Exam quiz Airport Operations - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

The aircraft that always has right-of-way is the:

Accepted Answer

Aircraft in distress

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Glider

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Balloon

Question 2

(Refer to Figure 22.) Weather information is available at the Coeur d'Alene (COE) Airport (area 2)

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from AWOS 3 135.075.

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at the automated flight service station on the field.

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from UNICOM (CTAF) on 122.8

Question 3

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: 'TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND...' Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

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South.

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West.

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East.

Question 4

How many times should a pilot key the mic on a specified frequency at a non-towered airport to activate medium-intensity lighting?

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5 times within 5 seconds

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3 times within 5 seconds

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7 times within 5 seconds

Question 5

(Refer to figure 48.) What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted?

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A' may be used for taxi and takeoff; 'E' may be used only as an overrun.

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A' may be used for all operations except heavy aircraft landings; 'E' may be used only as an overrun.

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A' may be used only for taxiing; 'E' may be used for all operations except landings.

Question 6

How should you set the transponder after an engine failure in flight?

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7700

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7600

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7500

Question 7

(Refer to figure 26, area 2.) What is the recommended communication procedure when inbound to land at Cooperstown Airport?

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Broadcast intentions when 10 miles out on the CTAF/MULTICOM frequency, 122.9 MHz.

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Contact UNICOM when 10 miles out on 122.8 MHz.

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Circle the airport in a left turn prior to entering traffic.

Question 8

An ATC clearance provides

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authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace

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adequate separation from all traffic

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priority over all other traffic

Question 9

(Refer to Figure 21, area 3.) What UNICOM frequency would you use to contact Mercer Co. Regional (HZE)?

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122.8 MHZ.

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118.675 MHZ.

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118.675 MHZ.

Question 10

On landing, your tire blows and the wheel is dented. What action is required to comply with NTSB Part 830?

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No notification or report is required.

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An immediate notification must be filed by the operator of the aircraft with the nearest NTSB field office

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A report must be filed with the nearest FAA field office within 7 days.

Question 11

Which of the following must be reported to the NTSB, for aircraft equipped with an Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)?

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Complying with an ACAS resolution advisory (RA) while on an IFR flight plan to avert a substantial risk of collision.

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Complying with an ACAS alert on a VFR repositioning flight.

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Receiving an ACAS alert about a nearby traffic target without a resolution advisory (RA).

Question 12

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

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in conditions of reduced visibility

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within 15 miles of a towered airport.

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in Class B airspace

Question 13

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic?

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An aircraft in distress.

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A balloon

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An aircraft on final approach to land.

Question 14

Pilots are encouraged to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and when operating within:

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10 miles of any airport

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Class B airspace.

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5 miles of a towered airport

Question 15

When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester AFSS is

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MC ALESTER RADIO, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER.'

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MC ALESTER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, HAWK NOVEMBER SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER.'

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MC ALESTER STATION, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CEE BEE, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER.

Question 16

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight?

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Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.

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Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left.

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Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area.

Question 17

Inbound to an airport with no tower, FSS, or UNICOM in operation, a pilot should self-announce on MULTICOM frequency

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122.9

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123.0.

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122.7.

Question 18

How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?

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The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.

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The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway

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The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing.

Question 19

NTSB Part 830 states that an aircraft operator must immediately notify them:

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In the case of an aircraft accident.

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If the aircraft is later to its destination than one hour of its projected arrival time.

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Of any aircraft incident.

Question 20

Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs

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at all tower controlled airports regardless of weather conditions.

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at all tower controlled airports within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR.

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at all tower controlled airports only when weather conditions are less than VFR.

Question 21

You must notify the NTSB immediately if the following occurs:

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The inability of any required flight crewmember to perform normal flight duties as a result of injury or illness.

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Flight through a Prohibited Area without an ATC clearance

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In-flight roll upset greater than 90° of bank

Question 22

While taxiing at the parking ramp, the nose gear, wheel, and tire are damaged by striking ground equipment. What action would be required to comply with 49 CFR Part 830?

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No notification or report is required.

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Notify the NTSB within 10 days of the incident.

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Notify the FAA within 7 days of the incident.

Question 23

(Refer to figure 25, area 2.) The control tower frequency for Addison Airport is

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126.0 MHz.

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133.4 MHz.

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122.95 MHz.

Question 24

From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?

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Ground control, on initial contact

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Clearance delivery.

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Tower, just before takeoff.

Question 25

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7200

Answer

7400

Question 26

You must notify the NTSB immediately if the following occurs.

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In-flight fire.

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Fire of the primary aircraft while in a hangar which results in damage to other property of more than $25,000.

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Ground fire resulting in fire equipment dispatch.

Question 27

Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?

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NTSB Part 830.

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FAR Part 61.

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FAR Part 91.

Question 28

What can you do to improve collision avoidance while in level cruise or descending in busy airspace?

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Make small, gentle banking turns to scan the area.

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Contact the nearest FSS before making altitude changes.

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Continue along the runway centerline after departure

Question 29

Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?

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An in-flight fire.

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An in-flight generator/alternator failure.

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An in-flight loss of VOR receiver capability.

