Communication

Question 1

Light Gun Signals: Steady Green

Answer 1

• On Ground: Cleared for Takeoff
• In Air: Cleared to Land

Question 2

Light Gun Signals: Flashing Green

Answer 2

• On Ground: Cleared to taxi.
• In Air: Return for landing (to be followed by a steady green signal)

Question 3

Light Gun Signals: Steady Red

Answer 3

• On Ground: Stop
• In Air: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 4

Light Gun Signals: Flashing Red

Answer 4

• On Ground: Taxi clear of the runway in use.
• In Air: Airport unsafe - do not land.

Question 5

Light Gun Signals: Flashing White

Answer 5

• On Ground: Return to starting point on the airport.
• In Air: N/A

Question 6

Light Gun Signals: Alternating Red and Green

Answer 6

All Situations: Exercise extreme caution (used for aircraft, vehicles, and personnel).

Question 7

How do you acknowledge light gun signals?

Answer 7

Acknowledge the signals by rocking your wings in the air or moving the control surfaces on the ground.

Question 8

5 W’s of radio communications

Answer 8

1. Who you’re talking to.
2. Who you are.
3. Where you are.
4. What you want.
5. With [ATIS]

Question 9

Line Up and Wait

Answer 9

Used by ATC when a takeoff clearance cannot be issued immediately due to traffic or other reasons. Taxi onto the runway and await takeoff clearance.

Question 10

VFR Transponder Code

Answer 10

Squawk 1200

Question 11

ATC Light Gun Signals

Answer 11

Used by ATC to give information to aircraft that are not contactable by radio.

Question 12

Transponder Failure Procedure

Answer 12

Remain outside or above controlled airspace until the direction and flow of traffic can be determined. If the transmitter and/or receiver are inoperable, advise the tower of the aircraft type, position, altitude, and intention to land. Enter pattern, report position as appropriate, and watch for light signals from the tower.

Question 13

Radio Failure Procedure

Answer 13

• Acknowledge ATC transmissions by rocking wings or blinking the landing light at night.
• Squawk 7600, circle the field and wait for the light gun signal.

Question 14

NTSB Accident

Answer 14

An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft in which
* Any person suffers death or serious injury
* Or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.

Question 15

NTSB Incident

Answer 15

Occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations.

Question 16

What is the transponder squawk code for a hijacking scenario?

Answer 16

7500

Question 17

What is the transponder squawk code for a radio communication failure?

Answer 17

7600

Question 18

What is the transponder squawk code for a general emergency? (Mayday)

Answer 18

7700