above, 500 below, and 2000 horizontal
-Speed Limitations: 200 KIAS when within 4nm and 2,500 AGL of the primary airport
-Required Equipment: Two-Way Radio Communications, Transpoder + Altitude Encoding
-Pilot Certificate: Student Pilot Cert.

Class D:
-Cloud Clearance: 3SM and 1000 above, 500 below, and 2000 horizontal
-Speed Limitations: 200 KIAS when within 4nm and 2,500 AGL of the primary airport
-Required Equipment: Two-Way radio communications
-Pilot Certificate: Student Pilot Certificate

Class E:
-Cloud Clearance:
*Below 10,000 MSL: 3SM - 1000 above, 500 below, and 1000 horizontal
*Above 10,000 MSL: 5SM - 1000 above, 1000 below, and 1SM horizontal
-Speed Limitations: 250 KIAS at or below 10,000 MSL
-Required Equipment: None
-Pilot Certificate: Student Pilot

Class G:
-Cloud Clearance:
*At or below 1200 AGL from the surface:
Day: 1SM - Clear of Clouds
Night: 3SM - 1-5-2
*At or below 1200 AGL and greater than 10,000 MSL:
Day: 1SM - 1-5-2
Night: 3SM - 1-5-2
*At or Above 1200 AGL and Greater than 10,000 MSL:
Day and Night: 5SM - 1000 Above, 1000 Below, 1SM horizontal
-Speed Limitations: 250 KIAS at or below 10,000 MSL
-Required Equipment: None
-Pilot Certificate: Student Pilot

2)Tell us the transponder requirements in US airspace.
Transponder + Altitude Encoding is required in Class A, B, and C airspace, as well as above 10,000 MSL.

3) Tell us how to determine whether an inop piece of equip is req'd (and dont say 91.205)
An inoperable piece of equipment is not required as long as it is not a part of the VFR day/night or IFR required equipment lists, a required operable equipment as per the operational limitations of the a/c found in the AFM/logbooks, or as per the airworthiness cert.

4) Tell us how a magneto works and what an impulse coupler is.
Honestly I’m not too informed about the magneto. The impulse coupler kicks off the timer for the cycles of cylinder to aid in starting the engine, or something to that effect. :D

5) 5) Tell us if you can, at night, in Class G airspace with 1 SM visibility go do touch and go's at an airport, legally under VFR.
Yes, given that you remain within, I believe 1SM, of the runway, as well as remaining in the traffic pattern, and can maintain visual reference to the airport.

6) Where do you find endorsements?
AC 61.65E

7) What inspections are required for the aircraft for VFR and IFR? How about the transponder? ELT? Where is this found in the regs?
-Required Inspections:
Annual Inspection (91.409)
100-Hr Inspection (91.409)
Pitot-Static: 24 months (91.411)
Transponder: 24 months (91.413)
Altimeter: 24 months (91.411)
ELT: 12 months (91.207)
VOR: 30 days (91.171)

8) What are flaps and their purpose?
Flaps change, or increase, the camber of the wing allowing the wing to generate larger amounts of lift at the rearward part of the wing. This additional lift gives the ability to fly at slower airspeeds and therefore can give steeper rates of descent without the large gain, or loss, in airspeed.

9) Tell us the seatbelt regs. If my Piper has a shoulder harness (which it does) seperate from my lap belt, can I take that off, as PIC, once I am in flight? How about on the ground? Do my passengers have to wear it?
Yes, you can take off the seat-belt in flight.
An approved seat-belt and shoulder harness are required to be fastened during taxi, take-off, and landing. The should harness doesn’t have to be worn if it will create a safety hazard.
Passengers are required to be briefed on how to fasten and unfasten the seatbelt and shoulder harness. They must wear the seat belt and shoulder harness for taxi, takeoff, and landing.

10) Do you have to have both your anti-collision lights (strobes) and beacon (tail) on during the day?
No, only the beacon if installed and operational. I believe the beacon must be operational if it is installed on the aircraft. However, if the aircraft does not have a beacon the strobes can be used in place of it.

11) Can students pilots fly in class B? When and where?
Student pilots can fly in Class B airspace if they have been given the proper ground and flight instruction in that specific class of airspace and have received the proper logbook endorsement from the instructor who gave the training.
 
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