This statement is a general rule for helicopter pilots operating in any airspace, especially when sharing airspace with fixed-wing aircraft. Helicopter pilots should always be aware of and avoid fixed-wing traffic to ensure safety.
The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of the aircraft has the final authority to accept or decline any "land and hold short" (LAHSO) clearance. The PIC is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and can make decisions based on safety considerations when accepting or declining clearances.
This includes considering factors such as runway conditions, aircraft performance, weather, and other operational considerations to ensure a safe landing and operation.
A pilot-in-command must adhere to a LAHSO clearance unless an amended clearance is obtained from ATC or an emergency occurs that necessitates deviating from the clearance for safety reasons.
For a pilot to receive a "land and hold short" (LAHSO) clearance, the minimum visibility and ceiling requirements are typically 3 statute miles of visibility and a ceiling of 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL). This means that the pilot must have at least this level of visibility and cloud ceiling to safely conduct a "land and hold short" operation at an airport.
When approaching to land at an airport within Class D airspace, pilots must establish communications with the air traffic control (ATC) facility before reaching a distance of 4 nautical miles (4 NM) from the airport and before reaching an altitude of 2,500 feet above ground level (AGL).
This requirement ensures that pilots establish contact with ATC in a timely manner to receive instructions and guidance for entering and operating within the controlled airspace around the airport.
Pilots should decline a "land and hold short" (LAHSO) clearance if accepting it would compromise the safety of the flight. Safety should always be the pilot's top priority when making decisions in aviation.
This option describes the change in classification of Class D airspace to Class E airspace when the control tower is not in operation. Class D airspace reverts to Class E airspace when the tower is closed.
his statement is a general requirement for operations within Class C airspace, where aircraft must be equipped with a Mode C transponder.
This option correctly describes the equipment requirements for aircraft operating in Class B airspace. Aircraft in Class B airspace must be equipped with an ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment.
This choice correctly identifies the circumstances under which a pilot may deviate from an ATC clearance. Pilots must adhere to their ATC clearance unless they receive an amended clearance from air traffic control or encounter an emergency situation that necessitates a deviation.
altitude explicitly as "up to and including 2,500 feet AGL." It reiterates the requirement for pilots to establish communication with the control tower before entering this specified airspace around the airport.
