Pilot Knowledge
Kenneth Melniczek
To get a license as a federal, i.e. USCG licensed, First Class Pilot one needs certain amount of qualifying seatime ( as I recall its 1440 days for a near coastal route) and a certain number of trips (typically 20) over each pilotage route applied for. The license exam is about the same as 1600 ton master. Then one must " write pilotage" for the route ( draw in all the aids to navigation, courses and distances, and so on, for the route.
Most, if not all, bar pilots and harbor pilots (who bring in ships) are required to have state pilot licenses in addition to federal licenses. Typically, the state pilots control the qualifications and the state Board of Pilotage. The most essential qualification is to a have relative who is a pilot. Most of these state pilotage systems are run on nepotism, cronyism and corruption. Others only admit very highly qualified applicants with substantial seagoing experience on unlimited tonnage vessels.
Some places have separate docking pilots that control the tugs and land and sail the ships. Typically these docking pilots are supplied by the tug companies and are former tug masters. As far as I understand it, they only have federal pilot licenses.
I think you are mixing up requirements for 2 different things. This thread is about Federal pilotage issued by the USCG, which only entitles the holder to pilot U.S. flag vessels engaged in domestic trade. The additional requirements you describe sound like State pilotage requirements from one of the coastal States. A State pilot license permits the holder to pilot foreign flag vessels as well as U.S. flag vessels in foreign trade.
It use to be that most limited tonnage master and mate licenses were considered to automatically include pilotage authority for limited tonnage vessels, and were only issued for very limited local routes where the applicant had actual experience. Not so anymore.
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These will need to be completed before beginning the flight instructor stage. The FII question bank is very similar to the IRA bank, so many students choose to take the FII immediately following the IRA even if it will be some time before their CFI training.
These tests are not included in the program because they are optional. They are available for those who are interested in becoming a Gold Seal CFI. Students can take both of these written tests at an ATP testing center for $150 per test.
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The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge for piloting airplanes. It provides information on the transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry. This handbook is developed to assist student pilots learning to fly airplanes. It is also beneficial to pilots who wish to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, those pilots preparing for additional certificates or ratings, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both student and certificated pilots. It introduces the future pilot to the realm of flight and provided information and guidance on the performance of procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification.
The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the knowledge areas applicable to pilot certification are presented. This handbook is useful to beginning pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates.
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Pilots must have a good understanding of a wide variety of topics including (but not limited to) airplane mechanics, navigation principles, aviation regulations, and weather. With this in mind, the FAA Private Pilot Airman Knowledge Exam asks a series of 60 multiple choice questions that relate to these topics, among others:
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According to the FAA, student pilots should take their written exam after completing a solo cross-country flight. This is because the knowledge gained from such an undertaking will be invaluable during the exam itself. Applicants must also have logged ground training from an authorized flight instructor. For specific test preparation requirements, individuals are encouraged to work closely with their certified flight instructor (CFI) and refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, 14 CFR part 61, section 61.105.
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