ATT1810 Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Free Flight?
A
Pilot selects route, altitude, etc.
2
Q
What factors does ATC consider in restricting Free Flight for?
A
Separation, airport capacity, Special Use Airspace, weather
3
Q
What is data link?
A
Digital communication between ATC and pilot
4
Q
What is ADS?
A
Each aircraft sends position to ATC every second, used to supplement or replace radar.
5
Q
What is ADSB?
A
ATC broadcasts back out all the collected ADS information for pilots to see in the cockpit.
6
Q
What are 3 FAA plans for the future of ATC?
A
1) Trajectory-Based Operation (free flight with data link, ATC intervene when conflicts are projected)
2) Flexible Airspace Management (ATC boundaries can change as needed)
3) Collaborative Air Traffic Management (FAA & airlines joinly solve congestion problems)
