2024 PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft
when you are flying solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The pilot in command (ME)
What are typical dimensions of class D airspace and what requirements must
be met prior to entry? (FAR 91.129) - CORRECT ANSWERS-4nm, ceiling
around 2500 AGL, establish and maintain two way communication with ATC
prior to entering airspace
What are your limitations as a student pilot regarding carrying of passengers
or cargo and flying for compensation or hire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A student
may not act as a pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying property for
compensation or hire. NO PASSENGERS
What is CTAF? Explain the CTAF procedures at your home airport. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Common traffic advisory frequency. Call 5-10 miles away
declaring your plan on entering pattern, call again 1-2 miles out, enter on 45
on downwind. Call your possition as you fly around pattern. CTAF: 122.80
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have
before you fly solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Student pilot certificate, Class 3 or
higher medical Cert, FAR 61.87b pre solo exam endorsement, FAR 61.87c
pre-solo flight training endorsement. 61.87N
Explain student pilot limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and flight above
clouds? (61.89) - CORRECT ANSWERS-May not act as pilot in command of an
aircraft with a flight surface visibility less than 3 miles during daylight hours
or 5 miles at night, or when flight can not be made with reference to surface.
Under what circumstances could a spin occur in your training airplane? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Only if airplane is stalled and not properly recovered
Describe the spin recovery procedures for your training aircraft? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Power- Idle
Ailerons- Neutral
Rudder- Full opposite direction
Elevator- Forward, then back to recover from dive
, What is the stall speed of your training airplane in a 60 degree bank with
flaps up? - CORRECT ANSWERS-78 MPH
What are the traffic patterns for each runway at your home airport? What is
the MSL altitude for the traffic pattern?(AIM. sec. 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Crosswind, downwind, base leg, and final approach. Start pattern at 1600
MSL. All patterns are left at home
How do you enter and exit the traffic pattern at your airport. What radio
communications are required? (AIM. chp. 4 sec. 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Enter pattern in level flight, 45 degree on downwind, abeam the midpoint of
the runway, at pattern altitude. Radio communication should be on 122.80
Describe how you would approach and enter the traffic pattern at an
uncontrolled airport?(AIM. chp. 4 sec. 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Approach at
45 degree angle on downwind at pattern altitude
What radio calls are recommended as you approach and fly in the traffic
pattern at an uncontrolled airport? (AIM. chp.4 sec. 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Make radio call 10 miles out, make call when at 45 degree of downwind,
radio call entering each pattern, downwind, base, final approach, clear
runway.
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance
is specified in the regulations for a local flight? (91.103) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1.) Weather report and forecasts, (2.) fuel requirements, (3.)
Alternatives available if flight cannot be complete, (4.) Flight manual with
take off and distance data, (5.) Reliable info including airport elevation,
runway slope, aircraft gross weight and wind/temp.
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses?(91.107) - CORRECT ANSWERS-The pilot in command
must make sure all passengers know how to use seat belts properly. Pilot
must use safety belt at all times. Shoulder harness is required only during
take off and landings.
What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight and on what cruise
speed is the fuel reserve based?(91.151) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Enough fuel
to fly to the first point of intended landing, assuming normal flight speed.
Day- at least 30 mins, Night- at least 45 mins
What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are
flying solo? (ARROW) - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Air worthiness cert. (2)
Registration (3) Operation handbook (4) Weight and balance info
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