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A steady red light directed at an aircraft means in flight on the ground

  1. Agive way to other aircraft and continue circling; stop.Correct answer
  2. Bgive way to other aircraft and continue circling; taxi clear of landing area in use.
  3. Cairport unsafe do not land; taxi clear of landing area in use.
  4. Dairport unsafe do not land; stop.

Why this is the answer

Per the TC AIM tower light signals, a steady red light tells an aircraft in flight to give way and keep circling, and an aircraft on the ground to stop. It does not mean the airport is unsafe.

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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