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Regulations and Pilot Limitations Flashcards

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  1. Under FAR 61.89, which of the following is a student pilot NOT permitted to do during solo flight?

    Answer: Fly for compensation or hire

    FAR 61.89 prohibits student pilots from acting as PIC of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.

  2. A student pilot wants to fly solo on a day when the visibility forecast is 2 statute miles. What should the student do?

    Answer: Check their CFI endorsement for the minimum visibility the instructor authorized

    Per FAR 61.87, a CFI must endorse a student pilot with the minimum solo flight conditions, which may be more restrictive than the regulatory VFR minimums.

  3. Who is responsible for ensuring a student pilot's logbook endorsements are current before a solo flight?

    Answer: The student pilot and the certifying CFI

    Both the student pilot (as PIC) and the endorsing CFI share responsibility for ensuring required endorsements are current and appropriate.

  4. A student pilot is on a solo cross-country flight and encounters weather that requires a diversion more than 50 NM off the planned route. What must the student pilot do?

    Answer: Land and contact their CFI before proceeding, as the original endorsement may not cover the new route

    A student pilot's cross-country endorsement covers a specific route; significant deviations may fall outside the authorization, requiring CFI guidance before continuing.

  5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a student pilot's pre-solo aeronautical knowledge test?

    Answer: It ensures the student understands the FARs and procedures for the specific make and model they will fly solo

    FAR 61.87 requires a CFI-administered knowledge test on the applicable FARs and aircraft-specific procedures prior to authorizing solo flight.

  6. How often must a student pilot receive a flight training endorsement from a CFI to continue solo flight privileges?

    Answer: Every 90 days

    FAR 61.87 requires that a student pilot receive a solo flight endorsement within the preceding 90 days to exercise solo flight privileges.

  7. A student pilot certificate issued after April 1, 2016, serves a dual purpose. What is it?

    Answer: It serves as both a student pilot certificate and a third-class medical certificate

    Under the FAA's BasicMed and 2016 rule changes, a student pilot certificate issued by an Aviation Medical Examiner also serves as a third-class medical certificate.