communicationsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of
A
25 miles.
B
20 miles.
C
10 miles.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
AIM 4-1-9 recommends that inbound traffic monitor and communicate on the appropriate frequency (CTAF) from 10 miles out to landing. 20 and 25 miles are not the recommended distances.
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