Questions and Answers
What is the frequency used at airports where no tower, FSS, or UNICOM exists?
Where no tower or FSS exists, the UNICOM frequency could be ____ , ____ , ____ , ____ , or ____.
122.8, 123.0, 122.7, 122.725, 122.975
ATIS will not broadcast ceiling info if the ceiling is above ____.
5000' (& 5 miles vis)
A safety alert is given for unsafe proximity to ____ , ____ , or ____.
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A braking action MU of 40 or less indicates what?
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What does 'cleared for the option' mean?
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What is required to obtain a special VFR clearance?
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Can you be issued VFR on top clearance in class A airspace?
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If assigned a new altitude, you must advise ATC if you cannot maintain a climb or descent rate of at least ____ fpm.
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ATC maintains a separation of at least ____ miles within 40 miles of the antennae site and at least ____ miles beyond 40 miles of the antennae site.
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Notify ATC if you cannot maintain the speed assigned within ____ kts or mach ____.
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TCAS II provides TAs and RAs. What are they?
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Holding clearances include what info?
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Study Notes
Airport Communication
- Multicom Frequency: Used at airports without a tower, FSS, or UNICOM, with a frequency of 122.9.
- UNICOM Frequencies: In the absence of a tower or FSS, UNICOM frequencies can be 122.8, 123.0, 122.7, 122.725, or 122.975.
Flight Information
- ATIS Ceiling Information: ATIS will not broadcast ceiling information if the ceiling is above 5000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or greater.
Safety Alerts
- Safety Alerts: Issued for unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.
Aircraft Control
- Braking Action MU: A measurement of 40 or less indicates a significant risk of loss of directional control.
Pilot Clearances
- Cleared for the Option: Allows pilots to perform a low approach, missed approach, or touch-and-go landing.
- Special VFR Clearance Requirements: Must meet C.O.C. (Clear of Clouds) and 1 mile visibility requirements. For night operations, the aircraft must be IFR equipped, the pilot must be IFR rated, and the request must come from the pilot.
Airspace Regulations
- VFR on Top Clearance: Not permitted in Class A airspace.
Altitude Reporting
- New Altitude Assignments: Pilots must report to ATC if unable to maintain a climb or descent rate of at least 500 feet per minute.
Separation Standards
- ATC Aircraft Separation: Maintains at least 3 miles of separation within 40 miles of the antenna site and at least 5 miles beyond that distance.
Speed Maintenance
- Speed Notification: Pilots must notify ATC if unable to maintain assigned speed within 10 knots or Mach 0.02.
TCAS System
- TCAS II Alerts: Provides Traffic Advisories (TAs) and Resolution Advisories (RAs) to give avoidance information.
Holding Clearances
- Holding Clearance Information: Includes details such as the fix, direction from, radial or bearing, turn direction (if left), altitude, and Expected Further Clearance (EFC) or Estimated Arrival Clearance (EAC) time.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 4 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Test your knowledge on airport communication frequencies, ATIS information, and other essential aviation details. Perfect for pilots and aviation students looking to reinforce their understanding of critical information.
