What does the term all weather landing refer? - Avionics MCQ

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What does the term all weather landing refer?

A)

Solar storms

B)

Cross winds

C)

Storm activity

D)

Reduced visibility

Correct Answer : Reduced visibility

Explanation : Considerable interference to civil and military operations results due to reduced visibility in terminal areas. While the successful landing of aircraft depends on many factors other than visibility and ceiling, such as cross winds and storm activity, the term all weather operations often refers only to operations in conditions of reduced visibility.

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The aircraft whose attitude reference is solely based on the natural horizon follow ______

A)

IFR

B)

VFR

C)

Pilot

D)

FAA commands

Correct Answer : Option (B) : VFR

Explanation : VFR flights usually involve small aircraft operated for personal or business purposes. Navigation may be by visual reference to the ground and aircraft attitude control may be based solely on the natural horizon visible through the windscreen of the aircraft.

Who is responsible for the separation of an aircraft from other aircraft in a controlled airspace?

A)

Pilot

B)

Co-pilot

C)

ATM operator

D)

Navigator

Correct Answer : Option (C) : ATM operator

Explanation : In controlled airspace, the crew must operate in accordance with instructions received from ATM authorities, and these authorities are responsible for separating the aircraft from all other IFR aircraft.

Who are not required to contact the ATM for navigation?

A)

Pilot

B)

Co-pilot

C)

IFR operator

D)

VFR operator

Correct Answer : Option (D) : VFR operator

Explanation : Visual Flight Rules operator are responsible for avoiding collisions with obstacles, terrain and other aircraft by visually observing these hazards and maintaining visual separations. VFR operators are not required to contact ATM authorities and are not subject to their directions.

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