PSTAR Air Traffic Rules and Procedures

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement to fly solo as a student pilot in the United States?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

Answer

14 years old

Answer

17 years old

Answer

18 years old

Question 2

When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, which aircraft has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft on the right

Answer

The faster aircraft

Answer

The aircraft on the left

Answer

The heavier aircraft

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Cleared to taxi

Answer

Cleared to land

Answer

Cleared for takeoff

Answer

Return to starting point

Question 4

What is the standard traffic pattern altitude for a light aircraft at most airports?

Accepted Answer

1,000 feet AGL

Answer

500 feet AGL

Answer

800 feet AGL

Answer

1,500 feet AGL

Question 5

Which direction should the traffic pattern be flown unless otherwise specified?

Accepted Answer

Counter-clockwise (left turns)

Answer

Clockwise (right turns)

Answer

Either direction

Answer

Straight-in only

Question 6

What is the maximum speed permitted below 10,000 feet MSL in the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

250 knots

Answer

200 knots

Answer

300 knots

Answer

350 knots