Block 16 Flashcards
Who has the primary responsibility for operations conducted on the active runway and must control the use of those runways
Local
What type of coordination is required for use of active runways
positive coordination
Who must obtain approval from local control before authorizing an a/c or a vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway
Ground
What must the coordination include to cross an active runway
point/intersection at the runway where operation will occur
How are you to describe vehicles, equipment or personnel on or near the movement area
in a manner which will assist pilots in recognizing them
How do you describe the relative position of traffic
in an easy to understand manner
What must controllers do when low level wind shear/microburst is reported by pilots, ITWS or detected on wind shear detection systems
issue the alert to all arriving and departing a/c until it is broadcast on the ATIS and pilots indicate they have received appropriate ATIS code
How long must a wind shear alert be included on the ATIS
20 minutes following the last report or indication of the wind shear/microburst
Facilities w/o ATIS are required to ensure wind shear/microburst info is broadcast to all arriving and departing a/c for how long
20 minutes following the last report or indication of wind shear/microburst
What actions are taken when an a/c under your control informs you that it is performing a wind shear escape
do not issue control instructions that are contrary to pilot actions
provide safety alerts regarding terrain or obstacles and traffic advisories for the escape a/c
Once the responding a/c has initiated a wind shear escape maneuver, Is the controller responsible for providing approved separation b/w the a/c that is responding to an escape and any other a/c, a/s, terrain or obstacle?
No
How are uncertified tower display workstations used
as an aid to assist controller in visually locating a/c or in determining their spatial relationship to known geographical points.
Do not provide radar services and traffic advisories
general information may be given
How are certified tower display workstations used
determine a/c id
exact location
spatial relationship to other a/c
provide a/c with radar traffic advisories
provide direction or suggested headings to VFR a/c
provide information and instruction to a/c operation within the surface area for which the tower has responsibility
“Cleared for the option” will permit
touch and go low approach missed approach stop and go full stop
When is the “cleared for the option” procedure authorized
with an operational control tower
subject to ATC approval
When is simultaneous same direction operations authorized
VFR conditions
2 way radio communications
distance between centerline
L/W, single engine - 300
Twin-engine, propeller - 500
All others - 700
Edges
L/W, single engine - 200
Twin-engine, propeller - 400
All others - 600
Simultaneous opposite direction operations
VFR conditions
2 way radio communications
distance between centerline
Day - 1400
Night - 1400
Edges
Day - 1400
Night - Not authorized
When may departure information be omitted in the ATIS
When the pilot states they have the appropriate ATIS
Departure information includes
RY in use
Surface wind
Altimeter
Time, when requested
Ceiling information if necessary
Issue route for a/c or vehicle to follow on movement area
Issue braking action for the RY use as received from pilot and/or airport management
When do you issue ceiling and vis to the pilot
VFR a/c when wx is below VFR conditions
IFR a/c when wx is below VFR conditions or highest takeoff minimums
When ATIS is unavailable and when the runway length available for departure has been temporarily shortened, what actions do controllers take
must ensure that pilots receive the runway number combined with a shortened announcement for all departing a/c
“RY (number) shortened”
Inform departing IFR, SVFR, VFR a/c receiving radar service of the what before takeoff
departure control frequency
beacon code
When may the departure control frequency be omitted
if a SID has been or will be assigned and the departure control frequency is published in the SID
What must be issued to all departing IFR military turboprop/turbojet aircraft except for who
change to departure frequency
“CHANGE TO DEPARTURE”
except for transport and cargo types
Inform departing IFR, SVFR, VFR civil a/c and military transport and cargo types receiving radar service of the what after takeoff
contact departure about 1/2 mile beyond the runway end
Do not request ___________ ___________ ___________ / ___________ a/c to make radio frequency or radar beacon changes before what
what is the exception
departing military turboprop / turbojet
the a/c reaches 2500 feet above the surface
What is the intent of LUAW
to position a/c for an imminent departure
When do you authorize an a/c to line up and wait
when takeoff clearances cannot be issued because of traffic.
