Principles of Private Flight Quiz 3
What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted?
"A" may be used for taxi and takeoff; "E" may be used only as an overrun.
The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to ATC is
"FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED."
When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester FSS is
"MC ALESTER RADIO, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER."
The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is
"ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED."
The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately
080° and 260° magnetic.
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately
090° and 270° magnetic.
Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from
1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.
(Refer to Area 3.) What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?
1,548 feet MSL.
During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
1000 feet
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
1200
Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a pilot should squawk which VFR code?
1200
When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?
1200
Which of the following codes should be set for VFR flight in Class E airspace?
1200, Mode A/3.
Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than
2,000 feet AGL.
(Refer to Area 1.) What minimum altitude is required to avoid the Livermore Airport (LVK) Class D airspace?
2,901 feet MSL.
VFR flight in controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL requires a minimum visibility and vertical cloud clearance of
3 miles, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the clouds in controlled airspace.
(Refer to Area 4.) The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is
4,000 feet MSL.
It is the responsibility of the pilot and crew to report a near midair collision as a result of proximity of at least
500 feet or less to another aircraft.
In the event of unlawful interference or hijacking, which transponder code should you input immediately?
7500
What is the hijack code?
7500
When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?
7500
What is the appropriate transponder code in response to lost communications?
7600
When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?
7600
Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.
When should ADS-B equipment be operated on the ground while taxiing?
All the time when on the airport surface.
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?
Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.
Which marking indicates a vehicle lane?
C
You are on approach to land on Runway 19 of a non-towered airport. You observe ripples on the southeast side of a small lake 3/4 mi. east of the airport. What is the most appropriate course of action?
Check the wind sock to determine the appropriate runway.
(Refer to Area 4.) The airspace directly overlying Fort Worth Meacham is
Class D airspace to 3,200 feet MSL.
Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a noncontrolled airport?
Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.
Which of the signs in the figure is a mandatory instruction sign?
D
Which sign identifies where aircraft are prohibited from entering?
D
What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?
Denotes intersecting runways.
How can a military airport be identified at night?
Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes.
(Refer to Area 3.) What is the airspace classification around Findlay (FDY) airport?
E
What procedure is recommended when climbing or descending VFR on an airway?
Execute gentle banks left and right for continuous visual scanning of the airspace.
From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?
Ground control, on initial contact.
What does the outbound destination sign identify?
Identifies direction to take-off runways.
What purpose does the taxiway location sign serve?
Identifies taxiway on which an aircraft is located.
When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?
Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.
Which sign is a designation and direction of an exit taxiway from a runway?
K
Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?
Left-hand traffic on Runway 36.
At an altitude below 18,000 feet MSL, which transponder code should be selected?
Mode A/3, Code 1200.
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?
Northwest
Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing.
Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.
If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on
Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.
(Refer to F.) This sign confirms your position on
Runway 22
Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?
Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.
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?
South.
According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?
Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 12, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.
During a night flight, you observe steady red and green lights ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
The other aircraft is approaching head-on.
During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
The other aircraft is flying away from you.
What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?
The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.
How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?
There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft.
What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?
Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and ADS-B Out equipment.
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?
West
Unless otherwise authorized, which airspace requires the appropriate Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment installed?
Within Class G airspace 25 nautical miles from a Class B airport.
Can aircraft without ADS-B Out equipment overfly Class C airspace?
Yes, but only in exceptional circumstances because flight over Class C airspace is not permitted without appropriate ADS-B equipment.
The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use
a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector.
VASI lights as shown by illustration C indicate that the airplane is
above the glide slope.
Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with
all pilots
Onboard ADS-B Out equipment is useful to pilots and ATC controllers
all the time, even when aircraft are positioned on the airport surface.
The transponder should be cycled to 7700 in the event of
an emergency.
While on final approach to a runway equipped with a standard 2-bar VASI, the lights appear as shown by illustration D. This means that the aircraft is
below the glide path.
Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by
blue omnidirectional lights.
The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area
cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.
Most midair collision accidents occur during
clear days.
Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a
closed runway.
(Refer to E.) This sign is a visual clue that
confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."
Any airspace that requires the use of a transponder also requires aircraft to be
equipped with specific ADS-B Out equipment.
To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times, and then click it
five times within 5 seconds.
A lighted heliport may be identified by a
green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.
ATC advises, "traffic 12 o'clock," this advisory is relative to your
ground track
No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the
ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles.
The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and especially when operating
in conditions of reduced visibility.
The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is
left-hand for Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.
While operating in class D airspace, each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall
maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing.
Each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall
maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.
When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall
maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.
Eye movements during daytime collision avoidance scanning should
not exceed 10 degrees and view each sector at least 1 second.
ADS-B equipment offers many benefits to pilots; however, the range of coverage for air traffic controllers is
often better than radar, even in remote areas.
From the flight deck, this marking confirms the aircraft to be
on a runway, about to clear.
Illustration A indicates that the aircraft is
on the glide slope.
The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use
peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off-center viewing.
A below glide slope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a
pulsating red light.
The 'yellow demarcation bar' marking indicates
runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.
Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as
safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft.
TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides
sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.
When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot
should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.
The traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoid flights over an area to the
southeast of the airport.
That portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for
taxiing and takeoff.
An airport's rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates
that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums.
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
A slightly high glide slope indication from a precision approach path indicator is
three white lights and one red light.
The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is
to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.
A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits
two quick, white flashes between green flashes.
Prior to starting each maneuver, pilots should
visually scan the entire area for collision avoidance.
ADS-B equipment is not required for aircraft in flight above 10,000 ft. MSL
while that flight is still being conducted below 2,500 ft. AGL.
