3L7 Resolve Departure Conflicts

Question 1

Wake turbulence separation standards

Answer 1

-Light behind medium – 4 NM
-Heavy behind heavy – 4 NM
-Medium behind heavy – 5 NM
-Light behind heavy – 6 NM

Question 2

Tower initial separation standards

Answer 2

-3 NM until first aircraft has crossed lateral boundary of the control zone
-1 NM same runway with a 30-degree turn
-Visual departure separation
-Wake turbulence, when required

Question 3

Conditions required for handoff to west low

Answer 3

Aircraft must be established in the appropriate gate with separation between same direction aircraft constant or increasing

Question 4

What is the largest difference in resolving conflicts with multiple runways active?

Answer 4

You have more control over how the situation plays out. If there is a conflict on a crossing runway, you have control over validating the second aircraft.

Question 5

Possible reasons for a missed approach

Answer 5

1. Aircraft is on an unstable approach.
2. Tower controller needs to place aircraft into missed approach to avoid runway incursion.
3. Cabin is not ready.
4. Mechanical issues (landing gear, flaps, etc.).