Question 30

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

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five times within five seconds.

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three times within three seconds.

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one time within four seconds.

Question 31

An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is left of the airplane's position, which aircraft has the right-of-way?

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The airship.

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Each pilot should alter course to the right.

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The airplane

Question 32

What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?

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Air Traffic Control Tower.

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Air Route Traffic Control Center.

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Automated Flight Service Station

Question 33

The correct method of stating 5,500 feet MSL to ATC is:

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‘FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED’.

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‘FIFTY-FIVE HUNDRED FEET MSL’

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‘FIVE POINT FIVE’

Question 34

A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to

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return to the starting point on the airport.

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taxi only on taxiways and not cross runways.

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taxi at a faster speed.

Question 35

If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified

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immediately

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within 48 hours.

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within 7 days.

Question 36

When approaching a nontowered airport, when should you make your first position call?

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10 NM from the airport

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15 NM from the airport.

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20 NM from the airport.

Question 37

(Refer to figure 22, area 2; and figure 31.) What is the correct UNICOM frequency to be used at Coeur D'Alene to request fuel?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

122.1/108.8 MHz.

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135.075 MHz

Question 38

(Refer to figure 22, area 2; and figure 31.) At Coeur D'Alene, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to self-announce position and intentions?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz

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122.05 MHz

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122.1/108.8 MHz

Question 39

(Refer to figure 26, area 4.) The CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Jamestown Airport is

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123.0 MHz.

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123.6 MHz.

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122.0 MHz.

Question 40

While on final approach for landing, an alternating green and red light followed by a flashing red light is received from the control tower. Under these circumstances, the pilot should

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exercise extreme caution and abandon the approach, realizing the airport is unsafe for landing

Answer

discontinue the approach, fly the same traffic pattern and approach again, and land.

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abandon the approach, circle the airport to the right, and expect a flashing white light when the airport is safe for landing.

Question 41

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

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two quick, white flashes between green flashes

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white and green alternating flashes

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green, yellow, and white flashes.

Question 42

What should you do after landing at a non-towered airport?

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Exit the runway, ensure the entire airplane has crossed the runway holding position marking and make a position call that you are clear of the runway

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Exit the runway and continue taxiing to the parking location.

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Continue the landing rollout to the very end of the runway, before exiting a taxiway.

Question 43

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

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Flashing green.

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Steady green.

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Flashing white.

Question 44

What can you expect in the line of services from a Flight Service Station (FSS)?

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Assistance during an emergency.

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Clearance to taxi for takeoff.

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Fuel pricing

Question 45

How can a military airport be identified at night?

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Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes.

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Alternate white and green light flashes

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White flashing lights with steady green at the same location.

Question 46

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

Accepted Answer

7500

Answer

7000

Answer

7200

Question 47

At what minimum distance should a pilot report a near midair collision to the FAA?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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600 feet

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700 feet

Question 48

How will ATC respond when you declare “Minimum Fuel” status?

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They will be alert for any occurrence which might delay the aircraft

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They will guarantee priority handling.

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They will declare an emergency.

Question 49

If faced with an emergency where Air Traffic Control (ATC) assistance is desired and not already in contact, which frequency can be used to establish communications?

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121.5 MHz.

Answer

128.725 MHz.

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122.5 MHz.

Question 50

Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by

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blue omnidirectional lights.

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alternate red and green lights.

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white directional lights

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.

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Make all turns to the left.

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Depart in any direction consistent with safety, after crossing the airport boundary

Question 52

(Refer to figure 50.) The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a

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right-quartering headwind

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right-quartering tailwind.

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left-quartering headwind.

Question 53

If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code

Accepted Answer

1200

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;0000

Answer

4096

Question 54

What period of time must a person be hospitalized before an injury may be defined by the NTSB as a 'serious injury'?

Accepted Answer

48 hours; commencing within 7 days after date of the injury.

Answer

10 days, with no other extenuating circumstances.

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72 hours; commencing within 10 days after date of the injury.

Question 55

What does a steady green light signal from an ATC control tower mean when in flight?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land

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Return for landing

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Cleared to enter the controlled airspace

Question 56

Ground Control clears you to taxi to a specific runway for departure. You should:

Accepted Answer

Taxi up to the beginning of the runway and hold short

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Pull onto the end of the runway and hold your position.

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Taxi to the nearest intersection with that runway and hold short.

Question 57

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes?

Accepted Answer

7500, 7600, 7700.

Answer

0700, 1700, 7000.

Answer

1200, 1500, 7000.

Question 58

(Refer to figure 26, area 5.) What is the CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Barnes County Airport?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

122.0 MHz

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123.6 MHz

Question 59

When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?

Accepted Answer

When departing from a runway intersection.

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When parallel runways are in use.

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When visibility is less than 1 mile.

Question 60

(Refer to figure 20, area 3.) What is the recommended communications procedure for a landing at Currituck County Airport?

Accepted Answer

Transmit intentions on 122.9 MHz when 10 miles out and give position reports in the traffic pattern.

Answer

Contact New Bern FSS for area traffic information

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Contact Elizabeth City FSS for airport advisory service.

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