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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LPV stand for?

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

    What is the definition of a NOTAM (ICAO)?

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

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

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

    What is the definition of prevailing visibility?

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

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