48. ATC Radar Services

Question 1

Air Traffic Control (ATC) provides:

Answer 1

1. Traffic advisories.

2. Limited vectoring for VFR flights.

Question 2

If you are given a radar vector by ATC:

Answer 2

You must ask for a revision if you believe it may lead you into IFR conditions.

Question 3

As a VFR pilot, when can you cancel flight following?

Answer 3

Whenever you feel is necessary.

Question 4

You only have one radio on the airplane and need to leave the frequency for a few minutes to update weather. What should you do?

Answer 4

Advise the controller and get permission to leave the frequency.

Question 5

What are the four squawk codes for special circumstances?

Answer 5

7700 (emergencies)
7600 (communications failure)
7500 (hijacking)
7777 (military interceptor operations)

Question 6

When asking for VFR traffic advisories:

Answer 6

It is up to the controller’s discretion to grant your request.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding radar coverage for aircraft flying in the 48 contiguous states?

Answer 7

Not always covered by radar—depends on your altitude and distance from the radar facility.