Airport Ops

Question 1

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

A. Make all turns to the left.

B. Depart in any direction consistent with safety, after crossing the airport boundary.

C. Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is

A. to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg.

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

C. 45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

A. 080° and 260° magnetic.

B. 008° and 026° true.

C. 080° and 260° true.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What purpose does the taxiway location sign serve?

A. Identifies taxiway on which an aircraft is located.

B. Provides general taxiing direction to named runway.

C. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway.

Answer 4

A

Question 5

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

A. weather conditions are at or above VFR minimums.

B. the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

C. the sky condition is clear and visibility is unrestricted.

Answer 5

B

Question 6

A lighted heliport may be identified by a

A. flashing yellow light.

B. green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.

C. blue lighted square landing area.

Answer 6

B

Question 7

The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by

A. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS). (Your Answer)

B. Terminal Area Chart (TAC).

C. the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory).

Answer 7

C

Question 8

A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits

A. two quick, white flashes between green flashes.

B. white and green alternating flashes.

C. green, yellow, and white flashes.

Answer 8

A