Private Pilot Knowledge Test: Chapter 5

When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester FSS is A - "MCALESTER RADIO, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER." B - MCALESTER STATION, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CEE BEE, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER." C - MCALESTER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, HAWK NOVEMBER SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER."

A - "MCALESTER RADIO, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER."

Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a pilot should squawk which VFR code? A - 1200. B - 7600. C - 7700.

A - 1200.

While on a VFR cross-country and not in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the event of an emergency? A - 121.5 MHz. B - 122.5 MHz. C - 128.725 MHz.

A - 121.5 MHz.

(Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1515 MST for a 2-hour 30-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. What is the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport? A - 1645 PST. B - 1745 PST. C - 1845 PST.

A - 1645 PST.

(Refer to Figure 52.) The landing distance available on Rwy 17 at Lincoln Airport is A - 5,400 feet. B - 5,800 feet. C - 8,286 feet.

A - 5,400 feet.

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter related to Airmen are issued under which subject number? A - 60. B - 70. C - 90.

A - 60.

(Refer to Figure 52.) The landing distance available on Rwy 32 at Lincoln Airport is A - 7,816 feet. B - 8,286 feet. C - 8,649 feet.

A - 7,816 feet.

When must the battery in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced (or recharged if the battery is rechargeable)? A - After one-half of the battery's usual life. B - During each annual and 100-hour inspection. C - Every 24 calendar months.

A - After one-half of the battery's usual life.

(Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What is the recommended communication procedure when inbound to land at Cooperstown Airport? A - Broadcast intentions when 10 miles out on the CTAF/MULTICOM frequency, 122.9 MHz. B - Contact UNICOM when 10 miles out on 122.8 MHz. C - Circle the airport in a left turn before entering traffic.

A - Broadcast intentions when 10 miles out on the CTAF/MULTICOM frequency, 122.9 MHz.

What information is contained in the Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP)? A - Current NOTAM (D) and FDC NOTAMs. B - All current NOTAMs. C - Current Chart Supplement information and FDC NOTAMs.

A - Current NOTAM (D) and FDC NOTAMs.

Which light signal from the control tower clears a pilot to taxi? A - Flashing green. B - Steady green. C - Flashing white.

A - Flashing green.

(Refer to Figure 52.) When approaching Lincoln Municipal from the west at noon for the purpose of landing, initial communication should be with A - Lincoln Approach Control on 124.0 MHz. B - Minneapolis Center on 128.75 MHz. C - Lincoln Tower on 118.5 MHz.

A - Lincoln Approach Control on 124.0 MHz.

(Refer to Figure 52.) What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Lincoln Municipal during the hours when the tower is not in operation? A - Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz. B - Contact UNICOM on 122.95 MHz for traffic advisories. C - Monitor AIS for airport conditions, then announce your position on 122.95 MHz.

A - Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz.

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°: "TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic? A - Northwest. B - Northeast. C - Southeast.

A - Northwest.

If the radio fails in an aircraft, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport? A - Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower. B - Enter a crosswind leg and rock the wings. C - Flash the landing lights and cycle the landing gear while circling the airport.

A - Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower.

What basic terminal radar services does ATC provide to VFR aircraft? A - Traffic advisories, safety alerts, limited vectoring, and, in Class B airspace, separation between all aircraft. B - Sequencing and separation between all aircraft operating in Class B and C airspace. C - Wind shear warning at participating airports.

A - Traffic advisories, safety alerts, limited vectoring, and, in Class B airspace, separation between all aircraft.

(Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) What is the recommended communication procedure or a landing at Currituck County Airport? A - Transmit intention on 122.9 MHz when 10 miles out and give position reports in the traffic pattern. B - Contact Elizabeth City Tower on 120.5 MHz for airport and traffic advisories. C - Contact FSS for area traffic information.

A - Transmit intention on 122.9 MHz when 10 miles out and give position reports in the traffic pattern.

After landing at a tower-controlled airport, when should the pilot contact ground control? A - When advised by the tower to do so. B - Before turning off the runway. C - After reaching a taxiway that leads directly to the parking area.

A - When advised by the tower to do so.

A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal that the pilot A - is cleared to land. B - should give way to other aircraft and continue circling. C - should return for landing.

A - is cleared to land.

ATC issues a safety alert to aircraft under their control A - that are at an altitude believed to place the aircraft in unsafe proximity to terrain or obstructions. B - when another aircraft under their control is at an altitude that places the aircraft in unsafe proximity to each other. C - if radar shows that the aircraft is headed into level 5 or 6 convective activity.

A - that are at an altitude believed to place the aircraft in unsafe proximity to terrain or obstructions.

(Refer to Figure 27.) an aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a two-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time? A - 0930 MST. B - 1030 MST. C - 1130 MST.

B - 1030 MST.

If air traffic control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code A - 0000. B - 1200. C - 4096.

B - 1200.

When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on A - 118.0 MHz and 118.8 MHz. B - 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. C - 123.0 MHz and 119.0 MHz.

B - 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz.

(Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1615 MST for a 2-hour 15-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. The estimated time of arrival at the destination airport should be A - 1630 PST. B - 1730 PST. C - 1830 PST.

B - 1730 PST.

The automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast system (ADS-B) includes what primary components? A - ADS-B radar transmitter; aircraft radar receiver, ADS-B Out transmitter, and ADS-B In receiver. B - ADS-B ground station; aircraft GPS receiver, ADS-B Out transmitter, and ADS-B In receiver. C - ADS-B ground station; aircraft VOR/DME or GPS receiver, and ADS-B In receiver.

