FAA Ground School Practice Test

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What direction should a pilot look when receiving the advisory "TRAFFIC 6 OCLOCK, 5 MILES, EASTBOUND"?

Straight ahead

Behind them

When an advisory states "TRAFFIC 6 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, EASTBOUND," the pilot should look behind them. The term "6 O'Clock" refers to the direction directly behind the aircraft, similar to how the numbers on a clock represent different directions around the aircraft. Since the traffic is identified as being "5 miles" away, the pilot should turn their attention to the rear to assess the situation.

In this scenario, the mention of "EASTBOUND" indicates the direction of travel of the other aircraft, which also provides context for the pilot to anticipate the movement of that traffic as they look back. Understanding these reference points is crucial for maintaining situational awareness in flight.

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