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A flashing white light directed at an aircraft on the manoeuvring area of an airport means

  1. Astop.
  2. Breturn to starting point on the airport.Correct answer
  3. Ccleared to taxi.
  4. Dtaxi clear of landing area in use.

Why this is the answer

Per the TC AIM tower light signals, a flashing white light directs an aircraft on the manoeuvring area to return to its starting point on the airport — it is not a taxi clearance or a stop signal.

Reference

TC AIM-RAC – Visual Signals

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.

A study aid — not a substitute for the official guide, the CARs, or your instructor.

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