FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Planning Instructional Activity and Instructor ResponsibilitiesMedium
Before endorsing a student pilot for solo flight, a flight instructor must ensure several requirements have been met. Which of the following is one of the instructor's specific pre-solo responsibilities under 14 CFR Part 61?
- AVerify the student has passed the private pilot knowledge test
- BEnsure the student has at least 40 hours of flight time
- CComplete the student's logbook endorsement for a checkride
- DAdminister and review a pre-solo written knowledge test on applicable flight rules
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Administer and review a pre-solo written knowledge test on applicable flight rules
Before solo flight, the instructor must give the student a pre-solo written test on applicable sections of 14 CFR and the operating limitations of the aircraft, and review the incorrect answers with the student before the solo flight.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The private pilot knowledge test is not required before solo flight.
- B. 40 hours is a total time requirement for certification, unrelated to solo endorsement.
- C. Checkride endorsements come after solo, not before.
Pre-Solo Requirements
Before endorsing a student for solo flight, the instructor must administer and review a written test on aircraft operating limitations and applicable regulations per 14 CFR 61.87.
- Pre-solo knowledge test required
- Instructor must review test with student
- Also requires flight training and endorsement in logbook
Memory trick: Test then Fly: knowledge before wings