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Pre Solo Written Flashcards

1
Q

What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have while flying
solo?

A

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

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Q

What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or cargo and
flying for compensation or hire?

A

A student may not act as a pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying property for compensation or hire. NO PASSENGERS 61.89

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Q

Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds.

A

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. 61.89

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4
Q

Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when
you are flying solo?

A

The pilot in command (ME)

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5
Q

Describe appropriate preflight actions pertaining to a local solo flight.

A

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. 91.103

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6
Q

During engine run up, you cause rocks, debris, and propeller blast to be directed
toward another aircraft or person. Could this be considered careless or reckless
operation of an aircraft?

A

Yes

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7
Q

You may not fly as pilot of a civil aircraft within ____ hours after consumption of any
alcoholic beverage, or while you have ____% by weight or more alcohol in your blood.

A
  • Within 8 hours after consuming any alcohol (12 for ATP)
  • While having an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater
  • While under the influence of alcohol 91.17
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8
Q

What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder
harnesses?

A

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. 91.107

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9
Q

What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed is the
fuel reserve based?

A

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 91.151

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10
Q

A transponder with Mode C is required at all times in all airspace at and above ____ feet
MSL, excluding that airspace at and below _____ feet AGL.

A

10,000 MSL/2,500 AGL 4-1-20

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11
Q

What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo?

A

ARROWPC. Airworthiness certificate, radio license, registration, operating handbook and limitations, weight and balance, placards, and compass card.

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12
Q

No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a(n)
____________________.

A

a collision hazard. 91.111

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13
Q

What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and which
aircraft has the right-of-way?

A

Overtaking- veer to the right 91.113

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14
Q

What should you do if you are flying a head-on collision course with another aircraft? If
another single-engine airplane is converging from the right, who has the right-of-way?

A

Each pilot shall alter course to the right. 91.113

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15
Q

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

A

1000 feet above and 2000 feet horizontal from tallest obstacle in congested areas. 500 feet AGL in uncongested areas. Must be 500 feet AGL from any obstacles, persons, etc in sparsely populated areas. Part 91.119

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16
Q

When is a go-around appropriate?

A

When the aircraft hasn’t touched yet in the first third of the runway. When the landing is unsafe or the PIC feels uncomfortable with landing. When there are obstacles on the runway, or when ATC gives instructions to do so for safety reasons.

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17
Q

List the memory items for an engine failure shortly after takeoff, in the traffic pattern,
and in cruise flight.

A

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18
Q

According to the Airplane Flying Handbook, how much altitude would a typical airplane
lose if it attempted a 180° turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff (page 17-6)?
Describe ATP procedure regarding 180° turns during an engine failure during takeoff.

A

?1016feet 25 %

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19
Q

Describe how pilot actions may differ between an engine failure and a partial loss of
power.

A

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20
Q

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

A

The aircraft with the lowest altitude has the right of way. Part 91.113

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21
Q

List the minimum equipment and instruments that must be working properly in your
aircraft for day VFR flight.

A

ATOMATOEFLAMES. Airspeed indicator, Tachometer, Oil pressure gage, manifold presseure gage, Altimeter, Temperature gage for engine, Oil temperature gage, emergency locator transmitter, fuel gages, landing gear indicator, anti-collision light, magnetic compass, emergency equipment for over water, and seatbelts. Part 91.205

22
Q 
Define each of the following V-speeds and give the corresponding speed for your
training airplane.
a. VS0
b. VS
c. VY
d. VX
e. VFE
f. VA
g. VNO
h. VNE
i. VG
A

a. VS0: 40
b. VS: 48
c. VY: 74
d. VX: 62
e. VFE: 10: 110 / 20-Full: 85
f. VA: 1900: 90 / 2550: 105
g. VNO: 129
h. VNE: 163
i. VG: 68

23
Q

What is the best glide speed for your training airplane?

A

VG: 68

24
Q

The total usable fuel capacity for your aircraft is ____ gallons. On a standard day (sea
level temperature 59° F, altimeter 29.92 in. Hg), the fuel consumption rate during
normal (approximately 75% power) cruise is ____ gallons per hour.

