PPL Communication and Airspace Knowledge 3

Question 1

What is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted in the airspace underlying Class B (a Class B 'shelf') and within a VFR corridor?

Accepted Answer

200 knots

Answer

Aircraft in airspace beneath Class B shelves and in VFR corridors are limited to 200 knots indicated.

Question 2

Which document should a pilot consult for the exact dimensions and operating hours of a Class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD)

Answer

The Chart Supplement lists Class D dimensions and hours of operation for the control tower.

Question 3

During radio communication, the phrase 'squawk 1200' instructs the pilot to do what?

Accepted Answer

Set the transponder to the VFR code

Answer

1200 is the standard VFR transponder code pilots set when not receiving a discrete code.

Question 4

What transponder code indicates a hijacking situation?

Accepted Answer

7500

Answer

Squawk 7500 signals an unlawful interference or hijacking.

Question 5

What transponder code should a pilot set to indicate two-way radio communication failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

Squawk 7600 indicates a lost communications (radio failure) condition.

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