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2024 AVIATION PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 AVIATION PRE-SOLOWRITTEN EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
What grades of fuel are allowed to be used in the 140? What are the colors of
each and what happens to the fuel when they are mixed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-AVGAS 100 (green, not commonly available), AVGAS 100LL (blue).
It is OK to mix, fuel color will average out to blue. JET A (straw colored) is
unacceptable and should never be mixed.
What quantity do you look for on the oil stick in the 140? What is the
minimum safe amount of oil allowed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-6 to 8 quarts is
the ideal range; 2 quarts is the minimum safe amount. (POH page 30a)
What is the procedure if an engine failure is encountered en-route or in the
practice area? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Trim for best glide; select landing area;
run checklist (Carb Heat on, Mixture rich, Fuel pump on, Fuel primer in, Fuel
selector set, Mags cycled, Master on); Declare emergency on 121.5.
List some reasons there may be only a partial power loss in the Cherokee? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Carb icing or magneto failure.
What is the manufacturer's procedure for a partial power loss (engine
roughness) in the 140? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carb heat on; if no change
after one minute, return to off. Adjust mixture. Fuel pump on; check both
tanks with fuel selector. Magneto to L, then R, then both. If either magneto is
acceptable, proceed with reduced power. Prepare for precautionary landing.
When do you decide to execute a go-around procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-During an unstabilized approach; i.e. well above/below flight path,
airspeed too fast/slow, sink rate too high, abrupt changes in heading or pitch.
What is the takeoff and landing distance over a 50 foot obstacle in the
Cherokee at SMQ assuming maximum takeoff weight, 80º F, calm wind and
an the pressure at 29.52? - CORRECT ANSWERS-T/O distance approx. 2200
feet. Ldg distance approx. 1100 feet.
Describe the traffic patterns for 30 and 12 at SMQ. Specify noise abatement
procedures, the MSL altitude for the traffic pattern, and if SMQ contains
standard direction of turns and what direction that is. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
, Left traffic for 30-12; no noise abatement procedures. Pattern alt 1100 MSL,
standard direction of turns (left).
Before every flight as a student pilot, what student documentation and
endorsements are you required to have available? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Student pilot certificate, photo ID, medical certificate, logbook with
endorsements for the type of flight to be made. (FAR 61.87,61.93)
Which student pilot endorsement expires and therefore must be reissued by
your instructor. Within what time period? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Solo flight
endorsement for that specific make/model; within 90 days. (FAR 61.87)
What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or
cargo and flying for compensation or hire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No carriage
of passengers or flying for compensation / hire while acting as PIC. (FAR
61.89)
What are the Somerset Airport weather minimums for student pilots that
must be met before every departure? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Winds less than
15, x-wind component less than 10. Visibility more than 5 for pattern and
local ops, more than 7 for cross country. Ceiling 1500 for pattern, 2000 for
local, 4000 for cross country.
Explain all the preflight actions to be taken concerning airport information
and aircraft performance as specified by regulation for any VFR flight. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-If leaving the airport area: obtain wx reports and
forecasts, alternate airport selections. All flights: rwy lengths, takeoff and
landing distance data from POH/AFM. (FAR 91.103)
Other than the weather information, what is another crucial element
received from the FSS you need to acquire before you leave the ground? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Active TFRs and NOTAMs
Who maintains final authority and responsibility for the operation of the
aircraft while you fly solo? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Myself as PIC.
Is it wise to park a running airplane in front of an open hangar? Are you
responsible for damage to aircraft inside? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No; yes.
Is it careless operation to run up an aircraft without considering persons or
property that may be behind your aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes.
You may not fly as pilot of a civil aircraft within ___ hours after consumption
of any alcoholic beverage, or while having ___ percent by weight or more
alcohol in your blood. - CORRECT ANSWERS-8 hours ... 0.04%.
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