Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Flashcards

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

Answer: It yields to aircraft already on final below it

An aircraft on final approach must give way to another aircraft that is lower and already established on final.

When must aircraft position lights be illuminated?

Answer: Sunset to sunrise

FAR 91.209 requires aircraft to display position lights from sunset to sunrise.

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

Answer: No radio communication capability

NORDO means an aircraft has no radio communication capability or its radio has failed.

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

Answer: Make a 45-degree entry to the downwind leg

The recommended procedure at uncontrolled airports is to enter the traffic pattern at a 45-degree angle to the midpoint of the downwind leg.

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

Answer: Give way and continue circling

A flashing red light directed at an aircraft in flight means to give way to other aircraft and continue circling.

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

Answer: 6,500 feet

A course of 200 degrees is westbound (180–359°), requiring even thousands plus 500 feet, so 6,500 feet is correct.