Ground control says, “Taxi to Runway 27 via Alpha, hold short Runway 18.” The diagram shows Alpha crosses Runway 18. What must the pilot do?
A. Cross Runway 18 because the destination runway is 27
B. Stop before the Runway 18 hold-short marking and obtain an explicit crossing clearance before proceeding
C. Stop only if an aircraft is visible on Runway 18
D. Read back only “Runway 27” and continue
Source: AIM Chapter 4, runway crossing clearances and hold-short instructions
The supplied sign has a red background with white inscription “15-33.” What does it identify?
A. A destination sign pointing to Runways 15 and 33
B. A taxiway-location sign
C. A mandatory runway holding position for Runway 15-33
D. An ILS critical-area boundary only
Source: AIM Chapter 2, airport signs: mandatory instruction signs
A pilot calls a Class C approach facility: “Metro Approach, Skyhawk 123AB, ten miles east.” ATC replies, “Aircraft calling Metro, standby.” May the pilot enter Class C?
A. Yes, because any ATC reply establishes communication
B. No; ATC has not used the aircraft identification, so two-way communication is not established
C. Yes, if the transponder shows altitude
D. No, because VFR aircraft are never permitted in Class C
Source: AIM Chapter 3, Class C two-way radio communications before entry
Why must an airplane's fuel tank vent remain unobstructed?
A. It replaces consumed fuel with air so pressure does not restrict fuel flow
B. It increases fuel octane during climb
C. It measures fuel quantity for the cockpit gauge
D. It prevents all fuel vapor formation
Source: Chapter 7, fuel systems: tank vents
Given METAR KDEN 121653Z 02012G22KT 3/4SM SN BKN008 OVC015 M04/M06 A2992, what ceiling and prevailing visibility are reported?
A. 1,500 feet AGL and 3 statute miles
B. 800 feet AGL and three-quarter statute mile
C. 800 feet MSL and 6 statute miles
D. No ceiling and three-quarter nautical mile
Source: METAR chapter, visibility and sky-condition groups
