Certified Flight Instructor - Flight Instructor Airplane Practice Exam

Can a student make repeated solo cross-country flights over the same route without a new endorsement for each flight?

1. No; each flight requires an endorsement.

2. Yes; if the route is no more than 50 NM from the point of departure.

3. Yes; if the route is no more than 25 NM from the point of departure.

4. Yes; but only if the instructor is present.

The correct answer is: Yes; if the route is no more than 50 NM from the point of departure.

The correct answer is that a student can make repeated solo cross-country flights over the same route without needing a new endorsement for each flight if the route is no more than 50 nautical miles (NM) from the point of departure. This aligns with the regulations set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which state that a student pilot is required to receive a specific endorsement from their flight instructor for solo cross-country flight. However, if the student pilot has been endorsed for solo flight along a particular route, they do not have to obtain a new endorsement for subsequent flights over that same route within a specified distance. The limit of 50 NM allows for reasonable travel while still adhering to safety regulations. The other options reflect requirements that do not align with the FAA's regulations regarding solo cross-country flights. For instance, a distance limit of 25 NM does not accurately represent the guidelines; an endorsement is only necessary for that specific route, not dependent on the exact distance as long as it does not exceed 50 NM. Additionally, the presence of the instructor or the need for a new endorsement for each flight contradicts the regulation that allows for a blanket endorsement as long as the parameters remain consistent.