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What are the two types of airports based on control?

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Towered (blue) and non-towered/uncontrolled (magenta)

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How are runways numbered?

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Numbered 1-36 by heading

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What designation is used for parallel runways?

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L or R after the runway number

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What is the purpose of taxiways?

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Allow for ground travel to and from runways, designated by letter

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What services do FBOs and terminals provide at airports?

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  • Maintenance
  • Boarding
  • Flight Service Station (FSS)
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What are ramps, aprons, and tarmacs used for?

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Non-movement areas used to refuel and park, no clearance needed

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What must be done to aircrafts left on ramps?

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Tied down and chocked

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What does a red airfield marking indicate?

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Mandatory instruction/runway entrance

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What does a yellow airfield marking indicate?

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Direction

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What does a black airfield marking indicate?

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Current location

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What does X indicate in aviation communication?

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Closed runway

‘X’ is used to denote that a runway is closed.

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What does ‘Hold short’ require?

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Clearance to cross

‘Hold short’ means that the aircraft must wait for permission before crossing a designated point.

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How are runway incursions classified?

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D-A by severity

Runway incursions are categorized based on their severity, with D being the least severe and A being the most severe.

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What rules still apply on the ground?

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Right of way rules

Ground operations still adhere to established right of way rules.

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What color are the edge lights of a runway at night?

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White

The color of the edge lights helps pilots identify the runway during nighttime operations.

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What color is the threshold light of a runway at night?

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Green

The green light indicates the beginning of the runway.

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What color is the end light of a runway at night?

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Red

Red lights indicate the end of the runway.

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What color are taxiway lights at night?

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Blue

Taxiway lights are colored blue to distinguish them from runway lights.

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What are the beacon colors for land?

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White and green

Beacons help in identifying landing zones and vary by type.

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What are the beacon colors for water?

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White and yellow

These colors aid in navigation over water bodies.

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What are the beacon colors for a heliport?

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Green, yellow, and white

Heliport beacons indicate where helicopters can land.

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What are the beacon colors for military locations?

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White, white, and green

Military beacons help in identifying military airfields.

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What does the chart supplement provide?

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All needed info for landing at any airport

The chart supplement is a critical resource for pilots.

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What are the three components of radio communications?

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Procedures, phraseology, technology

These components ensure effective communication in aviation.

