FAA Terms and Graphics

Question 1

CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency)

Answer 1

A freq designed for airport advisories without the operationg control tower.

Question 2

ATIS (Automated Terminal Information Service)

Answer 2

Airport/facility name
Phonetic letter code
Time of info (UTC)
Weather information

Question 3

NOTAMS (Notice to Air Missions)

Answer 3

Updated info about airports that is not publicly posted yet.

Question 4

IFR Conditions

Answer 4

Weather conditions below minimum for flight under visual flight rules.

Question 5

VFR Conditions

Answer 5

Weather conditions equal to or better than minimum for flight under visual flight rules
1000 Ft. Ceiling / 3 SM (Statue Miles) visibility

Question 6

SQUAWK 0000

Answer 6

Never use

Question 7

SQUAWK 1200

Answer 7

VFR

Question 8

SQUAWK 7500

Answer 8

HIJACK

Question 9

SQUAWK 7600

Answer 9

LOST COMM

Question 10

SQUAWK 7700

Answer 10

EMERGENCY

Question 11

Affirmative means…?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

Entry Traffic Pattern

Answer 12

Question 13

Downwind Traffic Pattern

Answer 13

Question 14

Base Traffic Pattern

Answer 14

Question 15

Final Traffic Pattern

Answer 15

Question 16

Departure Traffic Pattern

Answer 16

Question 17

Crosswind Traffic Pattern

Answer 17

Question 18

Upwind Traffic Pattern

Answer 18

Question 19

What is PAPI?

Answer 19

Precision Approach Path Indicator Lights