Questions and Answers
What are the traffic patterns for each runway at your home airport (KFCM)? What is the MSL altitude for the traffic pattern?
18/36/10L/28L have left pattern; 10R/28R have right pattern. Traffic pattern altitude is 1,900'.
How do you enter and exit the traffic pattern at your airport (KFCM)? What radio communications are required?
Assume 45 degrees on downwind unless told otherwise. Should be at pattern altitude before entering pattern (1,900 at KFCM). Radio call is who you're calling, who you are, where you are. Announce on downwind, base, final and any other notifications.
Describe how you would approach and enter the traffic pattern at an uncontrolled airport.
Enter on the downwind at pattern altitude, at a 45 degree angle or by crossing over the field at the mid-point and using a tear drop maneuver. Radio calls on CTAF to announce presence and intentions.
What radio calls are recommended as you approach and fly in the traffic pattern at an uncontrolled airport?
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What are typical dimensions of Class D airspace and what requirement(s) must be met prior to entry?
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What is CTAF? Explain the CTAF procedures at your home airport.
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How can you tell if a runway is closed?
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If you receive ATC instructions that you do not understand or feel may compromise safety, what should you do?
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What is the meaning of each of the following ATC light signals?
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What aircraft equipment and student pilot authorizations are required for a student pilot to fly solo in Class B airspace?
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Can a student pilot request a special VFR clearance in less than VFR conditions?
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A magenta dashed line surrounds certain uncontrolled airports. What does this indicate and what is its significance to VFR pilots?
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Provide visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Class D airspace.
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Study Notes
Traffic Patterns at KFCM
- Runways 18/36/10L/28L have left-hand patterns; runways 10R/28R have right-hand patterns.
- Traffic pattern altitude at KFCM is 1,900' MSL.
Entering and Exiting Traffic Patterns
- Enter patterns at 1,900' after receiving tower instructions, typically at a 45-degree angle on downwind.
- Required radio call includes who you’re calling, your call sign, and location (e.g., "Cessna 739BN, 3 miles east").
- Announce position on downwind, base, and final approach; notify for go-arounds if needed.
Approaching Uncontrolled Airports
- Enter the downwind at traffic pattern altitude, either from a 45-degree entry or a teardrop maneuver over the field.
- Use CTAF to communicate presence and intentions.
Radio Calls at Uncontrolled Airports
- Announce identity and location on CTAF.
- Inform other pilots of your legs in the traffic pattern (downwind, base, final).
Class D Airspace
- Typically cylindrical, from the surface to 2,500' AGL with a radius of 4 nautical miles.
- Must have 2-way radio communication and notify tower with altitude and intentions before entering.
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)
- Used for air-to-air communication, especially at uncontrolled airports.
- Announce your identity, location, and intentions on the correct frequency.
Identifying Closed Runways
- Runways are deemed closed when marked with a large "X" or a movable sign.
Handling ATC Instructions
- If instructions are unclear, you can request “say again.”
- If safety is compromised, respond with “unable to comply” and provide clarification.
ATC Light Signals
- Steady green: cleared to land or takeoff.
- Flashing green: return for landing (in flight) or cleared for taxi (on ground).
- Steady red: give way to other aircraft (in flight) or stop (on ground).
- Flashing red: airport unsafe (in flight) or taxi clear of the runway (on ground).
- Flashing white: return to starting point (on ground), not applicable in flight.
Student Pilot Requirements for Class B Solo Flight
- Requires 2-way radio, mode C transponder, and specific training from a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for that airspace.
Special VFR Clearances
- Student pilots can request special VFR clearances under less-than-VFR conditions; ATC must grant this.
- Visibility requirements include at least 1 statute mile of ground visibility and remaining clear of clouds.
Class E Airspace Indicators and Requirements
- Magenta dashed lines represent Class E airspace where no communication is required for VFR flight.
- Visibility requirements: below 10,000' - 3 statute miles, 1,000' above clouds, 500' below, 2,000' horizontally; above 10,000' - 5 statute miles, 1,000' above/below clouds, and 1 statute mile horizontally.
Visibility and Cloud Clearance for Class D
- Requires 3 statute miles visibility, 1,000' above clouds, 500' below clouds, and 2,000' horizontally from clouds.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the traffic patterns at KFCM, including how to enter and exit them, as well as the required radio calls. It also covers specific procedures for approaching uncontrolled airports and managing communication in Class D airspace. Test your knowledge of aviation protocols and traffic pattern navigation.
