Practical tests: General procedures.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) Completion of the practical test for a certificate or rating consists of— (1) Performing the tasks specified in the areas of operation for the airman certificate or rating sought; (2) Demonstrating mastery of the aircraft by performing each task successfully; (3) Demonstrating proficiency and competency within the approved standards; and (4) Demonstrating sound judgment. (b) The pilot flight crew complement required during the practical test is based on one of the following requirements that applies to the aircraft being used on the practical test: (1) If the aircraft's FAA-approved flight manual requires the pilot flight crew complement be a single pilot, then the applicant must demonstrate single pilot proficiency on the practical test. (2) If the aircraft's type certification data sheet requires the pilot flight crew complement be a single pilot, then the applicant must demonstrate single pilot proficiency on the practical test. (3) If the FAA Flight Standardization Board report, FAA-approved aircraft flight manual, or aircraft type certification data sheet allows the pilot flight crew complement to be either a single pilot, or a pilot and a copilot, then the applicant may demonstrate single pilot proficiency or have a copilot on the practical test. If the applicant performs the practical test with a copilot, the limitation of “Second in Command Required” will be placed on the applicant's pilot certificate. The limitation may be removed if the applicant passes the prac

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 61.43