5. Airport Operations Flashcards
The _______________________, formerly called the Airport/Facility Directory provides the most comprehensive information on a given airport.
SkyVector can help with this
Chart Supplement US
A ________________________ is useful for parachute drop zones, glider operations, traffic, pattern, information, operating hours, noise, abatement, and info about an airport that doesn’t fit into a sectional chart.
Chart supplement
Where can pilots find traffic pattern, information and restrictions, such as noise abatement?
US chart supplements (formerly airport/facility directory)
Runways are labeled which numbers?
1 through 36. Runways compass alignment.
Traffic Patterns
All airplanes turn ________ to get out of an airport, unless other wise specified.
Left
Ex: midfield left downwind to RWY 36.
Entering traffic pattern while descending is hazordous
Weather affects size and density of traffic pattern
Well, monitoring the Cooperstown CTFAF you hear an airport aircraft announced that they are Midfield left downwind to runway 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?
The aircraft is east.
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 pilot is using runway 22 to take off. Which direction is the airplane headed?
Southwest
You can’t operate a sUAS in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at any___________, ___________, or ________________.
airport, heliport, or seaplane base.
- In either controlled and class G uncontrolled
- Yield right of way to other aircraft’s
What aircraft has the right of way over all aircraft?
Aircraft in distress has right of way over all aircrafts
When coming close to another unmanned aircraft, go to the __________
Binoculars can be used to help with situational awareness.
right
To properly scan for other aircraft, systematically focus on different segments for short intervals of _____________________.
10°
What may be used to assist compliance with part 107 sUAS see-and-avoid requirements?
Remote PIC diligence
____________________ provides safety for of air traffic where the volume needs it
Pilots must communicate if they can’t make it on the course instructed
ATC (Air traffic control)
__________ airports don’t have towers in the US
There are _______ towered airports
20,000. 500.
How should a remote pilot apply for a certificate of waiver?
By going to Faadronezone.fha.gov and following the instructions 
According to 14 CFR part one07, how may a remote pilot in command operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace?
The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the air, traffic control facility, having jurisdiction over that air Space
When a control tower, located on an airport with in class D airspace, ceases operation for the day what happens to the air space designation?
The airspace reverts to class E and or a combination of class E and G airspace during the hours for tower is not in operation
What does PVT next to an airport mean?
Private airport
