Signals

Question 1

What are the 4 different distress signals?

Answer 1

SOS ( * * * - - - * * * )
Flares (red light)
Rocks (red light)
MAYDAY

Question 2

For light signals, what does a steady green signal mean, in flight and on the ground?

Answer 2

In flight: Clear to land
On ground: Clear to take off

Question 3

For light signals, what does a steady red signal mean, in flight and on the ground?

Answer 3

In flight: Give way; continue circling
On ground: Stop

Question 4

For light signals, what does a flashing green signal mean, in flight and on the ground?

Answer 4

In flight: Return for landing
On ground: Clear for taxi

Question 5

For light signals, what does a flashing red signal mean, in flight and on the ground?

Answer 5

In flight: Aerodrome not safe, do not land
On ground: Taxi clear of runway

Question 6

What is the meaning of an intercepting aircraft rocking its wings and turning away?

Answer 6

Meaning: You are cleared to proceed
Action: Acknowledge by rocking your wings

Question 7

What does a continuous flashing of an aircraft’s landing lights indicate?

Answer 7

Meaning: The aircraft is in an emergency situation