Jeppesen Pre-Solo Written Exam 2026-
2027 with 100% correct answers
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is
specified in the regulations for a local flight? (91.103) - ANSWER-1.) Weather report
and forecasts, (2.) fuel requirements, (3.) Alternatives available if flight cannot be
complete, (4.) Flight manual with take off and distance data, (5.) Reliable info including
airport elevation, runway slope, aircraft gross weight and wind/temp.
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder
harnesses?(91.107) - ANSWER-The pilot in command must make sure all passengers
know how to use seat belts properly. Pilot must use safety belt at all times. Shoulder
harness is required only during take off and landings.
What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight and on what cruise speed is the
fuel reserve based?(91.151) - ANSWER-Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended
landing, assuming normal flight speed. Day- at least 30 mins, Night- at least 45 mins
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly
solo? - ANSWER-Student pilot certificate, Class 3 or higher medical Cert, FAR 61.87b
pre solo exam endorsement, FAR 61.87c pre-solo flight training endorsement. 61.87N
What are your limitations as a student pilot regarding carrying of passengers or cargo
and flying for compensation or hire? - ANSWER-A student may not act as a pilot in
command of an aircraft that is carrying property for compensation or hire. NO
PASSENGERS
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you
are flying solo? - ANSWER-The pilot in command (ME)
Explain student pilot limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and flight above clouds?
(61.89) - ANSWER-May not act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a flight surface
visibility less than 3 miles during daylight hours or 5 miles at night, or when flight can not
be made with reference to surface.
What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo?
(ARROW) - ANSWER-1) Air worthiness cert. (2) Registration (3) Operation handbook
(4) Weight and balance info
Discuss the right of way rules regarding overtaking another aircraft, approaching head
on and another aircraft converging from the side (91.113) - ANSWER-Overtaking- veer
to the right
Approaching head on- each alter course to right
Converging- aircraft to the right has the right of way
, Who has the right of way when two aircrafts are on final approach to land at the same
time?(91.113) - ANSWER-The airplane at the lower altitude. Don't take advantage of
the rule.
Discuss the regulations regarding the consumption of alcohol and operating an aircraft
(91.17) - ANSWER-- Within 8 hours after consuming any alcohol
- While having an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater
- While under the influence of alcohol
At and around your home airport, where is an operating mode C transponder
required?(91) - ANSWER-- Above the ceiling and within lateral boundaries of class B
and C airspace
- Above 10,000 feet
If your aircraft has an operating mode c transponder, when is it required to be turned
on?(91) - ANSWER-Within class A, Class B, and class C air space, within 30 miles of
class B airport above class B and C airspace, up to 10,000 feet and all airspace above
10,000, and all other controlled airspace
Except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes
when flying over congested and other than congested areas?(91.119) - ANSWER-
Congested- 1000 feet above highest obstacle within 2000ft
Other than- 500 feet above the surface
List at least three sources for local altimeter setting at an airport and another alternative
if none is available? (AIM) - ANSWER-1.) AWOS
2.) METAR- once an hour report in text form
3.) Call flight service station or set altimeter to field elevation prior to take off
When practicing steep turns, stalls and maneuvering during slow flight, the entry altitude
must allow a recovery to be complete no lower than how many feet AGL? - ANSWER-
1500 FT
When is a go around appropriate?(AFH chp.8) - ANSWER-Bad approach, another
aircraft on runway, wind shear, wake turbulence, mechanical failure, and unstabilized
approach, or any other time successful landing is on doubt
Discuss the steps in the go around process(Cessna 150 manual) - ANSWER-Wing flap
setting should be reduced to 20 immediately after full power is applied. After reaching
safe airspeed, flaps should be slowly retracted to full up position
What general steps should you follow after an engine failure in flight? - ANSWER-Pitch
for best glide (65), pick best spot you intend to make an emergency landing on, follow
checklist for engine restart (check fuel on, mixture full, carb heat on, full throttle, key is
on both, master stitch)
2027 with 100% correct answers
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is
specified in the regulations for a local flight? (91.103) - ANSWER-1.) Weather report
and forecasts, (2.) fuel requirements, (3.) Alternatives available if flight cannot be
complete, (4.) Flight manual with take off and distance data, (5.) Reliable info including
airport elevation, runway slope, aircraft gross weight and wind/temp.
