Weather Wise
What weather report gives current airport weather conditions?
METAR
What does ADM stand for?
Aeronautical Decision Making
What paved surface is used for takeoffs and landings?
Runway
What color are runway edge lights?
White
What document shows an aircraft is approved to fly?
Airworthiness Certificate
What thin, wispy clouds found high in the atmosphere are often a sign of changing weather?
Cirrus clouds
What should a pilot do if weather becomes unsafe?
Delay or cancel the flight
What area is used for the movement of aircraft between runways and ramps?
Taxiway
What color are taxiway edge lights?
Blue
What fuel problem is checked for during preflight draining?
Water contamination
What does visibility describe in weather reports?
How far a pilot can see
What hazardous attitude involves trying to prove yourself?
Macho
What airport marking tells pilots where to stop before entering a runway?
Hold short line
What does a rotating green and white beacon identify?
Civil Land Airport
What 3 control surfaces are commonly checked for free movement during preflight?
Ailerons, elevator, and rudder
What weather condition forms when warm air cools to the dew point near the ground?
Fog
What is the first responsibility of a pilot?
Safety
What type of aviation document shows airports, airspace, landmarks, and navigation information for VFR pilots?
Sectional Chart
What lighting system helps pilots line up with the runway on approach?
PAPI/VASI
Why are tires inspected before flight?
To check for wear or low pressure
What tool do pilots use to determine wind direction at airports?
Windsock
What checklist helps pilots evaluate personal fitness to fly?
I’M SAFE checklist
What number would identify a runway facing approximately 180 degrees?
Runway 18
What color are the lights at the end of a runway?
Red
What should a pilot do if damage is found during preflight?
Do not fly until corrected