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1. What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have be-
fore you fly solo?ANSWER Student pilot certificate, Class III or higher medical certificate, FAR 61.78b pre-
solo exam endorsement, FAR 61.87c pre-solo flight training endorsement
2. What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or
cargo and flying for compensation or hire?ANSWER FAR Section 61.89 a student may not act as
pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying a passenger or carrying property for compensation or hire
3. Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds.-
ANSWER A student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a flight surface visibility less than 3 statute
miles
During daylight hours or 5 statute miles at night, or when the flight cannot be made with visual reference to the surface
4. Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft
when you are flying solo?ANSWER The pilot in command (you)
5. Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance
is specified in the regulations for a local flight.ANSWER FAR 91.103 familiar with
information of that
Flight concerningANSWER 1- weather report and forecasts, 2- fuel requirements, 3- alternatives available if the planne
flight cannot be completed, 4- approved airplane flight manual containing takeott and landing distance data is required
the data contained therein, 5- other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance
under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight and wind and temperature
6. During engine run up, you cause rock, debris and propeller blast to be
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, directed toward another aircraft or person. Could this be considered careless
or reckless operation of an aircraft?ANSWER Yes
7. You may not fly as pilot of a civil aircraft within hours after consumption of
any alcoholic beverage, or while you have % by weight or more in alcohol in
blood.ANSWER 12, 0.04
8. What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses?ANSWER FAR 91.105 and FAR 91.107 Briefing - the pilot in command is responsible
to ensure
That each person on the aircraft is briefed on how to fasten and unfasten the seat belts and shoulder harnesses.
Notification - the pilot in command must ensure that each person on board the aircraft have been notified to fasten
his or her safety belt and shoulder harness Crew Member - A pilot must use a safety belt at all times. The shoulder
harnesses is required only during takeott and landing.
9. What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed
is the fuel reserve based?ANSWER FAR 91.151 No person may begin a flight in an airplane in VFR
conditions unless
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Key Quizzes, and Practice Questions for Guaranteed Success /
Newest 2025/2026.
•
1. What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have be-
fore you fly solo?ANSWER Student pilot certificate, Class III or higher medical certificate, FAR 61.78b pre-
solo exam endorsement, FAR 61.87c pre-solo flight training endorsement
2. What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or
cargo and flying for compensation or hire?ANSWER FAR Section 61.89 a student may not act as
pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying a passenger or carrying property for compensation or hire
3. Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds.-
ANSWER A student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a flight surface visibility less than 3 statute
miles
During daylight hours or 5 statute miles at night, or when the flight cannot be made with visual reference to the surface
4. Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft
when you are flying solo?ANSWER The pilot in command (you)
5. Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance
is specified in the regulations for a local flight.ANSWER FAR 91.103 familiar with
information of that
Flight concerningANSWER 1- weather report and forecasts, 2- fuel requirements, 3- alternatives available if the planne
flight cannot be completed, 4- approved airplane flight manual containing takeott and landing distance data is required
the data contained therein, 5- other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance
under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight and wind and temperature
6. During engine run up, you cause rock, debris and propeller blast to be
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, directed toward another aircraft or person. Could this be considered careless
or reckless operation of an aircraft?ANSWER Yes
7. You may not fly as pilot of a civil aircraft within hours after consumption of
any alcoholic beverage, or while you have % by weight or more in alcohol in
blood.ANSWER 12, 0.04
8. What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses?ANSWER FAR 91.105 and FAR 91.107 Briefing - the pilot in command is responsible
to ensure
That each person on the aircraft is briefed on how to fasten and unfasten the seat belts and shoulder harnesses.
Notification - the pilot in command must ensure that each person on board the aircraft have been notified to fasten
his or her safety belt and shoulder harness Crew Member - A pilot must use a safety belt at all times. The shoulder
harnesses is required only during takeott and landing.
9. What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed
is the fuel reserve based?ANSWER FAR 91.151 No person may begin a flight in an airplane in VFR
conditions unless
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