SPC Student Pilot Safety & Regulations 2

Question 1

A student pilot may not carry passengers. Under which specific condition is a student pilot permitted to carry another person?

Accepted Answer

When the flight instructor is aboard as a passenger

Answer

A student pilot may carry a flight instructor acting as a passenger or safety pilot, but may not carry passengers otherwise.

Question 2

What is the minimum flight visibility required for a student pilot operating under VFR in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL during the day?

Accepted Answer

1 statute mile

Answer

Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL during the day requires only 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds for VFR flight.

Question 3

A student pilot's solo flight endorsement for a specific make and model of aircraft expires after how long?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

A student pilot's solo flight endorsement expires 90 days from the date the instructor last endorsed it.

Question 4

Which document must a student pilot have available during a solo cross-country flight?

Accepted Answer

The flight instructor's written authorization for the specific route

Answer

For a solo cross-country, the student must carry written authorization from their flight instructor specifying the conditions of the flight.

Question 5

Under 14 CFR Part 61, who is responsible for determining that a student pilot is proficient before authorizing a solo cross-country flight?

Accepted Answer

The authorized flight instructor

Answer

The authorized flight instructor must determine the student is proficient and provide the required endorsements before any solo cross-country.

(SPC) Student Pilot Certificate Practice Test