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Which items must a private pilot have available when acting as pilot in command?

Choices

  • ✓ Pilot certificate, appropriate medical certificate, and photo identificationcorrect

    61.3 requires the pilot certificate, medical when required, and a government photo ID.

  • Only a pilot certificate

    A medical certificate and photo ID are also required.

  • A logbook and a passport only

    A logbook need not be carried, and a passport is not specifically required domestically.

  • A commercial certificate and a first-class medical

    Private pilots need only a private certificate and generally a third-class medical.

Why

A pilot acting as PIC must have a valid pilot certificate, an appropriate medical certificate when required, and a government-issued photo identification.

FAA source: 14 CFR 61.3browse the reference library →

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