Written Solo Test Flashcards

1
Q

What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have in your possession prior to solo flight? [FAR 61.87]

A

photo id, student pilot certificate, medical, solo endorsement, logbook

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2
Q

What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or cargo and flying for compensation or hire? [FAR 61.89]

A

no carrying passengers or cargo. no flying for hire

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3
Q

Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds? [FAR 61.89]

A

no flight without visual reference to the ground and no flight if visibility is less than 3SM (day) and 5SM (night)

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4
Q

who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the airplane when you are flying solo? [FAR 1.1, 91.3, 91.7]

A

PIC (yourself)

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5
Q

Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and the aircraft performance is specified in the regulations for a local flight [FAR 91.103]

A

NWKRAFT
-NOTAMS
-weather
-known ATC delays
-runway lengths
-alternate available
-fuel requirements
-takeoff/landing distance

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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 operations of an aircraft?

A

Yes

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7
Q

You may not fly as a pilot of a civil aircraft within ____ hours after sumption of any alcoholic beverage, or while having a blood alcohol content of _____% or greater [91.17]

A

8, 0.04

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8
Q

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

A

Crew
-seatbelts anytime you are in a seat
-shoulder harness during takeoff/landing
pilot
-instruct passengers on how to use
-passengers must wear during takeoff/landing

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9
Q

What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruising speed is the fuel reserve based? [91.151]

A

Assuming normal cruise…
Enough fuel to get from point of origin to first point of landing and then an extra 30 minutes (day) or an extra 45 minutes (night)

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10
Q

A transponder with Mode C is required at all times in all airspace at and above ______ feet MSL except below ______ feet AGL [FAR 91.215]

A

10,000, 2,500

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11
Q

what aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo? [FAR 91.203, 91.9, 23.1519]

A

ARROW
airworthiness certificate
registration certificate
radio operating license
operating limitations (POH)
weight and balance

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12
Q

no person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a __________ [FAR 91.111]

A

collision hazard

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13
Q

who has the right-of-way when two aircrafts are on final approach to land at the same time? [FAR 91.113]

A

aircraft at the lower altitue

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14
Q

what action must you take if you are overtaking another aircraft, and which aircraft has the right of way?

A

pass them on the right, aircraft getting overtook has the right of way

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15
Q

what action must you take if you are flying a head-on collision course with another aircraft?

A

turn to the right

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16
Q

if another airplane is converging from the right, who has the right of way?

A

the plane to the right

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17
Q

except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes when flying over congested and uncongested areas? [FAR 91.119]

A

congested
-1,000 feet above highest obstacle
-2,000 feet horizontal radius of your aircraft
uncongested
-500 feet above surface, except water/sparsely populated areas
-500 feet away

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18
Q

if an altimeter setting is not available at an airport, what setting should you use before departing on a local flight?

A

use nearest available airport within 100 nautical miles of the plane

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19
Q

what altitudes should you use when operating under VFR in level cruising flight at more than 3,000 feet AGL? [FAR 91.159]

A

going east (0-179)
-odd thousand+500 feet altitude NEODD EAST IS LEAST
going west (180-359)
-even thousand+500 feet altitude SWEVEN WEST IS BEST

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20
Q

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

A

1500 AGL

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21
Q

when is a go-around appropriate?

A

anytime you feel continuing your approach would be unsafe

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22
Q

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

A

ABCDE
-airspeed: best glide 68
-best place to land (look & go to it
-checklist
-declare an emergency (121.5 or to ATC, squawk 7700)
-execute

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23
Q

list the minimum equipment and instruments that must be working properly in your airplane for day VFR flight during the day. [FAR 91.205]

A

A TOMATO FLAMES
-airspeed indicator
-tachometer
-oil pressure gage
-manifold pressure gage
-altimeter
-temperature gage
-oil temperature gage
-fuel gage
-landing gear position indicator
-anti-collision lights
-magnetic compas
-ELT
-seatbelts

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24
Q

VS

A

48 knots

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25
Q

VSo

A

40 knots

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26
Q

VR

A

55 knots

27
Q

VX

A

62 knots

28
Q

VY

A

74 knots

29
Q

VFE

A

110 (10 degree flaps)
85 (+10 degree flaps)

30
Q

VA

A

105 knots (≥2550 pounds)
98 knots (≥2200 pounds)
90 knots (≥1900 pounds)

31
Q

VNO

A

129 knots

32
Q

VNE

A

163 knots

33
Q

what is best glide speed for your training airplane?

A

68 knots

34
Q

what is max allowable flap setting for takeoff in your airplane?

A

10 degrees of flaps

35
Q

total usable fuel capacity for your airplane is _______ gallons. on a standard day (sea level, temperature: 15 degrees Celcius, altimeter: 29.92 inches Hg), the fuel consumption rate during normal (approximately 75% power) cruise is _______ gallons per hour.

A

53 gallons, 10.2 gallons per hour

36
Q

what grades of fuel can be safely used in your airplane? what are the colors of the recommended fuels? what happens to the color of fuel if two grades are mixed?

