I Preflight Preparations
A TASK: Pilot Qualifications
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with the requirements to act as pilot-in-command under instrument flight rules.
References
14 CFR part 61; Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3)Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15), Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Alternative Pilot Physical Examination and Education Requirements (AC 68-1)
Knowledge
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
- 1) Certification requirements, recency of experience, and recordkeeping.
- 2) Privileges and limitations.
- 3) Part 68 BasicMed Privileges and Limitations.
Risk Management
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
- 1) Proficiency versus currency.
- 2) Personal minimums.
- 3) Fitness for flight and physiological factors that might affect the pilot’s ability to fly under instrument conditions.
- 4) Flying unfamiliar aircraft, or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.
Skills
The applicant exhibits the skill to:
- 1) Apply requirements to act as PIC under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in a scenario given by the evaluator.