213L: PRELIM QUIZ #1

The majority of midair collisions occur within five miles of an airport during VFR conditions.

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In a high-wing airplane, the pilot’s blind spot is above the aircraft.

• True

• False

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The downwind leg is normally flown parallel to the runway in the same direction as takeoffs and landings.

• True

• False

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The base leg is where pilots typically configure the aircraft for landing and begin reducing altitude.

• True

• False

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A controlled airport requires entry into the traffic pattern at a 45° angle without ATC instructions.

• True

• False

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Wind socks provide information about both wind direction and velocity.

• True

• False

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Squawk code 7600 is used for aircraft with radio communication failure.

• True

• False

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A drooped wind sock indicates wind speeds above 15 knots.

• True

• False

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An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) is self-contained, self-powered, and activates automatically on impact.

• True

• False

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Transponder Mode S can send altitude data and communicate with other Mode S transponders.

• True

• False

• Maybe