Radio Communications and Airport Procedures Flashcards
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What does a flashing green light gun signal directed at an aircraft on the ground mean?
Answer: Cleared to taxi
A flashing green light to an aircraft on the ground means cleared to taxi.
What light gun signal means 'exercise extreme caution' for an aircraft in flight?
Answer: Alternating red and green
An alternating red and green light gun signal means exercise extreme caution for both aircraft in flight and on the ground.
What does a steady red light gun signal mean to a glider in flight?
Answer: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
A steady red light in flight means give way to other aircraft and continue circling.
Before entering Class D airspace, a glider pilot is required to:
Answer: Establish two-way radio communication with ATC
Class D airspace requires that two-way radio communication be established with the tower before entry.
When departing a non-towered airport in a glider, when should the first CTAF broadcast be made?
Answer: Before taxiing onto the active runway
Pilots should broadcast intentions on CTAF before taxiing onto the active runway to alert inbound and pattern traffic.
Which statement best describes correct radio communication phraseology?
Answer: Standard phraseology should be used for brevity and to reduce misunderstandings
Standard aviation phraseology improves clarity, reduces frequency congestion, and minimizes miscommunications.
Which airspace class requires an explicit ATC clearance (not just radio contact) before entry?
Answer: Class B
Class B airspace requires an explicit ATC clearance before entry, not just two-way radio communication.