communicationsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs
A
at all tower controlled airports regardless of weather conditions.✓ Correct Answer
B
at all tower controlled airports only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
C
at all tower controlled airports within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
Explanation
At an airport with an operating control tower, 14 CFR 91.129 requires two-way radio communication with the tower before takeoff, landing or entering the airspace, in any weather. The requirement does not depend on conditions being below VFR.
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