A

100 optain (green)
100 low led (blue)
if mixed they turned clear

37
Q

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

A

8, 5

38
Q

The maximum crosswind component specified by your instructor for solo take offs and landings in the training airplane is ___ knots

A

20 knots headwind
10 knots crosswind

39
Q

what is the takeoff and landing distance over a 50-foot obstacle for your airplane at your airport? assume maximum certificated takeoff weight, 80 degrees Fahrenheit, winds calm, and altimeter setting of 29.52

A

takeoff: 1630 feet
landing: 1335 feet

40
Q

what are the indications of an electrical failure? what is the procedure to follow?

A

-low volts on annunciator panel
-ammeter needle would be negative
-follow checklist for electrical failure

41
Q

what actions are taken during an engine fire on the ground? in flight?

A

follow checklist for engine fire

42
Q

explain the significance of low oil pressure accompanied by high and/or increasing oil temperature

A

less lubrication–> higher potential for engine damage
less coolant–> higher heat leads to preignition, detonation, or overheat

43
Q

how would you notice that your static ports are blocked either with debris or ice? what are the indications if the pitot tube is blocked?

A

static port–>altimeter will freeze
pitot tube–>airspeed indicator will be at 0 knots

44
Q

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

A

800 feet MSL
4L-left pattern
4R-right pattern
22L-left pattern
22R-right pattern

45
Q

how do you enter and exit the traffic pattern at your airport? what, if any communications are required?

A

enter 45 degree midfield downwind at traffic pattern attitude
exit straight out or as directed by tower
tower will direct

46
Q

what radio calls are recommended in the traffic patterns at an uncontrolled airport? what radio calls are required at your airport?

A

first call 10 miles out, report every leg of the traffic pattern
prior to enter delta, report base, report departure

47
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

left
WIND SOCK CIRCLE

48
Q

what is a CTAF? explain CTAF procedures at your training airports

A

common traffic advisory frequency
CTAF is used when the tower is closer

49
Q

how do you determine if a runway is closed?

A

NOTAMS, ATIS, X at the end of the runways

50
Q

what are the typical dimensions of Class D airspace and what requirements must be met prior to entry? [FAR 91.129]

A

surface to 2500 ft AGL, radius of 4 SM
make radio contact with ATC

51
Q

what is the maximum speed permitted for aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL? what is the maximum speed allowed in a class B airspace? what is the maximum speed allowed in a VFR corridor through class B airspace?

A

10,000 ft MSL: 250 knots
Class B: 250 knots
VFR corridor: 200 knots

52
Q

what is the meaning of each of the following ATC light signals on the ground and in flight?

A

Steady green
-cleared for takeoff (ground)
-cleared to land (flight)
Flashing green
-cleared to taxi (ground)
-return for landing (flight)
Steady red
-stop (ground)
-give way to the other aircraft and continue circling (flight)
Flashing red
-taxi clear of runway in use (ground)
-airport unsafe, do not land (flight)
Flashing white
-return to starting point on airport (ground)
Alternating red and green
-exercise extreme caution (ground/flight)

53
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? [FAR 61.95]

A

-ground/flight training from an authorized instructor
-logbook
-endorsement for that airport
-knowledge test
-solo endorsement within 90 days

54
Q

Explain the general transponder equipment and use requirement(s) when
operating within or near Class B airspace. [FAR 91.215]

A

need Mode C Transponder within Bravo or within 30 nautical miles of a Bravo

55
Q

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

A

BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN

56
Q

You have called ATC just prior to entering the Class B airspace, and the controller tells you to, “Squawk 2466 and ident.” Are you now allowed to enter the Class B airspace without any further instructions? Explain. [FAR 91.131]

A

no, you must put in your squawk + ident and stay clear of Bravo until they say “cleared into the Bravo”

57
Q

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

A

class echo begins at surface

58
Q

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

A

-3SM
-1,000 above
-500 below
-2,000 horizontal

59
Q

May a student pilot request a special VFR clearance in Class D airspace when
Visibility is less than three miles? Explain your answer. [FAR 61.89, 91.157]

A

no, student pilot cannot operate under special VFR, must have PPL

60
Q

You have called ATC prior to entering Class C airspace, and the controller responds with your call sign and tells you to “Stand by.” Are you now allowed to enter this airspace without any further instructions? [AIM)

A

yes, if they respond with your call sign

61
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

-not mandatory
-5NM radius, surface-1,200
-10NM radius, 1,200-4,000

62
Q

Describe the Class C boundaries that affect your airport, or an airport nearby.
Explain how you can use navigation equipment and ground reference points
to identify the Class C inner and outer circles. (Draw a diagram, if necessary.)

A

BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN

63
Q

In the event of a radio failure or loss of two-way communications with ATC, what actions might you take (AIM)

A

-squawk 7600
-look for light gun signals
-call on your phone

64
Q

In your own words, briefly describe Special Use Airspace (SUA) and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR).

A

SUA
-airspace wherein activities must be confined because of their nature, or wherein limitations are imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities, or both.
-determine the status of SUA by contacting the controlling agency
-ex: prohibited, restricted, national security areas, warning areas, military operating areas, alert areas, controlled firing areas
TFR
-restriction on an area of an airspace in order to protect special things
-ex: VIP and special events