Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Sitting in the flight deck during the cruise portion of any flight may have a tendency to become monotonous. But as the destination traffic pattern approaches, workload increases dramatically. A firm understanding of the proper terminal area procedures is essential for staying safe as you depart or approach the airport. Use this quiz to test your flying knowledge of airport traffic patterns, landing directions and appropriate techniques for operating around the airport.

The numbers 4 and 22 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

004° and 022° true.

040° and 220° true.

040° and 220° magnetic.

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If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on

Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right.

Runway 31 directly into the wind.

Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right.

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The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is

45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.

a long straight in final approach to the active runway.

to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude..

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The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a

left-quartering headwind.

right-quartering headwind.

right-quartering tailwind.

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Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?

Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.

Lateral course guidance to the runway.

Runway identification and course guidance.

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How can a military airport be identified at night?

Alternate white and green light flashes.

Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes.

White flashing lights with steady green at the same location.

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To set pilot-controlled runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone

one time within four seconds.

five times within five seconds.

three times within three seconds.

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VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished

with a steeper descent.

at a higher airspeed.

the same as during daytime.

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Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

Pilot in command.

Second in command.

Air Traffic Controller.

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VASI lights as shown in this illustration indicate that the airplane is

below the glide slope.

off course to the left.

above the glide slope.

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Having a childhood dream of aviation, Chris first became an Aviation Explorer, motivating him to earn his private pilot's license as a teenager.During his four years at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University he earned his commercial, multi-engine certificate with an instrument rating.While experimenting in seaplanes, gliders, and a variety of other personal aircraft, Chris developed a passion for general aviation and shares that passion as he develops aviation training apps and content for Sporty's Pilot Shop.

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