Homework 4 - Airports.docx
pdf
keyboard_arrow_up
School
Valencia College *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
2048C
Subject
Aerospace Engineering
Date
Dec 6, 2023
Type
Pages
3
Uploaded by DrWater1830
PPGS Homework for Lecture 4: Airports
Name:_________________________
Note: For any questions not covered in lecture, you should use your FAR/AIM. The multiple choice
questions are actual questions from the FAA test bank. After hearing the lecture and reading the book, you
should try the questions unaided and by yourself to see how you might do in an exam situation. If you
have any questions, please email me (Sam) at rosens@berkeley.edu
1.
A series of continuous red lights in the runway centerline lighting indicates that
a.
3,000 feet of runway remain
b.
1,000 feet of runway remain
c.
one-half of the runway remains
2.
The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is oriented
approximately
a.
008˚ and 026˚ true
b.
080˚ and 260˚ true
c.
080˚ and 260˚ magnetic
For the next two questions, refer to the below figure (borrowed from the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing
Supplement):
3.
(Refer to above figure.) If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should
land on
a.
Runway 22 directly into the wind.
b.
Runway 36 and expect a crosswind from the right.
c.
Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.
4.
(Refer to above figure.) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing.
a.
Left-hand traffic and Runway 22.
b.
Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.
c.
Left-hand traffic and Runway 18.
5.
The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is
a.
45˚ to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude
b.
to enter 45˚ at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude
c.
to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg
6.
When landing at an airport that does not have a tower, FSS, or UNICOM, you should broadcast
your intentions on
a.
122.9 MHz
b.
123.0 MHz
c.
123.6 MHz
7.
An airport’s rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates
a.
The Air Traffic Control tower is not in operation
b.
That weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather
minimums
c.
There are obstructions on the airport
8.
An above-glidepath indication from a tri-color VASI is
a.
A pink light signal
b.
A white light signal
c.
An amber light signal
9.
A military airfield can be identified by
a.
A white and red rotating beacon
b.
White flashing sequence lights (strobes)
c.
A green and dual-peaked white rotating beacon
d.
Lots of guys with guns
10. When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot
a.
May continue taxiing
b.
Should not cross the lines without ATC clearance
c.
Should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have crossed the lines
11. When the aircraft’s radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled
airport?
a.
Select 7700 on your transponder, fly a normal traffic pattern, and land
b.
Flash your landing lights and make shallow banks in opposite directions while circling
the airport
c.
Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower
12. You may use the AIM (and the Internet if you need to) to help you navigate this page of the Chart
Supplement. Try to find all of the following information about Redbird Field. Do not look up
Redbird Field online. You must get 5 correct for this point, but try to do as many as you can:
Distance of airport from city: ______ mi.
North / Southwest / East / Northeast
(underline one)
During standard time (not daylight savings), subtract ______ hours to get from Zulu to local time
Elevation: ___________
Runway 13-31 has:
Low / Medium / High
intensity runway lights (underline one)
Dimensions of runway 17-35: __________ X ___________ feet
During standard time, the tower is attended until _____________ local time (hint: it is given in Zulu time)
Two frequencies to get weather info: ____________ AND _____________ (numbers, not names)
Frequency to activate approach lights when tower is closed: _____________
1. General
2. Runway
information
3. Remarks
4. Frequencies
and airspace
5. Navigation
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help