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Which one of the following best describes LAHSO operations?

  • Operations which include simultaneous take-offs and landings
  • Operations which include simultaneous landings only
  • Operations which include simultaneous take-offs and landings, or simultaneous landings when a landing aircraft is able to hold short (correct)
  • Operations which include simultaneous take-offs only

What is the definition of LDA according to ICAO?

  • The length of runway suitable for the ground run of an airplane landing, as declared by the airport authority
  • The length of runway suitable for the ground run of an airplane taking off
  • The length of runway suitable for the take-off and landing of an airplane
  • The length of runway suitable for the ground run of an airplane landing (correct)

What does LNAV/VNAV stand for?

  • Lateral Navigation/Vertical Approach
  • Longitudinal Navigation/Vertical Approach
  • Lateral Navigation/Vertical Navigation (correct)
  • Longitudinal Navigation/Vertical Navigation

Which frequency band is considered low frequency?

<p>Between 30 and 300kHz (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does LPV stand for?

<p>Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a meteorological bulletin?

<p>To provide meteorological information preceded by an appropriate heading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum usable altitude or flight level for an airspace structure or route segment called?

<p>Maximum Authorized Altitude (MAA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes a prohibited area according to ICAO and the USA?

<p>An area of airspace where special use operations are conducted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a radar approach refer to?

<p>An approach executed by an aircraft under the direction of a radar controller (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a racetrack procedure according to ICAO?

<p>To establish the aircraft inbound when the entry into a reversal procedure is not practical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of the Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)?

<p>The lowest altitude at which an IFR aircraft can be vectored by a radar controller (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Missed Approach Point (MAP)?

<p>To initiate the prescribed missed approach procedure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of independent parallel approaches, what is the No-Transgression Zone (NTZ)?

<p>A corridor of airspace centrally located between two extended runway centerlines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a NOTAM (ICAO)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which altitude is referenced to the aerodrome elevation or to the threshold elevation if that is more than 2m (7ft) below the aerodrome elevation?

<p>Minimum Descent Height (MDH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a situation in which an aircraft's fuel supply has reached a state where little or no delay can be accepted?

<p>Minimum Fuel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest published altitude between radio axes or waypoints that meets obstacle clearance requirements and assures acceptable navigational signal coverage?

<p>Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude (MOCA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest altitude which may be used which will provide a minimum clearance of 300m (1000ft) above all objects located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46km (25NM) radius centered on a radio aid to navigation?

<p>Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the width of the Precision Object Free Zone (POFZ)?

<p>800ft (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the POFZ considered clear for an aircraft on a vertically guided final approach?

<p>When neither the fuselage nor the tail of the aircraft infringes on the POFZ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of prevailing visibility?

<p>The greatest visibility value observed at the horizon circle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a procedure turn (PT) according to ICAO?

<p>To allow an aircraft to intercept and proceed along the reciprocal of the designated track (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of 'Obstacle Clearance Limit (OCL)'?

<p>The height above aerodrome elevation below which the minimum prescribed vertical clearance cannot be maintained either on approach or in the event of a missed approach. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of 'Operational Control'?

<p>The exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion or termination of a flight in the interest of the safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the flight. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of 'Operator'?

<p>A person, organization or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft operation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of 'Pilot-in-Command (PIC)'?

<p>The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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