Lesson 13

Question 1

What is the objective of Lesson 13?

Answer 1

To give the student an understanding of airport and heliport operations and facilities.

Question 2

What are the three types of airports?

Answer 2

• Civil Airports
• Military/Government Airports
• Private Airports

Question 3

Define a controlled airport.

Answer 3

A towered airport that has an operating control tower responsible for the safe flow of air traffic.

Question 4

What must pilots do when operating from a towered airport?

Answer 4

Maintain two-way radio communication with ATC and comply with their instructions.

Question 5

What is an uncontrolled airport?

Answer 5

A non-towered airport without an operating control tower where two-way radio communications are not required.

Question 6

What does CTAF stand for?

Answer 6

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.

Question 7

How are runway numbers determined?

Answer 7

Based on the magnetic direction of the runway, rounded to the nearest 10 degrees, with the last zero omitted.

Question 8

What is the designation for parallel runways?

Answer 8

They are distinguished by a letter added to the runway number, such as 36L, 36C, 36R.

Question 9

How are active runways determined at towered airports?

Answer 9

By the control tower.

Question 10

What is the general practice for pilots at non-towered airports when choosing a runway?

Answer 10

They choose the runway that will result in a headwind.

Question 11

What is the recommended altitude for overflying an uncontrolled airport to observe traffic?

Answer 11

500-1,000 feet above the traffic pattern altitude.

Question 12

What are standard fixed-wing traffic patterns?

Answer 12

They are left traffic patterns.

Question 13

What is the purpose of wind direction indicators at airports?

Answer 13

To provide information on wind speed and direction for pilots.

Question 14

What is a wind sock?

Answer 14

A common airport wind direction indicator that shows wind direction and allows estimation of wind velocity.

Question 15

What does a wind tee indicate?

Answer 15

Wind direction but does not show intensity or gusty conditions.

Question 16

What is the apron or ramp area at an airport?

Answer 16

The area where aircraft are parked and tied down.

Question 17

What is visual scanning in aviation?

Answer 17

A technique where pilots scan the sky and surface for obstructions and aircraft.

Question 18

What are the right-of-way rules for aircraft in distress?

Answer 18

They have the right-of-way over all other air traffic.

Question 19

What is the minimum safe altitude over congested areas?

Answer 19

1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet.

Question 20

What is the VFR cruising altitude rule?

Answer 20

VFR aircraft must fly at odd thousand foot altitudes plus 500 ft when on magnetic courses from 0°-179°.

Question 21

What is a runway incursion?

Answer 21

An occurrence that creates a collision hazard in the airport runway environment.

Question 22

What is wake turbulence?

Answer 22

Turbulence created by an airfoil producing lift, particularly hazardous to following aircraft.

Question 23

How can pilots avoid wake turbulence when landing?

Answer 23

Touch down above and beyond the previous aircraft.

Question 24

What type of radio equipment do most general aviation aircraft use?

Answer 24

Very High Frequency (VHF) radios.

Question 25

What is important about microphone technique in radio communications?

Answer 25

Radio transmissions should be as brief as possible to avoid frequency congestion.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a frequency designated for carrying out airport advisory practices at uncontrolled airports.

Answer 26

[CTAF]

Question 27

True or False: An aircraft on final approach has the right-of-way over other aircraft in the traffic pattern.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What is the standard time system adopted for pilots crossing several time zones?

Answer 28

Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) ## Footnote Often referred to as Zulu time, UTC is based on the 0° line of longitude passing through Greenwich, England.

Question 29

What should a pilot listen for before pressing the microphone button?

Answer 29

Listen for a few moments to ensure no one else is talking or waiting for a response. ## Footnote This helps avoid 'stepping on' someone else's radio call.

Question 30

When taxiing from a parking spot at a controlled airport, what must be done before proceeding?

Answer 30

Obtain ATC clearance. ## Footnote This includes listening to the ATIS and contacting ATC Clearance-Delivery if required.

Question 31

What does 'line up and wait' mean?

Answer 31

To take a position on the runway but wait for takeoff clearance.

Question 32

What is the procedure if a pilot loses communication in flight?

Answer 32

Complete dummy checks, broadcast in the blind, and squawk 7600 for lost communications. ## Footnote Check volume, frequency, and headset connection.

Question 33

What is the purpose of the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)?

Answer 33

To broadcast local weather conditions and other pertinent non-control information continuously.

Question 34

What should a pilot do upon contacting ATC after receiving ATIS information?

Answer 34

State that information [ATIS code] was received.

Question 35

What is a UNICOM station?

Answer 35

A privately owned air/ground communication station transmitting on limited frequencies.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a frequency used for air-to-air communication at airports without a control tower.

Answer 36

MULTICOM

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs)?

Answer 37

To manage IFR traffic and provide flight following services.

Question 38

What does the term 'radar contact' indicate?

Answer 38

Your aircraft has been radar identified and flight following will be provided.

Question 39

What is the purpose of the Emergency Locator Transponder?

Answer 39

To transmit a distress signal if the aircraft experiences crash-like impacts.

Question 40

What is the frequency for contacting Flight Watch (EFAS)?

Answer 40

Commonly 122.2 MHz as of October 1, 2015.

Question 41

What must a pilot do after landing and before taxiing?

Answer 41

Switch to ground control for taxi instructions.

Question 42

What must pilots do if they cannot comply with ATC instructions?

Answer 42

Advise ATC and request amended instructions.

Question 43

True or False: Pilots are required by the FAA to file flight plans for VFR flights.

Answer 43

False ## Footnote While not required, filing flight plans is strongly recommended for safety.

Question 44

What should a pilot do if they are unsure of their location?

Answer 44

Climb to a higher altitude for better radio and navaid reception.

Question 45

What does ATC Clearance-Delivery do for VFR operations?

Answer 45

Assigns a transponder code and departure instructions.

Question 46

What type of signals does the control tower provide for communication?

Answer 46

Light signals in case of lost communication.

Question 47

What is the significance of the ATIS code?

Answer 47

It verifies that the pilot has the current local weather and airport information.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: If you are performing maneuvers at altitudes used by arriving or departing aircraft, you should monitor the _______.

Answer 48

CTAF

Question 49

What is the procedure for announcing your position at an uncontrolled airport?

Answer 49

Self-announce your position and intentions on the designated CTAF.

Question 50

What happens if you do not close your flight plan within 30 minutes after your estimated arrival time?

Answer 50

The FSS will initiate search and rescue.