SPC Regulations and Pilot Limitations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Class B airspace

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Never — student pilots may not carry passengers

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Check their CFI endorsement for the maximum crosswind limitation

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Student pilot certificate and a current medical certificate

Answer

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).

(SPC) Student Pilot Certificate Practice Test

(SPC) Student Pilot Certificate Practice Test

SPC Regulations and Pilot Limitations 2