401 Traffic

Question 1

OVERFLIGHT

Answer 1

A flight that qualifies for an 88, 88A, or 88B runway code

Question 2

The following is the basic phraseology format for overflights:

Answer 2

• Aircraft call sign
• Unit identification, if required
• Altimeter setting
• Clearance limit (cleared through the zone or to a specific point in the zone only)
• Routing
• Altitude (requested or assigned)
• Traffic, if required
• Reporting points, if required
• Other required information, such as NOTAMs, etc.

Question 3

To fly over the March Airport, a minimum altitude of …. is usually assigned

Answer 3

2300 ft

Question 4

60

Answer 4

any landing/take off on an area other than a published runway within aerodrome boundary

Question 5

66

Answer 5

any landing/ take off on an area within the control zone/ TRA but outside the airport boundary

Question 6

70

Answer 6

any landing/ take off from a water area within the aerodrome boundary

Question 7

77

Answer 7

any landing/ take off from a water area within the control zone/ TRA but outside the airport boundary

Question 8

88

Answer 8

Either of the following:
- an aircraft transiting the control zone/ TRA
- an aircraft outside the control zone/ TRA that calls the tower to activate or close a flight plan/ itinerary/ file a position report

Question 9

88A

Answer 9

Either of the following:
- an aircraft that enter into the CZ/ TRA and: remains within the control zone/TRA for an extended flight activity before exiting; repeatedly enters & exits the CZ/ TRA; remains within the CZ/ TRA for an extended flight activity before landing
- an aircraft that departs the airport circuit and remains within the CZ/ TRA for an extended flight activity

Question 10

88B

Answer 10

Either of the following:
- an aircraft that exits from the CZ/ TRA and: remained within the CZ/ TRA for an extended flight activity; conducted repetitive flights through the CZ/ TRA; remained within the CZ/ TRA for an extended flight activity after takeoff
- an aircraft that enters the airport circuit after remaining within the CZ/ TRA for an extended flight activity

Question 11

March Tower controllers must pass traffic, at a minimum, if

Answer 11

: 1) Two aircraft will pass within 1 mile and/or 500’ vertically unless the targets will clearly not conflict – such as a diverging track or appropriate position in the circuit pattern or;

2) The pilot is likely to see other aircraft that appear to be in close proximity. If appropriate, sequencing an arriving aircraft is an acceptable form of passing traffic.

Question 12

Use altitude readouts of aircraft under the jurisdiction of another controller to determine aircraft altitudes only if either of the following applies:

Answer 12

• The other controller has confirmed the aircraft’s altitude.
• On handoff, the transferring controller does not inform you that an aircraft’s altitude readout is invalid or not validated.

Question 13

ATS surveillance separation conditions:

Answer 13

• at least 1 of the aircraft is VFR
• NARDS displays a maximum range of 60 miles from left to right
• The PPS size 2 or larger
• altitude readouts are displayed for both aircraft/ or the aircraft are no more than 3000ft above airport elevation
• both aircraft are 60 miles or less from the radar site

Question 14

Vector an aircraft if any of the following apply:

Answer 14

• It is necessary for separation
• It is required for noise abatement procedures.
• You or the aircraft will gain an operational advantage.
• The pilot requests it.

Question 15

Accepting a vector does not relieve the pilot of a VFR aircraft from responsibility of any of the following:

Answer 15

• Avoiding other aircraft
• Avoiding flight in IMC
• Maintaining adequate obstacle clearance

Question 16

If you initiate vectoring, inform the pilot of the following:

Answer 16

• The purpose of vectors and/or the point to which the aircraft is being vectored.

Question 17

Vector an aircraft by specifying one of the following:

Answer 17

• The heading to be flown
• The direction of the turn and the heading to be flown after completion of the turn
• The direction of the turn and the number of degrees to turn

Question 18

Do not vector or assign an altitude to a ….

Answer 18

SVFR aircraft.

Question 19

Use wake turbulence minima when separating the following aircraft:

Answer 19

• Two identified IFR aircraft, unless the required ATS surveillance separation minimum is greater than the wake turbulence minimum
• An aircraft receiving ATS surveillance control service from any other aircraft for which you have position, type, and altitude information

Question 20

Except where conducting a take-off, approach or landing or where permitted under section 602.15, no person shall operate an aircraft

Answer 20

(a) over a built-up area or over an open-air assembly of persons unless the aircraft is operated at an altitude from which, in the event of an emergency necessitating an immediate landing, it would be possible to land the aircraft without creating a hazard to persons or property on the surface, and, in any case, at an altitude that is not lower than
(i) for aeroplanes, 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet from the aeroplane,
(ii) for balloons, 500 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of 500 feet from the balloon, or
(iii) for an aircraft other than an aeroplane or a balloon, 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of 500 feet from the aircraft; and

(b) in circumstances other than those referred to in paragraph (a), at a distance less than 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure.

Question 21

Apply speed adjustment instructions to IFR aircraft only if either of the following applies:

Answer 21

• You have assumed responsibility for control.
• Coordination has been effected with the ACC.

Question 22

If altitude readout is invalid:

Answer 22

• Ensure that the pilot has the correct altimeter setting
• Request another altitude verifivation

Question 23

If aircraft’s altimeter setting is correct and the altitude readout remains invalid:

Answer 23

• Instruct the plot to reset the transponder/ ADS-B
• If, after resetting, the readout remains invalid, instruct the pilot to turn off Mode C/ ADS-B Altitude Transmission, and give reason

Question 24

Phraseology to instruct pilot to turn off Mode C

Answer 24

STOP SQUAWK MODE CHARLIE. ALTITUDE READOUT DIFFERS BY (number) FEET.

Question 25

What phraseology should you use to terminate a previously assigned vector to an aircraft?

Answer 25

RESUME OWN NAVIGATION

Question 26

What is included in a VFR orbiting instruction?

Answer 26

-Location of the orbit, expressed in one of four cardinal points
and direction of turns
- Specified duration
- Traffic information

Question 27

How far can an aircraft whose transponder stops working in flight go without ATC approval?

Answer 27

To the next point of intended landing.

Question 28

If a pilot intends to fly at an altitude not appropriate to the direction of
flight, how would you inform the pilot (phraseology)?

Answer 28

FOR DIRECTION OF FLIGHT, YOU SHOULD BE AT AN (ODD /
EVEN) ALTITUDE PLUS FIVE HUNDRED FEET.

Question 29

List the four reason you would provide a vector to a VFR aircraft:

Answer 29

• It is necessary for separation.
• It is required for noise abatement procedures.
• You or the aircraft will gain an operational advantage.
• The pilot requests it.

Question 30

What action shall a controller take if an aircraft’s altitude readout differs by more than 200 feet?

Answer 30

• Ensure that the pilot has the correct altimeter setting.
• Request another altitude verification.
• Instruct the pilot to reset the transponder
• If, after resetting, the readout remains invalid, instruct the pilot to turn off Mode C, and give the reason.

Question 31

You may vector an IFR aircraft within the control zone, provided responsibility for control has been transferred to the tower and any of the following apply:

Answer 31

• The pilot requests it.
• You suggest it and the pilot accepts it.
• You consider it necessary for flight safety.