Solo Study Guide 2: Start-up, Taxi, and Before Takeoff Checks

Where would you find more detail and explanation of normal and emergency procedures beyond that found in the checklist?

After checklist

After starting the engine, what action should you take in the event that the oil pressure does not rise above the minimum within a few seconds? How long should it take to register within the green arc?

Shut down engine, 30 seconds

How would you position the flight controls while taxiing when the surface wind is ahead and the right?

Neutral and to the right

How would you position the flight controls while taxiing when the surface wind is behind and the right?

Forward and to the left

How do you determine the appropriate altimeter setting prior to takeoff? If an ATIS/AWOS/ASOS is not available, how should the altimeter be set?

From the local ATIS, set altimeter to airport elevation

How do you determine which frequency to use to obtain an ATIS/AWOS/ASOS broadcast?

Chart supplement

What is the primary purpose of the magneto check before takeoff?

To ensure that both magnetos are operating properly

During the magneto check you observe that selecting the right magneto results in an unusually large reduction in RPM and the engine running rough. What are the likely causes of this problem? What, if any, corrective action should be attempted?

One of the spark plugs has failed, burn off carbon build-up by increasing RPM, leaning mixture, and resetting

What is the probable cause if the engine continues to run at the same RPM on one magneto as it does on both? What action should you take if this occurs?

The magneto has a broken ground wire, abort takeoff and call mechanics

What action should you take if you suspect the engine is not developing normal RPM on takeoff?

Abort takeoff, inform mechanics

Ground Control Frequency

121.9

ATIS Frequency

125.05

Clearance Delivery Frequency

121.65

Tower Frequency

118.9