Pre-solo Written Exam

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 __________________________________________________________________

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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? _____

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What are the weather minimums, as defined on your solo endorsement?

__________________________________________________________________________

What altitude should you fly when operating in level cruising flight at more

than 3,000 feet agl? _______________________________________________________

Why is it necessary to drain fuel from the fuel sumps? When should this be

done? _____________________________________________________________________

What type and grade of fuel is used in the aircraft? _______________________

How do you check the oil level in the aircraft? ____________________________

Will the engine run with the master switch turned off? Why?

__________________________________________________________________________

What is the maximum allowable flap setting for takeoff in the aircraft?

__________________________________________________________________________

What documents and endorsements are you required having in your possession

to legally operate the airplane as a student pilot?

___________________________________________________________________________

Do you need your logbook in your possession when you fly solo? Why/Why

not? ______________________________________________________________________

During a magneto check, what is the maximum RPM drop? _________________

Draw a runway and a traffic pattern and label each leg.

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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?

____________________________________________________________________________

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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______________________________________