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1: A controller who says "go ahead" means:: proceed as requested.
continue straight ahead.
state your message.
2: The red and white sign next to the taxiway is called a runway hold position sign. If you are next to this sign, it:: means that you are about to go onto the protected area next to the runway.
means that you should follow the sign to get to the parking apron.
indentifies the runway you are on.
3: Two solid yellow stripes followed by two broken yellow stripes is the marking for a runway hold line. A hold line means:: all aircraft must stop and be cleared before going onto the runway.
everyone, including vehicles, must stop unless authorized to proceed onto the runway.
that you are about to go next to some electronic signal equipment.
4: Runway markings are:: white.
yellow.
red.
5: Taxiway marking are:: white.
yellow.
red.
6: A "controlled" airport is one that has an airport traffic control tower.: True
False
True only when the tower is in operation
7: If I have to cross a runway, I should do so:: at the end.
in the middle.
where I'm instructed to by ATC.
8: If the air traffic controller signals me with a flashing red light, I should:: stop.
clear the runway or taxiway.
ignore the signal if I've already received clearance by radio.
9: If the air traffic controller signals me with a steady red light, I should:: stop.
clear the runway or taxiway.
ignore the signal if I've already received clearance by radio.
10: Traffic patterns are used at controlled airports (those with towers) only.: True
False
True only when the tower is in operation
11: A vehicle should always yield to an aircraft.: True
False
True only if the vehicle is more maneuverable than the aircraft
12: If, at a nontowered airport, you see an aircraft approaching the runway to land when you are waiting to cross the same runway, you should:: hold short of the runway until the aircraft is past the point at which you will cross the runway then proceed when it is safe.
proceed across if the aircraft has not announced its position on the CTAF frequency.
contact the pilot by radio and see if he or she intends to make a touch and go landing.
13: If a controller gives you permission to do something which appears unsafe:: you must comply or face disciplinary action.
you should comply and then call the tower as soon as practicable.
you should tell the controller your concerns and get clarification before proceeding.
14: An aircraft that has announced its position as "short final" is:: nearing the runway threshold for landing.
about to make the last landing for the day.
well outside of the airport traffic pattern.
15: Which of the following will make taxiing on an airport more difficult?: Snow and ice.
Congested ATC frequencies.
All of the above.
16: When a controller clears you to "taxi into position and hold, report hold", you are to:: taxi to the hold line and hold
report when holding on the runway
acknowldge your clearance by replying "hold short."
17: This black sign with yellow letters incidates that:: you are on taxiway Alpha
the taxiway ahead is taxiway Alpha
taxiway Alpha crosses nearby