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.