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Pre-Solo Written Exam Flashcards

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1
Q

What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly solo?

A

1) Pilot Log Book
2) Government Issue Photo ID
3) FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate (Student Pilot ID)

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2
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What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or cargo and flying for compensation or hire?

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Student pilots may not do any of those.

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3
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Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds.

A

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Student pilots must remain in VFR conditions. Flight above clouds is not permitted?

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4
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Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo?

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The pilot in command always has the final authority.

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5
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Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is specified in the regulations for a local flight.

A

?

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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
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You may not fly as a 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
  • 8 hrs

- .04%

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8
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What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses?

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Waist straps and shoulder harnesses must be worn at all times when the engine is running.

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9
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What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve based?

A

FAR 91.151
No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming NORMAL CRUISING SPEED, during the day, to fly an additional 30 minutes after that, or at night, to fly an additional 45 minutes.

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10
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A transponder with Mode C is required at all times in all airspace at and above ____ft MSL, excluding that airspace at and below ____ft AGL.

A
  • 10,000ft MSL

- 2,500ft AGL

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11
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What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo?

A
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Registration Certificate
  • Operating Manual (Typically POH)
  • Weight and Balance Data Sheet
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12
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No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a(n) _____________.

A

collision hazard.

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13
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Who has the right-of-way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at the same time?

A

??

The least maneuverable??

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14
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What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and which aircraft has the right-of-way?

A

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Pass above and to the right. The aircraft being overtaken has the right of way.

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15
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What should you do if you are flying a head-on collision course with another aircraft?

A

Immediately make a right turn.

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16
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If another single-engine aircraft is converging form the right, who has the right-of-way?

A

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The plane being converged on has the right of way.

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17
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Except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes when flying over congested and other than congested areas?

A

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  • Congested - 1,000ft above obstacles
  • Non Congested - 500ft AGL
  • Open - 500ft from any person or object.
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18
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If an altimeter setting is not available at an airport, what setting should you use before departing on a local flight?

A

??

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19
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What altitudes should you use when operating under VFR in level cruising flight at more than 3,000ft AGL?

A

??

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20
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When practicing steep turns, stalls, and maneuvering during slow flight, the entry altitude must allow a recovery to be completed no lower than ____ft AGL.

A

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1,500ft

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21
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When is a go-around appropriate?

A

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When a safe landing cannot be completed.

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22
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List the minimum equipment and instruments that must be working properly in your aircraft for day VFR flight.

A

??

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23
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What are specific V-speed definitions?

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  • Vs0: Stall speed, Flaps Down, power off (bottom of white arc)
  • Vs1: Stall speed, flaps up, power off (bottom of green arc)
  • Vx: Speed for best climb (climb over distance)
  • Vy: Speed for efficient climb? (time over distance)
  • Vfe: Maximum speed for flaps extended (top of white arc)
  • Va: Best maneuvering speed
  • Vno: Maximum cruising speed (top of green arc)
  • Vne: Maximum operational speed before potential structural damage (red zone)
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24
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What are the specific V-Speeds for the 1977Cessna 152?

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  • Vs0: 43 knots
  • Vs1: 48 knots
  • Vx:
  • Vy:
  • Vfe:
  • Va:
  • Vno:
  • Vne:
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25
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What is the best glide speed for the 1977 Cessna 152?

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?

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26
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What is the maximum allowable flap setting for takeoff in your aircraft?

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0?

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27
Q

The total usable fuel capacity for the 1977 Cessna 152?

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24.5 gal (out of 26 total)

28
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On a standard day (sea level temp, 59degF, alt. 29.92” Hg.), what is the fuel consumption rate during normal (about 75%power) cruise speed in the 1977 Cessna 152?

A

16.4NMPG

29
Q

What grade or grades of fuel can be safely used in the 1977 Cessna 152? What color(s)?

A
  • 100LL (blue)

- 100 (green)

30
Q

What happens to fuel when 2 grades are mixed?

A

??

31
Q

The are the minimum and maximum oil capacities of the 1977 Cessna 152?

A
  • 4 quarts min
  • 6 quarts max

Shoot for 5 quarts

32
Q

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

A

??

33
Q

When do you use carburetor heat?

A
  • When lowering RPM below green area (about 1900)

- Icing occuring

34
Q

What are the indications of carburetor icing?

A
  • Rough engine performance

- Low fuel pressure??

35
Q

What is he takeoff and landing distance over a 50’ obstacle for the 1977 Cessna 152 at TLH? Assume max certificated takeoff weight, 80degF, winds calm, and an altimeter setting of 29.52?

A

??

36
Q

What are the traffic patterns for each runway at TLH

A

Left for 36 and 18

37
Q

What is the MSL altitude for the traffic pattern?

A

1,100ft MLS

38
Q

How do you enter and exit the traffic pattern at TLH?

A

??

  • Halfway through downwind
39
Q

What radio calls are required at TLH?

A
  • Clearance into pattern from app and dep

-

40
Q

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

A

??

41
Q

What is the standard direction of turns in the traffic pattern?

A

Left

42
Q

Give an example of a visual display indicating a nonstandard traffic pattern.

A

??

43
Q

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

A

??

44
Q

How can you determine if a runway is closed?

A
  • Red “X” at ends of runway
  • Indicated on Sectional
  • Indicated on airport map
45
Q

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

A

??

46
Q

What is the minimum speed permitted for aircraft below 10,000ft MSL?

A

??

47
Q

What is the maximum speed allowed in Class B airspace?

A

??

48
Q

What is the maximum speed allowed in a VFR corridor through Class B airspace?

A

??

49
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

Break only what is necessary to maintain safety. Try to keep ATC informed unless attention is required to fly.

Aviate then communicate.

50
Q

What is a steady green light mean in flight?

A

??

51
Q

What is a flashing green light in flight mean?

A

??

52
Q

What does a flashing red light in flight mean?

A

??

53
Q

What does a steady red light in flight mean?

A

??

54
Q

What does a flashing red light on the ground mean?

A

??

55
Q

What does a flashing green light on the ground mean?

A

??

56
Q

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

A

??

57
Q

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

A

??

58
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.

A

??

59
Q

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

A

??

60
Q

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

A

??

61
Q

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

A

??

62
Q

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

A

??

63
Q

You have called ATC prior to entering Class C airspace, and the controller responds with your call sign and tell you to, “standby.” Are you now allowed to enter this airspace with out any further instructions? Explain.

A

??

64
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

??

65
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.

A

??

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