Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Flashcards

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

Answer: 16 years old

FAA regulations require a student pilot to be at least 16 years old to fly solo in a powered aircraft.

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

Answer: The aircraft on the right

FAR 91.113 states that when two aircraft converge, the aircraft to the other's right has the right-of-way.

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

Answer: Cleared to taxi

A flashing green light directed at an aircraft on the ground means the aircraft is cleared to taxi.

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

Answer: 1,000 feet AGL

The standard traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) for piston-powered aircraft.

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

Answer: Counter-clockwise (left turns)

Standard traffic patterns use left turns unless a right-hand traffic pattern is specifically published.

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

Answer: 250 knots

FAR 91.117 limits all aircraft to 250 knots indicated airspeed below 10,000 feet MSL.