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The summaries herein aim to simplify the complex language often found in the official Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) .  \nPlease note that this summary is not a replacement for the official CFR. It is essential for all aviators to be familiar with and understand the full legal texts of the regulations, as they govern all aspects of aviation operations and safety.  \nUtilize this guide as a tool to aid your comprehension and retention of regulatory requirements. For any questions or clarifications, always refer back to the official Code of Federal Regulations or consult with your instructors.  \nReview the lesson “Pilot Qualifications” in Section 1 of the ground school.  \nRequired Documents for Pilots (14 CFR 61.3) -A logbook was required when you were a student pilot, but it is not required to be in the airplane with you once you become a private pilot. You do need to keep one to show currency, but are not required to carry it with you. You must have either on your person or available in the airplane:  \n(1) your valid pilot certificate,  \n(2) your valid medical certificate, or BasicMed and  \n(3) a US or state government picture ID (e.g. driver’s license or passport)  \nEach person who holds an airman certificate, medical certificate, or license required by this part must present it and their photo identification for inspection upon a request from:  \n(1) The Administrator;  \n(2) An authorized representative of the National Transportation Safety Board;  \n(3) Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer; or  \n(4) An authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration.  \nFrom the library of Copyright 2024,  \n[www.GroundSchool.com](www.GroundSchool.com)[ ](www.GroundSchool.com)[Atlanta Flight](Atlanta Flight), Inc. V.3  \nPage 1  \nOffenses Involving Alcohol or Drugs (14 CFR 61.15) -You must provide a written report of any motor vehicle action involving alcohol or drugs to the FAA no later than 60 days following the action.  \nMedical Certificate Duration (14 CFR 61.23) -A pilot certificate does not expire, but your medical certificate must be renewed periodically, based on your age and the class. A Class 3 medical certificate is valid for five years if you are under the age of 40, and valid for two years if you are 40 or over. It expires at midnight on the last day of the month two or five years from the date it was issued. For further details refer to the Pilot Qualifications lesson in Section 1.  \nChange of Name (14 CFR 61.25) - If you apply to change the name on your certificate, you must include your (1) Airman Certificate and (2) a copy of your marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change. The documents will be sent back after inspection.  \nType Rating Requirements, Additional Training, and Authorization Requirements  \n(14 CFR 61.31) -To fly certain types of aircraft, such as a turbojet or turbofan powered aircraft, you need specific training and a type rating. You may not fly an airplane having an engine greater than 200 horsepower, retractable landing gear, or a tailwheel without additional training and logbook endorsements attesting to your satisfactory completion of that training.  \nYou don’t have to have your logbook on board the airplane (unless you are a student pilot flying solo), but you must possess one documenting the necessary requirements and endorsements for the typeof flying you will be doing.  \nSpecifically:  \n High Performance-You may not act as PIC in a high-performance airplane, that is, one powered by more than 200 horsepower without an endorsement.  \n Complex Airplane-You may not act as PIC in a complex airplane, that is, one with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a constant speed pro","cbCaijbLMTzZ6YAU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijbLMTzZ6YAU","pdf",95009,"English","# Required Documents for Pilots (14 CFR 61.3)\n## Offenses Involving Alcohol or Drugs (14 CFR 61.15)\n## Medical Certificate Duration (14 CFR 61.23)\n## Change of Name (14 CFR 61.25)\n## Type Rating Requirements and Additional Training (14 CFR 61.31)\n## Presentation of Required Documents (14 CFR 61.51(i)(1))\n## Flight Review (14 CFR 61.56)\n## Recent Flight Experience, aka Currency (14 CFR 61.57)","[{\"question\":\"What documents must a private pilot have available while flying?\",\"answer\":\"A private pilot must have a valid pilot certificate and a valid medical certificate (or BasicMed), plus a US or state government picture ID. These must be either on the person or available in the airplane.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is a medical certificate valid for a Class 3 medical?\",\"answer\":\"A Class 3 medical certificate is valid for five years if the pilot is under age 40, and for two years if age 40 or over. It expires at midnight on the last day of the month two or five years from the issuance date.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the recent flight experience (currency) requirements to carry passengers?\",\"answer\":\"For daytime passenger flights, the pilot must complete at least three takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days. For nighttime passenger flights, the pilot must also have at least three takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days at night, and those night landings must be full stop.\"}]","Private Pilot Regulations - Part 61 - Gold Seal Ground School regulatory summary | PDF",1790310535]