ELTs Flashcards
1
Q
When the computer correlates the predicted position, speed, and heading with the actual radar return using flight plan information, the target is considered \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Unpaired B. Paired C. Primary D. Fixed
A
B
2
Q
B1 through B3 of the Full Data Block may contain \_\_\_\_\_\_ information. A. Heading B. Destination C. Special Condition D. Assigned altitude
A
D
3
Q
What does the following B4 Full Data Block example indicate?
UAL63
160 - 153
583 320
A. Mode C has previously reported that the aircraft at assigned altitude has deviated 300 or more feet below assigned altitude.
B. Mode C has previously reported that the aircraft at assigned altitude has deviated 300 or more feet above assigned altitude.
C. Controller-entered altitude indicates that aircraft is climbing to assigned altitude.
D. Controller-entered altitude indicates that aircraft is descending to assigned altitude.
A
A
4
Q
What does the following C4 Full Data Block example indicate?
N518G
80↑63#
531 240
A. Controller-entered altitude indicates that aircraft is climbing to assigned altitude.
B. Controller-entered altitude indicates that the aircraft is at assigned altitude has deviated 300 or more feet above assigned altitude.
C. Mode C has previously reported that the aircraft at assigned altitude has deviated 300 or more feet above assigned altitude.
D. Mode C reported altitude is within + or - 200 feet of single assigned altitude.
A
A
5
Q
Which statements are true concerning Field E of the Full Data Block?
A. Contains ground speed.
B. May contain special condition information relative to the status of the aircraft.
C. May time share with other items eligible for display.
D. All of the above.
A
D
6
Q
Which of the following is the code displayed when updated data is NOT being received? A. MISM B. FAIL C. OLD D. EMRG
A
C
7
Q
The caret symbol “^” over A3 indicates that the aircraft will ______.
A. Auto-handoff
B. Not auto-handoff
C. Entered another sector with a handoff being made
D. Entered another sector without a handoff being made
A
B
8
Q
The Unpaired Limited Data Block displays which of the follow?
A. AID (call sign), assigned altitude, and Mode C altitude
B. AID (call sign) and assigned altitude
C. Beacon code and, if available, Mode C altitude for untracked aircraft
D. AID (call sign) and Mode C altitude
A
C
9
Q
All aircraft operating \_\_\_\_\_\_, and below floor of Class A airspace, excluding at and below 2,500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL), must be equipped with an operable transponder with Mode C altitude reporting capability. A. at or above 10,000 feet B. below 10,000 feet C. at or above 15,000 feet D. below 15,000 feet
A
A
10
Q
The four-digit code that may be assigned to an aircraft participating in a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission is \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. 7700 B. 7600 C. 1277 D. 1177
A
C
11
Q
If the Mode C or transponder fails \_\_\_\_\_\_, you must advise a manager and coordinate with the next controller. A. above 10,000 MSL B. at or above 10,000 MSL C. above 13,000 MSL D. at or below 13,000 MSL
A
A
12
Q
Beacon codes are assigned to \_\_\_\_\_\_-equipped aircraft. A. Mode S B. Mode 3/A C. Mode B D. Mode 4/C
A
B
13
Q
Beacon codes that do NOT end in the numerals "00" are \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. mixed B. nondiscrete C. discrete D. required
A
C
14
Q
Give first preference to use of \_\_\_\_\_\_ codes. A. nondiscrete B. discrete C. mixed D. required
A
B
15
Q
Request a code change from an aircraft NOT in your area of responsibility only if ______.
A. coordinated at the time of handoff or specified in a Letter of Agreement
B. specified in a Letter of Agreement or workload makes it necessary
C. coordinated at the time of handoff or workload makes it necessary
D. specified in a Letter of Agreement or mandated by TMU
A
A
16
Q
Assign this code if a pilot declares an emergency and is NOT radar-identified: A. 1277 B. 1177 C. 7600 D. 7700
A
D
17
Q
Unless your area of responsibility includes only Class A airspace, the radar team must continuously monitor Mode 3/A radar beacon codes assigned for use by aircraft within your area of responsibility, EXCEPT \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Code 4000 B. Code 1255 C. Code 1277 D. Code 1266
A
D
18
Q
If radar identification is questionable for any reason, ______.
