Pre-Solo Written Practice Exam for Cessna 172 | Verified Solutions for Guaranteed Success!

Pre-Solo Written Practice Exam for Cessna 172 | Verified Solutions for Guaranteed Success! Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo? - ANS - PIC; you Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is specified in the regulations for a local flight. - ANS F - fuel requirements A - alternate airports T - takeoff/landing calculations W - weather O - other pertinent information R - runway lengths K - known traffic delays You may not fly as pilot of civil aircraft within ____ hours after consumption of any alcoholic beverage. - ANS - 12 hours - 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, takeoff, 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 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 What should you do if you are flying on a head-on collision course with another aircraft? - ANS - make a turn to the right If another single-engine airplane is converging from the right, who has the right-of-way? - ANS - the right most aircraft has the right-of-way Except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes when flying over congested and other than congested area? - ANS - Congested: 1,000 ft above and 2,000 ft away from the highest obstacle - Other Than Congested: no closer than 500 ft away from any person, vehicle, vessel, or structure If the altimeter setting is not available at an airport, what setting should be used before departing on a local flight? - ANS - set field elevation into altimeter When practicing steep turns, stalls, and maneuvering during slow flight, the entry altitude must allow a recovery to be completed no lower than what ____ feet AGL? - ANS - 3,000 ft AGL When is a go-around appropriate? - ANS - whenever deemed necessary by the PIC - landing isn't safe What steps should you follow for an engine failure in flight? - ANS A - airspeed for best glide B - best spot to land C - checklists (FLOW) D - declare an emergency List the minimum equipment and instruments that must be working properly for a day VFR fight. - ANS A - anti-collision lights T - tachometer O - oil pressure gauge M - manifold pressure A - airspeed indicator T - temperature gauge O - oil temperature gauge F - fuel quantity indicator L - landing gear position lights A - altimeter M - magnetic compass E - ELT S - safety belts never exceed speed - ANS Vne, the red line. 174 MPH What is the standard direction of turns in the traffic pattern? Give an example of a visual display indicating a nonstandard traffic pattern. - ANS - left traffic is standard - Airport Facility Directory (AFD) - VFR sectional charts What is CTAF? - ANS - Common Traffic Advisory Frequency - Used to make position reports How can you determine if a runway is closed? - ANS - Marked with an X on runway - NOTAMs - ATIS What are the typical dimensions of class D airspace? - ANS - 4 nautical mile radius - 2,500 ft AGL What are the ATC light signals? - ANS In Flight - Steady Green = cleared to land - Flashing Green = return for landing - Steady Red = give way, continue circling - Flashing Red = airport unsafe, do not land - Flashing White = NA - Alternating Red and Green = extreme caution On The Ground - Steady Green = cleared for takeoff - Flashing Green = cleared to taxi - Steady Red = STOP - Flashing Red = taxi clear of runway - Flashing White = return to starting point - Alternating Red and Green = extreme caution On a sectional chart, what does a dashed magenta line around an airport indicate? - ANS - class E airspace from surface What are the typical dimensions of class C airspace? - ANS - Inner = 5 nautical mile radius; surface to 4,000 ft AGL - Outer = 10 nautical mile radius; 1,200 ft to 4,000 ft AGL what kind of engine? - ANS lycoming 150 rated hp at 2700 rpm model 0-320-E2D gross weight - ANS 2300 lb empty weight (includes unusable fuel but not oil) - ANS 1245 lb service ceiling - ANS 13,100 ft take off ground run - ANS 865 ft takeoff over 50 ft obstacle - ANS 1525 ft. landing roll - ANS 520 ft. landing over 50 ft obstacle - ANS 1250 ft total fuel - ANS 42 US gals usable fuel - ANS 38 US gals oil capacity - ANS 8 US quarts type of fuel and color - ANS 100LL blue reasons for leaning in post start - ANS aircraft is suppose to have 80/87 octane but runs on 100LL instead which requires leaning to prevent spark plug fouling. reason for suction check in the run up - ANS suction should be between 4.6 and 5.4 if less then the gyros are not up to speed so artificial horizon and heading indicator will be unreliable. if suction is to high then instruments will be inaccurate again reason for alternator check in the run up - ANS should show a slight charge if in doubt add on a load (as pilot heat) and there should be a flicker as voltage regulator cuts in. carb heat in run up - ANS full carb 10 seconds then off and rpm reading should not come up higher than the reading you started with. if it does then apply carb heat until all ice is gone. magneto check - ANS max drop no more then 125 rpm. difference 50 rpm. if no rpm drop this might be a faulty grounding or magneto timing is off trim check before take off - ANS if you did your weight and balance and you have an aft CofG position then wind the trip slightly forward to help with takeoff. avionics set as required pre take off - ANS have all frequencies required ready. check volume and adjust squelch. fuel selector on BOTH - ANS used for take off, climb, landing, and maneuvers that involve prolonged slips or skids. fuel selector LEFT or Right - ANS reserved for cruise flight and can be switched every hour. next highest usable fuel - ANS 80/87 but obsolete (pink) 100LL (blue) 100/130 (green) 100/130 military (purple) power recovery techniques caused by vapor on single tank - ANS switch to other tank for 1 min then you can switch back power recovery techniques caused by vapor on both tanks - ANS switch to single tank for 60 seconds then switch to opposite tank and power will be restored. ammeter - ANS indicates the charging rate of the battery. if alternator is not function the ammeter indicates the discharge rate of the battery. battery - ANS primary source of power. operates the starter and provides reserve. dead battery prevents alternator from charging. over priming procedures - ANS mixture full lean throttle full power (full open) crank engine through several revolutions repeat starting procedures if under primed then prime as soon as cylinders fire close throttle slightly how long does oil pressure need to warm up - ANS in summer 30 sec, in winter 60 sec. if no pressure then investigate. when to use engine preheat - ANS when temperature is below -10 how much carb heat should be used - ANS always full carb, never partial. wind from front left and right - ANS elevator neutral, turn into wind wind from back left or right - ANS turn opposite direction of the wind and elevator down why not to use carb head on the ground - ANS the air is unfiltered entering the engine and could pick up rocks and dirt what flap settings not to use for takeoffs - ANS 30-40 degrees normal take off - ANS 0 degrees flaps pull back slowly to prevent shaking. pop plane off ground at 58 mph. crosswind take off - ANS minimum flap setting necessary take off speed slightly higher than usual. turn into wind once off the ground. obstacle take off - ANS use take off performance chart o degrees flaps push plane to end of runway hold brakes and apply full power rotate at 68mph short field take off - ANS take off performance chart 10 degrees flaps brakes then full power rotate at 65 mph soft/rough field take off - ANS avoid use of breaks when taxing 10 degrees flaps with control hard back. nose wheel pops off ground right below stall speed. stay in ground effect until speed is up and then begin climb. DO NOT DO ANY SPECIALTY TAKEOFFS WITH CROSSWIND. best rate of climb - ANS most altitude in the shortest time. useful to give the most altitude possible in a short time in case of engine failure. 82 mph at sea level, 79 mph at 10,000 ft. best angle of climb - ANS most altitude in the shortest distance. good for clearing obstacles. 68 mph at sea level , 74 mph at 10, 000 ft.