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

Question 1

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 2

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

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Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency

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Contact the FSS for traffic advisories

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Contact the tower and request permission to enter.

Question 3

(Refer to Figure 49) Runways 18 and 36 have displaced thresholds. What do the three arrows represent between the beginning of the runway and displaced threshold?

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The area with the arrows cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

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The area is able to be used for taxiing, takeoff, and landing

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May be used only for taxiing.

Question 4

Why is it a good idea to file a VFR flight plan with FSS?

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To provide search and rescue in the event of an emergency

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To provide traffic reports with Flight Service

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You are required to do so when flying beyond 25 NM from an airport

Question 5

(Refer to figure 21, area 2.) The CTAF/MULTICOM frequency for Garrison Airport is

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122.9 MHz.

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123.0 MHz.

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122.8 MHz.

Question 6

What does a runway exit sign denote?

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Direction to a taxiway

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Designation and direction of a taxiway that leads to a non-movement area

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Denotes the entrance to a runway from a taxiway

Question 7

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

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exercise extreme caution

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hold position.

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not land; the airport is unsafe.

Question 8

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 9

The destination airport has one runway, 08-26, and the wind is calm. The normal approach in calm wind is a left-hand pattern to runway 08. There is no other traffic at the airport. A thunderstorm about 6 miles west is beginning its mature stage, and rain is starting to reach the ground. The pilot decides to

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fly an approach to runway 26 since any unexpected wind due to the storm will be westerly.

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fly the pattern to runway 08 since the storm is too far away to affect the wind at the airport.

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fly the normal pattern to runway 08 since the storm is west and moving north and any unexpected wind will be from the east or southeast toward the storm.

Question 10

Under what circumstances might an airport beacon be in operation during the day at an airport with an air traffic control tower?

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When ground visibility is less than 3 miles and/or the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet.

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The airport beacon only operates between sunrise and sunset and never during daylight hours.

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When at least one runway is closed.

Question 11

If the aircraft's radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?

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Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower.

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Flash the landing lights and cycle the landing gear while circling the airport.

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Enter a crosswind leg and rock the wings.

Question 12

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 13

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

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7500

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7000

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7200

Question 14

(Refer to figure 52.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are

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to the left on Runway 17 and Runway 36; to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 35.

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to the right on Runway 17 and Runway 36; to the left on Runway 18 and Runway 35.

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to the right on Runways 14 - 32.

Question 15

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

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cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

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is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing

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may be used only for taxiing

Question 16

The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to ATC is

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FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED.'

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FOUR POINT FIVE.'

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FORTY-FIVE HUNDRED FEET MSL.'

Question 17

(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?

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122.8 MHz.

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122.1/108.8 MHz.

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135.075 MHz

Question 18

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

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southeast of the airport.

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north of the airport.

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south of the airport

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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

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500 feet

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600 feet

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700 feet

Question 22

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 23

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 24

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?

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Glider

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Airship

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Aircraft refueling other aircraft.

Question 25

What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on?

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The aircraft on the left shall give way

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Each aircraft shall give way to the right

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The faster aircraft shall give way

Question 26

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 27

(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 28

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

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122.8 MHz.

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122.0 MHz

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123.6 MHz

Question 29

In order to find pictorial explanations of airport signs and markings, which publication would you consult?

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Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

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Advisory Circulars (ACs) under subject number 90.

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Chart Supplements.

Question 30

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

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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 31

When approaching to land at an airport without an operating control tower in Class G airspace each pilot must make:

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All turns to the left.

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A straight-in approach.

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All turns to the right.

Question 32

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 33

The destination airport has one runway, 08-26, and the wind is calm. The normal approach in calm wind is a left hand pattern to runway 08. There is no other traffic at the airport. A thunderstorm about 6 miles west is beginning its mature stage, and rain is starting to reach the ground. The pilot decides to:

Accepted Answer

Fly an approach to runway 26 since any unexpected wind due to the storm will be westerly

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Fly the normal pattern to runway 08 since the storm is west and moving north and any unexpected wind will be from the east or southeast toward the storm.

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Fly the pattern to runway 08 since the storm is too far away to affect the wind at the airport.

Question 34

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

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

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10 days, with no other extenuating circumstances.

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

Question 35

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

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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 36

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 37

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

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10 miles out

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20 miles out.

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5 miles out.

Question 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

Most midair collision accidents occur during

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clear days.

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hazy days.

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cloudy nights.

Question 42

You must notify the NTSB if there has been substantial damage:

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Which adversely affects structural strength or flight characteristics.

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Which requires repairs to landing gear.

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To an engine caused by engine failure in flight.

Question 43

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

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Give way and continue circling

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Airport unsafe, do not land

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Exercise extreme caution

Question 44

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

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7500

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4000

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7200

Question 45

When approaching to land at an airport, without an operating control tower, in Class G airspace, the pilot should

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make all turns to the left, unless otherwise indicated.

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enter and fly a traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL.

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fly a left-hand traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL.

Question 46

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

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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 47

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 48

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use

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a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10- degree sector.

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peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing

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regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock positions

Question 49

If the control tower uses a light signal to direct a pilot to give way to other aircraft and continue circling, the light will be

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steady red

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flashing red

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alternating red and green.

Question 50

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.

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128.725 MHz.

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122.5 MHz.

Question 51

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 52

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 53

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

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

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Contact New Bern FSS for area traffic information

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Contact Elizabeth City FSS for airport advisory service.

Question 54

While approaching to land, the pilot had to perform evasive maneuvers to avoid a near midair collision (NMAC). The pilot and flight crew members should report this incident immediately:

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By radio or telephone to the nearest FAA ATC facility or FSS.

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By filing an ASRS report.

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to the local law enforcements

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

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 56

The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is

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ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED.'

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TEN POINT FIVE.'

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TEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FEET.'

Question 57

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?

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Aircraft towing other aircraft.

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Gyroplane

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Airship

Question 58

(Refer to figure 25, area 3.) If Dallas Executive Tower is not in operation, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

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127.25MHz

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126.35 MHz.

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122.95 MHz.

Question 59

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

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1200

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7700

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7600

Question 60

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

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left-hand for Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.

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left-hand for Runway 18 and right-hand for Runway 36.

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right-hand for Runway 9 and left-hand for Runway 27.

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