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Procedures and airport Operations Flashcards

1
Q

Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a non-controlled airport?

A-depart in any direction, consistent with safety, after crossing the airport boundary.

B-make all turns to the left.

C-comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.

A

C-comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.

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The recommended entry position to an airport Traffic pattern is:

A-45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.

B-to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.

C-to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern, altitude, and join the downwind leg.

A

B-to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.

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(Refer to figure 50.) the segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is:

A-left hand for runway 36 and right hand for runway 18.

B-left hand for a runway 18 and right hand for runway 36.

C-right hand for runway 9 and left-hand runway 27.

A

A-left hand for runway 36 and right hand for runway 18.

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(Refer to figure 50.) the traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoid flights over an area to the:

A-south of the airport.

B-north of the airport.

C-southeast of the airport.

A

C-southeast of the airport.

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5
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(Refer to figure 50.) the segmented circle indicates that a landing on runway 26 will be with a:

A-right quartering headwind.

B-left quartering headwind.

C-right quartering tailwind.

A

A-right quartering headwind.

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6
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(Refer to figure 50.) which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?

A-right hand traffic on runway 9.

B-right hand traffic on runway 18.

C-left-hand traffic on runway 36.

A

C-left-hand traffic on runway 36.

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7
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VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished:

A-at a higher airspeed.

B-with a steeper descent.

C-the same as during daytime.

A

C-the same as during daytime.

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8
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Which is appropriate for a helicopter approaching an airport for landing?

A-remain below the airplane, traffic pattern altitude.

B-avoid the flow of fixed wing traffic.

C-fly right hand traffic.

A

B-avoid the flow of fixed wing traffic.

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9
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The number is 9 and 27 on the runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately:

A-009 degrees and 027 degrees true

B-090 degrees and 270 degrees true.

C-090 degrees and 270 degrees magnetic.

A

C-090 degrees and 270 degrees magnetic.

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The number is 8 and 26 on the approach. End of the runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately:

A-008 degrees and 026 degrees true.

B-080 degrees and 260 degrees true.

C-080 degrees and 260 degrees magnetic.

A

C-080 degrees and 260 degrees magnetic.

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11
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When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?

A-indicates direction to takeoff runway.

B-indicates designation and direction of exit taxi from runway.

C-indicates designation and direction of taxi leading out of an intersection.

A

C-indicates designation and direction of taxi leading out of an intersection.

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12
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(Refer to figure 64.) which symbol indicates a taxi way/taxi way intersection hold position marking?

A-B.

B-D.

C-E.

A

C-E.

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(Refer to figure 64.) Which marking indicates a vehicle lane?

A-A.

B-C.

C-E.

A

B-C.

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The yellow demarcation bar marking indicates:

A-a runway with a displaced threshold that proceeds the runway.

B-a hold line from a taxi way to a runway.

C-the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach side.

A

A-a runway with a displaced threshold that proceeds the runway.

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(Refer to the runway incursion figure.) you have requested taxi instructions for takeoff using runway 16. The controller issues the following following taxi instructions “N123 taxi to runway 16.” Where are you required to stop in order to be in compliance with the controllers instructions?

A-5 (five).

B-6 (six).

C-9 (nine).

A

A-5 (five).

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16
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Who should not participate in the land and hold short (LAHSO) operations program?

A-recreational pilots only.

B-military pilots.

C-student pilots.

A

C-student pilots.

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17
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Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

A-pilot-in-command.

B-air traffic controller.

C-second in command.

A

A-pilot-in-command.

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18
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Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

A-pilot-in-command.

B-air traffic controller.

C-second in command.

A

A-pilot-in-command.

19
Q

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

A-when it will compromise safety.

B-only when the tower operator concurs.

C-pilots cannot decline clearance.

A

A-when it will compromise safety.

20
Q

Where is the available landing distance data (ALD) published for an airport that utilizes land and hold short operations (LAHSO)?

A-special notices section of the chart supplement U.S.

B-14 CFR part 91 general operating and flight rules.

C-aeronautical information manual (AIM).

A

A-special notices section of the chart supplement U.S.

21
Q

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

A-3 nautical miles.

B-3 statute miles.

C-1 statue mile.

A

B-3 statute miles.

22
Q

When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines the pilot:

A-may continue taxiing.

B-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.

C-should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have cross the lines.