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder
harnesses?(91.107) - ANSWER-The pilot in command must make sure all passengers
know how to use seat belts properly. Pilot must use safety belt at all times. Shoulder
harness is required only during take off and landings.
What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight and on what cruise speed is the
fuel reserve based?(91.151) - ANSWER-Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended
landing, assuming normal flight speed. Day- at least 30 mins, Night- at least 45 mins
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly
solo? - ANSWER-Student pilot certificate, Class 3 or higher medical Cert, FAR 61.87b
pre solo exam endorsement, FAR 61.87c pre-solo flight training endorsement. 61.87N
What are your limitations as a student pilot regarding carrying of passengers or cargo
and flying for compensation or hire? - ANSWER-A student may not act as a pilot in
command of an aircraft that is carrying property for compensation or hire. NO
PASSENGERS
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you
are flying solo? - ANSWER-The pilot in command (ME)
Explain student pilot limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and flight above clouds?
(61.89) - ANSWER-May not act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a flight surface
visibility less than 3 miles during daylight hours or 5 miles at night, or when flight can not
be made with reference to surface.
What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo?
(ARROW) - ANSWER-1) Air worthiness cert. (2) Registration (3) Operation handbook
(4) Weight and balance info
Discuss the right of way rules regarding overtaking another aircraft, approaching head
on and another aircraft converging from the side (91.113) - ANSWER-Overtaking- veer
to the right
Approaching head on- each alter course to right
Converging- aircraft to the right has the right of way
, Who has the right of way when two aircrafts are on final approach to land at the same
time?(91.113) - ANSWER-The airplane at the lower altitude. Don't take advantage of
the rule.
Discuss the regulations regarding the consumption of alcohol and operating an aircraft
(91.17) - ANSWER-- Within 8 hours after consuming any alcohol
- While having an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater
- While under the influence of alcohol
At and around your home airport, where is an operating mode C transponder
required?(91) - ANSWER-- Above the ceiling and within lateral boundaries of class B
and C airspace
- Above 10,000 feet
If your aircraft has an operating mode c transponder, when is it required to be turned
on?(91) - ANSWER-Within class A, Class B, and class C air space, within 30 miles of
class B airport above class B and C airspace, up to 10,000 feet and all airspace above
10,000, and all other controlled airspace
Except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes
when flying over congested and other than congested areas?(91.119) - ANSWER-
Congested- 1000 feet above highest obstacle within 2000ft
Other than- 500 feet above the surface
List at least three sources for local altimeter setting at an airport and another alternative
if none is available? (AIM) - ANSWER-1.) AWOS
2.) METAR- once an hour report in text form
3.) Call flight service station or set altimeter to field elevation prior to take off
When practicing steep turns, stalls and maneuvering during slow flight, the entry altitude
must allow a recovery to be complete no lower than how many feet AGL? - ANSWER-
1500 FT
When is a go around appropriate?(AFH chp.8) - ANSWER-Bad approach, another
aircraft on runway, wind shear, wake turbulence, mechanical failure, and unstabilized
approach, or any other time successful landing is on doubt
Discuss the steps in the go around process(Cessna 150 manual) - ANSWER-Wing flap
setting should be reduced to 20 immediately after full power is applied. After reaching
safe airspeed, flaps should be slowly retracted to full up position
What general steps should you follow after an engine failure in flight? - ANSWER-Pitch
for best glide (65), pick best spot you intend to make an emergency landing on, follow
checklist for engine restart (check fuel on, mixture full, carb heat on, full throttle, key is
on both, master stitch)
