Pre-Solo Written Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to
have before you fly solo? -
correct 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? -
correct 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? -
correct answer ✅The pilot in command (ME)
Explain student pilot limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and
flight above clouds? (61.89) -
correct 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.
, Pre-Solo Written Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft
performance is specified in the regulations for a local flight?
(91.103) -
correct 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) -
correct 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) -
correct 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 aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when
you are flying solo? (ARROW) -
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
What personal documents and endorsements are you required to
have before you fly solo? -
correct 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? -
correct 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? -
correct answer ✅The pilot in command (ME)
Explain student pilot limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and
flight above clouds? (61.89) -
correct 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.
, Pre-Solo Written Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft
performance is specified in the regulations for a local flight?
(91.103) -
correct 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) -
correct 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) -
correct 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 aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when
you are flying solo? (ARROW) -
