GPC Radio Communications and Airport Procedures 2

Question 1

What does a flashing green light gun signal directed at an aircraft on the ground mean?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to taxi

Answer

A flashing green light to an aircraft on the ground means cleared to taxi.

Question 2

What light gun signal means 'exercise extreme caution' for an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Alternating red and green

Answer

An alternating red and green light gun signal means exercise extreme caution for both aircraft in flight and on the ground.

Question 3

What does a steady red light gun signal mean to a glider in flight?

Accepted Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Answer

A steady red light in flight means give way to other aircraft and continue circling.

Question 4

Before entering Class D airspace, a glider pilot is required to:

Accepted Answer

Establish two-way radio communication with ATC

Answer

Class D airspace requires that two-way radio communication be established with the tower before entry.

Question 5

When departing a non-towered airport in a glider, when should the first CTAF broadcast be made?

Accepted Answer

Before taxiing onto the active runway

Answer

Pilots should broadcast intentions on CTAF before taxiing onto the active runway to alert inbound and pattern traffic.

GPC - Glider Pilot Certificate Practice Test