airport operationsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times, and then click it
A
one time within four seconds.
B
three time within three seconds.
C
five times within five seconds.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
AIM 2-1-8 recommends first keying the microphone 7 times to turn all controlled lights on at maximum intensity, then keying it 5 times within 5 seconds to select medium intensity (3 times for low). One click or three clicks do not select medium intensity.
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