FREE IFR Air Traffic Control Procedures Question and Answers

Question 1

What is the minimum visibility and ceiling required for a pilot to receive a "land and hold short" clearance?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles and 1,000 feet.

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4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.

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Class D, when then becomes Class E.

Question 2

When approaching to land at an airport with an ATC facility, in Class D airspace, the pilot must establish communications prior to

Accepted Answer

4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.

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Class D, when then becomes Class E.

Question 3

When operating an aircraft in the vicinity of an airport with an operating control tower, in Class E airspace, the pilot must establish communications prior to

Accepted Answer

4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

Answer

avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.

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4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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an amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs.

Question 4

When should pilots decline a "land and hold short" (LAHSO) clearance?

Accepted Answer

When it will compromise safety

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avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.

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3 nautical miles and 1,000 feet.

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Land and hold short procedures.

Question 5

After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance, unless the pilot

Accepted Answer

receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.

Answer

4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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3 nautical miles and 1,000 feet.

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Aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder.

Question 6

Which is true regarding flight operations to or from a satellite airport, without an operating control tower, within the Class C airspace area?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder.

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The aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment

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4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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an amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs.

Question 7

When approach to land at an airport, without an operating control tower, in Class G airspace, a helicopter pilot should

Accepted Answer

avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.

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Class D, when then becomes Class E.

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4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

Question 8

Once a pilot-in-command accepts a "land and hold short" (LAHSO) clearance, the clearance must be adhered to, just as any other ATC clearance, unless

Accepted Answer

an amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs.

Answer

4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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Aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder.

Question 9

Which is true regarding flight operations in Class B airspace?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment.

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Aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment.

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When it will compromise safety.

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Land and hold short procedures.

Question 10

What designated airspace associated with an airport becomes inactive when the control tower at that airport is not in operation?

Accepted Answer

Class D, when then becomes Class E.

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avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.

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4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

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3 nautical miles and 1,000 feet.