Quiz 5 (3.1-3.5, 3.9, 3.10, 3.14, 3.15)
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 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.
What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace?
1 mile flight visibility.
What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?
1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for day VFR flight is
1 mile.
For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is
1 mile.
Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours is
1 mile.
Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the visibility and ceiling to be at least
1,000 feet and 3 miles.
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
1,000 feet.
During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
1,000 feet.
The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are
1,000 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility.
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.
Enhanced taxiway centerline markings are enhanced for a maximum of how many feet prior to the runway holding position markings?
150.
During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is
2,000 feet.
The radius of the procedural outer area of Class C airspace is normally
20 NM
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.
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is
3 miles.
What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?
3 miles.
The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally
4,000 feet AGL.
When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on
406 MHz
Your VFR flight will be conducted above 10,000 ft. MSL in Class E airspace. What is the minimum flight visibility?
5 SM.
The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is
5 miles.
The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is
500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is
500 feet.
VASI lights as shown by illustration C indicate that the airplane is
Above the glide slope.
What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?
Air traffic control tower.
No person may operate an airplane within Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless the
Airplane is equipped for instrument flight.
All operations within Class C airspace must be in
An aircraft equipped with a transponder with an automatic altitude reporting capability.
With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the surface upward to 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with
An operable transponder having either mode S or 4096-code capability with Mode C automatic altitude reporting capability.
A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is
At least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.
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.
Which marking indicates a vehicle lane?
C - dashed white middle solid white outside,/ zippered
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 taxing and takeoff.
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 windsock to determine the appropriate runway.
In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?
Class A
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace?
Class C.
Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a
Closed taxiway.
Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a noncontrolled airport?
Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.
(Refer to E.) This sign is a visual clue that
Confirms the aircrafts location to be on Taxiway "B"
Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?
Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.
Which of the signs in the figure is a mandatory instruction sign?
D. Red background and white inscription.
Which sign identifies where aircraft are prohibited from entering?
D. Red background with a white inscription.
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.
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
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
Exercise extreme caution.
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.
Which light signal from the control tower clears a pilot to taxi?
Flashing green.
A lighted heliport may be identified by a
Green, yellow, & white rotating beacon.
From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?
Ground control, on initial contact.
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 purpose of an enhanced taxiway centerline is to
Highlight an approaching runway holding position marking.
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 locate.
When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?
Indicated designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.
A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal that the pilot
Is cleared to land.
Which sign is a designation and direction of an exit taxiway from a runway?
K
The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is
Left hand for Runway 36 and right hand for Runway 18.
Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?
Left hand traffic on runway 36.
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.
If the aircraft's radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?
Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern and look for a light signal from the tower.
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.
Unless otherwise authorized, which situation requires Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)?
Overflying class C airspace below 10,000 feet MSL.
A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the
Primary airports control tower.
What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?
Private pilot certificate or student pilot certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.
A below glide slope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a
Pulsating red light.
Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports
Regardless of weather conditions.
A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to
Return to the starting point on the airport.
The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a
Right quartering headwind.
(Refer to F.) This sign confirms your position on
Runway 22.
The 'yellow demarcation bar' marking indicates
Runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.
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.
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.
If the control tower uses a light signal to direct a pilot to give way to other aircraft and continue circling, the light will be
Steady red.
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.
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.
(Refer to Area 1.) For information about the parachute jumping at Caddo Mills Airport, refer to
The airport/ facility directory section of the chart supplement.
When a control tower located on an airport within Class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
The airspace reverts to class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
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.
Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?
The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff.
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.
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.
What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?
Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and ADS-B out equipment.
When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?
When departing from a runway intersection.
Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only
When the associated control tower is in operation.
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.
You would like to enter Class B airspace and contact the approach controller. The controller responds to your initial radio call with "N125HF standby." May you enter the Class B airspace?
You must remain outside class B airspace until controller gives you a specific clearance.
