3.4 Airport Traffic Patterns

Question 1

(refer to figure) If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should on

Answer 1

Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

(refer to figure) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing

Answer 3

Right-hand traffic and runway 18

Question 4

(refer to figure) Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle

Answer 4

left-hand traffic on runway 36

Question 5

(refer to figure) The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is

Answer 5

left-hand for runway 36 and right-hand for runway 18

Question 6

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

Answer 6

southeast of the airport

Question 7

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

Answer 7

right-quartering headwind

Question 8

Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a noncontrolled airport

Answer 8

comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport

Question 9

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is

Answer 9

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

Question 10

You are on approach to land on Runway 19 of a non-towered airport. You observe ripples on the southeast side of a small lake 3/4 mi. east of the airport. What is the most appropriate course of action

Answer 10

Check the wind sock to determine the appropriate runway