ATC Systems Flashcards
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FSS (Flight Service Stations)
Pilot briefings, Flight Plan Processing, Enroute radio communications, search and rescue services, assistance to lost/aircraft in emergencies
ATCT (Air Traffic Control Towers)
Controls aircraft landing/departing to/from medium and large airports
4-5NM radius
Types of ATCT
Federal (FAA), Military, Contract (Non-government)
TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control)
Handle aircraft 5-40 NM that depart from/arrive to medium/large airports
ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center)
Handles aircraft at level flight, enroute to destination, handles aircraft without ATCT/TRACONs
ATCSCC (Air Traffic Control System Command Center)
Oversees all ATC operations, helps ease traffic, if delays- determines re-route/hold, doesn’t control traffic
UND ATC Simulator Airspace
Academy
Academy Tower Positions
Clearance Delivery/Ground Control, Local Control
Academy Approach - Zones/Radiuses
North - 35 NM radius, SFC-12,000 MSL
South - 35 NM radius, SFC-12,000 MSL
Aero Center - Zones/Radiuses
Center North - SFC - FL600
Center South - SFC - FL600