Nitty Gritty
What early program led to the creation of air routes in the US?
Air mail
True or False: The provision of additional services is not optional on the part of the controller.
TRUE. "The provision of additional services is not optional on the part of the controller, but rather required when the work situation permits." JO 7110.65BB, 2-1-1.
Civilian: White/Green
Military: 2 White Flashes/1 Green
Which terminal ATC facility has an approach control position?
TRACON
I see some icon I don't know on a Sectional or IFR Chart. What document do I reference to find out what it means?
The first _____ were the 700 individuals who had helped the Air Mail pilots navigate the skies, weather, and routes.
Aircraft Dispatchers (Mod 7)
Who works with the PIC for flight planning, flight release, weather updates, emergencies, and compliance with regulations?
Airline Dispatcher
T/F? When the tower is closed or you are operating at a non-towered airport, you may taxi past a runway holding position sign only when the runway is clear of aircraft, and there are no aircraft on final approach.
A tower has what 3 operating positions?
Local, Ground Control, Clearance Delivery
The ____ is an ongoing FAA project to modernize the NAS.
NextGen
What is FICON, what does it report/where, how is it published?
Field Conditions Reporting. Conditions of the runway in thirds: Touchdown, Midpoint, Rollout. Published in NOTAMs
What program is designed to familiarize pilots with the ATC system?
Operation Rain Check
(AIM 4)
What is the main focus of Emergency Management at an airport?
Reducing risk to life or property during a crisis.
What are the 3 types of control towers in the US?
Federal, Contract, Military
What is the difference between a VOR/DME like LHO and a VORTAC like KBVL?
Bonus 100 points: Draw each.
VOR/DME: Distance measuring equipment.
VORTAC: TACAN for military frequencies (UHF)
What is the leading cause of Runway Incursions?
Bonus (50 points): What percentage?
Pilot Deviation (60% of all incidents)
1. How can you recognize a PAPI versus a VASI?
2. In a four-light PAPI system, what indication shows you are on the glidepath?
1. PAPI lays horizontally inline; VASI is stack on top of one another
2. Two white left, Two red right
What do grooved surfaces on runways help prevent?
Hydroplaning.
Safety alerts are a mandatory ATC service and are provided to all aircraft. What are two types of safety alerts?
terrain/obstruction and aircraft/traffic
Which year, between 2010 and 2022, provided the greatest financial benefits from NextGen?
AJF, AJI, AJR, AJT, and AJW all fall under what? Also known as the operational arm of the FAA
ATO (Air Traffic Organization)
Who oversees airport activities, operations, safety, regulation compliance, future-planning and strategy?
Bonus: Name.
Airport management.
Bob Low
1. Hot Spots are depicted in which source:_____
2. And are explained in detail in which source:_____
Airport Diagram
TPPs
"Hot spots are depicted on airport diagrams within chart supplements and the Terminal Procedures Publication."
Put the following 6 types of air traffic in order of operational priority from first to last:
Presidential, SAR, Air ambulance, Emergency, VFR aircraft, IFR Aircraft
1. Emergency (In-Distress)
2. Air Ambulance
3. Presidential
4. SAR
5. IFR
6. VFR
What does CRAFT stand for, and what document do I reference for the appropriate entity & frequency to call-up?
Clearance Limit, Route, Altitude, Frequency, Transponder Code.
Chart Supplement