2024 PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have while
flying solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gov issued ID
Student pilot certificate
3rd class medical
Logbook
Passed presolo written (FAR 61.87b)
Presolo training endorsement (FAR 61.87c)
What is the standard direction of turns in the traffic pattern? Give an
example of a visual display indicating a nonstandard traffic pattern. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Standard traffic pattern is left traffic pattern.
Segmented circle indicates the traffic pattern.
What is CTAF? Explain CTAF procedures at your training airports. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-CTAF is a common traffic advisory frequency (120.7)
When the tower is close broadcast intentions and locations on the CTAF
frequency.
How can you determine if a runway is closed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Large X.
You can check ForeFlight, NOTAMS, ATIS, contact briefer
What are the typical dimensions of Class D airspace and what requirement(s)
must be met prior to entry? - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 mile radius, 2,500 AGL.
Need a 2-way radio and establish 2-way radio communication
What is the class of airspace at the airport where you will be conducting your
first solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Delta - surface to 2400'
If you receive ATC instructions that you feel may compromise safety or will
cause you to violate an FAR, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Communicate unable to adhere to instructions and provide reason
Steady green in flight (ATC light signals) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cleared to
land
, Flashing green in flight (ATC light signals) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Return for
landing
Steady red in flight (ATC light signals) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Give way to
other aircraft and continue circling
Flashing red in flight (ATC light signals) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Airport unsafe -
do not land
Steady green on the ground (ATC light signals) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cleared
for takeoff
Flashing red on the ground (ATC light signals) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Taxi
class of runway in use
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An endorsement is
required for a student pilot to enter Class B airspace
What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or
cargo and flying for compensation or hire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-(FAR 61.89)
a student may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying a
passenger or carrying property for compensation or hire
Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds.
- CORRECT ANSWERS-(FAR 61.89 May not act as PIC with surface visibility of
less than 3 statute miles (daylight) or 5 statute miles (night)
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft
when you are flying solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-I have the final authority
when flying solo. Part 91.3
Describe appropriate preflight actions pertaining to a local solo flight -
CORRECT ANSWERS-(FAR 91.103) Become familiar with all available info
concerning the flight.
1. Weather report and forecast
2. Fuel requirements
3. Alternatives if planned flight cannot be complete
4. TOL distances
5. Airworthiness and W&B
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