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Pilot certificates and privilegesQuestion 45 of 934

An applicant needs solo takeoffs and landings at an airport with an operating control tower. How many are required?

  1. Three takeoffs and three full-stop landings
  2. One takeoff and one landing to a full stop
  3. Five takeoffs and five landings to a full stop
  4. Ten takeoffs and ten landings to a full stop
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Correct answer: Three takeoffs and three full-stop landings

The solo experience includes three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop at a towered airport.

Source: 14 CFR Part 61, § 61.109 Aeronautical experience.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026