Pre Solo Outline A-P

Personal Documents and endorsement required for solo

(61.87) Student Pilot, Medical, Photo ID, endorsement/logs

Privileges and limitations

(61.89)

Carry passengers

• Carry property for compensation or hire.

• Fly for compensation or hire.

• Fly in furtherance of a business.

• Fly internationally (with a small Alaska exception).

• Fly with less than required visibility:

  • Day: less than 3 SM

  • Night: less than 5 SM

• Fly without visual reference to the surface (no IFR).

• Fly contrary to instructor limitations placed in the logbook.

Solo Student Fly above clouds

No you must maintain a visual ground reference the entire time (61.89)

PIC Responability

(1.1,91.3,91.7) You have the last say in everything since your PIC

PreFlight Actions Required

N — NOTAMs
Check current Notices to Air Missions affecting the flight.

W — Weather
Obtain weather reports and forecasts for departure, enroute, and destination.

K — Known ATC Delays
Check for any expected delays issued by ATC.

R — Runway Lengths
Know the runway lengths available at airports of intended use.

A — Alternatives
Know alternate airports if the planned flight cannot be completed.

F — Fuel Requirements
Ensure the aircraft has enough fuel for the planned flight plus reserves.

T — Takeoff and Landing Distance Data
Calculate aircraft performance data for takeoff and landing based on conditions.

Alcohol

(91.17) Have to not have a higher than 0.04 and cannot have drank in the last 8 Hours

Seat Belt Regs

(91.105)

Be at their assigned station during takeoff and landing.

1. Keep their seatbelt fastened while at their station.

2. Keep shoulder harness fastened during takeoff and landing (if installed).

Exception

A crew member may leave their station if it is necessary to perform duties related to the operation of the aircraft.

When do you need a mode C tran

In class A,B,C airspace also within the mode C vail (30nm) and above the ceiling of class b and also class c airspace and anywhere above 10,000ft