Free Flight Instructor Gyroplane Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Flight Instructor Gyroplane practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A recreational gyroplane pilot and one passenger plan a personal flight with $240 in eligible operating expenses. What is the minimum amount the pilot must pay?

   1. A. $60
   2. B. $80
   3. C. $120
   4. D. $240

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 61.101(a)(2) says the pilot may "Not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with a passenger". With two occupants, the pilot must pay at least $240 ÷ 2 = $120.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — §61.101(a)(2)

2. 2A private gyroplane pilot last satisfactorily completed a flight review on September 8, 2024. No exception or substitute proficiency event applies. Through which date does that review satisfy §61.56(c) for acting as pilot in command?

   1. A. September 8, 2026
   2. B. September 30, 2025
   3. C. September 30, 2026
   4. D. October 31, 2026

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 61.56(c) measures from "the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command". A September 2024 review remains within that window through September 2026, with the required satisfactory endorsement.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — §61.56(c)

3. 3A pilot will exercise commercial pilot privileges in a gyroplane for compensation. No medical-certificate exception applies. What is the minimum class of FAA medical certificate required by §61.23(a)?

   1. A. First-class medical certificate
   2. B. Second-class medical certificate
   3. C. Third-class medical certificate
   4. D. BasicMed qualification

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 61.23(a)(2) requires "at least a second class medical certificate" for commercial pilot privileges in an aircraft other than a balloon or glider. A higher class may qualify, but second class is the minimum asked for.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — §61.23(a)(2)(ii)

4. 4A recreational gyroplane pilot holds a current medical certificate and the required local-flight endorsement, but has no cross-country endorsement. What is the maximum distance from the departure airport permitted by the local-flight provision?

   1. A. 25 nautical miles
   2. B. 50 nautical miles
   3. C. 75 nautical miles
   4. D. 100 nautical miles

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 61.101(b) permits "a flight within 50 nautical miles from the departure airport" with the listed training, proficiency, and endorsement. The separate cross-country authorization is needed to exceed that distance.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — §61.101(b)–(c)

5. 5A private pilot will carry a passenger on a daytime Part 91 gyroplane flight. No §61.57(e) exception applies. What is the longest permitted lookback period for completing the required three takeoffs and three landings?

   1. A. 90 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 60 days
   4. D. 180 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 61.57(a)(1) specifies "at least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days". They must also meet the sole-manipulator and category, class, and type requirements applicable to the gyroplane.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — §61.57(a)(1)

6. 6An instructor provides both a standard-category piston gyroplane and flight instruction for hire. No §91.409(c) exception applies. Excluding the allowance to reach an inspection location, what maximum time-in-service inspection interval applies to this operation?

   1. A. 25 hours
   2. B. 50 hours
   3. C. 200 hours
   4. D. 100 hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 91.409(b) applies to instruction for hire in an aircraft the instructor provides and requires inspection "within the preceding 100 hours of time in service". The stated exclusions prevent experimental or special inspection-program exceptions from changing the answer.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 91—General Operating and Flight Rules — §91.409(b)–(c)

7. 7A recreational gyroplane pilot has completed the required local-area training and has been found proficient. Which logbook authorization must the pilot obtain and carry to operate within 50 nautical miles under §61.101(b)?

   1. A. Local-flight authorization endorsement
   2. B. Flight-review completion endorsement
   3. C. Practical-test preparation endorsement
   4. D. Solo-flight authorization endorsement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 61.101(b)(4) requires "a logbook endorsement, which is carried in the person's possession in the aircraft, that permits flight within 50 nautical miles from the departure airport." The local-area authorization is distinct from a flight review, test recommendation, or student solo authorization.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — §61.101(b)(4)

8. 8A private gyroplane pilot proposes to act as PIC for compensation in connection with employment, carrying no passengers or property for compensation or hire. Under §61.113(b), what relationship must the flight have to that business or employment?

   1. A. The flight must be the primary service sold by the business.
   2. B. The flight must be a transport service held out to the public.
   3. C. The flight must be the principal revenue-producing business activity.
   4. D. The flight must be only incidental to that business or employment.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 61.113(b) requires that "The flight is only incidental to that business or employment" and that "The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire." Both conditions must be met for this particular exception.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 61—Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — §61.113(b)(1)–(2)

9. 9A commercial gyroplane pilot deviates from a Part 91 rule to meet an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action. Whose request triggers the written deviation report required by §91.3(c)?

   1. A. The FAA Administrator
   2. B. An NTSB representative
   3. C. The aircraft's operator
   4. D. The controlling ATC facility

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 91.3(c) requires a report "upon the request of the Administrator". It does not impose an automatic written report for every emergency deviation.

   Reference: 14 CFR Part 91—General Operating and Flight Rules — §91.3(c)

10. 10During a gyroplane landing, only the landing gear and wheels are damaged. Nobody is injured, and no other reportable event occurs. How does Part 830 classify that damage for determining whether an aircraft accident occurred?

    1. A. It is substantial damage because repair is required.
    2. B. It is substantial damage because it occurred in landing.
    3. C. It is substantial damage because the aircraft cannot taxi.
    4. D. It is excluded from the substantial-damage definition.

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Section 830.2 states that "damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wingtips" is not substantial damage for Part 830. The stated isolated damage therefore does not itself establish an aircraft accident.

    Reference: 49 CFR Part 830—Aircraft Accident and Incident Notification and Reporting — §830.2, Substantial damage