Ch 3 - Airports, Air Traffic & Airspace - Questions 263 - 308

Question 1

A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is

Answer 1

At least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.

Question 2

No person may operate an airplane with Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless the

Answer 2

Airplane is equipped for instrument flight

Question 3

What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?

Answer 3

The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.

Question 4

What nis the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace?

Answer 4

1 mile flight visibility

Question 5

What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?

Answer 5

Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and ADS-B Out equipment

Question 6

What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?

Answer 6

Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and encoding altimeter, and ADS-B Out equipment

Question 7

Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending toward from

Answer 7

1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL

Question 8

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

Answer 8

Sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft

Question 9

From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?

Answer 9

Ground control, on initial contact

Question 10

Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as

Answer 10

Safety alerts, traffic advisories and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

1200

Question 12

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots hold avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

Answer 12

7500

Question 13

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent deletion of which code?

Answer 13

7600

Question 14

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

Answer 14

1200

Question 15

At an altitude below 18,000 feet MSL, which transponder code should be selected?

Answer 15

Mode A/3, Code 1200

Question 16

Which of the following codes should be set for VFR flight in Class E airspace?

Answer 16

1200, Mode A/3

Question 17

Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a pilot shoals squawk which VFR code?

Answer 17

1200

Question 18

What is the hijack code?

Answer 18

7500

Question 19

What is the appropriate transponder code in response to lost communications?

Answer 19

7600

Question 20

In the event of unlawful interference or hijacking, which transponder code should you input immediately?

Answer 20

7500

Question 21

The transponder should be cycled to 7700 in the event of

Answer 21

An emergency

Question 22

When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester FSS is

Answer 22

“MC ALESTER RADIO, HAWK, SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDORE VORTAC, OVER”

Question 23

The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to ATC is

Answer 23

“FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED”

Question 24

The correct method if stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is

Answer 24

“ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED”

Question 25

ATC advises, “traffic 12 o’clock” this advisory is relative to your

Answer 25

Ground Track

Question 26

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090 degrees.
“TRAFFIC 3 O’CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND…”

Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Answer 26

South

Question 27

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360 degrees.
“TRAFFIC 10 O’CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND…”

Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Answer 27

Northwest

Question 28

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?

Answer 28

Between directly ahead and 9- degrees to the right

Question 29

An ATC radar fickly issues the following advisory to a pilot flying north in a clam wind.
:TRAFFIC 8 O’CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND…”

Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Answer 29

West

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Exercise extreme caution and abandon the approach, realizing the imprint is unsafe for landing.

Question 31

If the aircraft’s radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?

Answer 31

Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from he tower.

Question 32

A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal that the pilot

Answer 32

is cleared to land.

Question 33

A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing is an indication to

Answer 33

Return to the starting point on the airport.

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Steady, red

Question 35

Which light signal from the control tower clears a pilot to taxi?

Answer 35

Flashing green

Question 36

Analternatin red and green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal to

Answer 36

Exercise extreme caution

Question 37

When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on

Answer 37

406 MHz

Question 38

While on a VFR cord country and not in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the vent of an emergency?

Answer 38

121.5 MHz

Question 39

Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) program?

Answer 39

Student pilots

Question 40

Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

Answer 40

Pilot in command

Question 41

Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance>

Answer 41

Pilot in command

Question 42

Where is the “Available Landing Distance” (ALD) data published for an airport that utilizes Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)?

Answer 42

Special Notices section of the Chart Supplement

Question 43

When shock pilots decline a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

Answer 43

When it will compromise safety

Question 44

What is the minimum visibility for a pilot to receive a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

Answer 44

3 statute miles

Question 45

What should you expect when you are told that LAHSO operations are in effect at your destination airport?

Answer 45

That ATC will give you a clearance to land and hold short of a specified point on the runway

Question 46

If given a landing clearance on runway 16 and told to hold short runway 6, how can a pilot determine the available landing distance?

Answer 46

Ask the controller.