SPC Airport and Airspace Procedures 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

250 knots

Answer

FAR 91.117 limits aircraft speed to 250 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) below 10,000 feet MSL.

Question 2

What floor altitude defines Class E airspace in most areas of the US where it extends upward from the surface?

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet AGL

Answer

In most areas, Class E airspace begins at 1,200 feet AGL where it is the default controlled airspace above Class G.

Question 3

When approaching an uncontrolled airport, on which side of the runway should the traffic pattern be flown if no other information is available?

Accepted Answer

Left side

Answer

The standard traffic pattern at US airports is left-hand (left turns), unless otherwise specified by a right-hand traffic pattern indicator.

Question 4

What does a displaced threshold on a runway mean for landing aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Landing must begin at or beyond the displaced threshold

Answer

A displaced threshold means the landing threshold is moved from the runway's physical beginning; pilots must touch down at or beyond the displaced threshold markings.

Question 5

What is the correct phraseology for a pilot-controlled lighting system (PCL) to activate runway lights at full intensity?

Accepted Answer

Click the mic 7 times within 5 seconds

Answer

Clicking the microphone 7 times within 5 seconds activates PCL runway lights at full (high) intensity.

(SPC) Student Pilot Certificate Practice Test

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SPC Airport and Airspace Procedures 3