2024 PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Describe the typical dimensions of Class C airspace. Is participation in the
radar service mandatory within the outer area of Class C airspace? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-10 NM radius, inner core up to 4k', outer core 1200'-
4000' AGL
you do not need to participate in radar service in the outer area
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have
before you fly solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-61.87. Student Pilot Cert, gov-
issued photo ID, endorsement from instructor, and class 3 Medical Cert.
What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or
cargo and flying for compensation or hire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-61.89. A
student pilot may not act as pilot in command for an aircraft that is:
carrying a passenger, carrying property for compensation or hire, or in
furtherance of a business.
on a sectional chart, what does a dashed magenta line around an airspace
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a dashed magenta line indicates the
boundaries of Class E airspace starting from the SFC
Explain the minimum visibility and ceiling requirements for VFR flight in Class
D airspace. - CORRECT ANSWERS-you must have 3SM visibility, and you
must remain clear of 500' below, 1000' above, and 2000' to either side of
clouds
Can a student or recreational pilot request VFR clearance in Class D airspace
when visibility is less than 3 miles? Explain your answer. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-No, because S.P. are not allowed to participate in Special VFR.
(SVFR clearances allow vfr pilots to land at sfc E, class d, and some c & b
airports when field is IFR, but only if the pilot can maintain clear of clouds
and the visibility is at least 1 SM)
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 and further instructions? Explain. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Yes, because establishing 2-way comms is the clearance for class
C airspace
, explain s.p. limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-61.89. Cannot fly solo when:
vis is < 3SM during day; or < 5SM during night; OR the flight cannot be made
with visual reference to the ground
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft
when you are flying solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-91.3, 91.7. the pilot in
command (Me)
what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is
specified in the regulations for a local flight? - CORRECT ANSWERS-91.103.
Each PIC will become familiar with ALL available info concerning their flight.
(runway length, weather, fuel req., alternate options, etc.)
How many hours between the bottle and the throttle? and what is the legal
limit of BAC%? - CORRECT ANSWERS-91.17. 8 hours, and .04% BAC
what are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses? - CORRECT ANSWERS-91.105, 91.107. Required flight
crewmembers must have the lap belt on at all times, but the shoulder
harness can be removed after takeoff and landing.
what is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise spd
is that reserve based? - CORRECT ANSWERS-91.151. 30 extra minutes after
intended landing point during day, and 45 during night
where is a transponder with mode C required? - CORRECT ANSWERS-91.215.
at all airspace at and above 10,000' MSL, excluding airspace at and below
1200' AGL.
What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are
flying solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-91 A.R.R.O.W.
Airworthiness cert., Registration cert., Radio station license(international
only), Operating handbook, & Weight/balance
No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create
a(n) - CORRECT ANSWERS-91.111. Collision Hazard
What action do you take when overtaking another A/C and who has -right-of-
way? What do if flying head-on collision course? what do if another single-
engine A/C is converging from the right and who has right-of-way? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-91.113. when overtaking, move right and stay clear.
when head on, both pilots should turn right. when another single-engine A/C
is converging from right, thery have right of way
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