Orbic - Pre Solo Written Exam Flashcards
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly solo?
Photo ID, medical, student pilot cert, logbook
What class of medical do you need prior to solo flight?
3rd class
What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or cargo and flying compensation or hire?
No passengers, no cargo, no hire
Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds.
10 SM, 3000’ ceiling, flight above clouds not allowed.
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo?
Me as the PIC.
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is specified in the regulations for a local flight.
All information for completion of a safe flight. Examples: Wx, TFR’s, Notams, aircraft performance, frequencies.
During engine run up you cause rocks, debris and rotor vortices to be directed toward another aircraft or person. Could this be considered careless or reckless operations of an aircraft?
Yes
How long before flying can you have your last alcoholic beverage? What is the BAC you can have in your blood?
8 hrs - 0.04%
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses?
Use during takeoff, landing, taxi, and en route flight.
What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve based?
First point of landing + 20 min. 83 kts.
At what altitude is a Mode C transponder required at all times in all airspace’s? Excluding what altitudes?
10,000’ MSL - below 2500’ AGL
What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo?
A - airworthiness cert. R - Registration R - Radio cert (outside the U.S.) O - Operating handbook W - Weight and balance
No one person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a ______________ .
Hazard or collision
Who has the right-of-way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at the same time?
Lower aircraft. But this cannot be abused to creat the ROW.
What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and which aircraft has the ROW? What if flying a head-on collision course? What if another helicopter is converging from the right?
- Pass on the right. Aircraft being overtaken has the ROW. 2. Deviate to the right. 3. Helicopter on the right.
Except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes for helicopters?
An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, to make an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
If an altimeter setting is not available at an airport, what setting should you use before departing on a local flight?
Elevation of the departure airport.
What altitudes should you use when operating under VFR in level cruising flight at more than 3000’ AGL?
Magnetic course of 0 - 179 - odd thousands plus 500
Magnetic course of 180 - 359 - even thousands plus 500.
When is a go around appropriate?
In conditions likely for vortex ring state (30 kts, more than 300’ per min, power applied.) - basically a non-controlled approach.
What general steps should you follow after an engine failure in flight?
Enter autorotation (collective down, right pedal, aft cyclic)
