General Questions

Question 1

What personal documents and endorsements are required to have prior to solo flight ?

Answer 1

Medical Certificate, Student License, Log Book

Question 2

What are the limitations as a student pilot regarding the carrying of passengers or cargo and flying for compensation or hire ?

Answer 2

Not able to carrier passengers, cargo, or accept compensation.

Question 3

Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when flying solo.

Answer 3

You, the pilot in command.

Question 4

Explain STUDENT limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and flight below, above, and away from the clouds.

Answer 4

1. Visibility: 3 SM for day, 5 SM for night
2. Surface-to-ground visibility at all times.
3. Alt. no greater than 10,000 MSL or 2,000 AGL

PPL VFR limits:
+10K-E = 5@1-1-1
-10K-CDE = 3@1-5-2
-10K-B = 3@Clear

\+1200-G-N = 3@1-5-2
\+1200-G-D = 1@1-5-2

• 1200-G-N = 3@1-5-2
• 1200-G-D = 1@Clear

Question 5

Discuss what pre-flight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance are requirement by regulations.

Answer 5

(RAWFAT)

1. Runway lengths and takeoff/landing distances
2. Weather reports and forcasts
3. Fuel requirements
4. Alternate airports
5. Known traffic delays

Question 6

During the engine run-up, you cause rocks, debris and propeller blast to be directed towards another aircraft or person. Could this be considered reckless or careless operation of an aircraft ? Why or Why Not ?

Answer 6

Yes. It is pilots job to ensure the propeller blast is pointed in a safe direction.

Question 7

What are the general requirements for the use of seat belts and shoulder harnesses ?

Answer 7

each person must be briefed how to fasten and unfasten. Passengers are required to buckle them for takeoffs and landings but are encouraged to keep them on throughout the flight. Pilot must always wear.

Question 8

What is the minimum fuel requirement for VFR flight, and at what cruise speed is that amount based ?

Answer 8

1. FOR DAY: 30 minutes at normal cruise speed

2. FOR NIGHT: 45 minutes at normal cruise speed

Question 9

What documents are required to be on board when flying solo.

Answer 9

A.R.O.W. + 3 more

1. Air worthiness certificate
2. Registration
3. Operating handbook
4. Weight and balance information
5. Endorsed logbook
6. Endorsed student pilot certificate/medical
7. Gov. issued photo ID.

Question 10

Discuss right-of-way rules when 1) overtaking 2) approaching head on, and 3) converging from side, another aircraft.

Answer 10

BGAAR - Balloon, Glider, Airship, Airplane, Rotorcraft. Pilots yield to the RIGHT.

1. Right-of-way for aircraft being overtaken.
2. Right-of-way for aircraft on right when converging.
3. When head-on, both give way to the right.

Question 11

Who has the right-of-way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at the same time ?

Answer 11

Aircraft at the LOWER altitude has right-of-way.

Question 12

Discuss the rules regarding the consumption of alcohol and operating the aircraft.

Answer 12

BAC below .04% No consumption within 8 hours.

Question 13

At and around your airport where is an operating mode “C” transponder required.

Answer 13

Mode “C” included altimeter encoder. ATC will see the altitude of the publishing aircraft. Required in Class A, B and C airspaces.

Question 14

Except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes when flying over congested and other than congested areas?

Answer 14

Congested - 1000’ above highest obstacle within a 2000’ radius.
Not congested - 500’ above surface

Question 15

List at least three sources for the local altimeter setting at an airport and another alternative if none is available.

Answer 15

1. ATIS/ASOS
2. METAR’s
3. Another airports ATIS/ASOS/METAR
   If non are available, you can set the altimeter to the given airport altitude.

Question 16

When practicing steep turns, stalls and maneuvering during slow flight, the entry altitude must allow a recovery to be completed no lower that how many feet AGL?

Answer 16

No lower than 1500 ft. AGL. Normal at 3000 - 3500 AGL.

Question 17

When is a go-around appropriate?

Answer 17

Anytime, for what ever reason. If pilot feels uncomfortable about landing procedure.

Question 18

Discuss the steps in the go-around process.

Answer 18

1) Applying full power
2) Adopting an appropriate climb attitude and airspeed.
Retracting one stage of flaps if necessary.
3) Checking for a positive rate of climb.
Raising the landing gear if the aircraft has retractable gear.
4) Positioning to the deadside of the runway.
5) Retracting the flaps fully when the aircraft achieves a certain safe airspeed and altitude.
6) Climbing to pattern altitude.
7) Advising control tower and/or other traffic by radio about the go-around.

Question 19

What general steps should you follow after an engine failure in flight?

Answer 19

1. Pitch for Vg 99 KIAS (in a SR20)
2. Pick a landing site
3. Follow checklist for an engine restart if time permits
   Fly the airplane.
   Immediately apply full carb heat (if carburetor equipped) Check fuel on both or switch fuel tanks
   Hit fuel boost or pump, and mixture full rich.
   Point it toward a landing site.
   Establish best-glide airspeed.

Next, if you’ve got enough altitude, which equals time, confirm the failure.
Follow appropriate restart procedures for your aircraft.
Finally, if the restart fails, then you’ll land the aircraft without power.

Question 20

During flight, you begin to see a gradual decrease in power. What is a likely cause and what should be done to remedy the situation?

Answer 20

The most likely cause is carb ice and appropriate solution is to apply carb heat until normal RPM is restored. Check mixture as well.

Question 21

What altitude should you use when operating VFR in level cruising flight at more than 3000 AGL and what determines those altitudes ?

Answer 21

1. When heading is 0 - 179: odd thousands + 500

2. When heading is 180 - 359: even thousands + 500

Question 22

What is the emergency frequency?

Answer 22

121.5 (International Air Distress) 243.0 (Military air distress)