A

B-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.

23
Q

When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines the pilot:

A-may continue taxiing.

B-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.

C-should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have cross the lines.

A

B-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.

24
Q

What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?

A-denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway.

B-denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway.

C-denotes intersecting runways.

A

C-denotes intersecting runways.

25
Q

What does the outbound destination sign identify?

A-identifies entrance to the runway from a taxi way.

B-identifies direction to takeoff runways.

C-identifies runway on which an aircraft is located.

A

B-identifies direction to takeoff runways.

26
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What is the purpose of a no entry sign?

A-identifies a paved area where aircrafts are prohibited from entering.

B-identifies area that does not continue beyond intersection.

C-identifies the exit boundary for the runway protected area.

A

A-identifies a paved area where aircrafts are prohibited from entering.

27
Q

(Refer to figure 65). Which airport marking is a runway safety area/obstacle free zone boundary?

A-G.

B-H.

C-N.

A

A-G.

28
Q

(Refer to figure 65.) from the cockpit marking G confirms the aircraft to be:

A-on a taxi way, about to enter runway zone.

B-on a runway, about to clear.

C-near an instrument approach clearance zone.

A

B-on a runway, about to clear.

29
Q

(Refer to figure 48.) the portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for:

A-landing.

B-taxiing and takeoff.

C-taxiing and landing.

A

B-taxiing and takeoff.

30
Q

(Refer to figure 48). According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

A-runway 30 is equipped at position E with emergency arresting gear to provide a means of stopping military aircraft.

B-takeoff may be started at position A on runway 12 and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.

C-the takeoff and landing portion of runway 30 begins at position E.

A

B-takeoff may be started at position A on runway 12 and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.

31
Q

(Refer to figure 48.) area C on the airport depicted is classified as a:

A-stabilized area.

B-multiple Heliport.

C-closed runway.

A

C-closed runway.

32
Q

(Refer to figure 49). The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area:

A-may be used only for taxiing.

B-is usable for taxiing, takeoff and landing.

C-cannot be used for landing, but maybe used for taxiing and takeoff.

A

C-cannot be used for landing, but maybe used for taxiing and takeoff.

33
Q

(Refer to figure 49.) select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing:

A-left hand, traffic and runway 18.

B-right hand traffic and runway 18.

C-left-hand traffic and runway 22.

A

B-right hand traffic and runway 18.

34
Q

(Refer to figure 49.) if the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator the pilot should land on:

A-runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.

B-runway 22 directly into the wind.

C-runway 36 and expect a crosswind from the right.

A

A-runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.

35
Q

(Refer to figure 65.) Sign F confirms your position on:

A-runway 22.

B-routing to runway 22.

C-taxiway 22.

A

A-runway 22.

36
Q

(Refer to figure 65.) Sign E is a visual clue that:

A-confirms the aircraft’s location to be on taxiway B.

B-warns the pilot of approaching taxiway B.

C-indicates B holding area is ahead.

A

A-confirms the aircraft’s location to be on taxiway B.

37
Q

(Refer to figure 65.) a left turn at the intersection, depicting sign A would place the aircraft:

A-ready for a runway 4 intersection takeoff.

B-on the taxi way leading to runway 4.

C-ready for a runway 22 intersection takeoff.

A

C-ready for a runway 22 intersection takeoff.

38
Q

An airport’s rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates:

A-there are obstructions on the airport.

B-that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums.

C-the traffic control tower is not in operation.

A

B-that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums.

39
Q

Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by:

A-white directional lights.

B-blue omnidirectional lights.

C-alternate red and green lights.

A

B-blue omnidirectional lights.

40
Q

To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times and then click it:

A-one time within four seconds.

B-three times within three seconds.

C-five times within five seconds.

A

C-five times within five seconds.

41
Q

A lighted heliport may be identified by a:

A-green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.

B-flashing yellow light.

C-blue lighted square landing area.

A

A-green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.

42
Q

A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits:

A-white and green alternating flashes.

B-two quick white flashes between green flashes.

C-green yellow and white flashes.

A

B-two quick white flashes between green flashes.

43
Q

How can a military airport be identified at night?

A-alternate white and green light flashes.

B-dual peaked (2 quick) white flashes between green flashes.

C-white flashing lights with steady green at the same location.

A

B-dual peaked (2 quick) white flashes between green flashes.

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