CFC Airfield Lighting & Signaling 3

Question 1

What color are standard taxiway edge lights?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Taxiway edge lights are blue omnidirectional lights that distinguish taxiways from runways, which use white edge lights.

Question 2

Taxiway centerline lights are what color?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Taxiway centerline lights are steady green, guiding pilots along the centerline from runway exit to parking.

Question 3

To activate Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) at the highest intensity, a pilot must click the microphone how many times within 5 seconds?

Accepted Answer

7 clicks

Answer

Seven clicks within 5 seconds on the CTAF/UNICOM frequency activates PCL at high intensity; 5 clicks = medium, 3 clicks = low intensity.

Question 4

Stop bar lights at a controlled airport are what color and orientation?

Accepted Answer

Unidirectional red lights across the taxiway

Answer

Stop bar lights are a row of unidirectional steady red lights installed across a taxiway at the runway holding position, illuminated to indicate hold short.

Question 5

Runway guard lights (formerly called 'wig-wags') are used to:

Accepted Answer

Warn pilots and ground vehicles of an active runway intersection

Answer

Runway guard lights are alternating flashing yellow lights on each side of a taxiway at a runway holding position, alerting pilots and vehicle drivers of an active runway.

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

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CFC Airfield Lighting & Signaling 3