PPL PPL Airport Operations and Ground Procedures 3

Question 1

What lighting system helps pilots maintain the correct glide path on final approach?

Accepted Answer

VASI or PAPI

Answer

ILS glideslope only

Answer

Runway edge lights

Answer

ATIS broadcast

Question 2

According to FAR 91.151, what is the minimum fuel reserve for day VFR flight in an airplane?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes at normal cruise power after reaching the destination

Answer

15 minutes at normal cruise power after reaching the destination

Answer

45 minutes at normal cruise power after reaching the destination

Answer

1 hour at normal cruise power after reaching the destination

Question 3

What does PIREP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Pilot Report

Answer

Pilot Instrument Report

Answer

Preliminary Inflight Report

Answer

Pilot Information Record

Question 4

What is a 'hot spot' on an airport diagram?

Accepted Answer

A location on the airport movement area with a history of runway incursions or potential confusion

Answer

A fuel pumping station on the ramp

Answer

An area of engine exhaust near hangar entrances

Answer

A preferred run-up area near the runway threshold

Question 5

What does the phonetic alphabet letter 'Tango' represent?

Accepted Answer

T

Answer

S

Answer

U

Answer

R

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of runway incursion avoidance procedures?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized aircraft, vehicles, or pedestrians from entering an active runway

Answer

To ensure aircraft land at minimum airspeed

Answer

To establish minimum visibility requirements for takeoff

Answer

To define the glide slope angle for approach