Pre- Written Solo Exam

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• Medical Certificate
• Pilot Certificate
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Solo Endorsement

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Part 61.89

Question 3

Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds.

Answer 3

• 61.89
• 3 SM during day
• 5 SM at night

Question 4

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

Answer 4

PIC

Question 5

Describe appropriate preflight actions pertaining to a local solo flight.

Answer 5

“PAVE” Checklist

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

Part 91.13

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Part 91.17

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Part 91.107

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Part 91.151

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

• AIM 3-2-6
• Part 91.215

Question 11

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

Answer 11

ARROWPEC

Question 12

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

Answer 12

• Part 91.111
• AIM 7–7-3 (b)

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Part 91.113

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Part 91.113(f)

Question 15

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?

Answer 15

Part 91.113(f)

Question 16

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

Answer 16

• 500’ over non-congested
• 1,000’ over congested

Question 17

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

Answer 17

• A,B,C,D,E
• Checklist for Cruise Flight
• No Checklist for Traffic Pattern

Question 18

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 18-7)? Describe ATP procedure regarding 180° turns during an engine failure during takeoff.

Answer 18

• In the PHAK
• 1,316’
• ATP Policy (no 180)(Unless sufficient runway remains)

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

• POH
• 48
• 11

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

• 100 LL (AVGAS) (BLUE)
• 100 (OCTANE) (GREEN)
• They are clear when mixed

Question 21

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

Answer 21

• 8
• 6

Question 22

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

Answer 22

• 5

Question 23

(Carbureted aircraft only) Describe the indications of carburetor icing and the appropriate pilot action if carburetor ice is suspected.

Answer 23

• Normal Operations
• Run-up
• Carb icing is detected

Question 24

(Aircraft 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.

Answer 24

• POH (Page 97)
• Emergency Procedures

Question 25

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

Answer 25

- Common Traffic Advisory Frequency - 124.125

Question 26

How can you determine if a runway is closed?

Answer 26

- NOTAMS - X’s on Runway - ATC Tells you

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Dimensions….. - 2,500 AGL - 4 NM To enter Delta Airspace…. - You must have two-way communication

Question 28

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

Answer 28

- Delta

Question 29

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

Answer 29

- Say “Unable”

Question 30

Steady green in flight

Answer 30

- Cleared to land

Question 31

Flashing green in flight

Answer 31

- Return for landing

Question 32

Steady red in flight

Answer 32

- Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 33

Flashing red in flight

Answer 33

- Do Not Land

Question 34

Steady green on the ground

Answer 34

- Cleared for takeoff

Question 35

Flashing red on the ground

Answer 35

- Taxi Clear of runway in use

Question 36

Flashing White on Ground

Answer 36

- Return to starting point on airport

Question 37

Alternating red and green on ground

Answer 37

- Exercise extreme caution

Question 38

Alternating red and green in flight

Answer 38

- Exercise extreme caution

Question 39

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

Answer 39

- Endorsement - Must have flown in airspace with instructor

Question 40

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

Answer 40

- Squawk code they give you - Hit “ident”, if they ask us to

Question 41

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.)

Answer 41

- The Shelf is 4,000’ MSL - It’s above KCXO - You need clearance to enter

Question 42

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.

Answer 42

- Endorsement - Clearance

Question 43

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

Answer 43

- Echo Airspace

Question 44

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.

Answer 44

- No - Part 61.89

Question 45

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.

Answer 45

- Yes - Two-way radio communication

Question 46

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

Answer 46

- Individually Tailored OR - Surface 4,000’ AGL (5 NM) - 1200 - 4,000’ AGL (10 NM)