Controlled aerodromes and operations quiz (fixed-wing)

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1. How should an altimeter setting of 1014 be pronounced?

QNH one thousand and fourteen

QNH one zero one four

QNH ten one four

QNH ten fourteen

Correct.

See AIP GEN 3.4 paragraph 5.11.3.

Incorrect.

2. When requesting a clearance to enter Class C airspace, and flight details have not been provided:

pilots must wait for ATC to respond with their callsign before providing the flight details

pilots must contact ATC and provide flight details on first contact

pilots must contact ATC at least 15 minutes prior to the airspace with details

pilots must provide height and position on first contact

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 2.2.6.4.

Incorrect.

3. On what frequency can Parafield Ground be contacted?

118.7

119.9

120.9

124.6

Correct.

See ERSA - FAC YPPF.

Incorrect.

4. What separation is provided by ATC to VFR aircraft in Class C airspace?

VFR from VFR

VFR from all aircraft

VFR from IFR

no service is provided to VFR aircraft

Correct.

See:

page 265 of the VFRG
AIP ENR 1.4 paragraph 4.

Incorrect.

5. When operating at a controlled aerodrome, which of the following actions require an ATC clearance?

taxiing, joining circuit, taking off and landing

entering a runway, taking off, landing and joining the circuit

taxiing, entering a runway, taking off and landing

taxiing, joining the circuit and entering runway

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1.

Incorrect.

6. On the ground at a Class C aerodrome, you notice that green flashes are directed at you. What is the meaning of this light signal?

authorised to taxi

authorised to take off

return to starting point on the aerodrome

authorised to cross runway

Correct.

See:

Part 91 Manual of Standards (2.04)
page 61 of the Part 91 Plain English Guide: Standard visual signals
page 468 of the VFRG
AIP ENR 1.5 paragraph 12.

Incorrect.

7. When inbound to Bankstown Airport, if a pilot requires runway 11C:

prior approval must be requested

pilots must submit details with their flight plan

notification must be made on first contact with ATC

notification must be made 10 NM before the control zone boundary

Correct.

See ERSA - FAC YSBK, 5.2.

Incorrect.

8. When a pilot receives an instruction from ATC to change level, the pilot must:

report within 500 ft of reaching the new level

report on leaving the current level

commence that change of level within 2 minutes

d. conduct the change at the cruise climb specified for the aircraft

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.7 paragraph 4.1.6..

Incorrect.

9. What are the transponder requirements for Class C?

all aircraft must have an approved transponder

not required

not required, but must be used if fitted

all aircraft must have a Mode S transponder with ADS-B capability

Correct.

See:

page 156 of the Part 91 Plain English Guide: Carriage of transponders and surveillance equipment
page 23 of the VFRG
Part 91 Manual of Standards (26.68).

Incorrect.

10. After take-off, when first contacting Centre, Approach or Departures in a Class C or Class D control zone with an ATS surveillance service, a pilot must report:

present position and requested level

assigned heading and cleared altitude

direction of turn (if assigned a heading), altitude passing to the nearest 100 ft, and last assigned level

aircraft type and endurance

Correct.

See:

page 468 of the VFRG
AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 2.7.1.

Incorrect.

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