Ch. 6 - Air Traffic Control Flashcards
What does the acronym “PTAC” stand for in approach clearances?
Position, Turn, Altitude, Clearance.
During an approach clearance, when should a pilot maintain the last assigned altitude?
Until reaching a published portion of the approach.
What parts of an approach clearance should a pilot read back?
The altitude assignments, vectors, and the clearance itself.
What angle is the maximum heading deviation ATC will issue to intercept the final approach course?
No more than a 30-degree angle.
What should a pilot do if ATC issues a vector without clearing for the approach?
Continue as assigned and query the controller for new instructions.
What is the pilot’s option in Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)?
The pilot can accept or reject the operation regardless of meteorological conditions.
When can a pilot request an IFR clearance if departing VFR?
If a flight plan has been filed and VFR conditions are maintained.
What does the acronym “CRAFT” stand for when issuing IFR clearances?
Clearance Limit
Route
Altitude
Frequency
Transponder
What should a pilot do if no IFR flight plan is on file but an IFR clearance is needed?
Request a pop-up IFR clearance from a nearby approach, departure control frequency, or center sector.
When ATC clears you for an instrument approach into a nontowered airport, when can you switch to the CTAF frequency?
After ATC tells you “frequency change approved.”
What must a pilot do after landing at a nontowered airport regarding the IFR flight plan?
Close the IFR flight plan by contacting flight service or ATC by radio or phone as soon as possible.
How can a pilot close an IFR flight plan if no GCO or remote outlet exists?
Use a phone number for clearance delivery found in the chart supplement.
What does the acronym “AVEnue of FAME” help pilots remember?
The lost communications protocol in IFR conditions.
What route should a pilot fly if vectored and communication is lost?
Fly direct from the point of radio failure to the ____________, ____________, or ____________ specified in the vector clearance.
Fly direct from the point of radio failure to the fix, route, or airway specified in the vector clearance.
When should a pilot in a holding pattern continue flight after a lost communications situation?
After the “expect further clearance” (EFC) time, following the lost communications protocol.
