CTO Non-Towered Airport Operations 5

Question 1

A non-towered airport has an instrument approach procedure. Who provides separation services to IFR aircraft operating in the vicinity?

Accepted Answer

The Air Traffic Control facility providing approach/departure services (e.g., TRACON or ARTCC)

Answer

IFR separation at non-towered airports is provided by the nearest TRACON or ARTCC; UNICOM operators cannot provide ATC services.

Question 2

What does CTAF stand for in the context of non-towered airport operations?

Accepted Answer

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency

Answer

CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) is the designated frequency used for position reporting and traffic advisories at non-towered airports.

Question 3

Which circuit leg in the standard traffic pattern immediately follows the crosswind leg?

Accepted Answer

Downwind leg

Answer

The traffic pattern sequence is upwind → crosswind → downwind → base → final; the downwind leg follows the crosswind turn.

Question 4

A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) indicates a non-towered airport's runway is closed for maintenance. What is the pilot's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Pilots may land if an emergency exists or if the FBO grants permission

Answer

A runway NOTAM closure must be respected; however, FAR 91.3 allows deviation for an emergency, making emergency landing the only valid exception.

Question 5

At a non-towered airport, what is the recommended entry procedure when arriving from the traffic pattern side of the airport?

Accepted Answer

Enter on the 45-degree entry to the downwind leg

Answer

The FAA-recommended entry at non-towered airports is a 45-degree entry to the midpoint of the downwind leg on the traffic pattern side.

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