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(Refer to Figure 80.) Just southwest of Westwinds Airport (D17), near Delta, a magenta flag symbol containing the letter G is printed. What should a remote pilot planning a flight there expect?

Figure 80 from the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement — Figure 80, FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (FAA-CT-8080-2H). Open full size to zoom. Not for navigation.

AHang glider activity
BGlider operations
CUltralight activity

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Correct answer: B. Glider operations

The sectional legend identifies the magenta G symbol as Glider Operations, so a remote pilot planning a flight near Westwinds and Delta should expect gliders in the area.

A. Incorrect. Hang glider activity has its own legend symbol; the G symbol is used for glider operations.
B. Correct. The sectional legend identifies the G symbol as Glider Operations.
C. Incorrect. Ultralight activity is shown with a different legend symbol, not a G.

Marked on Figure 80: Glider symbol near Westwinds (D17).

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FAA-CT-8080-2H Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement, Legend 1, Airport Traffic Service and Airspace Information G Glider Operations

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(Refer to Figure 80.) Just southwest of Westwinds Airport (D17), near Delta, a magenta flag symbol containing the letter G is printed. What should a remote pilot planning a flight there expect?

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