Auburn Pre-Solo
Aeronautical Knowledge
· What documents are required for a student pilot to carry during solo flight?
· Student pilot certificate
Government-issued photo ID
Logbook endorsement (for that specific flight and conditions)
Medical certificate
· What is the minimum visibility required for solo flight in Class G airspace
during the day?
, · 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds.
· What are the limitations of a student pilot regarding carrying passengers?
· Student pilots cannot carry passengers, for hire, or for compensation.
· What are the fuel requirements for VFR flight during the day?
· Enough fuel to fly to the intended landing point plus 30 minutes of reserve
fuel at normal
1.
What does the pitot-static system control, and what instruments rely on
it?
2.
1. The pitot-static system controls airspeed, altimeter, and vertical
speed indicator (VSI).
3.
What is the purpose of the magnetos in an aircraft?
4.
1. Magnetos provide electrical energy to ignite the spark plugs in the
engine, independent of the aircraft’s electrical system.
5.
What are the indications of a fouled spark plug during the magneto
check?
6.
1. Engine runs rough, and RPM drop exceeds acceptable limits during
the magneto test.
, 7.
What is the function of the carburetor heat?
8.
1. Carburetor heat prevents or removes ice buildup in the carburetor by
heating the intake air.
9.
What happens when the master switch is turned off in flight?
10.
1. Electrical systems lose power, but the engine will continue running
because it relies on the magnetos, not the electrical system.
3. Weather
1.
What is the definition of a ceiling in aviation?
2.
1. The lowest layer of clouds reported as broken or overcast, or the
vertical visibility into an obscuration.
3.
What are the three main types of weather briefings available from Flight
Service?
4.
Aeronautical Knowledge
· What documents are required for a student pilot to carry during solo flight?
· Student pilot certificate
Government-issued photo ID
Logbook endorsement (for that specific flight and conditions)
Medical certificate
· What is the minimum visibility required for solo flight in Class G airspace
during the day?
, · 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds.
· What are the limitations of a student pilot regarding carrying passengers?
· Student pilots cannot carry passengers, for hire, or for compensation.
· What are the fuel requirements for VFR flight during the day?
· Enough fuel to fly to the intended landing point plus 30 minutes of reserve
fuel at normal
1.
What does the pitot-static system control, and what instruments rely on
it?
2.
1. The pitot-static system controls airspeed, altimeter, and vertical
speed indicator (VSI).
3.
What is the purpose of the magnetos in an aircraft?
4.
1. Magnetos provide electrical energy to ignite the spark plugs in the
engine, independent of the aircraft’s electrical system.
5.
What are the indications of a fouled spark plug during the magneto
check?
6.
1. Engine runs rough, and RPM drop exceeds acceptable limits during
the magneto test.
, 7.
What is the function of the carburetor heat?
8.
1. Carburetor heat prevents or removes ice buildup in the carburetor by
heating the intake air.
9.
What happens when the master switch is turned off in flight?
10.
1. Electrical systems lose power, but the engine will continue running
because it relies on the magnetos, not the electrical system.
3. Weather
1.
What is the definition of a ceiling in aviation?
2.
1. The lowest layer of clouds reported as broken or overcast, or the
vertical visibility into an obscuration.
3.
What are the three main types of weather briefings available from Flight
Service?
4.