Issue traffic information to any a/c so authorized
When may traffic be omitted to an a/c in line up and wait
traffic is another a/c which has landed on or is taking off the runway and is clearly visible to the holding a/c
Do not use condition phrases
What is the phraseology for line up and wait
Runway (number), Line up and wait
When an a/c is authorized to line up and wait, inform it of what
the closest traffic requesting a full-stop, touch and go, stop and go, options or unrestricted low approach to same runway
Do not authorize an a/c to line up and wiat when the departure point is ….
not visible from the tower, unless the a/c position can be verified by ASDE or the runway is used for departures only
What following conditions need to be met to authorize an a/c to line up and wait at the intersection between sunset and sunrise (night)
procedure approved by the appropriate director, terminal operations, as well as the direction, terminal safety and operations support
procedure contained in a facility directive
runway must be used as a departure only runway
only one a/c at a time is permitted to LUAW
document on -4
Do not authorize a/c to simultaneously LUAW on the same runway, between sunrise and sunset unless what
the local assist/local monitor position is staffed
Define anticipating separation
takeoff clearance needs not be withheld until prescribed separation exists if there is a reasonable assurance it will exist when the a/c start takeoff roll
Separate a departing a/c from a preceding departing or arriving a/c using the same runway by ensuring that it does not begin takeoff roll until
other a/c has departed and crossed the runway end (or)
turned to avert any conflict
if you can determine distances by reference to suitable landmarks
preceding landing a/c is clear of the runway
When only cat 1 a/c are involved
3000
When a cat 1 a/c is preceded (following a) by a cat 2
3000
When either the succeeding or both are cat 2
4500
when either is a cat 3
6000
When the succeeding a/c is a helicopter
visual separation may be applied in lieu of using distance minima
define cat 1
small single-engine propeller driven a/c weighing 12,500 or less and all helicopters
define cat 2
small twin-engine propeller driven a/c weighing 12,500 or less
define cat 3
all other a/c
Do not issue clearances to a small a/c to line up and wait on the same runway behind
a departing super or heavy a/c to apply the necessary intervals
Separate IFR/VFR a/c taking off from the same runway or a parallel runway separated by less than how many feet
Heavy, large or small behind super
heavy, large or small behind heavy
small a/c behind B757 by
2500
3 minutes
2 minutes
2 minutes when departing the same runway
Separate a/c when operating on a runway with a displaced landing threshold if projected flight paths will cross when either a departure follows an arrival or an arrival follows a departure by the following minima
Heavy, large or small behind super
Heavy, large or small behind heavy
small behind a B757
3 min
2 min
2 min
Separate an a/c behind another a/c that has departed or mae a low/missed approach when utilizing _________ _________ takeoffs or landings on the same or parallel runways separated by less than ______
Heavy, large or small behind super
Heavy, large or small heavy
opposite direction
2500
4
3
Separate a small a/c behind a B757 that has departe or ma a ________/________ approach when utilizing ____________ ___________ takeoffs or landings on the same runway by
low approach/missed approach
opposite direction
3
Are you allowed to approve pilot requests to deviate from the required intervals when dealing with wake turbulence
No
Separate a small a/c behind a large a/c that has departed or made a low/missed approach when utilizing opposite direction takeoffs on the same runway by
Is it waiverable
3 minutes
Yes
Intersection departures, separate a small a/c weighing 12,500 or less taking off from an intersection on the same runway (same or opposite) behind departing small a/c weighing more than 12,500
3 minutes
Intersection departures, Separate a small a/c taking off from an intersection on the same runway (same or opposite direction takeoff) behind a departing large a/c (except ______) by ensuring the a/c does not start takeoff roll by
3 min
Intersection departures, Separate a small a/c taking off from an intersection on the same runway (same or opposite) behind a departing B757 by ensuring that the a/c does not start takeoff roll until
3 min after the preceding a/c taking off
Intersection departures, Separate aircraft departing from an intersection on the same runway (same or opposite), parallel runway separted by less than _____ and parallel runway separate by less than _____ with the runway thresholds offset by ____ feet or more, by ensruing that the a/c does not start take-off roll until
Heavy, large or small behind super - 4 min
Heavy, large or small behind heavy - 3 min
Reference wake turbulence, time interval is not required
a pilot has initiated a request to deviate (does not apply to heavy or supers/757)
successive touch and go or stop and go ops are conducted with any a/c following an a/c in the patter that requires wake turbulence separation or an a/c departing the same runway requiring wake turbulence
Issue cautionary wake turbulence
Intersecting runways, Separate departing a/c from another a/c using an intersecting runway by ensuring by ensuring that the departure does not begin takeoff roll until one of the following exists
preceding a/c has departed and passed the intersection or is turning to avert any conflict
preceding arriving a/c is clear of the landing runway, completed the landing roll and will hold short of the intersection or has passed the intersection
Intersecting runways, separate IFR/VFR a/c taking off behind a departing or landing a/c on an intersection runway if flight paths will cross or an aircraft departing a parallel runway separated by _________ or more if projected flights will cross
Heavy, large or small behind super
Heavy, large or small behind heavy
small B757
2500
3 min
2 min
2 min
Are pilot requests to deviate form the required time intervals authorized if the preceding a/c requires wake turbulence reference intersecting runways
No
What provides the basic means to transition from instrument flight to visual flight
ALS
ALS are a configuration of signal lights starting…
at the landing threshold
(and) extending into the approach area a distance of 2400-3000 feet for precision instrument runways
1400-1500 for non precision
installed at many airfield to provide rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a particular runway
runway end identifier lights
REIL system consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights located _______________ on each of the runway threshold.
