PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM: Caldwell Flight Academy

1. List the elements of proper preflight planning.

2. Who is responsible for determining aircraft airworthiness? How is airworthiness determined?

3. What documents are required on board the aircraft for all flights?

4. What documents are students required to carry while flying solo?

5. Explain the three classes of medical certificates and durations.

6. Explain the endorsements required for solo flight, and where they are located.

7. When flying solo, are you allowed to carry passengers?

8. Type Aircraft: CESSNA 152: What is the total usable fuel capacity?

9. What is the correct fuel grade and color?

10. Where are the fuel drains located? When are they drained and why?

11. What is the minimum operating oil level?

12. Aircraft V-speeds: Definition and speed in KIAS:
Vx
Vy
Va
Vs0
Vs1
Vno
Vfe
Vne

13. Definition and KIAS for:
Best Glide Speed
Max Crosswind Component

14. At what time of day must the aircraft's position lights be turned on?

15. If there is no altimeter setting available, what setting should be used for a local flight?

16. What is the difference between a ground control clearance to taxi and a clearance to taxi to a specific runway?

17. What are the basic VFR weather minimums, according to the FAR's? Solo minimums at CFA? Define MVFR.

18. When should the pilot have the seat belt fastened? Shoulder harness?

19. Why are there two magnetos? What is the maximum allowable RPM drop during magneto check on run-up?

20. Which light gun signals are used on the ground?
In the air?

21. Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is considered to be minimum safe altitude for all flight situations?
Over congested areas?

22. Explain what constitutes careless or reckless operation.

23. Under what conditions may a pilot deviate from control tower instructions?

24. When two aircraft are approaching each other head-on, in which direction should each pilot alter course?

25. Which aircraft has right-of-way when one aircraft is being overtaken by another? In what direction should the overtaking aircraft's course be altered for safety of the flight?

26. What are the dimensions of the Class D airspace at CDW (Caldwell Airport) and MMU (Morristown Airport)?

27. Explain the four standard traffic patterns at Caldwell Airport, including entries to each.

28. Explain traffic pattern procedures at uncontrolled airports.

29. In case of last radio contact with the control tower, what is your plan of action? Explain how to check the switches and connections for proper radio functions.

30. In case of getting lost, what is your plan of action?

31. What is the minimum safe altitude for stall practice?
For other maneuvers?

32. What is the first indication of carburetor ice?
What is the corrective procedure?

33. Describe the emergency procedures for a partial or complete engine failure.

34. Explain the color coding on the airspeed indicator.

35. What are the zero flap and full flap approach speeds?

36. What is the max allowable flap setting for takeoff?

37. Explain the procedure for executing a go-around.

38. Explain safe taxi, ramp, and push-back procedures.