12. (Refer to Figure 65, U.S. Airport Signs). (Refer to E). This sign is a visual clue that

confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B".

warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B".

indicates "B" holding area ahead.

14. What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?

Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway.

Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway.

15. What does the outbound destination sign identify?

Identifies direction to takeoff runways.

Identifies entrance to the runway from a taxiway.

Identifies runway on which an aircraft is located.

16. When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot

should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.

should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have crossed the lines

17. When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?

Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.

Indicates direction to takeoff runway.

Indicates designation and direction of exit taxiway from runway.

18. What purpose does the runway location sign serve?

Identifies taxiway on which an aircraft is located.

Provides general taxiing direction to named runway.

Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway.

19. The "yellow demarcation bar" marking indicates

runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.

a hold line from a taxiway to a runway.

the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach side.

20. (Refer to Figure below) From the flight deck, this marking confirms the aircraft to be ____________________ ____________________ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __

on a taxiway, about to enter runway zone.

near an instrument approach clearance zone.

22. A lighted heliport may be identified by a

green, yellow and white rotating beacon.

blue lighted square landing area.

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

two quick, white flashes between green flashes.

white and green alternating flashes.

green, yellow, and white flashes.

24. An airport's rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicate

that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums.

there are obstructions on the airport.

the Air Traffic Control tower is not in operation.

25. How can a military airport be identified at night?

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

Alternate white and green light flashes.

White flashing lights with steady green at the same location.

26. Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by

alternate red and green lights.

28. (Refer to Figure 49, Airport Diagram). If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on

Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.

Runway 22 directly into the wind.

Runway 36 and expect a crosswind from the right

29. (Refer to Figure 49, Airport Diagram). The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area

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

is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing.

30. (Refer to Figure 49, Airport Diagram). Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing.

Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.

Left-hand traffic and Runway 18.

Left-hand traffic and Runway 22.

31. (Refer to Figure 50, Wind Sock Airport Landing Indicator). Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?

Left-hand traffic on Runway 36.

Right-hand traffic on Runway 9.

Right-hand traffic on Runway 18.

32. (Refer to Figure 50, Wind Sock Airport Landing Indicator). The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is

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

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

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

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

Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.

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

36. The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is

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

45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.

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

37. 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 miles east of the airport. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Check the wind sock to determine the appropriate runway.

Proceed with your approach to Runway 19.

Maneuver for an approach to Runway 01.

38. When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall

maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.

A. maintain an altitude that captures the glide slope at least 2 miles downwind from the runwat threshold.

remain on the glide slope, and land between the two-light bar.

40. While operating in Class D airspace, each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall

maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing.

maintain a 3° glide until approximately 1/2 mile to the runway before going below the VASI.

stay high until the runway can be reached in a power-off landing.

41. Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?

Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.

Continuation of course guidance after transition to VFR.

Course guidance from the visual descent point to touchdown.

42. Each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall

maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.

maintain a 3° glide to the runway.

stay high until the runway can be reached in a power-off landing.

46. Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?

Safe obstruction clearance in the approach.

Runway identification and course guidance.

Lateral course guidance to the runway.

47. A slightly high glide slope indication from a precision approach path indicator is

three white lights and one red light.

two white lights and two red lights.

49. Wingtip vortices created by a large aircraft tend to

sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.

rise into the takeoff or landing path of a crossing runway.

50. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). With winds reported as from 300° at 4 knots, you are given instructions to taxi to runway 30 for departure and expect to takeoff after an airliner, which is departing from runway 35L. What effect would you expect from airliner's vortices?

The winds will push the vortices into your takeoff path.

The crosswind will prevent lateral movement of the vortices

The downwind vortex will rapidly dissipate.

51. When taking off or landing at an airport where heavy aircraft are operating, one should be particularly alert to the hazards of wingtip vortices because this turbulence tends to

sink into the flightpath of aircraft operating below the aircraft generating the turbulence.

rise from a crossing runway into the takeoff or landing path.

rise into the traffic pattern area surrounding the airport.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

008° and 026° true.

080° and 260° true.

080° and 260° magnetic.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicates that the runway is oriented approximately

009° and 027° true.

090° and 270° true.

090° and 270° magnetic.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3. Enhanced taxiway centerline markings are enhanced for a maximum of how many feet prior to the runway holding position markings?

100

150

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. The purpose of an enhanced taxiway centerline is to

identify the location of taxing aircraft during low visibility operations.

highlight an approaching runway holding position marking.

supplement location signs in confirming the designation of the taxiway.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

Position E on Runway 30 is available for landing.

Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 12, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.

The takeoff and landing portion of Runway 12 begins at position B.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

6. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted?

"A" may be used for taxi and takeoff, "E" may be used only as an overrun.

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

"A" may be used only for taxing, "E" may be used for all operations except landings.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

7. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a

stabilized area.

multiple heliport.

closed taxiway.

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SU-3 Airports, Air Traffic Control, and Airspace PP Exam

1. The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

2. The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicates that the runway is oriented approximately

3. Enhanced taxiway centerline markings are enhanced for a maximum of how many feet prior to the runway holding position markings?

4. The purpose of an enhanced taxiway centerline is to

5. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

6. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted?

7. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a

8. (Refer to Figure 48, Airport Diagram). That portion of the runway classified by the letter A may be used for

9. (Refer to Figure 65, U.S. Airport Signs). Which of the signs in the figure is a mandatory instruction sign?

10. (Refer to Figure 65, U.S. Airport Signs). Which sign is a designation and direction of an exit taxiway from a runway?

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