SU3: Airports, ATC & Airspace

Question 1

During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is

Answer 1

3 miles

Question 2

Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

Answer 2

ontact approach control on the appropriate frequency.

(AIM Para 3-2-4) ( ? )
Prior to entering Class C airspace, a pilot must contact and establish communication with approach control on the appropriate frequency.

Question 3

The radius of the procedural outer area of Class C airspace is normally

Answer 3

20 NM.

(AIM Para 3-2-4) ( ? )
A 20-NM radius procedural outer area surrounds the primary airport in Class C airspace. This area is not charted and generally does not require action from the pilot.

Question 4

What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?

Answer 4

3 miles.

(14 CFR 91.155) ( ? )
An airway includes that Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet AGL to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL. The minimum flight visibility for VFR flight operations in Class E airspace less than 10,000 feet MSL is 3 statute miles.

Question 5

All operations within Class C airspace must be in

A. an aircraft equipped with a transponder with automatic altitude reporting capability.

B. compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.

C. accordance with instrument flight rules.

Answer 5

A. an aircraft equipped with a transponder with automatic altitude reporting capability.

Answer (A) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-4) ( ? )
Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, an operable radar beacon transponder with altitude reporting equipment is required.

Question 6

What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace?

Answer 6

1 mile flight visibility.

(14 CFR 91.157) ( ? )
To operate within Class D airspace under special VFR clearance, visibility must be at least 1 statute mile. There is no ceiling requirement, but the aircraft must remain clear of clouds.

Question 7

Which light signal from the control tower clears a pilot to taxi?

A. Flashing green.

B. Flashing white.

C. Steady green.

Answer 7

A. Flashing green.

Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.125) ( ? )
A flashing green gives the pilot permission to taxi.

Question 8

An alternating red and green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal to

Answer 8

exercise extreme caution.