B - ADS-B ground station; aircraft GPS receiver, ADS-B Out transmitter, and ADS-B In receiver.

During ground operations, from whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information? A - Flight Service. B - Ground control, on initial contact. C - Tower, just before takeoff.

B - Ground control, on initial contact.

(Refer to Figure 52.) Where is Loup City Municipal located in relation to the city? A - Northeast approximately 3 miles. B - Northwest approximately 1 mile. C - East approximately miles.

B - Northwest approximately 1 mile.

When should you activate the IDENT function on your transponder? A - On initial callup. B - On ATC request. C - When setting or changing a transponder code.

B - On ATC request.

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: "TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic? A - East. B - South. C - West.

B - South.

What happens when you activate the IDENT function on your transponder? A - A data block appears on the ATC display that contains your aircraft call sign and type. B - The transponder return from your aircraft momentarily blossoms on the ATC display to enable easy identification. C - The ATC display momentarily zooms in on the transponder return from your aircraft to enable easy identification.

B - The transponder return from your aircraft momentarily blossoms on the ATC display to enable easy identification.

While on final approach for landing, an alternating green and red light followed by a flashing red light is received from the control tower. Under these circumstances, the pilot should A - discontinue the approach, fly the same traffic pattern and approach again, and land. B - exercise extreme caution and abandon the approach, realizing the airport is unsafe for landing. C - abandon the approach, circle the airport to the right, and expect a flashing white light when the airport is unsafe for landing.

B - exercise extreme caution and abandon the approach, realizing the airport is unsafe for landing.

An alternating red and green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal to A - hold position. B - exercise extreme caution. C - not land; the airport is unsafe.

B - exercise extreme caution.

ATC advises, "_traffic at your 12 o'clock._" This advisory is relative to your A - true course. B - ground track. C - magnetic heading.

B - ground track.

You can obtain FAA advisory circulars by A - distribution from the nearest FAA district office. B - searching for them at FAA.gov. C - subscribing to the Federal Register.

B - searching for them at FAA.gov.

If the control tower uses a light signal to direct a pilot to give away to other aircraft and continue circling, the light is A - flashing red. B - steady red. C - alternating red and green.

B - steady red.

If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed A - via taxiways and across runways to, but not onto, Runway 9. B - to the next intersecting runway where further clearance I required. C - via taxiways and across runways to Runway 9, where an immediate takeoff may be made.

B - to the next intersecting runway where further clearance I required.

The correct method of stating 5,500 feet MSL to ATC is A - "FIVE POINT FIVE." B - "FIFTY-FIVE HUNDRED FEET MSL." C - "FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED."

C - "FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED."

As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of A - 25 miles. B - 20 miles. C - 10 miles.

C - 10 miles.

(Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? A - 1345Z. B - 1445Z. C - 1545Z.

C - 1545Z.

(Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? A - 1345Z. B - 1445Z. C - 1645Z.

C - 1645Z.

(Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? A - 2030Z. B - 2130Z. C - 2230Z.

C - 2230Z.

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes? A - 7200. B - 7000. C - 7500.

C - 7500.

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter related to Air Traffic Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number? A - 60. B - 70. C - 90.

C - 90.

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight: "TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic? A - Between directly ahead and 90° to the left. B - Between directly behind and 90° to the right. C - Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.

C - Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.

Where may an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested? A - Any time. B - At 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. C - During the first 5 minutes after the hour.

C - During the first 5 minutes after the hour.

You can obtain pilot reports and updated weather information along your route of flight by contacting A - HIWAS. B - UNICOM. C - Flight Service.

C - Flight Service.

An ATC transponder was tested and inspected on March 15, 2018. The next test is due on A - September 30, 2018. B - March 31, 2019. C - March 31, 2020.

C - March 31, 2020.

Which procedure is recommended to ensure that the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) has not been activated? A - Turn off the aircraft ELT after landing. B - Ask the airport tower if they are receiving an ELT signal. C - Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.

C - Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.

The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is A - "TEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FEET." B - "TEN POINT FIVE." C - ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED."

C - ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED."

(Refer to Figure 52.) which type of radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal? A - Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and standard separation. B - Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and conflict resolution so that radar targets do not touch, or 1,000 feet vertical separation. C - Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts.

C - Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts.

Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) provides what services? A - Weather products on FIS-B through your ADS-B Out transceiver. B - Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) with conflict resolution through your ADS-B In receiver. C - Traffic information service-broadcast (TIS-B) through your ADS-B Out transmitter and ADS-B In receiver.

C - Traffic information service-broadcast (TIS-B) through your ADS-B Out transmitter and ADS-B In receiver.

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying north in a calm wind: "TRAFFIC 9 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic? A - South. B - North. C - West.

C - West.

An ATC clearance provides A - priority over all other traffic. B - adequate separation from all traffic. C - authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace.

C - authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace.

Automatic terminal information service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning A - pilot of radar-identified aircraft whose aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain or to an obstruction. B - nonessential information to reduce frequency congestion. C - noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.

C - noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.

A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to A - taxi at a faster speed. B - taxi only on taxiways and not cross runways. C - return to the starting point on the airport.

C - return to the starting point on the airport.

Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that A - weather conditions are at or above VFR minimums. B - the sky condition is clear and visibility is unrestricted. C - the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

C - the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides A - sequencing and separation for all VFR aircraft. B - IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft. C - warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.

C - warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.