CFC Airfield Lighting & Signaling 5

Question 1

The rotating beacon at a civil land airport flashes which color combination?

Accepted Answer

Green and white

Answer

Civil land airports use a rotating beacon that alternates between green and white flashes, distinguishing them from military and water airports.

Question 2

A military airport rotating beacon can be distinguished from a civil airport beacon by:

Accepted Answer

Two white flashes alternating with one green flash

Answer

Military airports use a beacon that produces two white flashes followed by one green flash, distinguishing them from civil airports which produce a single white flash with each green.

Question 3

A heliport rotating beacon displays which colors?

Accepted Answer

Green, yellow, and white

Answer

Heliport beacons flash green, yellow, and white in sequence, making them distinct from airport beacons and easily identifiable from the air.

Question 4

During daytime hours, operation of an airport's rotating beacon typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Weather at the airport is below basic VFR minimums

Answer

In the contiguous US, a rotating beacon operating during daylight hours indicates that ground visibility is less than 3 miles and/or the ceiling is below 1,000 feet (below basic VFR).

Question 5

A large lighted yellow 'X' displayed on a runway surface or signaled by a light gun means:

Accepted Answer

Runway temporarily closed — do not use

Answer

A yellow X on a runway surface, or a flashing yellow X displayed from a light gun, indicates that the runway or taxiway is closed and should not be used.

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

CFC Airfield Lighting & Signaling 5