procedures and airport operations Flashcards
Most midair collision accidents occur during
clear days.
(Refer to Figure 48.) According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?
Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 12, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.
What is the minimum visibility for a pilot to receive a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
3 statute miles.
The yellow demarcation bar marking indicates
a runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.
(Refer to Figure 48.) Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a
closed runway.
Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in strong quartering headwinds?
Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing.
When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?
Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.
To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the
longitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion.
(Refer to Figure 65.) A left turn at the intersection depicting sign A would place the aircraft
ready for a Runway 22 intersection takeoff.
A lighted heliport may be identified by a
green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.
Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?
Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.
What does the outbound destination sign identify?
Identifies direction to take-off runways.
What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?
Checklists.
How can a military airport be identified at night?
Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes.
Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the
Chart Supplements U.S.
The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and especially when operating
in conditions of reduced visibility.
What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?
All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance.
What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of macho?
Taking chances is foolish.
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately
090° and 270° magnetic.
When operating an aircraft at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL, supplemental oxygen shall be used during
that flight time in excess of 30 minutes at those altitudes.
Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight?
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane?
Quartering tailwind.
(Refer to Figure 50.) The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is
left-hand for Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.
Pilots are encouraged to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and when operating within
10 miles of any airport.
The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use
peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing.
Eye movements during daytime collision avoidance scanning should
10 degrees and view each sector at least 1 second.
A pilot and two passengers landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip with an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude it is determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle is 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?
Wait until the temperature decreases, and recalculate the takeoff performance.
How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?
There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft.
Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
altitude increases.
Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?
Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment.
In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude?
Recognizing hazardous thoughts.
Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in
loss of muscular power.
Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of
15,000 feet MSL.
What is the purpose of the no entry sign?
Identifies a paved area where aircraft are prohibited from entering.
When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall
maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.
Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft?
Sunset to sunrise.
Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by
blue omnidirectional lights.
An airport’s rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates
that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums.
