CTO Traffic Pattern Operations & VFR Procedures 2

Question 1

At what altitude relative to fixed-wing aircraft are helicopters typically instructed to fly the traffic pattern?

Accepted Answer

500 feet below the fixed-wing traffic pattern altitude

Answer

Same altitude as fixed-wing aircraft

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500 feet above the fixed-wing traffic pattern altitude

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2,000 feet AGL regardless of fixed-wing pattern

Question 2

A 'touch-and-go' operation means the aircraft will:

Accepted Answer

Land and immediately depart without coming to a full stop

Answer

Taxi back to the departure end after landing

Answer

Make a low approach and execute a go-around

Answer

Stop briefly at an intersection then continue taxiing

Question 3

When a pilot requests a straight-in approach to a tower-controlled airport, the controller should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate traffic flow and issue appropriate sequencing or approval

Answer

Always deny it and require a full traffic pattern

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Approve it only when IFR conditions exist

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Require the pilot to first enter the downwind leg

Question 4

The 'upwind leg' of the traffic pattern is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The leg parallel to the runway flown in the landing direction after takeoff or go-around

Answer

The leg flown into the wind before the first pattern turn

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The final approach leg immediately before touchdown

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A special leg only used during strong crosswind conditions

Question 5

When a faster aircraft is overtaking a slower aircraft in the traffic pattern, which technique may a tower controller use?

Accepted Answer

Have the faster aircraft extend a leg or make 360-degree turns for spacing

Answer

Instruct the faster aircraft to maintain VFR and self-separate

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Clear the faster aircraft to pass the slower aircraft at a higher altitude

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Direct both aircraft to switch to an alternate runway

Question 6

What does 'VFR flight following' provide to a pilot operating in the traffic pattern area?

Accepted Answer

Radar traffic advisories while the pilot retains VFR responsibilities

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Instrument approach clearances during VMC conditions

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Guaranteed separation from all IFR and VFR traffic

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Automatic ATIS updates and weather alerts

Question 7

When a tower controller instructs a pilot to 'make short approach,' this means the pilot should:

Accepted Answer

Tighten the traffic pattern to land sooner than normal

Answer

Plan to land as short on the runway as possible

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Fly to a shorter alternate runway for landing

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Execute an immediate 180-degree turn to final