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Pre-solo Written Exam
Name: Date: Airplane Make/Model: Answer the following questions in the space provided, using the FARs, AIM, AFD, and POH. If you reference one of these sources for an answer, be sure to note it for your future reference. What type of engine does the aircraft have? _____________________ What is the engine horsepower? ________________________________ How many gallons of useful fuel does the aircraft hold? _________ What type of oil should be used in this engine? _______________________ What type of coolant is in the aircraft?__________________________ Please define in your own words and list the speed for each of the following in the aircraft: Vr __________________________________________________________________ Vx __________________________________________________________________ Vy __________________________________________________________________ Best Glide ____________________________________________________________ Vne __________________________________________________________________ Vno __________________________________________________________________ Va __________________________________________________________________ Vfe __________________________________________________________________ Vs1 __________________________________________________________________ Vso __________________________________________________________________
What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the aircraft?
What is the service ceiling of the aircraft? _________________________________ What is the distance to clear a 50 foot obstacle on a standard day?
What is the landing distance over when landing over a 50 foot obstacle on a standard day? ________ What is the maximum RPM setting?_________ For how long?_________________ Please describe the loss of engine procedures for the aircraft.
What is the maximum gross weight of the aircraft? ___________________ What is the empty weight of the aircraft? __________________________ What is the useful load of the aircraft?_____________________________ With full fuel, how much weight can you carry in the aircraft?__________ What preflight actions are required before a flight not in the vicinity of an airport? _______________________________________________________________ Before any flight? ______________________________________________________ List the minimum equipment and instruments that must be working properly in your aircraft for flight. _____________________________________________________ How many hours are required between consuming alcohol and flying? _______ What is the maximum blood alcohol content to legally operate an aircraft? _____
Which turn direction is standard for a traffic pattern? _____________________ How do you enter and exit the traffic pattern at an uncontrolled airport?
Describe “Wake turbulence”. _____________________________________________ In which type of aircraft and in which configuration is this most prominent?
What is proper procedure to avoid wake turbulence?
When are you required to wear a safety belt? Shoulder harness?
What must a pilot do before entering Class D airspace?
What is the minimum altitude you can fly anywhere? ______________________ Over congested areas? ____________________________________________________ Over other than congested areas? __________________________________________ Over sparsely populated areas or open water? _____________________________ List the documents that must be aboard the aircraft at all times.
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo? _________________________________________________ Can you operate in Class B airspace as a student pilot? _____________________ What is the minimum fuel requirement for VFR day conditions?
If the altimeter setting is not available at an airport, what setting should you use before departing on a local flight? ____________________________________ What are the additional limitations on your solo endorsement?
What are the limitations of a student pilot, as stated in Part 61.89 of the Federal Aviation Regulations? _______________________________________________________ What must you do before practicing maneuvers?
When practicing Steep Turns, Stalls, and Slow Flight, the entry altitude must allow a recovery to be completed no lower than _____________________feet agl. When two aircraft of the same category are converging head-on, which way do you turn to avoid the other aircraft? ________________________________________ Give three situations that would necessitate a go-around.
List the procedure for a go-around.
Instructor_________________________________________________________________ Student Signature__________________________________________________________ Instructor Signature________________________________________________________ Date of Review/Logbook Endorsement______________________________________
