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  1. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    In order to submit airspace requests to fly at night, you should

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    Submit a LAANC request if available.  

    Submit a LAANC request if available.

     

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  2. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to

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    look to the side of the object and scan slowly.  

    look to the side of the object and scan slowly.

     

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  3. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying?

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    Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.  

    Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.

     

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  4. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    How many strobe lights are required to fly at night?

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    At least one, and preferably located on top of the aircraft.  

    At least one, and preferably located on top of the aircraft.

     

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  5. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    In the event of loss of visual line of sight at night, you should immediately

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    Stop moving forward, verify telemetry, then start climbing if possible.  

    Stop moving forward, verify telemetry, then start climbing if possible.

     

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  6. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    During a night flight, you observe steady red and green lights ahead at low altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?

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    The other aircraft is approaching head-on.  

    The other aircraft is approaching head-on.

     

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  7. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead at what you estimate to be 300 feet AGL. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?

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    The other aircraft is crossing to the left.  

    The other aircraft is crossing to the left.

     

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  8. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    What is the best method to adapt your vision at night?

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    Avoid staring at bright lights and use red/green flashlights for preflight inspection.  

    Avoid staring at bright lights and use red/green flashlights for preflight inspection.

     

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  9. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use

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    peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off-center viewing.  

    peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off-center viewing.

     

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  10. Asked: August 4, 2024In:

    How can a military airport be identified at night?

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    Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes.  

    Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes.

     

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