laterally
REILs may be either ____________ or ____________ facing the approach area
omnidirectional
unidirectional
used to outline the edges of runways during periods of what
runway edge lights
darkness or restricted visibility
What color are runway edge lights
white
except on instrument runways, yellow replaces white on the last 2000 feet or half the runway length
Three types of markings for runways
visual
nonprecision
precision
How are runway numbers determined
approach direction
is the whole number nearest one-tenth the magnetic azimuth of the centerline of the runway
Number of Threshold stripes for 60 75 100 150 200
4 6 8 12 16
What are the hazardous area where multiple a/c may converge from different directions (chokepoints)
RPC RPV RPB RPH Ghost Ross Branch Valley along Blue route b/w SEA SAU SAU Church
What are the restrictions on the corridors and routes
rapid and abrupt altitude or attitude changes are prohibited
formation flights w/in the corridors will not exceed corridor width
a/c must exercise caution to not intrude into active impact areas
coordinate w/ eagle for any modifications to published route structure that requires an altitude change above 1300 MSL
East corridor dimensions
altitude inbound 1300
altitude outbound 1500
east corridor controlling agency for inbound
approach
pilots are required to contact ARAC prior to kennedy
west corridor dimensions
1300 inbound
1500 outbound
What is not authorized on the east and west corridor during CVFR
opposite direction arrivals and departures
reporting point for VFR and SVFR traffic departing or arriving CAAF to or from the north
Masonville transition
Why wour CAAF tower clear a/c on initial contact at RPC requesting a Blue to Green transition to remain tactical
to provide separation from landing/departing fixed wing
Which a/c during formation Night/NVF flights are required to have their anti-collision lights on
only the trail a/c
When is the unfiltered landing light required to be hone during Night/NVD. Formation?
on during all run-up, shutdown and taxi operations
will on during all approaches and departures
Only the lead a/c is required to have its unfiltered landing light on
Which aircraft do not have the unfiltered landing light
AH/MH6
When does the OH58 operate their landing light
as soon as possible after engine start
Landing Light Night/NVD ops w/in class D a/s
prior to entering class D on the west corridor
on the Gold corridor, at least 1 KM prior to Water Plant or upon departure from the cantonment area
Blue route, 1 KM prior to Hester
Are unaided a/c authorized to conduct lights-out
No
When are paradrops authorized at Son DZ
its prohibited
What are the special procedures for paradrops at Division parade field
keep a/c clear of the DZ until all parachutist have landed
restrict access to Green and Gold corridors when paradrops are in progress
Who control drop zones in the cantonment area to include division parade field
Campbell tower
Who approves flight over the cantonment area with external loads
case-by-case approve from G3 AVN
Are external load flight in the CAAF traffic patter authorized
No
Over flight of the runway w/ equipment sling loads are strictly prohibited
IIMC entry with an eternal load is deemed what?
an emergency
Where is hazardous cargo parked on CAAF
cargo ramp
Where is the jettison area located from CAAF
270
11.3
Where will Campbell tower taxi an a/c with malfunction weapon system for disarming
on Taxiway A heading 360
on Taxiway L heading 180
