K​ adena Aero Club’sPRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAMINTRODUCTION:
FAR 61.87(b) specifies that prior to conducting solo flight, a student pilot must
demonstrate satisfactory aeronautical knowledge on a knowledge test. This isadministered/reviewed by the student’s authorized instructor and meets therequirements of 61.87(b). The test must address the student pilot’s knowledge ofapplicable sections of FAR Parts 61 and 91; airspace rules and procedures for theairport where the solo flight will be performed; flight characteristics and operational
limitations for the make and model of aircraft to be flown. Student pilots should
understand that the pre-solo written exam is a separate exam and is different from[and in addition to] the FAA Recreational or Private Pilot knowledge tests.
EXAM PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS:This pre-solo written exam will be given to a Student Pilot (SP) in anticipation of solo
flight. This is an “open-book” exam. Answers to most questions can be found in either
the current FAR/AIM or the [STC] POH (Pilot’s Operating Handbook/Owner’s Manual)for the aircraft to be flown. Each of the questions in this exam requires the SP to
supply an answer rather than choose the correct answer (as is in most FAA tests).
Consequently, some research and “digging” will be necessary. After the SP completes
the exam, it will be reviewed with the SP’s instructor. Any incorrect answers will bediscussed and corrected.
*This is not a pass/fail exam. All questions address important areas that are critical tosafe, legal and enjoyable flying. It is most important that the information be knownand understood.

_____________________________STUDENT NAME_____________________________​ADMINISTERED BY (CFI)DATE EXAM COMPLETED: ___________________

1.

What forms do you need to complete prior to a flight per the Aero Club?

2.

What three documents must you have in your possession to solo as a student?

3.

How long will the solo endorsement given by your instructor last? (​14 CFR § 61.87)

4. What are the weather minimums for a solo flight as a student pilot per the Aero Club?

5.

Who has final authority/responsibility for safe operation of the AC when you fly solo?

6. If an ultralight is converging with our C172, who has the right of way? (​ ​14 CFR § 103.13​)

7. Which way do converging aircraft turn? (​ ​14 CFR § 91.113​)​ ______________________________
8. When are you permitted to deviate from an ATC instruction? (​ ​14 CFR § 91.123​)

9. ATC replies to you with instructions that you don’t understand. What do you do?

10. List your MSAs flying over c​ ongested​ & o​ ther-than-congested​ areas. (​ ​14 CFR § 91.119​)Congested: __________________________________________________________________________
Other-than-congested: ______________________________________________________________
11. What altitude must you recover no lower than for maneuvers such as stalls? _​ ________
12. Describe which VFR cruising altitudes to use when flying in the following scenarios:
NE to Yoron: __________________________

SSW to Kumejima: ________________________

13. How many hours are required between consuming alcohol and flying?​_______________
14. You were at a party last night, and your BAC is .05%. *​It was a good party, apparently.*
It has been 10 hours since you last had a drink. Can you fly? Explain. (​ ​14 CFR § 91.17​)

15. What is the minimum fuel requirement per the FAA for Day VFR flight? The SOP?

Fuel Req. per FAA (​ ​14 CFR § 91.151​):​ ________________

Fuel Req. per SOP:_______________
16. What is the TPA (traffic pattern altitude at RODN)?​ _​ __________________________________
17. List each meaning for the following light gun signals (both in air and on ground).
SIGNAL

IN-FLIGHT

ON-GROUNDSTEADY GREEN
FLASHING GREEN
STEADY RED
FLASHING RED
FLASHING WHITE
ALTERNATING
RED/GREEN
18. What leg of the traffic pattern must we report to TWR before entering?​(SOP​) _​________
19. What is the lost comms (NORDO) procedure for RODN? (​ SOP​)

20. What are the requirements for Class D entry?​(​14 CFR § 91.129)

21. What is necessary to operate in Class B legally as a student? ​(​14 CFR § 61.95)

Required equipment? ​(​14 CFR § 91.131)​ ________________________________________________
22. Can you fly into ‘Restricted’ airspace, like Camp Courtney? (​Circle answer​) ​YES / NO
23. You are flying to Kumejima (ROKJ) on a cross country flight. Can you pass throughW-174 (Warning Area, surface to FL150)? (​Circle answer​) Y​ ES / NO
24. What is the base of Naha PCA over Nago Bay and Whitebeach practice areas?
Describe where the Nago Bay PCA boundary is.
PCA Floor Nago Bay: ___________________ PCA Floor Whitebeach: ___________________PCA Boundary at Nago Bay: _________________________________________________________
25. What is the fuel capacity of both the C172-S and C172-P?

S-model Max Usable: ____________________ P-model Max Usable: _____________________
26. What is the max gross weight of our aircraft in “normal” category?____________________
27. Define and list the following speeds for your aircraft (C172P):
Vso: _________________________________________________________________________________
Vs: __________________________________________________________________________________
Vx: __________________________________________________________________________________
Vy: __________________________________________________________________________________
Va (at 2200 lbs): _____________________________________________________________________
Vfe (10°, and 20-30°): ________________________________________________________________
Vno: ________________________________________________________________________________
Vne: _________________________________________________________________________________
28. What is your airplane’s best glide speed? When is it used?

29. What is the maximum RPM of our airplane’s engine? ________________________________
30. What would happen to the fuel indicators if all electricity in the aircraft was lost?

31. List three characteristics of the Redhawk’s engine (i.e. the name, how it’s cooled, typeof fuel, etc.).
1) ___________________________________________________________________________________
2) ___________________________________________________________________________________3)​ ____________________________________________________________________________________
32. Fill in the spin recovery acronym, and elaborate each step.
P ____________________________________________________________________________________A ____________________________________________________________________________________R ____________________________________________________________________________________
E ____________________________________________________________________________________
33. List the procedure for a go-around.

34. It is a very hot summer day in Okinawa (35°C). The ATIS reports Density Altitude as
2,500’ MSL (RODN’s elevation is 143’ MSL). Is the ground roll/total takeoff distancegoing to be shorter or longer because of this? Explain.

35. The total takeoff distance from the previous question is 1,900’. You have been cleared
to takeoff 23L at Taxiway D. On the takeoff roll, you are about to pass Taxiway C andstill haven’t reached Vr. (​The distance between D and C is ~1,800’.​) What do you do?

36. Describe ‘wake turbulence’ and how to avoid it. ​(​AIM 7-4-1)