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Regulations and Pilot Limitations Flashcards

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  1. A student pilot must have their logbook endorsed by a certificated flight instructor before flying solo in which airspace?

    Answer: Class B airspace

    FAR 61.95 requires a specific logbook endorsement from a CFI before a student pilot may conduct solo flight in Class B airspace.

  2. Under what condition may a student pilot carry passengers during a solo flight?

    Answer: Never — student pilots may not carry passengers

    FAR 61.89 explicitly prohibits student pilots from carrying passengers during solo flights.

  3. How long is a solo cross-country endorsement valid for a student pilot?

    Answer: 90 days

    Per FAR 61.93, a solo cross-country endorsement is valid for 90 days from the date of the instructor's signature.

  4. A student pilot is planning a solo flight. The weather forecast shows a 25-knot crosswind at the destination. What must the student do?

    Answer: Check their CFI endorsement for the maximum crosswind limitation

    A CFI endorsement must specify the maximum crosswind component the student is authorized to fly solo, per FAR 61.87.

  5. Which of the following documents must a student pilot have in their personal possession during solo flight?

    Answer: Student pilot certificate and a current medical certificate

    FAR 61.3 requires a student pilot to carry their student pilot certificate and a valid medical certificate (which also serves as their student certificate if issued after April 2016).

  6. A student pilot receives a CFI endorsement for a solo cross-country flight to Airport XYZ. The student instead decides to fly to Airport ABC. Is this permitted?

    Answer: No, the endorsement is specific to the planned route and destination

    Solo cross-country endorsements under FAR 61.93 are specific to the authorized route; deviating to a different destination requires a new endorsement.

  7. What is the minimum age to apply for a student pilot certificate to fly airplanes?

    Answer: 16 years

    FAR 61.83 requires an applicant for a student pilot certificate in an airplane to be at least 16 years of age.