For private pilots acting as PIC or a required crewmember, which certificates must be in possession?

For private pilots acting as PIC or a required crewmember, which certificates must be in possession?

• A. Medical certificate and an appropriate pilot certificate
• B. Medical certificate only
• C. Pilot certificate only
• D. Aircraft airworthiness certificate

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a private pilot acting as PIC or as a required crewmember must carry both a medical certificate and a valid pilot certificate. The medical certificate shows you meet the required medical standards to fly, while the pilot certificate proves you’re authorized to act as a pilot in the appropriate category and class (and with any necessary ratings). The airworthiness certificate is for the aircraft itself and isn’t something you personally carry as a pilot. So the correct choice is that you need both the medical certificate and an appropriate pilot certificate.

The main idea is that a private pilot acting as PIC or as a required crewmember must carry both a medical certificate and a valid pilot certificate. The medical certificate shows you meet the required medical standards to fly, while the pilot certificate proves you’re authorized to act as a pilot in the appropriate category and class (and with any necessary ratings). The airworthiness certificate is for the aircraft itself and isn’t something you personally carry as a pilot. So the correct choice is that you need both the medical certificate and an appropriate pilot certificate.