AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Question 1

Army Air Traffic Control reference

Answer 1

FM 3-04.120

Question 2

Definition of pathfinder air traffic procedures

Answer 2

To promote the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic in and around a Tactical Operation Site

Question 3

What are the four purposes of Pathfinder air traffic control procedures?

Answer 3

PEPA
- Prevent Collisions
- Expedite Traffic
- Provide Flight Information
- Aid in Search and Rescue

Question 4

What DA Form is the Internal Net Recorder?

Answer 4

DA Form 7461-R

Question 5

Three qualities of a Pathfinder air traffic controller?

Answer 5

ASK
- Accuracy
- Speed
- Knowledge

Question 6

Six Traffic Patterns

Answer 6

• Standard Left (5 Leg)
• Standard Right (5 Leg)
• Closed Left (4 Leg)
• Closed Right (4 Leg)
• Modified (2-3 Leg)
• Straight in Approach (1 Leg)

Question 7

Six priorities for landing aircraft

Answer 7

1. Aircraft with an in-flight emergency
2. Medevac aircraft with ground medevac
3. Coded Aircraft (1-8)
4. Flight of two or more aircraft
5. Aircraft with an external load
6. Single Aircraft