PSTAR Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 3

Question 1

What right-of-way does an aircraft on final approach to land have?

Accepted Answer

It yields to aircraft already on final below it

Answer

It has right-of-way over all other aircraft

Answer

It yields to aircraft on base leg

Answer

It has no special right-of-way

Question 2

When must aircraft position lights be illuminated?

Accepted Answer

Sunset to sunrise

Answer

Only in Class B airspace

Answer

Only during IFR conditions

Answer

Only when other aircraft are in the vicinity

Question 3

What does the term 'NORDO' refer to in aviation?

Accepted Answer

No radio communication capability

Answer

No radar contact

Answer

No instrument flight rules

Answer

No departure clearance

Question 4

At an uncontrolled airport, what is the recommended procedure before entering the traffic pattern?

Accepted Answer

Make a 45-degree entry to the downwind leg

Answer

Fly a straight-in approach

Answer

Enter directly on the base leg

Answer

Circle the airport twice

Question 5

What does a flashing red light from the tower mean to an aircraft in the air?

Accepted Answer

Give way and continue circling

Answer

Cleared to land

Answer

Airport unsafe — do not land

Answer

Cleared for straight-in approach

Question 6

Which VFR cruising altitude applies to aircraft flying a magnetic course of 200 degrees at 6,500 feet?

Accepted Answer

6,500 feet

Answer

5,500 feet

Answer

6,000 feet

Answer

7,500 feet