ATC Flashcards
If you forget to change an A/C prior to departing, when are you allowed to change them to departure
When the A/C reaches 2500’ MSL
Which A/C do you change frequencies prior to departure
Fighters, attack aircraft, trainers, bombers, and formation flights
What is class D airspace
Airspace that extends upward to 2500’ and extends 5 NM outward from geographical center of the airport
When must you give a gear check to an arriving A/C
Always, unless previously reported
What must you always do prior to issuing any taxi instructions or takeoff clearances
Determine the position of the A/C
If you do. to have visual observation of an A/C, what must you inform the pilot
Inform the pilot that he is not in sight in conjunction with his landing clearance
How are traffic advisories passed to A/C
Clock position from A/Cs nose Altitude Direction proceeding Type ( non-standard order)
What is the prescribed altitude for a low approach
500’
1000’ ( if A/C is a heavy)
When does wake turbulence begin on an A/Cs flight path
From nose up to touchdown
What are the wake turbulence requirements for departures
2 min @ end of runway
3 min @ intersections
(Waiverable if A/C was not a heavy)
What are the size classification of A/C
Heavy - takeoff weights of more than 300,000 lbs
Large - 41,000-300,000
Small - less than 41,000
When do you issue cautionRy wake turbulence advisories
A/C landing behind a heavy A/C departure
Small A/C landing behind large A/C
What must you do when issuing spacing maneuvers to A/C
Inform the A/C of the reason for spacing maneuver
What are the categories of A/C
CAT 1 - 12,500 lbs or less single engine propeller drive A/C and helicopters
CAT 2 - 12,500 lbs or less twin engine propeller driven A/C
CAT 3 - all other A/C
What is the standard category separation for A/C
3000’ if both are a CAT 1
3000’ if CAT 1 is preceded by a CAT 2
4500’ if succeeding or both are CAT 2
6000’ if either is a CAT 3
If the succeeding A/C departing is a helicopter, what may be applied
Visual separation
As a USAF controller, what must you inform LUAW A/C
The nearest traffic within 6 miles of final approach to the same runway
What information do you need to collect when soliciting a PIREP
Time, type, altitude, and position
What are the different types of braking actions
Good, fair, poor, and nil
Who can declare an emergency
Pilot
Controller
Officials responsible for A/C
What information must you gather from pilots declaring an emergency
Type A/C
Pilots desires
Pax on board
Nature of emergency
How often must you broadcast bird advisories
Every 15 min
What is the minimum safe altitude A/Cs must fly over congested and non congested areas.
1000’ over tallest obstacle (congested)
500’ (non congested) - water
What traffic pattern turns are standard
Left
What is the max airspeed pilots can fly below 10000’
250 knots
What is the location and color if standard A/C position lights
Red on left
Green on right
White on tail
What are the VFR cruising altitudes for North/Eastbound A/C
Odd thousands plus 500’
What is the VFR cruising altitude for South/Westbound A/C
Even thousand plus 500’
What are the IFR cruising altitudes for North/Eastbound A/C
Odd thousands
What are the IFR cruising altitudes for South/Westbound A/C
Even thousands
