Student Pilot Flight Operations & Procedures

Question 1

What is the standard traffic pattern direction at most uncontrolled airports?

Accepted Answer

Left-hand pattern

Answer

Right-hand pattern

Answer

Straight-in only

Answer

Circular pattern

Question 2

What should a pilot do before entering Class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

Establish two-way radio communication

Answer

Request squawk code

Answer

Turn off transponder

Answer

Contact FSS

Question 3

When is it appropriate to use landing lights during daytime flight?

Accepted Answer

When near congested airspace or airports

Answer

Only during night flights

Answer

During descent only

Answer

Only when requested

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the preflight inspection?

Accepted Answer

Verify airworthiness and safety

Answer

Clean the aircraft

Answer

Refuel only

Answer

Update logbook

Question 5

What does 'cleared for the option' allow a student pilot to do?

Accepted Answer

Conduct any type of approach or landing

Answer

Land and taxi only

Answer

Depart without clearance

Answer

Fly an instrument approach

Question 6

What should a student pilot do when lost in flight?

Accepted Answer

Climb, communicate, and comply

Answer

Descend rapidly

Answer

Turn off radios

Answer

Land at nearest highway