Question 1

What does ILS stand for in reference to aircraft instrumentation?

Accepted Answer

Instrument Landing System

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International Landing Service

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Internal Lever System

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Integrated Longitudinal System

Question 2

What is the purpose of an ILS system?

Accepted Answer

To provide a precise guidepath for aircraft to follow during approach and landing

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To provide weather information to pilots

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To control the air traffic at an airport

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To measure the fuel level in the aircraft

Question 3

What are the three components of an ILS system?

Accepted Answer

Localizer, glide slope, and marker beacons

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Radar, GPS, and ELT

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Transponder, DME, and ADF

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Airspeed indicator, altimeter, and VOR receiver

Question 4

What is the function of the localizer component of an ILS system?

Accepted Answer

To provide horizontal guidance for the aircraft

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To measure the speed of the aircraft

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To provide vertical guidance for the aircraft

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To measure the distance between the aircraft and the runway

Question 5

At what distance from the runway does the glide slope component of an ILS system start?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 5 nautical miles

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Approximately 10 nautical miles

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Approximately 20 nautical miles

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Approximately 50 nautical miles

Question 6

What is the frequency band used for the localizer component of an ILS system?

Accepted Answer

Between 108.10 and 111.95 MHz

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Between 126.90 and 129.00 MHz

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Between 136.00 and 139.00 MHz

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Between 118.00 and 121.00 MHz

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the marker beacons used in an ILS system?

Accepted Answer

Amber marker

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Outer marker

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Inner marker

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Middle marker

Question 8

What is the function of the outer marker beacon in an ILS system?

Accepted Answer

To indicate when the aircraft is approximately 4-7 nautical miles from the runway

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To indicate when the aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline

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To indicate when the aircraft is approaching the runway threshold

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To indicate when the aircraft is approximately 200 feet above the runway

Question 9

What is the function of the glide slope component of an ILS system?

Accepted Answer

To provide vertical guidance for the aircraft

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To measure the speed of the aircraft

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To measure the distance between the aircraft and the runway

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To provide horizontal guidance for the aircraft

Question 10

What color are navigation lights on the left wing of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

Question 11

What color are aircraft navigation lights used for indicating the tail section?

Accepted Answer

White

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 12

What is the purpose of aircraft navigation lights?

Accepted Answer

To indicate the position and direction of the aircraft to other pilots.

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To signal for emergency landings

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To indicate the fuel level of the aircraft

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To provide lighting for passengers during the flight

Question 13

What color are navigation lights on the right wing of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Blue

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Red

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White

Question 14

What color are anti-collision lights on an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

White

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 15

What should a pilot do if they see a red and white pulsating light signal from the control tower?

Accepted Answer

Return to the starting point on the airport

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Land immediately at the nearest airport

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Continue circling the airport until given further instructions

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Reduce speed and fly with caution

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of aircraft light?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Red

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White

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Green

Question 17

When are aircraft taxi lights typically used?

Accepted Answer

During taxiing on the ground

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During cruising

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During takeoff

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During landing

Question 18

What is the purpose of aircraft taxi lights?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional visibility during taxiing on the ground

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To provide interior lighting for the cabin

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To help the plane take off

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To help the plane land

Question 19

Are aircraft taxi lights required by regulation?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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Sometimes

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Depends on the airline

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No

Question 20

What type of lighting system do modern aircraft taxi lights typically use?

Accepted Answer

LED lights

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Incandescent lights

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Neon lights

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Fluorescent lights

Question 21

What's the difference between an aircraft's taxi lights and landing lights?

Accepted Answer

Taxi lights are less bright and illuminate a wider area than landing lights

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Landing lights are less bright and illuminate a wider area than taxi lights

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Taxi lights are used for landing while landing lights are used for taxiing

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There's no difference

Question 22

What part of the aircraft are the taxi lights typically located?

Accepted Answer

On the landing gear

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On the cockpit

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On the tail

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On the wings

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