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PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM CESSNA 172 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2025/2026), Exams of Aviation

National Aviation AcademyAviation

What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses? - ANS ✓- lap belt must be worn at all times - shoulder harness required for taxi, take-off, and landing What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve based? - ANS ✓- enough fuel to reach intended destination plus 30 minutes after - normal cruise speed 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. - ANS ✓- 10,000 MSL - 2,500 AGL

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PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM CESSNA 172
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
(2025/2026) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and
shoulder harnesses? - ANS ✓- lap belt must be worn at all times
- shoulder harness required for taxi, take-off, and landing
What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise
speed is the fuel reserve based? - ANS ✓- enough fuel to reach intended
destination plus 30 minutes after
- normal cruise speed
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. - ANS
✓- 10,000 MSL
- 2,500 AGL
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PRE-SOLO WRITTEN EXAM CESSNA 172

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED

(202 5 /202 6 ) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

What are the general requirements pertaining to the use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses? - ANS ✓- lap belt must be worn at all times

  • shoulder harness required for taxi, take-off, and landing What is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight, and on what cruise speed is the fuel reserve based? - ANS ✓- enough fuel to reach intended destination plus 30 minutes after
  • normal cruise speed 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. - ANS ✓- 10,000 MSL
  • 2,500 AGL

What certificates and documents must be on board when you are flying solo? - ANS ✓A - airworthiness certificate R - registration certificate R - radio station license (international) O - operating limitations (POH/AFM) W - weight and balance No person may operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a(n) ____. - ANS ✓- collision hazard Who has the right-of-way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at the same time? - ANS ✓- the aircraft at the lower altitude has the right-of-way, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of another which is on final approach to land or to overtake that aircraft What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and which aircraft has the right-of-way? - ANS ✓- pass aircraft to the right

  • aircraft being overtaken has the right-of-way

When is a go-around appropriate? - ANS ✓- whenever deemed necessary by the PIC

  • landing isn't safe What steps should you follow for an engine failure in flight? - ANS ✓A - airspeed for best glide B - best spot to land C - checklists (FLOW) D - declare an emergency List the minimum equipment and instruments that must be working properly for a day VFR fight. - ANS ✓A - anti-collision lights T - tachometer O - oil pressure gauge M - manifold pressure A - airspeed indicator T - temperature gauge O - oil temperature gauge F - fuel quantity indicator

L - landing gear position lights A - altimeter M - magnetic compass E - ELT S - safety belts What are the V-speeds in a Cessna 172? - ANS ✓Vso - stall speed in landing configuration = 40 Vs - stall speed in clean configuration = 48 Vy - best rate of climb = 74 Vx - best angle of climb = 62 Vfe - maximum flap extended speed 10° = 110 ; 20°-30° = 85 Va - maneuvering speed 90 @ 1900lbs ; 105 @ 2550lbs Vno - maximum structural cruising speed = 129 Vne - never exceed speed = 163 Vr - rotation speed = 55 Vg - best glide speed = 68

What are your student pilot limitations regarding carriage of passengers or cargo and flying for compensation or hire? - ANS ✓- cannot carry passengers

  • cannot be carrying property for compensation or hire
    • cannot fly for compensation or hire Explain student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds. - ANS ✓- Draw the VFR Weather Minimums Triangle Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when you are flying solo? - ANS ✓- PIC; you Discuss what preflight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance is specified in the regulations for a local flight. - ANS ✓F - fuel requirements A - alternate airports T - take-off/landing calculations W - weather O - other pertinent information

R - runway lengths K - known traffic delays You may not fly as pilot of civil aircraft within ____ hours after consumption of any alcoholic beverage, or while you have ____% by weight or more alcohol in your blood. - ANS ✓- 8 hours

  • .04 % What are the typical dimensions of class D airspace? - ANS ✓- 4 nautical mile radius
  • 2,500 ft AGL What are the ATC light signals? - ANS ✓In Flight
  • Steady Green = cleared to land
  • Flashing Green = return for landing
  • Steady Red = give way, continue circling
  • Flashing Red = airport unsafe, do not land