solo checkride study guide

Kishan Vahalia

What documents are required for a student pilot to fly solo?

Student Pilot Certificate, Government-Issued Photo ID, Current Medical Certificate, Logbook with Solo Endorsement from CFI.

What is the role of the Pilot in Command (PIC) during an in-flight emergency according to 14 CFR Part 91.3?

The PIC is responsible for safely operating the aircraft and may deviate from any rule to address the emergency.

What privileges does a student pilot have?

May act as PIC during solo flights authorized by an instructor, operate under VFR in daylight only unless a night flight endorsement is obtained.

What limitations does a student pilot face?

Cannot carry passengers, cannot fly for compensation or hire, cannot fly in Class B airspace without proper endorsement.

What are the required documents for an aircraft?

Airworthiness Certificate, Registration Certificate, Operator’s Manual, Weight and Balance data, Maintenance Logs.

What does the AAV1ATE acronym stand for regarding required aircraft inspections?

A - Annual Inspection, A - Airworthiness Directives, V - VOR Check, 1 - 100-Hour Inspection, A - Altimeter Inspection, T - Transponder Inspection, E - ELT Inspection.

What is the impact of a forward CG on flight characteristics?

More stable, higher stall speed, lower cruise speed.

What does the PAVE checklist evaluate?

Pilot fitness, Aircraft airworthiness, Environment considerations, External pressures.

What is the significance of density altitude?

High density altitude reduces engine performance, lift, and climb rate.

What is the purpose of the IMSAFE checklist?

To evaluate a pilot's fitness to fly regarding Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion.

What does the term stall refer to in aviation?

A stall occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack, leading to a rapid loss of lift.

What steps should be taken for spin recovery using the PARE method?

Power: Throttle to idle

Ailerons: Neutralize ailerons

Rudder: Apply full opposite rudder

Elevator: Push forward to break the stall.

What does a steady green light signal from ATC indicate?

Cleared to take off or land.

What are the seasonal considerations pilots must be aware of regarding frost?

Frost disrupts airflow over wings, reducing lift, and must be removed before flight.

What equipment is required for night VFR flying as per the FLAPS acronym?

Fuses, Landing Light, Anti-Collision Lights, Position Lights, Source of Power.

What is significant about Class B airspace?

Requires ATC clearance, has a two-way radio communication requirement, and a Mode C transponder is required within 30 nautical miles.

What does the acronym MEL stand for in aviation?

Minimum Equipment List.

What is the maximum structural cruising speed (VNO) for the aircraft mentioned?

129 knots.

What is the purpose of a Student Pilot Certificate?

It authorizes a student pilot to exercise pilot privileges under specified limitations.

VSO

VSO: 40 knots, stall speed in the landing configuration (flaps fully extended).

VS

VS1: 48 knots, stall speed in a clean configuration (flaps retracted).

VX

VX: 62 knots, best angle of climb speed, providing the most altitude gain over the shortest horizontal distance.

VY

VY: 74 knots, best rate of climb speed, providing the most altitude gain in the shortest time.

VFE

VFE: 110 knots (partial flaps), 85 knots (full flaps), maximum speed at which flaps can be extended safely.

VNO

VNO: 129 knots, maximum structural cruising speed; the upper limit of the normal operating range.

VNE

VNE: 163 knots, never exceed speed; the absolute speed limit for the aircraft to avoid structural failure.

VA

VA: 90-105 knots, maneuvering speed; the maximum speed at which you can use full and abrupt control inputs without overstressing the aircraft.

VR?

VR: 55 knots; rotation speed - the speed at which the pilot begins to lift the nose wheel during takeoff.

VG

VG: 68 knots, best glide speed; provides the maximum distance traveled forward for the least altitude (used in emergency landing scenario)

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