The three takeoffs and three landings required for PIC eligibility to fly with passengers must be performed in an aircraft of the same

The three takeoffs and three landings required for PIC eligibility to fly with passengers must be performed in an aircraft of the same

• A. Manufacturer
• B. Category, class, and type
• C. Weight class
• D. Seating configuration

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that PIC currency for carrying passengers is based on recent in-flight experience in the same kind of aircraft you’ll fly. You must have performed three takeoffs and three landings in the preceding 90 days in an aircraft that matches the same category, class, and type as the aircraft you intend to operate. Category distinguishes broad kinds of aircraft (airplane, rotorcraft, etc.). Class sharpens that to more specific groupings within airplanes, such as single-engine land or multi-engine land (and for other aircraft, the corresponding classes). Type refers to the exact model or variant when a type rating is required. By requiring the same category, class, and type, you ensure your recent hands-on experience covers the exact performance and handling characteristics you’ll face when carrying passengers. That’s why the correct choice is category, class, and type. Manufacturer, weight class, and seating configuration aren’t part of the criteria for PIC currency.

The main idea is that PIC currency for carrying passengers is based on recent in-flight experience in the same kind of aircraft you’ll fly. You must have performed three takeoffs and three landings in the preceding 90 days in an aircraft that matches the same category, class, and type as the aircraft you intend to operate.

Category distinguishes broad kinds of aircraft (airplane, rotorcraft, etc.). Class sharpens that to more specific groupings within airplanes, such as single-engine land or multi-engine land (and for other aircraft, the corresponding classes). Type refers to the exact model or variant when a type rating is required. By requiring the same category, class, and type, you ensure your recent hands-on experience covers the exact performance and handling characteristics you’ll face when carrying passengers.

That’s why the correct choice is category, class, and type. Manufacturer, weight class, and seating configuration aren’t part of the criteria for PIC currency.