PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A +
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly solo? - ANSWER-
Student pilot certificate, Class 3 or higher medical Cert, FAR 61.87b pre solo exam endorsement, FAR
61.87c pre-solo flight training endorsement. 61.87N
What are your limitations as a student pilot regarding carrying of passengers or cargo and flying for
compensation or hire? - ANSWER-A student may not act as a pilot in command of an aircraft that is
carrying property for compensation or hire. NO PASSENGERS
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo? -
ANSWER-The pilot in command (ME)
Explain student pilot limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and flight above clouds? (61.89) - ANSWER-
May not act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a flight surface visibility less than 3 miles during
daylight hours or 5 miles at night, or when flight can not be made with reference to surface.
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is specified in the
regulations for a local flight? (91.103) - ANSWER-1.) Weather report and forecasts, (2.) fuel
requirements, (3.) Alternatives available if flight cannot be complete, (4.) Flight manual with take off and
distance data, (5.) Reliable info including airport elevation, runway slope, aircraft gross weight and
wind/temp.
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder
harnesses?(91.107) - ANSWER-The pilot in command must make sure all passengers know how to use
seat belts properly. Pilot must use safety belt at all times. Shoulder harness is required only during take
off and landings.
, What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve
based?(91.151) - ANSWER-Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, assuming normal
flight speed. Day- at least 30 mins, Night- at least 45 mins
What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo? (ARROW) -
ANSWER-1) Air worthiness cert. (2) Registration (3) Operation handbook (4) Weight and balance info
Discuss the right of way rules regarding overtaking another aircraft, approaching head on and another
aircraft converging from the side (91.113) - ANSWER-Overtaking- veer to the right
Approaching head on- each alter course to right
Converging- aircraft to the right has the right of way
Who has the right of way when two aircrafts are on final approach to land at the same time?(91.113) -
ANSWER-The airplane at the lower altitude. Don't take advantage of the rule.
Discuss the regulations regarding the consumption of alcohol and operating an aircraft (91.17) -
ANSWER-- Within 8 hours after consuming any alcohol
- While having an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater
- While under the influence of alcohol
At and around your home airport, where is an operating mode C transponder required?(91) - ANSWER--
Above the ceiling and within lateral boundaries of class B and C airspace
- Above 10,000 feet
If your aircraft has an operating mode c transponder, when is it required to be turned on?(91) -
ANSWER-Within class A, Class B, and class C air space, within 30 miles of class B airport above class B
and C airspace, up to 10,000 feet and all airspace above 10,000, and all other controlled airspace
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A +
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly solo? - ANSWER-
Student pilot certificate, Class 3 or higher medical Cert, FAR 61.87b pre solo exam endorsement, FAR
61.87c pre-solo flight training endorsement. 61.87N
What are your limitations as a student pilot regarding carrying of passengers or cargo and flying for
compensation or hire? - ANSWER-A student may not act as a pilot in command of an aircraft that is
carrying property for compensation or hire. NO PASSENGERS
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo? -
ANSWER-The pilot in command (ME)
Explain student pilot limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and flight above clouds? (61.89) - ANSWER-
May not act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a flight surface visibility less than 3 miles during
daylight hours or 5 miles at night, or when flight can not be made with reference to surface.
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is specified in the
regulations for a local flight? (91.103) - ANSWER-1.) Weather report and forecasts, (2.) fuel
requirements, (3.) Alternatives available if flight cannot be complete, (4.) Flight manual with take off and
distance data, (5.) Reliable info including airport elevation, runway slope, aircraft gross weight and
wind/temp.
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder
harnesses?(91.107) - ANSWER-The pilot in command must make sure all passengers know how to use
seat belts properly. Pilot must use safety belt at all times. Shoulder harness is required only during take
off and landings.
, What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve
based?(91.151) - ANSWER-Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, assuming normal
flight speed. Day- at least 30 mins, Night- at least 45 mins
What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo? (ARROW) -
ANSWER-1) Air worthiness cert. (2) Registration (3) Operation handbook (4) Weight and balance info
Discuss the right of way rules regarding overtaking another aircraft, approaching head on and another
aircraft converging from the side (91.113) - ANSWER-Overtaking- veer to the right
Approaching head on- each alter course to right
Converging- aircraft to the right has the right of way
Who has the right of way when two aircrafts are on final approach to land at the same time?(91.113) -
ANSWER-The airplane at the lower altitude. Don't take advantage of the rule.
Discuss the regulations regarding the consumption of alcohol and operating an aircraft (91.17) -
ANSWER-- Within 8 hours after consuming any alcohol
- While having an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater
- While under the influence of alcohol
At and around your home airport, where is an operating mode C transponder required?(91) - ANSWER--
Above the ceiling and within lateral boundaries of class B and C airspace
- Above 10,000 feet
If your aircraft has an operating mode c transponder, when is it required to be turned on?(91) -
ANSWER-Within class A, Class B, and class C air space, within 30 miles of class B airport above class B
and C airspace, up to 10,000 feet and all airspace above 10,000, and all other controlled airspace
