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Types of Checks and Tests For Pilots (December 2015) <table><tr><td>Check/Test Type</td><td>Who Needs One?</td><td>Who Can Conduct It?</td><td>FAR Regulatory Reference</td><td>GACAR Regulatory Reference</td><td>Remarks</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">To fly for an air operator certificated under Part 119</td></tr><tr><td>Instrument Proficiency Check (every 6 months)</td><td>Instrument rated pilots</td><td>·Pilot Examiner·Check Pilot·Authorized Instructor·Aviation Safety Inspector·Evaluator</td><td>§ 61.57(d)(2)§ 125.291§ 135.297</td><td>§ 61.17(a)(4)§ 125.353§ 135.351</td><td>Applies to all instrument rated pilots, not just those under Parts 121, 125, and 135.If flying multiple types, at least one IPC must be done in each type per year.</td></tr><tr><td>Proficiency Check</td><td>121 pilots</td><td>·Check Pilot·Aviation Safety·Inspector·Evaluator</td><td>§ 121.441</td><td>§ 121.797</td><td>Also satisfies the Instrument Proficiency Check requirements.Under earlier versions of the FARs this check could be used to satisfy the practical test for additional class and category ratings (Ref. FAR § 121.437).</td></tr><tr><td>Competency Check(every 12 months)</td><td>125 and 135 pilots</td><td>·Check Pilot·Aviation Safety·Inspector·Evaluator</td><td>§ 125.287(b)§ 135.293(b)</td><td>§ 125.349(b)§ 135.349(b)</td><td>Can be substituted with the Instrument Proficiency Check.</td></tr><tr><td>Line Check</td><td>121 and 135 pilots</td><td>·Check Pilot·Aviation Safety·Inspector</td><td>§ 121.440§ 135.299</td><td>§ 121.793§ 135.353</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Knowledge Test(every 12 months)</td><td>125 and 135 pilots</td><td>·Check Pilot·Aviation Safety·Inspector</td><td>§ 125.287(a)§ 135.293(a)</td><td>§ 125.349(a)§ 135.349(a)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">To get pilot certificates, ratings and authorizations under Part 61</td></tr><tr><td>Medical Examination(and ECG)</td><td>All Pilots</td><td>·Aviation Medical Examiner</td><td>§ 61.23</td><td>§ 61.9</td><td>Professional pilots require Class 1.All other pilots require Class 2.Validity period depends on age and the class of medical.</td></tr><tr><td>English Language Proficiency Test</td><td>All Pilots</td><td>·English Language Testing Center</td><td>-</td><td>§ 61.53</td><td>Level 4, 5 or 6 required.ELP testing center must be acceptable to the GACA.</td></tr><tr><td>Knowledge Test</td><td>All Pilots</td><td>·Aviation Safety Inspector·Computer Testing Designee</td><td>61 (various)</td><td>61 (various)</td><td></td></tr></table> Page 1 of 3 Types of Checks and Tests For Pilots (December 2015) <table><tr><td>Check/Test Type</td><td>Who Needs One?</td><td>Who Can Conduct It?</td><td>FAR Regulatory Reference</td><td>GACAR Regulatory Reference</td><td>Remarks</td></tr><tr><td>Practical Test</td><td>All Pilots</td><td>Aviation Safety InspectorPilot Examiner</td><td>61 (various)</td><td>61 (various)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>High Performance Airplane Competency Evaluation/ Endorsement</td><td>Pilots of high performance airplanes</td><td>Authorized Instructor</td><td>§ 61.31(f)</td><td>§ 61.85(f)</td><td>One-time requirement.</td></tr><tr><td>Pressurized Aircraft Competency Evaluation/ Endorsement</td><td>Pilots of pressurized aircraft capable of operating at high altitudes</td><td>Authorized Instructor</td><td>§ 61.31(g)</td><td>§ 61.85(g)</td><td>One-time requirement.</td></tr><tr><td>Complex Airplane Competency Evaluation/ Endorsement</td><td>Pilots of complex airplanes</td><td>Authorized Instructor</td><td>§ 61.31(e)</td><td>§ 61.85(e)</td><td>One-time requirement.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">To maintain PIC privileges</td></tr><tr><td>Medical Examination (and ECG)</td><td>All Pilots</td><td>Aviation Medical Examiner</td><td>§ 61.23</td><td>§ 61.9</td><td>Validity period depends on age and the class of medical.</td></tr><tr><td>English Language Proficiency Test</td><td>Pilots assessed as Level 4 or 5.</td><td>English Language Testing Center</td><td>-</td><td>§ 61.53</td><td>Level 4 every 3 years.Level 5 every 6 years.ELP testing center must be acceptable to the GACA.</td></tr><tr><td>Biennial Flight Review</td><td>All Pilots</td><td>Authorized Instructor</td><td>§ 61.56</td><td>§ 61.21</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>PIC Proficiency Check</td><td>PIC of aircraft type certificated for more than 1 pilot or turbojet</td><td>Pilot ExaminerAviation Safety Inspector</td><td>§ 61.58</td><td>§ 61.17</td><td>Does not apply to pilots serving under Parts 121, 125, 133 or 135.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">Tests and checks conducted at Part 141 Pilot Schools</td></tr><tr><td>Stage Checks</td><td>Students attending a 141 course</td><td>Check instructorInspector</td><td>§141.37(b)</td><td>§ 141.59</td><td>Inspectors normally only do this when Check Instructor is unavailable or when GACA wants surveillance of school/check instructor.</td></tr><tr><td>End of Course Test</td><td>Students attending a 141 course</td><td>Check instructor</td><td>§ 141.37(b)</td><td>§ 141.59</td><td></td></tr></table> Page 2 of 3 Types of Checks and Tests For Pilots (December 2015) <table><tr><td>Check/Test Type</td><td>Who Needs One?</td><td>Who Can Conduct It?</td><td>FAR Regulatory Reference</td><td>GACAR Regulatory Reference</td><td>Remarks</td></tr><tr><td>Instructor Proficiency Tests</td><td>Instructors at 141 school</td><td>Chief instructorAssistant chief instructorCheck instructor</td><td>§ 141.79</td><td>§ 141.143</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Knowledge Test</td><td>Chief Instructor (CI)Assistant CI</td><td>Aviation Safety Inspector</td><td>§ 141.35(a)(3)§ 141.36(a)(3)</td><td>§ 141.51§ 141.57</td><td>Subjects include:(i) Teaching methods;(ii) Applicable provisions of Parts 61, 91 and 141; and (iii) The objectives and approved course completion standards of the course for which the person seeks to obtain designation.</td></tr><tr><td>Proficiency Test</td><td>Chief InstructorAssistant CI</td><td>Aviation Safety Inspector</td><td>§ 141.35(a)(4)§ 141.36(a)(4)</td><td>§ 141.51§ 141.57</td><td>Proficiency test on instructional skills and ability to train students on the flight procedures and maneuvers appropriate to the course.</td></tr><tr><td>Knowledge Test</td><td>Check Instructor</td><td>Chief Instructor</td><td>§ 141.37(a)(1)</td><td>§ 141.59</td><td>Subjects include:(i) Teaching methods;(ii) Applicable provisions of Parts 61, 91 and 141; and (iii) The objectives and approved course completion standards of the course for which the person seeks to obtain designation.</td></tr><tr><td>Proficiency Test</td><td>Check Instructor</td><td>Chief Instructor</td><td>§ 141.37(a)(2)(iv)</td><td>§ 141.59</td><td>Must also be approved by Aviation Safety Inspector</td></tr></table> Page 3 of 3