Air Traffic Control Procedures

Question 1

Are Controlled Firing Areas (CFAs) charted?

Answer 1

No.

More here.

Question 2

Must your Mode-C be operable

to fly above Class C airspace?

Answer 2

AIM 4-1-20 f.2(c)

Yes, up to 10,000’ MSL

Question 3

You are enroute to your destination and notice that your fuel situation has become critical (i.e. you are inside of your reserve).

ATC wants to vector you around the edge of the airspace for traffic separation. You declare “Minimum Fuel”. Does this automatically give you traffic priority?

Answer 3

No.
AIM 5-5-15, a 4. & 5: In order to be given traffic priority, you must declare an emergency.

Question 4

When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour clock, what reference to the aircraft are they using; magnetic or ground track?

Answer 4

Ground Track

AIM 4-1-15 fig. 4-1-1 & 4-1-2

Question 5

You inadvertently enter a Presidential TFR.

Two F-16’s appear and fly in close formation with you and it becomes painfully clear that you are being intercepted.

What frequency and transponder code should you use for the remainder of your flight?

Answer 5

121.5 & 7700

AIM 5-6-2, d. 1, 2, & 3.

Question 6

Where would you find information

concerning a taxiway closure?

Answer 6

NOTAM (D)
AIM 5-1-3b.d.1