BWS Solo Daily Questions

Question 1

What are the requirements for students to perform solo?

Answer 1

• Successfully complete solo exam
• Solo specific items and general knowledge

Question 2

What are the minimum weather requirements for solo operations?

Answer 2

Ceiling : 1500
Visibility : 5SM

Question 3

When is a solo Aircraft required to top off fuel during pre-flight?

Answer 3

If less than 1100lbs in main tank at KSXS

Question 4

What altitude will students maintain in route while performing solo operations?

Answer 4

Minimum 300ft AGL unless needed to deviate for emergency purposes. Monitor and transmit within 3k of RT

Question 5

When may student copilots assume control of the Aircraft?

Answer 5

In the event of an actual forced landing, assist in lowering collective, or emergency that incapacitates other pilot

Question 6

What do the control light signals given by tower mean?

Answer 6

Steady Green - Cleared to land
Flashing Green - Return for landing
Steady Red - Give way to other aircraft
Flashing Red - Airfield unsafe do not land

Question 7

During seat swap procedures, the pilot in which seat exits the aircraft first?

Answer 7

Left seat pilot exits first and hold controls so right seat can exit

Question 8

What is prohibited during solo operations?

Answer 8

• EP Training
• Multi / Formation Flight
• SVFR / IFR