A

53 GAL ?

25
Q 
What grade(s) of fuel can be safely used in your aircraft? What are the colors of the
recommended fuels? What happens to the color of the fuel if two grades are mixed?
A

100LL Blue
100 Green
If mixed it becomes clear.

26
Q

The maximum oil capacity of your aircraft is ____ quarts, and the minimum oil capacity
to begin a flight is ____ quarts.

A

8 quarts sump
9 quarts total
6 quarts?

27
Q

The maximum crosswind component specified by your instructor for solo takeoffs and
landings in the training aircraft is ____ knots.

A

15?

28
Q

When do you use carburetor heat during normal operations?

A

anytime at a low power setting?

29
Q

Describe the indications of carburetor icing and the appropriate pilot action if
carburetor ice is suspected.

A

Engine roughness and drop of RPMs

30
Q

What is the takeoff and landing distance over a 50-foot obstacle for your aircraft at
your airport? Assume maximum certificated takeoff weight, 80° F, winds calm, and an
altimeter setting of 29.52 in. Hg.

A

?

3279

31
Q

(CE-172 w/ G1000 & GFC 700 autopilot only) How would you respond to an unexpected
activation or malfunction of the autopilot or electric trim? List the steps in the
appropriate checklist.

A

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32
Q

What are the traffic patterns for each runway at your airport? What is the MSL altitude
for the traffic pattern?

A

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33
Q

How do you enter and exit the traffic pattern at your airport? What, if any, radio
communications are required?

A

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34
Q

What radio calls are recommended in the traffic pattern at an uncontrolled airport?
What radio calls are required at your airport?

A

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35
Q

What is the standard direction of turns in the traffic pattern? Give an example of a
visual display indicating a nonstandard traffic pattern.

A

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36
Q

What is CTAF? Explain CTAF procedures at your training airport(s).

A

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37
Q

How can you determine if a runway is closed?

A

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38
Q

What are the typical dimensions of Class D airspace and what requirement(s) must be
met prior to entry?

A

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39
Q

What is the class of airspace at the airport where you will be conducting your first solo?

A

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40
Q

. If you receive ATC instructions that you feel may compromise safety or will cause you
to violate an FAR, what should you do?

A

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41
Q

What is the meaning of each of the following ATC light signals?

a. Steady green in flight
b. Flashing green in flight
c. Steady red in flight
d. Flashing red in flight
e. Steady green on the ground
f. Flashing red on the ground

A

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42
Q

In addition to equipment requirements and a student pilot certificate, what other
requirement(s) must be met before a student pilot is authorized to fly solo within Class
B airspace?

A

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43
Q

. Explain the general transponder equipment and use requirement(s) when operating
within or near Class B airspace.

A

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44
Q

. Describe Class B airspace boundaries and how they apply to an airport within that
airspace. Explain how you can use navigation equipment and/or ground reference
points to identify the Class B boundaries. (Draw a diagram, if necessary.)

A

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45
Q

You have called ATC just prior to entering Class B airspace, and the controller tells you
to “Squawk 2466 and ident.” Are you now allowed to enter Class B airspace without any
further instructions? Explain.

A

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46
Q

On a sectional chart, what does a dashed magenta line around an airport indicate?

A

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47
Q

Explain the minimum visibility and ceiling requirements for VFR flight in Class D
airspace.

A

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48
Q

Can a student or recreational pilot request a special VFR clearance in Class D airspace
when visibility is less than three miles? Explain your answer.

A

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49
Q
  1. You have called ATC prior to entering Class C airspace, and the controller responds with
    your call sign and tells you to “Standby.” Are you now allowed to enter this airspace
    without any further instructions? Explain.
A

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50
Q

Describe the typical dimensions of Class C airspace. Is participation in the radar service
mandatory within the outer area of Class C airspace?

A

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51
Q

Describe the Class C boundaries that affect your airport or a 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.)

A

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