Are you authorized to perform touch and go landings during solo flights at ERAU?

The correct answer indicates that solo students are not authorized to perform touch and go landings during solo flights at ERAU. This restriction is primarily in place for safety and training reasons. Touch and go landings involve a full landing followed by an immediate takeoff, which can complicate a pilot's decision-making and workload, especially for a solo student who is still mastering fundamental flying skills.

During solo flights, the focus is typically on practice of basic maneuvers and landings, ensuring the student can safely operate the aircraft under a low-stress environment. More complex procedures like touch and gos may require more experience, judgment, and proficiency in handling potentially unexpected situations that could arise during this maneuver. Therefore, this restriction allows students to build confidence and competence before they advance to more complex flight patterns and landings.