GPC Radio Communications and Airport Procedures 3

Question 1

When a glider is operating without a radio near a towered airport, how does ATC communicate with the pilot?

Accepted Answer

Light gun signals

Answer

Through the tow pilot's radio only

Answer

ATIS broadcast on guard frequency

Answer

Written instructions posted at the field

Question 2

What does a steady white light gun signal mean to an aircraft on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Return to starting point on the airport

Answer

Stop and hold position

Answer

Cleared for takeoff

Answer

Cleared to taxi to the runway

Question 3

What is the correct phraseology to indicate a transmission has ended and no reply is expected?

Accepted Answer

Out

Answer

Over

Answer

Roger

Answer

Wilco

Question 4

If a glider pilot loses radio communication while operating in Class C airspace, the proper action is to:

Accepted Answer

Attempt to reestablish contact and safely depart the airspace

Answer

Continue flight without change since no clearance is required

Answer

Land immediately at the nearest airport

Answer

Climb above 10,000 feet to exit the airspace

Question 5

Which statement about ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) is correct?

Accepted Answer

ATIS provides continuous broadcasts of current airport information including weather

Answer

ATIS is only available at towered airports during IFR conditions

Answer

Pilots must request ATIS from ground control before each flight

Answer

ATIS is only broadcast during low-visibility conditions

Question 6

What information should a pilot include in an initial ATC contact call?

Accepted Answer

Facility name, aircraft call sign, position, altitude, and request

Answer

Aircraft type and request only

Answer

Call sign and current altitude only

Answer

Position and intentions without identification

Question 7

A glider pilot wishing to operate at a towered airport should contact ground control or clearance delivery:

Accepted Answer

Before taxiing, to receive taxi instructions and transponder codes

Answer

After landing and clearing the runway

Answer

Only when the tower frequency is congested

Answer

Only if operating under IFR conditions