GPC Radio Communications and Airport Procedures 2

Question 1

What does a flashing green light gun signal directed at an aircraft on the ground mean?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to taxi

Answer

Cleared for takeoff

Answer

Stop

Answer

Return to starting point

Question 2

What light gun signal means 'exercise extreme caution' for an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Alternating red and green

Answer

Flashing red

Answer

Steady red

Answer

Flashing white

Question 3

What does a steady red light gun signal mean to a glider in flight?

Accepted Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Answer

Airport unsafe — do not land

Answer

Cleared to land

Answer

Return for landing immediately

Question 4

Before entering Class D airspace, a glider pilot is required to:

Accepted Answer

Establish two-way radio communication with ATC

Answer

Obtain an ATC clearance

Answer

File a flight plan

Answer

Carry a transponder with altitude reporting

Question 5

When departing a non-towered airport in a glider, when should the first CTAF broadcast be made?

Accepted Answer

Before taxiing onto the active runway

Answer

After reaching traffic pattern altitude

Answer

Only after liftoff when clear of the ground

Answer

When the tow plane reaches rotation speed

Question 6

Which statement best describes correct radio communication phraseology?

Accepted Answer

Standard phraseology should be used for brevity and to reduce misunderstandings

Answer

Pilots should use as many words as possible to be completely clear

Answer

Informal language is preferred at non-towered airports

Answer

Communication is optional when light gun signals are available

Question 7

Which airspace class requires an explicit ATC clearance (not just radio contact) before entry?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Answer

Class E