Tower Talk
What word is used to tell ATC you understand an instruction?
Roger
Which instrument shows aircraft altitude?
Altimeter
What are the four forces of flight?
Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag
What transponder code signals a general emergency?
7700
What color are taxiway lights?
Blue
What does “N123AB” represent?
Aircraft call sign/tail number
Which instrument shows rate of climb or descent?
Vertical Speed Indicator
What part of the wing primarily creates lift?
Airfoil
What code indicates radio failure?
7600
What color are runway edge lights?
White
What does a pilot say before entering a runway?
Entering runway” or requesting takeoff clearance
What color arc on the airspeed indicator represents normal operating range?
Green arc
Increasing angle of attack too much causes what?
A stall
What code indicates hijacking?
7500
What airport marking identifies where pilots must stop before entering a runway?
Hold short line
What frequency is commonly used for emergency communications?
121.5 MHz
Which instrument uses gyroscopes to show aircraft attitude?
Attitude Indicator
What type of drag increases as lift increases?
Induced drag
What does the fire tetrahedron add beyond the fire triangle?
Chemical Chain Reaction
What does a rotating beacon with green and white flashes identify?
Civil land airport
What does the phrase “stand by” mean from ATC?
Wait for further instructions
What pitot-static instrument measures airspeed?
Airspeed Indicator
According to Newton’s Third Law, thrust is created by what action?
Expelling gases backward
During an engine failure, pilots should first establish what?
Best glide speed
What document shows airport layout, runways, and taxiways?
Airport diagram