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

Question 1

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 2

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

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Cleared to land

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Return for landing

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Cleared to enter the controlled airspace

Question 3

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 4

(Refer to Figure 21, area 1.) What is the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for Minot International (MOT)?

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118.2 MHz

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122.95 MHz

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118.725 MHz

Question 5

(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 6

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number?

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90

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70

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60

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

As you approach your destination airport in Class B airspace after a long cross-country flight, you learn that the airport is unexpectedly closed. While diverting to an alternate airport, you calculate that you will land with just a few gallons of fuel in the tank. What should you tell ATC?

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Minimum fuel

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Declare an emergency

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No need to make a report to ATC

Question 11

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 12

(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 13

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is

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

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45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude

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to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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

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7600

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7200

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7400

Question 19

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 20

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 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 21

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 22

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 23

(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 24

(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 25

(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 26

A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal that the pilot

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is cleared to land

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should give way to other aircraft and continue circling

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should return for landing

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?

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10

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7

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5

Question 33

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 enforcement

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

(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 38

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

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noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas

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pilots of radar-identified aircraft whose aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain or to an obstruction

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nonessential information to reduce frequency congestion

Question 39

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 40

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 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

(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

Question 43

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 44

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 45

(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 46

How will ATC interpret a call from a pilot stating “Minimum Fuel”?

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Advisory

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Emergency

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Mayday

Question 47

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 48

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 49

When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft

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at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another

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that is the least maneuverable

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that has the other to its right

Question 50

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 51

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 52

(Refer to figure 52.) What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Lincoln Municipal during the hours when the tower is not in operation?

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Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz

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Contact UNICOM on 122.95 MHz for traffic advisories

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Monitor ATIS for airport conditions, then announce your position on 122.95 MHz

Question 53

(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 54

(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 55

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 56

At a nontowered airport, what is the best way to proceed for departure?

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Broadcast intentions prior to taxi and announcing runway of departure

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Radio need not be used

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Call on a nearby tower frequency

Question 57

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 58

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 59

Some nontowered airports have a Remote Communications Outlet (RCO) enabling you to:

Accepted Answer

Contact ATC over the VOR

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Contact the airport’s personnel

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Substitute this frequency for the usual UNICOM frequency

Question 60

A lighted heliport may be identified by a

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green, yellow, and white rotating beacon

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flashing yellow light

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blue lighted square landing area

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