Aeronautical Charts Review

What color represents control towers on the map?

• A) Blue

• B) Magenta

• C) Green

• D) Red

What is the elevation of the airport above mean sea level (MSL)?

• 1500 feet

• 1716 feet

• 2000 feet

• 2500 feet

What does the dark blue circle with a 'C' on an airport map indicate?

• The airport is closed

• The airport uses the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)

• The airport has a full-time control tower.

What frequency should drone pilots monitor to hear self-announcing pilots?

• A) 118.2 MHz

• B) 120.5 MHz

• C) 122.8 MHz

Fill in the blank: The Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) allows passing pilots to self-announce their ______ and intention.

• location

• altitude

• heading

• speed

What is the UNICOM frequency used when the tower is active?

• 118.2

• 122.95

• 118.725

Fill in the blank: When the tower is active, it uses the UNICOM frequency of ____.

• 122.95.

• 121.50.

• 123.45.

• 124.00.

What is the purpose of CTAF and UNICOM ?

• CTAF is used for pilot self-announcement at non-towered airports, while UNICOM provides airport information and services.

• CTAF is an ATC channel and UNICOM is used only for emergencies.

• CTAF and UNICOM are both used interchangeably as official communication channels regulated by the FAA.

• CTAF provides weather information and UNICOM provides navigation guidance.

What does the symbol indicate about the airport's ASOS frequency?

• A) 118.725

• B) 120.500

• C) 122.950

What is Automatic Terminal Information Service for Frederick Airport?

• 124.875

• 122.725

• 132.4