FAA Communications and Radar Services 2

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In what controlled airspace are you not required to contact ATC when flying in VMC?

A. TRSA.

B. Class C.

C. Class D.

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Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that

A. weather conditions are at or above VFR minimums.

B. the sky condition is clear and visibility is unrestricted.

C. the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

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An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying north in a calm wind: "TRAFFIC 9 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

A. South.

B. North.

C. West.

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Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as

A. safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft.

B. mandatory radar service provided by the Automated Radar Terminal System (ARTS) program.

C. wind-shear warning at participating airports.

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While on a VFR cross country and not in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the event of an emergency?

A. 121.5 MHz.

B. 122.5 MHz.

C. 128.725 MHz.

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When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes?

A. 0700, 1700, 7000.

B. 1200, 1500, 7000.

C. 7500, 7600, 7700.

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Which transponder code should be used when in DISTRESS or for a general EMERGENCY?

A. 7700.

B. 7600.

C. 7500.

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TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

A. IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft.

B. warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.

C. sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.

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When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

A. 1200.

B. 7600.

C. 7700.

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An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight: "TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

A. Between directly ahead and 90° to the left.

B. Between directly behind and 90° to the right.

C. Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.

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From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?

A. Clearance delivery.

B. Tower, just before takeoff.

C. Ground control, on initial contact.

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An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: "TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

A. East.

B. South.

C. West.

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When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

A. 7200.

B. 4000.

C. 7500.

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If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code

A. 0000.

B. 1200.

C. 4096.

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When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

A. Mode 3/A code 1200.

B. Mode F code 1200.

C. Mode 3/A code 7700.

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If a control tower and an FSS are located on the same airport, which function is provided by the FSS during those periods when the tower is closed?

A. Automatic closing of the IFR flight plan.

B. Approach control services.

C. Airport Advisory Service.

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When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

A. 7200.

B. 7400.

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An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°: "TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

B. Northeast.

C. Southwest.

A. Northwest.

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When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft’s

A. true course.

B. ground track.

C. magnetic heading.

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Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

A. pilots of radar-identified aircraft whose aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain or to an obstruction.

B. nonessential information to reduce frequency congestion.

C. noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.

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As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of

A. 25 miles.

B. 20 miles.

C. 10 miles.

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FAA Communications and Radar Services 2

In what controlled airspace are you not required to contact ATC when flying in VMC?

Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying north in a calm wind: "TRAFFIC 9 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as

While on a VFR cross country and not in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the event of an emergency?

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes?

Which transponder code should be used when in DISTRESS or for a general EMERGENCY?

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight: "TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: "TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

If a control tower and an FSS are located on the same airport, which function is provided by the FSS during those periods when the tower is closed?

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°: "TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft’s

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of

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In what controlled airspace are you not required to contact ATC when flying in VMC?

Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying north in a calm wind: "TRAFFIC 9 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as

While on a VFR cross country and not in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the event of an emergency?

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes?

Which transponder code should be used when in DISTRESS or for a general EMERGENCY?

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight: "TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: "TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

If a control tower and an FSS are located on the same airport, which function is provided by the FSS during those periods when the tower is closed?

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°: "TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft’s

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of

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