Chapter 1 Intro

Question 1

NOTAMS

Answer 1

Time critical aero optical information either temporary in nature or not sufficiently known in advance to permit publication on aeronautical charts or in other publications

Question 2

BIRDTAM

Answer 2

Passage of flocks of birds through airspace

Question 3

ASHTAM

Answer 3

Notification of an operationally significant change in volcanic ash or other dust contaminant

Question 4

FDC NOTAM

Answer 4

Regulatory in nature pertaining to flight including , but not limited to, changes to charts, procedures, and airspace usage

Question 5

Category

Answer 5

As used with respect to certification, ratings, privileges, limitations of airmen, means a broad classification of aircraft

Ex) airplane
Rotorcraft
Glider
Lighter-than- air

A grouping of aircraft based upon intended use or operating limitations

Ex) transport
Normal
Utility
Acrobatic

Question 6

Class

Answer 6

Classification of aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics

Ex) single engine 
Multi- engine
Land
Water 
helicopter

Aircraft having similar operating characteristics

Ex) airplane 
Rotorcraft
Glider
Balloon
Land plane
Sea plane

Question 7

Type

Answer 7

A specific make and basic model of aircraft

Ex) 737-700

Question 8

Operational safety practices include

Answer 8

Collision avoidance, proper scanning techniques, use of checklists, runways incursion avoidance, positive transfer of controls, and workload management