CTO Light Gun Signals & Lost Communications 3

Question 1

Under NORDO (no radio) procedures, how does a pilot on the ground acknowledge a light gun signal at night?

Accepted Answer

Flash navigation lights on and off

Answer

At night, a pilot on the ground acknowledges light gun signals by flashing the aircraft's navigation lights on and off.

Question 2

Which FAR part establishes the requirement for pilots to follow ATC light gun signals when radio communications are lost?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 91

Answer

14 CFR Part 91 establishes operating rules for all aircraft, including procedures for lost communications and light gun signal compliance.

Question 3

A controller issues a steady green light to an aircraft in flight. What clearance does this convey?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land

Answer

A steady green light directed at an aircraft in flight means cleared to land.

Question 4

During a two-way radio failure in IMC, a pilot should squawk what transponder code before attempting an instrument approach?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

Code 7600 is the transponder squawk for two-way radio failure (lost communications).

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of light gun signals in modern ATC operations?

Accepted Answer

To communicate with aircraft that have lost two-way radio communications

Answer

Light gun signals are primarily used to communicate with aircraft that have lost two-way radio communications.

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