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FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

Practical test

Defined in 14 CFR § 61.1
Title 14 CFR › Glossary › Practical test

Definition

Practical test means a test on the areas of operations for an airman certificate, rating, or authorization that is conducted by having the applicant respond to questions and demonstrate maneuvers in flight, in a flight simulator, or in a flight training device.

Source: 14 CFR § 61.1 (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).

Where This Term Is Used

  • 14 CFR § 61.47 — § 61.47 — Status of an Examiner Who Is Authorized by the Administrator to Conduct Practical Tests
  • 14 CFR § 61.39 — § 61.39 — Prerequisites for Practical Tests
  • 14 CFR § 61.43 — § 61.43 — Practical Tests: General Procedures
  • 14 CFR § 61.45 — § 61.45 — Practical Tests: Required Aircraft and Equipment
  • 14 CFR § 91.1065 — § 91.1065 Initial and recurrent pilot testing requirements.
  • 14 CFR § 61.49 — § 61.49 — Retesting After Failure
  • 14 CFR § 91.1097 — § 91.1097 Pilot and flight attendant crewmember training programs.
  • 14 CFR § 91.313 — § 91.313 Restricted category civil aircraft: Operating limitations.
  • 14 CFR § 61.56 — § 61.56 — Flight Review
  • 14 CFR § 61.58 — § 61.58 — Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check for Multi-Crew and Turbojet Aircraft

10 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.

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