1. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    A lighted heliport may be identified by a

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    green, yellow, and white rotating beacon. (Heliports, when lighted, are identified by a green, yellow, and white rotating beacon. Flashing yellow indicates lighted water airports (seaports). See "Airport Beacon" video for more information.)

    green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.

    (Heliports, when lighted, are identified by a green, yellow, and white rotating beacon. Flashing yellow indicates lighted water airports (seaports). See “Airport Beacon” video for more information.)

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  2. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    A Security Identifications Display Area (SIDA) is

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    an area where airport badges are required to access. (A Security Identifications Display Area (SIDA) is an area where airport badges are required to access. Refer to "Airport Operations > Operation near and at airports".)

    an area where airport badges are required to access.

    (A Security Identifications Display Area (SIDA) is an area where airport badges are required to access. Refer to “Airport Operations > Operation near and at airports”.)

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  3. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    When operating near an airport located in uncontrolled airspace, you should

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    be sure to not interfere with airport operations. (Approval is not required in uncontrolled airspace. You only need to make sure you do not interfere with airport operation. Refer to "Airport Operations > Operation near and at airports".)

    be sure to not interfere with airport operations.

    (Approval is not required in uncontrolled airspace. You only need to make sure you do not interfere with airport operation. Refer to “Airport Operations > Operation near and at airports”.)

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  4. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that

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    the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more. (This is a rote memory item. See the "ATIS" video for more information.)

    the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

    (This is a rote memory item. See the “ATIS” video for more information.)

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  5. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    You are scheduled to conduct aerial inspections of a nearby power plant, what are some of the factors to consider.

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    thermal plumes may create turbulence or cause reduced visibility. (Flying in the vicinity of thermal plumes can cause reduced visibility, create turbulence or generate enough heat to damage your UAS. Refer to "Airport Operations > Other Operational Considerations" for more information".)

    thermal plumes may create turbulence or cause reduced visibility.

    (Flying in the vicinity of thermal plumes can cause reduced visibility, create turbulence or generate enough heat to damage your UAS. Refer to “Airport Operations > Other Operational Considerations” for more information”.)

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  6. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by

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    the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory). (Rote memory item: airport information is located in the Charts Supplement. Watch the "Charts Supplements (Intro)" videos for more information.)

    the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory).

    (Rote memory item: airport information is located in the Charts Supplement. Watch the “Charts Supplements (Intro)” videos for more information.)

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  7. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits

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    two quick, white flashes between green flashes. (A military air station can be identified with a white, white, green rotating beacon. See "Airport Beacon" video for more information.)

    two quick, white flashes between green flashes.

    (A military air station can be identified with a white, white, green rotating beacon. See “Airport Beacon” video for more information.)

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