Near a non-towered airport, a remote pilot monitoring the CTAF hears: "Pine Valley traffic, Piper Four-Two-Echo, clear of runway 9, taxiing to park, Pine Valley traffic." What does this call tell the remote pilot?
- AThe Piper is on final approach and about to land on runway 9.
- BThe Piper is ready to take off from runway 9.
- CThe Piper has landed and has left the runway.
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Correct answer: C. The Piper has landed and has left the runway.
The "clear of runway, taxiing to park" call is made after landing, once the aircraft has left the runway. The Piper is no longer a factor in the approach or departure paths.
- A. Incorrect. Wrong. An aircraft on final announces "final, runway 9"; "clear of runway" is said after landing.
- B. Incorrect. Wrong. A departing aircraft announces "departing runway 9" when ready for takeoff.
- C. Correct. This broadcast is made after the aircraft has landed and is clear of the runway.
Source
FAA-G-8082-22 Remote Pilot – sUAS Study Guide, Chapter 7, Recommended Traffic Advisory Practices After the aircraft has landed and is clear of the runway, the following broadcast should be made: