Pre
PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM CESSNA
172 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses? - ANS ✓- lap belt must be worn at all times
- shoulder harness required for taxi, take-off, and landing
What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise
speed is the fuel reserve based? - ANS ✓- enough fuel to reach intended
destination plus 30 minutes after
- normal cruise speed
A transponder with Mode C is required at all times in all airspace at and
above ____ feet MSL, excluding that airspace at and below ____ feet AGL. - ANS
✓- 10,000 MSL
- 2,500 AGL
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Pre-Solo
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What certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying
solo? - ANS ✓A - airworthiness certificate
R - registration certificate
R - radio station license (international)
O - operating limitations (POH/AFM)
W - weight and balance
No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create
a(n) ____. - ANS ✓- collision hazard
Who has the right-of-way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at
the same time? - ANS ✓- the aircraft at the lower altitude has the right-of-way,
but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of another which is on
final approach to land or to overtake that aircraft
What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and
which aircraft has the right-of-way? - ANS ✓- pass aircraft to the right
- aircraft being overtaken has the right-of-way
2
Pre-Solo
PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM CESSNA
172 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses? - ANS ✓- lap belt must be worn at all times
- shoulder harness required for taxi, take-off, and landing
What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise
speed is the fuel reserve based? - ANS ✓- enough fuel to reach intended
destination plus 30 minutes after
- normal cruise speed
A transponder with Mode C is required at all times in all airspace at and
above ____ feet MSL, excluding that airspace at and below ____ feet AGL. - ANS
✓- 10,000 MSL
- 2,500 AGL
1
Pre-Solo
, Pre
What certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying
solo? - ANS ✓A - airworthiness certificate
R - registration certificate
R - radio station license (international)
O - operating limitations (POH/AFM)
W - weight and balance
No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create
a(n) ____. - ANS ✓- collision hazard
Who has the right-of-way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at
the same time? - ANS ✓- the aircraft at the lower altitude has the right-of-way,
but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of another which is on
final approach to land or to overtake that aircraft
What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and
which aircraft has the right-of-way? - ANS ✓- pass aircraft to the right
- aircraft being overtaken has the right-of-way
2
Pre-Solo
