Air Traffic Control
What does ATC stand for?
Air traffic control
What does GPS Stand for?
Global Positioning System
What is NORDO?
An aircraft without a radio
What is the 3- letter identifier for the Lexington Airport?
LEX
Which City is Indianapolis Center (Indy Center) ARTCC located in?
Indianapolis, Indiana
What is the primary task of ATC?
To ensure the safety of all air operations in the area
Who provides information for pilots flying into and out of small airports and rural areas.
Flight service station (FSS)
How many Zones is the US Airspace divided into?
The United States airspace is divided into 21 zones.
How are runways designated?
Magnetic Heading
RWY 22: 220 degrees MH
What is the abbreviation for Terminal Radar Approach CONtrol
TRACON
Which ground station emits directional radio signals 360° around the station?
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions
VFR
How many runways does the Lexington Airport have?
Two. Runway 9-27 and 4-22
Name a job other than controller at Indianapolis Center (Indy Center) ARTCC.
electronics, computer science, telecommunications, meteorology, management, personnel, secretarial services, training, logistics, evaluations, electrical, heating, plumbing, refrigeration, security, food services, janitorial ...
Name 1 out of the 3 types of collisions ATC is supposed to prevent?
Aircraft, aircraft and obstructions, and aircraft and vehicles on the maneuvering area
What does NDB stand for?
Non-Directional Beacon
Rules governing the procedures for conducting instrument flight.
IFR
Where is the World's Busiest Tower located each July?
Oshkosh, Wisconsin during EAA's Airventure
How many operations does Indy Center roughly handle each year?
over 2 million operations.
What are the things you need ATC clearance for?
to take off, land, move on the ground, and move in the air
What are 1 of the 4 methods of Navigation?
Visual ("Pilotage"), Global Navigation Satellite System, Radio Beacons, RADAR Surveillance
What are the 21 Air Traffic Zones called?
Centers
What color is the Lexington Airport beacon?
Alternating White/ Green
Where was Indianapolis Center (Indy Center) ARTCC originally located?
Lunken Airport in Cincinnati Ohio