1 . Where can you find out what kinds of approach light systems are in use at your destination airport?
A) Airport/Facility Directory
B) Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
C) IFR En Route Charts
Both A and B
2 . You've determined that the intended arrival runway at your destination airport has a MALSR. This is a _____.
Medium Intensity Approach Light System
Microwave Approach Lighting System (restricted to military use)
Medium Intensity Approach Light System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Microwave Approach Landing System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
3 . On precision instrument approach runways, approach light systems can be found _____ feet before the runway and extending up to the landing threshold.
1,400 to 1,500
2,400 to 3,000
3,000 to 3,500
4 . Runway centerline lights change from all-white to alternating red and white when _____ feet of runway remain.
1,000
2,000
3,000
5 . While taxiing to the runway, you notice a row of red in-pavement lights across the taxiway and elevated red lights on each side. These are ____.
Stop Bar Lights installed at the runway holding position
Runway Guard Lights installed at a runway/taxiway intersection
Clearance Bar Lights installed at a taxiway holding position
6 . In flight, you learn that the approach light system at your destination just went out of service. Where should you look to find out if there are any changes to the approach minimums?
Airport entry in the A/FD
VFR sectional chart legend
IFR low altitude en route chart legend (NACO or Jeppesen)
The Inoperative Components table (NACO) / On the approach chart (Jeppesen)
7 . An instrument approach chart lists the airport as having an ALSF-2 approach light system. What does the "SF" signify?
Special frequency for using the pilot-controlled lighting system
Sequenced flashing lights are part of the lighting system
Special clearance is required to use the lights on approach
Special flashing lights that indicate a too-low approach path
8 . Regarding the required visual references, which of the following allows you to legally descend below the MDA on an instrument approach?
Rotating beacon
Approach light system
Taxiway lights
Hangar lights
9 . On an instrument approach chart or in an A/FD airport entry, which of the following indicates pilot-controlled lighting?
The standard lighting symbol with a "P" marking
Inverted-color approach light system symbol (black background, white letters)
The letters "PCL" listed with the lighting description
10 . During an approach to a towered field, a pilot can request that ATC brighten or dim the approach light system.
True
False
