Aeronautical Information Manual - FW - Chapter 5.1-5.2 - Air Traffic Procedures

Question 1

What type of NOTAM includes an inoperative VASI?

Answer 1

NOTAM D.

Question 2

Pilot use of VOR/VORTAC/TACAN Aids for defining a direct route of flight in controlled airspace should not exceed what distance between navaids?

Answer 2

From 18,000 ft. to FL450, and use aids not more than 260 NM apart.

Question 3

An aircraft with a certificated takeoff weight of 24,600 lbs belongs in which wake turbulence category?

Answer 3

Medium.

Question 4

What is recommended when planning IFR flights to airports located in mountainous terrain?

Answer 4

File an alternate even when the forecast weather conditions do not technically require it.

Question 5

Does a flight plan on file with ATC constitute permission required in foreign airspace?

Answer 5

No. It does not constitute the prior permission required by certain other authorities.

Question 6

ATC should be advised whenever the average true airspeed at cruising altitude varies or is expected to vary from the flight plan by:

Answer 6

+/- 5% or 10 kts, whichever is greater.

Question 7

To ensure that a flight plan remains active, pilots should advise ATC of their new proposed departure time whenever their actual departure time will be delayed by:

Answer 7

2 hours or more.

Question 8

What should you do immediately after cancelling an IFR Flight Plan?

Answer 8

Change to the VFR radar beacon code.

Question 9

What must a pilot of an aircraft equipped with an FMS do during system initialization?

Answer 9

All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

If there is a predicted, continuous loss of RAIM for more than ______, the flight should be delayed, cancelled, or re-routed.

Answer 10

5 minutes for any part of the intended flight.

Question 11

When using the PDC (Pre-Departure Clearance), is acknowledgement needed to obtain an IFR clearance?

Answer 11

No. No acknowledgement of receipt or read back is required.

Question 12

On average, how much elapsed time between the line up and wait for clearance results in the most accidents and incidents?

Answer 12

2 minutes or more.

Question 13

How soon after an aircraft fails to contact ATC after receiving a void time will search and rescue procedures be initiated?

Answer 13

30 minutes.

Question 14

What is the primary reason for a Departure Procedure?

Answer 14

Provide obstacle clearance protection information to pilots.

Question 15

Which of the following does ATC provide random radar vectors with Diverse Vector Area (DVA) for?

Answer 15

During an uninterrupted climb from the departure runway until above the MVA/MIA.

Question 16

What is the purpose of noting obstacles in the ODP section of the TPP?

Answer 16

Alert the pilot to the height and location of the obstacle so they can be avoided.

Question 17

Where are Departure Procedures (DP’s) located?

Answer 17

In the IFR Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures Section of the Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP).