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ATP Solo Exam 1: Questions and Answers Solved by Expert, Exams of Humanities

A comprehensive set of solved questions and answers for the atp solo exam 1, covering essential topics such as preflight procedures, aircraft regulations, engine failure scenarios, and landing procedures. It serves as a valuable resource for aspiring pilots preparing for their solo flight certification.

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ATP Solo Exam 1Questions and Answers Solved
by Expert
1. What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you
fly solo? - AnswerStudent Pilot Cert, Medical Cert, Gov issued photo ID, Logbook
with signed endorsement, Passed written knowledge test
2. What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or cargo
and flying for compensation or hire? - AnswerA student pilot may not act as PIC of
an aircraft: That is carrying passengers, carrying property for compensation or hire
3. Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds. -
AnswerA student pilot may not act as PIC of an aircraft: With flight visibility less than
3 SM (day) or 5 SM (night)
4. Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when
you are flying solo? - AnswerThe PIC. In this case, me
5. Describe appropriate preflight actions pertaining to a local solo flight. - Answer1.
Weather reports/forecasts 2. Fuel requirements 3. Alternatives available if flight
cant be completed 4. Approved POH containing TO&LA data 5. Other reliable
information regarding aircraft performance, elevation, rnwy slope, aircraft gross
weight, wind, and temp
6. 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? - AnswerYes
7. You may not fly as pilot of a civil aircraft within ______ hours after consumption of
any alcoholic beverage, or while you have _____% by weight or more alcohol in
your blood. - Answer8 hours & 0.04 BAC
8. What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses - AnswerBriefing: The PIC is responsible for briefing all
passengers about the use of seat belts/harnesses
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  1. What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly solo? - AnswerStudent Pilot Cert, Medical Cert, Gov issued photo ID, Logbook with signed endorsement, Passed written knowledge test
  2. What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or cargo and flying for compensation or hire? - AnswerA student pilot may not act as PIC of an aircraft: That is carrying passengers, carrying property for compensation or hire
  3. Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds. - AnswerA student pilot may not act as PIC of an aircraft: With flight visibility less than 3 SM (day) or 5 SM (night)
  4. Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo? - AnswerThe PIC. In this case, me
  5. Describe appropriate preflight actions pertaining to a local solo flight. - Answer1. Weather reports/forecasts 2. Fuel requirements 3. Alternatives available if flight cant be completed 4. Approved POH containing TO&LA data 5. Other reliable information regarding aircraft performance, elevation, rnwy slope, aircraft gross weight, wind, and temp
  6. 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? - AnswerYes
  7. You may not fly as pilot of a civil aircraft within ______ hours after consumption of any alcoholic beverage, or while you have _____% by weight or more alcohol in your blood. - Answer8 hours & 0.04 BAC
  8. What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses - AnswerBriefing: The PIC is responsible for briefing all passengers about the use of seat belts/harnesses

Notification: The PIC must notify passengers when to fasten seatbelts/harnesses Crew Member: Pilot must wear seatbelt at all times while shoulder harness to be worn during TO&LA

  1. What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve based? - AnswerNo person may begin a flight under VFR unless there is enough fuel to fly beyond your intended landing point, assuming normal cruise speed for 30 min (day) and 45 min (night)
  2. A transponder with Mode C is required at all times in all airspace at and above _____ feet MSL, excluding that airspace at and below ______ feet AGL - Answer10,000 ft. MSL & 2,500 ft. AGL
  3. What aircraft certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo? - AnswerA- Air worthiness cert. R- Registration cert. R- Radio station class license O-Operating handbook W-Weight & Balance
  4. No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a ___________ - AnswerCollision Hazard
  5. Who has the right-of-way when two aircrafts are on final approach to land at the same time? - AnswerThe aircraft at the lower altitude. But, shall not take advantage of this rule to fly under another aircraft or overtake.
  6. What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and which aircraft has the right of way? - AnswerEach aircraft that is being overtaken has the right-of-way and each pilot of an overtaking aircraft shall alter their course to the right to pass well clear.
  7. What should you do if you are flying a head-on collision course with another aircraft? - AnswerEach pilot shall alter their course to the right.
  1. Describe how pilot actions may differ between an engine failure and a partial loss of power - AnswerFollowing a complete engine failure, a forced landing is inevitable. Partial loss of power, there must be a decision made to continue flying or conduct an immediate landing.
  2. When is a go-around appropriate? - AnswerWhenever you are not able to make a stabilized landing, feel there would be any hazard in landing, or when advised by ATC.
  3. What is a stabilized approach, and how does a pilot determine if an approach is stabilized? - AnswerA stabilized approach is one in which the pilot establishes and maintains a constant angle glidepath towards a predetermined point on the landing runway. It is based on the pilot's judgment of certain visual clues, and depends on the maintenance of a constant final descent airspeed and configuration. GCASH.
  4. According to ATP's landing procedures, by what point during an approach must it be stabilized, and what must the pilot do if the approach is not stabilized by that point? - Answer200 ft. AGL. If not stabilized, GO AROUND.
  5. After touching down, when should the pilot apply wheel brakes? - AnswerAfter aerodynamic braking has become ineffective, on centerline.
  6. List the minimum equipment and instruments that must be working properly in your aircraft for day VFR flight. - AnswerA- Anti-collision lights
  7. T- Tachometer
  8. O- Oil pressure gauge
  9. M- Manifold pressure gauge A- Airspeed indicator
  10. T- Engine temp gauge
  11. O- Oil temp gauge
  12. F- Fuel quantity gauge
  13. L- Landing gear A- Altimeter
  14. M- Magnetic compass
  15. E- ELT
  16. S- Safety belts
  1. Define each of the V-speeds and give the corresponding speeds for your training airplane. - AnswerVso- Stall speed in landing config. (45 kias) Vs- Stall speed in clean config. (50 kias) Vg- Rotation speed (60 kias) Vx- Best angle of climb (64 kias) Vy- Best rate of climb (76 kias) Vg- Glide speed (76 kias) Vfe- Maximum speed with flaps extended (102 kias) Va- Maneuvering speed (113 kias) Vno- Maximum structural cruising speed (125 kias) Vne- Never exceed speed (154 kias)
  2. What is the best glide speed for your training airplane? - AnswerVg- Best glide speed (76 kias)
  3. The total usable fuel capacity for your aircraft is ____ gallons. On a standard day (sea level, temp. 59F, altimeter 29.92 in. Hg), the fuel consumption rate during normal cruise is ___ gallons per hour. - Answer48 gallons usable fuel, fuel burn rate 11 gallons per hour
  4. What grade(s) of fuel can be safely used in your aircraft? What are the colors of the recommended fuels? What happens to the color of the fuel if two grades are mixed?
    • Answer100LL (AVGAS) Blue coloring.
  5. The maximum oil capacity of your aircraft is ____ quarts, and the minimum oil capacity to begin flight is ___ quarts. - AnswerMax. 8 quarts, Min. 6 quarts
  6. The maximum crosswind component specified by your instructor for solo takeoffs and landings in the training aircraft is ____ knots - Answer17 knots
  7. When do you use carburetor heat during normal operations? - AnswerDuring the run up and when carburetor icing is present

from the surface to 2500 feet above the airport elevation. 4nm Radius- you must have 2 way radio communication and communicate with the tower to enter class D controlled airspace.

  1. What is the class of airspace at the airport where you will be conducting your first solo? - AnswerClass Delta airspace
  2. If you recieve ATC instructions that you feel may compromise safety or will cause you to violate a FAR, what should you do? - AnswerRefuse the clearance and request an amended clearance telling ATC the concern. Take what ever reasonable immediate action is required to maintain the safety of your aircraft. Even if it requires breaking regulations. Contact ATC as soon as practicable to tell them the issue, and correct to the right regulation as soon as you can safely.
  3. What is the meaning of each of the ATC light signals? - AnswerSteady green light in flight- Cleared to land Flashing green light in flight- Return for landing Steady red light in flight- Give-way & continue circling Flashing red light in flight- Unsafe, do not land Steady green on ground- Cleared for takeoff Flashing red on ground- Taxi clear of runway
  4. In addition to equipment requirements and a student pilot certificate, what are the requirements must be met before a student pilot is authorized to fly solo with in class B airspace. - AnswerLogbook endorsement from authorized instructor specific to that class b airspace that the solo will be conducted in and that endorsement is dated within the preceding 90 day period that the solo will be conducted
  5. Explain the general transponder equipment and use requirements when operating within or near Class B airspace - AnswerA transponder is a simple means for an aircraft to communicate its position with air traffic control. All aircraft entering class B airspace must obtain ATC clearance prior to entry and must be prepared for denial of clearance. Aircraft must be equipped with a two-way radio for communications with ATC, an operating Mode C transponder and automatic altitude reporting equipment.
  1. Describe class B airspace boundaries and how they apply to an airport within the air space. Explain how you can use navigation equipment and/or ground reference points to identify the class B boundaries. (Draw a diagram, if necessary.) - AnswerGenerally, from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nations busiest airports. The configuration of each class Bravo is individually tailored, consists of surface area and two or more layers resembling an upside down wedding cake. It is represented by a solid blue line on the map.
  2. You have called ATC just prior to entering Class B airspace, and the controller tells you to, "Squawk 2466 and ident." Are you now allowed to enter Class B airspace without any further instructions? Explain. - AnswerNegative, you must specifically be cleared in the Bravo
  3. On a sectional chart, what does a dashed magenta line around an airport indicate? - AnswerClass Echo SFC airspace
  4. Explain the minimum visibility and ceiling requirements for VFR flight in Class D airspace. - AnswerVisibility: 3SM 1000 ft. Above clouds 500 ft. Below clouds 2000 ft. Horizontally
  5. Can a student or recreational pilot request a special VFR clearance in Class D airspace when visibility is less than 3 miles? Explain your answer. - AnswerNo, student pilots must have at least 3 statute miles of visibility and the ability to maneuver using ground references
  6. You have called ATC prior to entering class C airspace, and the controller responds with your call sign and tells you to standby. Are you now allowed to enter the airspace without any further instructions? Explain. - AnswerYes, Class C only requires you to establish 2 - way coms with ATC. A response from ATC with your call sign established 2 - way coms.
  7. Describe the typical dimensions of Class C airspace. Is participation in the radar service mandatory within the outer area of Class C airspace? - Answer5 NM radius