Which signal indicates 'Return to starting point'?

Which signal indicates 'Return to starting point'?

• A. Flashing White
• B. Flashing Green
• C. Steady Red
• D. Flashing Red

Answer: (A)

On the apron, ground crews guide pilots with standardized hand signals using wands or flags. These signals tell the pilot exactly what to do without needing radio communication. The signal that tells the pilot to return to the starting point is flashing white. It’s a specific instruction used when you want the aircraft or vehicle to go back to where it began, such as returning to its stand. In this system, other signals have different meanings: steady green generally means proceed as directed (taxi or continue), flashing green means taxi with clearance, steady red means stop, and flashing red indicates a more urgent caution or hazard requiring immediate action. The flashing white signal is unique for directing a return to the starting point, which is why it’s the correct choice.

On the apron, ground crews guide pilots with standardized hand signals using wands or flags. These signals tell the pilot exactly what to do without needing radio communication. The signal that tells the pilot to return to the starting point is flashing white. It’s a specific instruction used when you want the aircraft or vehicle to go back to where it began, such as returning to its stand.

In this system, other signals have different meanings: steady green generally means proceed as directed (taxi or continue), flashing green means taxi with clearance, steady red means stop, and flashing red indicates a more urgent caution or hazard requiring immediate action. The flashing white signal is unique for directing a return to the starting point, which is why it’s the correct choice.