Pre-Solo Written Knowledge Exam
Name: _________________________ Date:____________
Multiple Choice
- Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?
- Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.
- High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.
- High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.
- Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received?
- An outlook briefing.
- An abbreviated briefing.
- A standard briefing.
- What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?
- High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.
- High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds.
- Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.
- Who is responsible for making the “go/no go” decision for each flight?
- Pilot-in-command.
- Certified flight instructor.
- Chief flight instructor.
- What information is necessary in order to make a “go/no go” decision?
- Permission from the chief flight instructor, chief mechanic, and weather briefer.
- Acceptable weather conditions, an airworthy aircraft, and an airworthy pilot.
- Permission from the weather briefer, an airworthy aircraft, and an airworthy pilot.
- Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace?
- Class C
- Class E
- Class G
- Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings and takeoffs?
- At all tower controlled airports within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
- At all tower controlled airports regardless of weather conditions.
- At all tower controlled airports only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
- Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at an uncontrolled airport?
- Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.
- Depart in any direction consistent with safety after crossing the airport boundary.
- Make all turns to the left.
- In headwind conditions, the groundspeed will ____________ the airspeed?
- Exceed
- Be less than
- Be the same as
- To maintain a desired track over the ground, apply?
- A wind correction angle into the wind.
- A wind correction angle out of the wind.
- Power and a steeper bank angle.
- The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately?
- 009 and 027 degrees true
- 090 and 270 degrees true
- 090 and 270 degrees magnetic
- In an in-flight emergency requiring emergency action, the pilot-in-command?
- May deviate from any rule of FAR Part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency.
- Must not deviate from any rule of FAR Part 91.
- May deviate from any rule of FAR Part 91 but only after receiving prior permission from ATC.
- When approaching another aircraft head-on, each pilot must alter his/her course?
- To the left
- To the right
- With a descent
- Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings should take place?
- With the wind
- Into the wind
- Perpendicular to the wind
- When you fly solo, you are pilot-in-command, and you are required to have in your personal possession a?
- Pilot certificate and logbook
- Pilot certificate, government issued photo-ID, and medical certificate
- CFI solo endorsement, and copy of the FAR/AIM
- A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding?
- 8 hours
- 12 hours
- 24 hours
Open-Ended/Fill-In The Blanks
- Fill in the V-speed definitions and the corresponding airspeed:
V-Speed | Definition | Airspeed |
Vr | ||
VS1 | ||
VS0 | ||
VX | ||
VY | ||
VFE | ||
VA | ||
VNO | ||
VNE | ||
Best Glide |
- What grade of fuel may be used in a C172? Max total and usable gallons?
- Briefly outline the spin recovery procedure:
- During the magneto check in the run-up checklist, what is the maximum allowable RPM drop and what is the maximum difference between the two magnetos?
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at KOKK in the aircraft you are using?
- What does CTAF stand for, and what is the CTAF frequency at KOKK?
- When two aircraft are on final approach at the same time, which aircraft has right of way?
- If two aircraft are converging, which aircraft has right of way?
- What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve based?
- During engine run up, you cause rocks, debris, and propeller blast to be directed toward another aircraft or person. Could this be considered careless or reckless operation of an aircraft?
- Describe the powerplant:
- What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board during flight?
A –
R –
R –
O –
W –
Is there any exception to the above documents?
- Describe what actions you would take if you experienced engine-failure in the following conditions:
After rotation with usable runway left:
50ft after rotation with no useable runway left:
Downwind in the traffic pattern:
In the practice area: