Auburn Pre-Solo Aeronautical Knowledge Test Exam Latest Edition 2026/2027 Questions and Correct Answers (5pages)

When flying an airplane, who has final authority? - ANSWERS-Pilot In Command (PIC) What are the limitations concerning alcohol consumption? - ANSWERS-Can't have it 8 hrs prior to Flight or a BAC of .04% or higher If two aircraft are approaching each other at the same time, who has the right of way? - ANSWERS-The lower one If the local altimeter setting is not available, what should you use to set your altimeter? - ANSWERS-Use the field elevation (777 at Auburn) What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component specified by AUBURN'S safety practices and procedures for solo flying? - ANSWERS-7 knots What is Auburn's traffic pattern altitude? - ANSWERS-1800 What does CTAF mean? And what is the CTAF here at Auburn? - ANSWERSCommon Traffic Advisory Frequency and 123.0 What are the limitations of a Student Pilot on carriage of passengers? - ANSWERS-You cannot carry any passengers as a student pilot. When overtaking another aircraft which aircraft has the right of way and which direction should the overtaking aircraft alter course? - ANSWERS-The lower one has right of way and the overtaking should alter to the right Except when necessary for takeoff and landing, what is the minimum and safe altitude to fly over, other than a congested area? - ANSWERS-500 above What is the minimum and safe altitude to fly over a congested area? - ANSWERS1000 above What is the best glide speed for a Cessna 172S and a Cessna 172R? - ANSWERS68 knots for an S model 65 knots for an R model What is the maximum acceptable drop during a magneto (mag) check for S model and R model? - ANSWERS-S Model- 175rpm and no more that 50rpm from the other R Model- 150rpm and no more than 50rpm from the other What is the standard traffic pattern entry for Auburn? - ANSWERS-45 degrees on the left downwind leg of the runway in use In accordance with Auburn's safety practices and procedures, what is the minimum required fuel reserves for a day solo local VFR flight? - ANSWERS-35 gals. (To tabs) If two aircraft are converging (same altitude), which aircraft has the right of way? - ANSWERS-The one to the right When practicing stalls, steep turns, and slow flight, what is the minimum altitude for recovery? - ANSWERS-1500 AGL What is/are acceptable fuel grades for use in a the Cessna172S or R model? - ANSWERS-100LL Blue 100 Green What documents are you required to carry when you conduct a solo flight? - ANSWERS-Student pilot certificate, Medical certificate, log book with endorsement, and a Government issued photo Id What are the flight crew member requirements for wearing their seatbelts? - ANSWERS-Must be worn at all times