Private Pilot Pre-Solo Written Exam

List the aircraft documents that must be on board the aircraft.

Airworthiness, Registration, Radio operators certificate, Operating limitation (AFM), Weight and Balance.

What and when are the required inspections on your aircraft?

Annual (12 months), VOR (30 days), 100 hr, Altimeter / Pitot Static (24 months), Transponder (24 months), ELT (12 months), Airworthiness Directives (A/R).

Who has the right of way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at the same time?

The aircraft at the lower altitude.

If an altimeter setting is not available at an airport, what setting should you use before departing on a local flight?

The elevation of the departure area.

When is a go around appropriate?

Whenever you feel it is needed - Obstacles on the runway, not a proper approach, or any other time that you are not properly and safely set up for landing.

What is the procedure for a go around?

Apply full power, set flaps for T/O, climb out normally, retract all flaps, resume regular pattern and make a new landing approach.

Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo?

The Pilot! (Me)

What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly solo?

Student pilot certificate, at least a 3rd class medical, pass pre-solo written exam endorsement, pre-solo flight training endorsement, government issued ID.

Flight crew members are required to keep their safely belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during ___________.

A. Takeoff and landings

B. All flight conditions

C. Flight in turbulent air

B. All flight conditions

What should you do if you are flying a head-on collision course with another aircraft?

Veer to the right, other plane should do the same.

What general steps should you follow after an engine failure in flight?

Airspeed (73 knots)

Best field

Checklist

What is the best glide speed in the DA-20?

73 knots

What is the maximum usable fuel in the DA-20?

24 gallons

What is the minimum oil required?

4 quarts

What is approach speed with zero flaps?

65 knots

What is approach speed with landing flaps?

60 knots

What is the maximum allowable rpm drop during run-up?

175 RPM

What is the maximum flap extension speed?

T/O 100 knots

Ldg. 78 knots

What is maneuvering speed at gross weight?

106 knots

What is the first sign of a stall?

Stall warning horn or buffet

What is the maximum crosswind component?

20 knots

What is Ground frequency for KHUF?

121.6

What is Tower frequency for KHUF?

134.725

What is Approach frequency for KHUF?

125.45

What is the Air to Air frequency for Indiana State University?

123.300

Can you accept a " Land and Hold Short" clearance?

No: Student Pilot

What class airspace is KHUF?

Class D

What is the minimum visibility for the airspace at KHUF?

3 statute miles

What is the minimum ceiling to remain VFR at KHUF?

1,500 ft

What class of airspace is the ISU practice area?

Class E

How long is your student pilot certificate valid? Medical certificate?

24 months, 60th month

After you are signed off for solo, can you take a plane solo any time you like?

No

When you solo, can you go to other airports to practice landings?

No

How long is your solo endorsement good for?

90 days

May you take passengers with you when you solo?

No

May you solo at night?

If endorsed

What are the ISU Flight Acadamy's weather minimums for solo flight?

1500 ft AGL , 3 miles visiblity

What is the meaning of each of the following ATC light signals? INFLIGHT

Steady Green ____________________________________

Flashing Green ___________________________________

Steady Red _______________________________________

Steady Green: Cleared to land

Flashing Green: Return for landing

Steady Red: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

What is the meaning of each of the following ATC light signals? ON THE GROUND

Flashing Red ______________________________________

Flashing Green ____________________________________

Flashing Red: Taxi clear of landing area (runway) in use

Flashing Green: Cleared to taxi

Vs1

Stall speed, specify configuration, 43 knots

Vso

Stall speed, dirty ' , ' 34 knots

Vx

Best angle of climb, 60 knots

Vy

Best rate of climb, 68 knots

Vfe

Flap extend speed, T/O 100 knots, Ldg. 78 knots

Vne

never exceed, 164 knots