FAA Private Pilot Chap 5a

Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a recreational pilot should squawk which VFR code?

Answer: 1200 Explanation: 1200 - transponder code for VFR aircraft. 18,000 feet - Class A airspace, requires IFR

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

Answer: 1200 Explanation: 1200 is the transponder code for all VFR aircraft. Above 18,000 feet is Class A airspace and requires IFR clearance.

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

Answer: 1200 Explanation: In this scenario you would be then be operating under VFR

No person may use an ATC transponder unless it has been tested and inspected within at least the preceding

Answer: 24 calendar months

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes?

Answer: 7500, 7600, 7700 Explanation: These set off false alarms. 7500-hjacking, 7600-radio comm failure, 7700-emergencies

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?

Answer: Between directly ahead and 90 degrees to the right Explanation: Pilot's 12 o'clock is straight ahead, 3 o'clock is 90 degrees to the right, 2 o'clock will be at 60 degress

From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?

Answer: Ground control, on initial contact

When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12'hour clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft's

Answer: Ground track Explanation: Controllers can see ground track on radar. Pilots, however, need to consider crab angle.

As Pilot in Command of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviate from and ATC clearance?

Answer: In response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory Explanation: Must be responding to a TCAS II System. Must report deviation ASAP. Pilot may also deviate to ensure safety.

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

Answer: Noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas Explanation: ATIS is broadcast at certain busy airports and provides weather and runway info

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360 degrees: "TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Answer: Northwest Explanation: Since the pilot's 12 o'clock position s north, the 10 o'clock position is northwest

Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as

Answer: Safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft Explanation: Unlike Class B and Class C service, basic service is not mandatory for VFR aircraft.

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

Answer: Sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft

Which type radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal?

Answer: Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts. Explanation: The VFR services provided within a Class C airspace area include those listed above. Lincoln Municipal is in Class C airspace.

An ATC radar facility issue the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090 degress: "TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Answer: South Explanation: Pilot is heading east, 3 o'clock is right, which is south

To use VHF/DF facilities for assistance in locating an aircraft's position, the aircraft must have a

Answer: VHF transmitter and receiver Explanation: The VHF Direction Finder (DF) shows the controller the direction of your aircraft from ATC. You can request a "DF Steer" and then will have to key the microphone with your VHF radio

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?

Answer: West Explanation: 12 o'clock is north, 9 o'clock is 90 degrees left, west

Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that

Answer: the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more Explanation: With that ceiling and visibility, reporting is optional