INTRO
WORD MEANINGS
1. shall or must
2. shall not
3. should
4. may.
5. will
shall or must=mandatory
shall not= prohibited
should= recommended
may= optional
will=futurity
What is the primary purpose of the ATC system
Prevent collision involving aircraft operating in the system
Provide safe orderly and expedition flow of air traffic
Support National Security and Homeland Defense missions
Provide air traffic control services based on what two factors
Known and observed traffic
Airport conditions
What does the term minimum fuel mean?
Indicates by a pilot that his/her fuel supply has reached a state where upon reaching destination he/she cannot accept any undue delays
How are observed abnormalities described to a pilot?
"IT APPEARS"
What is the title of the FAA JO 7110.65
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
What is your duty and operational priority?
Duty priority=Separating aircraft and issuing safety alerts
Operational Priority= Provide ATC services on a first come first serve basis as circumstances permit
What ways can the local/ ground controller exchange information
Verbal
Flight Progress Strips
Other Written onformation
Automated Displays
How are formation flights controlled
As a single flight
Receiver only acknowledgement
Fixed wings- between sunrise and sunset
Move aileron and rudders while on ground
Rock wings while in flight
When are you authorized to conduct simultaneous landings or takeoffs regarding helicopters?
If the distance between the landing or takeoff points is at least 200 feet and the courses to be flown do not conflict.
JO 7110.65AA Chapter 3-11-5
When would you use the words immediate and expedite?
Immediate= When prompt compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation
Expedite= Only when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation
How must vehicles, equipment and personnel be described to a pilot?
Give and Example
In a manner which will assist the pilot in recognizing them
DESCRIBE THE METAR REPORT
METAR KGBT 091950Z 24015KT 3/4SM +TSRA BKN008 OVC015CB 26/25 A2985 RMK TSB32RAB32
Aviation routine weather report
Gainesville, FL
Observation taken on the 20th day at 1953 UTC (or Zulu)
Wind 240° true at 15 kt.
Visibility 3/4 SM
Runway 28, runway visual range 2,400 ft.
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
Ceiling 800 ft. broken, 1,500 ft. overcast, cumulonimbus clouds
Temperature 26°C, dew point 25°C
Altimeter 29.85
Remarks: Thunderstorm began at 32 min. past the hour; rain began at 32 min. past the hour.
ATC lights Signal
What does flashing red mean on
1:Aircraft on ground
2. Aircraft in flight
3: Movement of vehicles and personnel
1:Aircraft on ground= Taxi clear of landing area/ runway in use
2. Aircraft in flight=Airport Unsafe/ Do not land
3: Movement of vehicles and personnel=clear the taxiway/runway
What are the 3 types of separation?
1 Vertical
2 Horizontal (longitudinal/Lateral)
3 Radar
What does the acronym MARSA stand for and when is it used?
MARSA=Military Authority Assumes Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft
MARSA may only be used for required IFR operations specified in an LOA. It is a condition whereby military services involved assume responsibility for separation between participating aircraft in the ATC system
Per the FAA JO 7110.65AA what is the phraseology for taxing an aircraft
(Identification) TAXI TO (ramp, gate, runway etc) VIA (route)
When is self medication permitted?
Only in accordance with the over-the-counter medication aeromedical policy letter (APL).
AR 40-8 page 2-7 subparagraph 1
What word must not be used when giving taxiing instructions to vehicle/ personnel
"CLEARED"
What is the minimum information required during an emergency
1. Aircraft ID/ type
2. Nature of Emergency
3. Pilot's desire/ intentions
What is the first action that must be taken when an aircraft reports a ground-base NAVAID malfunction
Request a report from a second aircraft
True or False?
During a Low Level Wind Shear/Microburst a statement must be included in the ATIS for the next 15 mins following the last report
FALSE
A statement must be included in the ATIS for the next 20 mins following the last report
What are the recognized methods to Orientate an aircraft
1 RADAR
2 NAVAIDs
3. PILOTAGE
4. SIGHTING BY OTHER AIRCRAFT
What Chapter of the JO 7110.65AA can emergencies be found?
CHAPTER 10