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When instructed to continue an approach to a runway which is clear of traffic, what action should the pilot take if no landing clearance is received?

  1. ACircle 360° to the left.
  2. BCircle 360° in the direction of the circuit.
  3. CComplete the landing.
  4. DRequest landing clearance.Correct answer

Why this is the answer

If no landing clearance has been received, the pilot must request it (TC AIM-RAC, Landing Clearance). Continuing an approach to a clear runway is not authorization to land, so the pilot asks rather than circling or landing uncleared.

Reference

TC AIM-RAC – Landing Clearance

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

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