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A series of red flashes directed at an aircraft means respectively in flight on the ground

  1. Aairport unsafe, do not land; taxi clear of landing area in use.Correct answer
  2. Bgive way to other aircraft and continue circling; stop.
  3. Cdo not land for time being; return to starting point on airport.
  4. Dyou are in prohibited area, alter course; stop.

Why this is the answer

Per the TC AIM tower light signals, a series of red flashes means “airport unsafe, do not land” in flight and “taxi clear of the landing area in use” on the ground.

Reference

TC AIM-RAC – Visual Signals 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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