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What is the first step in effective communication?
Listen ## Footnote Listening is essential for understanding and responding accurately.
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What is the second step in effective communication?
Think ## Footnote Thinking helps in formulating a clear response.
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What is the third step in effective communication?
Communicate ## Footnote Clear communication is key to successful interactions.
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What is the fourth step in effective communication?
Listen (again) ## Footnote Continuous listening helps to ensure messages are received correctly.
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What is the fifth step in effective communication?
Respond ## Footnote Responding appropriately concludes the communication loop.
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What additional information should be included for towered airports?
ATIS Clearance ## Footnote ATIS provides essential information for pilots before they communicate with the tower.
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What is the phonetic alphabet for the letter A?
Alpha ## Footnote The phonetic alphabet is used to ensure clarity in communication, especially in aviation.
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What is the range for radio navigation aids?
108.0 - 117.95 ## Footnote This range is used for VOR navigation in aviation.
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What is the frequency range for voice communications?
118.0 - 136.95 ## Footnote This range is used for air traffic control communications.
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What communication method do uncontrolled towers use?
CTAF ## Footnote CTAF stands for Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.
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What communication methods are used at controlled airports?
Approach, CTAF, Tower, Ground, Clearance Delivery, Departure ## Footnote These methods facilitate various phases of flight and airport operations.
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What should a pilot look for if communications fail?
Light guns ## Footnote Light guns are visual signals used in aviation to communicate with aircraft when radio communication is not possible.
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What does a steady green light indicate for ground operations?
Clear for takeoff ## Footnote A steady green light means it is safe to take off or land depending on the context.
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What does a flashing green light indicate for airborne operations?
Return for landing ## Footnote This signal instructs the pilot to return to land at the airport.
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What does a steady red light indicate for ground operations?
STOP ## Footnote A steady red light signals that the aircraft must stop immediately.
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What does a flashing red light indicate for airborne operations?
Unsafe, don't land ## Footnote This signal warns pilots that landing is not safe.
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What does a flashing white light indicate?
Return to starting point at airport ## Footnote This signal directs pilots to return to their origin at the airport.
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What does a green/red light combination signify?
Extreme caution ## Footnote This signal warns pilots to be extremely cautious.
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What frequency is designated for emergency communications?
121.5 ## Footnote This frequency is monitored by air traffic control and other aircraft for emergency situations.
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What does squawk 7700 indicate?
Emergencies ## Footnote This transponder code alerts ATC to an emergency situation.
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What does squawk 7600 indicate?
Comms failure ## Footnote This code is used when an aircraft experiences communication failure.
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What does squawk 7500 indicate?
Hijack ## Footnote This code is used to signal that an aircraft has been hijacked.
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What is the standard traffic pattern for aircraft?
Left traffic is standard, right traffic will be on sectional
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What is the standard pattern altitude for aircraft?
1,000 ft AGL
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When should the before landing checklist be completed?
On downwind
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Who has the right of way in traffic when two planes are on final?
The plane on final or at lower altitude
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What defines Class G airspace?
Only uncontrolled airspace, anywhere that has not been designated as another class
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What is the vertical range of Class G airspace?
Normally goes from surface to 700 or 1200 ft AGL
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What is the altitude limit for Class G airspace outside magenta circles?
1200 ft
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What is the altitude limit for Class G airspace inside magenta circles?
700 ft
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What defines Class E airspace?
Controlled, no entry requirements; begins where Class G ends
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What does a dotted magenta line indicate in terms of Class E airspace?
E begins at the surface
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What is required to operate in Class D airspace?
Need 2 way radio to talk to tower
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How is Class D airspace depicted on charts?
Depicted by dotted blue
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How are ceilings measured in Class D airspace?
Measured MSL
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What happens to Class D airspace when the tower closes?
Becomes Class E
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How is Class C airspace depicted on charts?
Depicted by 2 solid magenta circles at 5 and 10 miles
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What are the requirements to operate in Class C airspace?
Need 2 way radio and mode C transponder
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What are the busiest airports classified as?
Class B
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What is the altitude range for Class A airspace?
Extends from 18,000 Ft to 60,000 Ft
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What type of flying is allowed in Class A airspace?
IFR flying only
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What is the speed limit below 10,000 feet?
250 kts
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What is the speed limit underneath Class B airspace?
200 Kts
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What speed limit applies within 4 miles of Class C or D airports or E traffic patterns?
200 Kts
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What is required for entry into Class B airspace?
Need to be specifically cleared into the Bravo
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What transponder is needed for Class B airspace?
Mode C transponder
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How is Class B airspace depicted on charts?
By solid blue lines
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What are the three tiered shells associated with?
Class B airspace
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What does the MCPRAWN acronym represent?
Special use airspace categories ## Footnote MCPRAWN stands for Military Operations Areas, Controlled Firing Areas, Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas, Alert Areas, Warning Areas, and National Security Areas.
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What is the purpose of Military Operations Areas (MOAs)?
Separates military training from IFR flight
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True or False: Permission is required for VFR flights in Military Operations Areas.
False
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What is a Controlled Firing Area used for?
Artillery practice
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How are Controlled Firing Areas monitored?
By spotters on the ground
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What should you do in a Prohibited Area?
Stay out, need special permission and you won’t get it
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How is a Prohibited Area depicted on charts?
By a blue fence
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What is the primary purpose of Restricted Areas?
Separates civilians from invisible dangers
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What can you do when a Restricted Area is inactive?
Penetrate the area
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What does an Alert Area signify?
No clearance required, unusual activity
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How is an Alert Area depicted on charts?
By a magenta fence
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What does a Warning Area indicate?
Possible hazardous conditions
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Is permission needed to enter a Warning Area?
No, but stay out
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What is true of a National Security Area?
Suggested to stay clear, not required, may be under TFR
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Who are the controlling authorities of airspace?
Anyone other than ATC in charge of airspace
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What are VFR weather minimums from 10,000-18,000 ft?
5 miles visibility, 1000ft above, 1000 ft below, 1 mile horizontally
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What are VFR weather minimums for controlled airspace under 10,000ft?
3 miles visibility, 1000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2 miles horizontally
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What are VFR weather minimums in uncontrolled airspace between 1200 and 10,000ft?
1 mile visibility, 1000ft above, 500ft below, 2000ft horizontally
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What are VFR weather minimums in uncontrolled airspace under 1200ft?
1 mile visibility, clear of clouds
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What is required for special VFR clearance from ATC?
1 mile visibility ## Footnote Special VFR clearance allows operations in lower visibility conditions.
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When is IFR needed for special clearance?
At night ## Footnote IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) are needed to ensure safety during low visibility at night.
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How is a Terminal Radar Service area indicated?
Class D airport with solid grey circle ## Footnote Participation in Terminal Radar Service is recommended but not required.
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What is required for a flight in an Air Defense Identification Zone?
Defense VFR flight plan ## Footnote This is necessary when flying at the border of US airspace.
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What does Special Conservation request regarding altitude?
Not to fly below 2000ft ## Footnote This is a specific request for certain areas to ensure safety and conservation.
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What are Special Flight Airspace Rules?
Requires special training and has different airspace rules ## Footnote An example is the airspace rules in Washington D.C.
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What is the purpose of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)?
To protect VIPs, crowds, or natural disaster areas ## Footnote TFRs are implemented to ensure safety in specific situations.
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What should you do before a flight regarding TFRs?
Collect TFR info ## Footnote It is essential to be aware of any temporary restrictions that may affect flight plans.
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What types of charts are mentioned?
* Sectional charts * Terminal charts * Planning charts ## Footnote Each chart type serves different purposes in flight planning and navigation.
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How often are sectional charts updated?
Every 56 days ## Footnote Regular updates ensure that pilots have the most current information.
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What is the scale of sectional charts?
1:500,000 scale ## Footnote This means 1 inch on the chart represents 6.86 miles on the ground.
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What is the scale of terminal charts?
1:250,000 scale ## Footnote This scale is more detailed, with 1 inch representing 3.43 miles.
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What is the relationship between sectional and terminal charts?
Terminal charts are basically a zoomed in sectional ## Footnote They provide more detail for specific areas like airports.

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