Private Pilot Private Exam

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Which radar service feature is NOT included in basic radar service for VFR aircraft?

Safety alerts
Traffic advisories
Full vectoring services
Limited vectoring services

The correct answer is: Full vectoring services

In the context of VFR (Visual Flight Rules) aircraft operating under basic radar service, full vectoring services are not included. Basic radar service primarily provides assistance such as safety alerts and traffic advisories to enhance situational awareness for pilots flying under VFR. Safety alerts inform pilots of potential collisions or hazardous weather, while traffic advisories are aimed at providing information about nearby aircraft that could pose a risk. Limited vectoring services may be offered to help VFR aircraft navigate around obstacles or airspace, but the comprehensive, continuous guidance involved in full vectoring services is typically reserved for IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) operations where more stringent control is warranted due to aircraft operating in less visually conducive conditions. Therefore, the absence of full vectoring services clarifies the boundaries of what basic radar service offers, distinguishing it from the more intensive services provided to IFR flights.