FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR)RegulationsHard
A student pilot, operating a single-engine land aircraft, needs to obtain an endorsement to make solo flights into Class B airspace. Which of the following is a requirement for receiving this endorsement?
- AThe student pilot must hold at least a Private Pilot certificate.
- BThe student pilot must have received ground and flight training from an authorized instructor specific to that Class B airspace.
- CThe student pilot must have at least 10 hours of solo flight time.
- DThe student pilot must be at least 18 years old.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. The student pilot must have received ground and flight training from an authorized instructor specific to that Class B airspace.
To receive an endorsement for solo flight in Class B airspace, a student pilot must have received both ground and flight training from an authorized instructor specific to that particular Class B airspace area. The instructor must then endorse the student's logbook.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A student pilot certificate is sufficient; a Private Pilot certificate is not required for a Class B solo endorsement.
- C. There is no specific minimum solo flight time requirement for a Class B solo endorsement.
- D. The minimum age for a student pilot certificate is 16, and there is no additional age requirement for a Class B solo endorsement.
Student Pilot Class B Solo Endorsement
A student pilot must receive specific ground and flight training from an authorized instructor for a particular Class B airspace area and receive an endorsement in their logbook to conduct solo flights in that Class B airspace.
- Pilot Type: Student Pilot.
- Operation: Solo flight into Class B airspace.
- Training: Ground and flight training specific to that Class B airspace.
- Endorsement: Required from an authorized instructor in the student's logbook.
Memory trick: Student Pilot: Solo, Cross-Country, and Class B Endorsements are Key.