2024 PRE SOLO (AIRPORT AND
LOCAL AIRSPACE) EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the traffic patterns for each runway at your airport? What is the
MSL altitude for the traffic pattern? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Runway 17,
Runway 35, Runway 09, Runway 27. All runway traffic pattern altitudes are
1,050 ft MSL.
Describe the typical dimensions of Class C airspace. Is participation in the
radar service mandatory within the outer area of Class C airspace? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-5 nm radius core that extends 4000 ft above airport
elevation. Theres also a shelf with a 10 nm radius core that extends from
1200 ft to 4000 ft above airport elevation. Participation is not required.
Describe the Class C boundaries that affect your airport or nearby airport.
Explain how you can use navigation equipment and/or ground reference
points to identify the Class C airspace inner core surface area and shelf area,
as well as the outer area. (Draw a diagram if necessary.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-
How do you enter and exit the traffic pattern at your airport? What, if any,
radio communications are required? - CORRECT ANSWERS-When entering
you can enter at a 45 degree down wind angle, fly over the airport at a 45
degree left downwind or straight in final. When exiting you can fly straight
out, fly to traffic pattern altitude and exit at a 45 degree angle or make a
down wind departure. No required radio calls.
What radio calls are recommended in the traffic pattern at an uncontrolled
airport? What radio calls are required at your airport? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
When making a radio call state your call sign and your intentions.
Recommended radio calls should be for each leg in the traffic pattern and
when entering and exiting the traffic pattern.
What is the standard direction of turns in the traffic pattern? Give an
example of a visual display indicating a nonstandard traffic pattern. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The standard direction of turns is a left traffic pattern. A
segmented circle.
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