questions and answers
What is the correct transponder code to use for a communication failure? ✔✔7600
A controller may issue a safety alert to an aircraft in what situation? ✔✔In unsafe proximity to
terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft
You are on a heading of 270 degrees. ATC issues this traffic advisory, "Traffic one o'clock, two
miles southbound." Where should you look? ✔✔
What procedure applies when approaching an airport with an operating control tower?
✔✔Establish two-way radio communication with the tower prior to entering Class D airspace
What is the VHF emergency frequency monitored by most aviation ground facilities? ✔✔121.5
MHz
What is indicated when you use the words "PAN-PAN" in a radio message? ✔✔An urgent
situation requiring priority on the radio frequency and timely, but not immediate, assistance.
What frequency should you use to announce your position during an approach for landing at
Taos Municipal? ✔✔122.8 MHz
What is the length of the longest runway at Portland International Airport? ✔✔11,000 feet
, Select the true statement regarding NOTAMs. ✔✔You can obtain NOTAMs from Flight Service
with your online weather briefing or during a phone briefing or use an FAA tool to search for
NOTAMs online.
What information is provided by advisory circulars (ACs)? ✔✔Nonregulartory information,
including guidance on methods to comply with FARsIf a third class medical certificate was issued
to a 35-year-old pilot on March 26, when will it expire? ✔✔March 31, 5 years later
With respect to pilot certification, which is a category and class of aircraft? ✔✔Airplane; single-
engine land
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which are categories of aircraft? ✔✔Normal, utility,
acrobatic
Which are currency requirements that you must meet to act as pilot in command of an airplane
carrying passengers? ✔✔Flight review every 24 calendar months; 3 takeoffs and landings in an
aircraft of the same category and class within the preceding 90 days
Who has the final responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft? ✔✔Pilot in command
When is a flight review required? ✔✔Within in the past 24 calendar months to act as pilot in
command whether flying solo or carrying passengers
What requirement must you meet to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane?
✔✔Receive ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then
endorses your logbook