3.4: Airport Traffic Patterns

Question 1

(Refer to Figure 49) If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on

Answer 1

Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.

Question 2

(Refer to Figure 49) The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area

Answer 2

cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

Question 3

(Refer to Figure 49) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing.

Answer 3

Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.

Question 4

(Refer to Figure 50) Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?

Answer 4

left-hand for Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.

Question 5

(Refer to Figure 50) The traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoids flights over and area to the

Answer 5

southeast of the airport.

Question 6

(Refer to Figure 50) The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with

Answer 6

right-quartering headwind

Question 7

Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a noncontrolled airport?

Answer 7

Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.

Question 8

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic patter is

Answer 8

to enter 45 degree at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

Check the wind sock to determine the appropriate runway.