PSTAR Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 2

Question 1

What action must a pilot take before entering Class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

Establish two-way radio communication with ATC

Answer

Obtain a transponder code

Answer

File a flight plan

Answer

Obtain a special VFR clearance

Question 2

A steady red light signal from ATC to an aircraft in flight means:

Accepted Answer

Airport unsafe — do not land

Answer

Give way and continue circling

Answer

Return to starting point on the airport

Answer

Cleared to land

Question 3

What are the VFR cruising altitude rules for flights above 3,000 feet AGL on magnetic courses 0–179 degrees?

Accepted Answer

Odd thousands plus 500 feet

Answer

Even thousands plus 500 feet

Answer

Even thousands

Answer

Odd thousands

Question 4

What does a flashing white light signal from the tower mean to an aircraft on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Return to starting point on the airport

Answer

Stop

Answer

Cleared to taxi to ramp

Answer

Cleared for takeoff

Question 5

Which leg of the traffic pattern is flown parallel to the runway in the direction of landing?

Accepted Answer

Downwind leg

Answer

Crosswind leg

Answer

Base leg

Answer

Final leg

Question 6

What is the maximum speed allowed within 4 nautical miles of a Class C or D airport below 2,500 feet AGL?

Accepted Answer

200 knots

Answer

150 knots

Answer

250 knots

Answer

300 knots