Pilot certificates and privilegesQuestion 34 of 934

A student pilot may not act as pilot in command when the flight cannot be made with what?

  1. A current weather briefing
  2. Visual reference to the surface
  3. A flight plan on file
  4. Radio contact with a tower
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Correct answer: Visual reference to the surface

A student pilot cannot fly when the flight cannot be made with visual reference to the surface.

Source: 14 CFR Part 61, § 61.89 General limitations.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026