A. take immediate action to re-identify the aircraft
B. reassign aircraft altitude
C. re-establish contact using last known position
D. request pilot to verify aircraft altitude
A
A
19
Q
Inform an aircraft that radar service is terminated when an aircraft ______.
A. cancels IFR
B. conducts a visual approach
C. proceeds into a non-radar coverage area
D. has landed
A
C
20
Q
An aircraft resumes normal non-radar compulsory position reporting when ATC advises ______.
A. the aircraft is approaching a nonradar coverage area
B. radar contact is lost or terminated
C. the aircraft is re-entering a radar coverage area
D. to resume the IFR flight plan
A
B
21
Q
If an aircraft is out of lateral tolerance, it will change to \_\_\_\_\_\_ until it returns to within lateral tolerance. A. FLAT Track B. manual tracking C. Free Track D. automated tracking
A
C
22
Q
What primary method of radar identification is used when an aircraft reports over Texas Stadium? You have the stadium depicted on your radar map.
A. Dead reckoning method
B. Having aircraft report over point depicted on radar map and observing target
C. Position reporting method over a NAVAID
D. Observing departing aircraft within 1 mile of takeoff end of runway
A
B
23
Q
The minimum number of degrees an aircraft must be turned for radar identification is \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. 25 B. 30 C. 45 D. 60
A
B
24
Q
Automatic track initiation may occur for aircraft with a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. nondiscrete beacon B. inoperative transponder C. discrete beacon code D. Full Data Block
A
C
25
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N2664M, a Piper Cherokee, reports over Sidon VORTAC, and you observe one of the targets over Sidon VORTAC change to discrete code and ident in response to your request. The phraseology to advise the aircraft that you have radar-identified it is "Cherokee Six Four Mike, ______."
A. radar contact over Sidon VORTAC
B. radar
C. radar contact
D. ident observed, radar contact
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C
26
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An aircraft must be informed of its position when identified by ______.
A. Free Track
B. FLAT Track
C. position correlation
D. beacon methods
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D
27
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An item that must be displayed in a Full Data Block is the ______.
A. destination
B. aircraft identification
C. beacon code
D. type aircraft
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B
28
One difference between a handoff and a point out is that ______.
A. communications are transferred in a handoff
B. traffic restrictions are not issued in a point out
C. a handoff must be coordinated over the interphone
D. a point out transfers control of the aircraft to the receiving controller
A
29
If doubt exists regarding target identification after accepting a handoff or point out, the receiving controller should first ______.
A. terminate radar service
B. take action to re-identify the aircraft
C. state "UNABLE"
D. advise "RADAR CONTACT LOST"
B
30
An example of prescribed handoff phraseology is "______."
A. Handoff, four zero miles east of Monroe VORTAC, American Four, one six thousand, direct Dallas
B. Handoff, American Four, four zero miles east Monroe VORTAC, direct Dallas, one six thousand
C. Handoff, four zero miles east of Monroe VORTAC, one six thousand, American Four, direct Dallas
D. Handoff, American Four, one six thousand, four zero miles east of Monroe VORTAC, direct Dallas
A
31
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The phraseology to allow an aircraft to enter your airspace without communications transfer is "______."
A. POINT OUT OBSERVED
B. ROGER, POINT OUT
C. POINT OUT APPROVED
D. APPROVED AS REQUESTED
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C
32
If you wish to communicate with an aircraft that is being pointed out to you, inform the transferring controller by stating "______."
A. (Aircraft ID)(restrictions, if applicable) RADAR CONTACT
B. ROGER, POINT OUT
C. APPROVED, HANDOFF
D. HANDOFF, RADAR CONTACT
A
33
After the handoff has been completed, transfer of communications must be made to the next controller before the aircraft leaves your airspace unless ______.
A. the aircraft is in FLAT Track
B. the aircraft is squawking a discrete code
C. the aircraft is transponder-equipped
D. prior coordination has been made
D
34
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After accepting a handoff on a non beacon aircraft, confirm identity by ______.
A. obtaining a position report
B. advising the aircraft of its position
C. turns
D. Start Track message
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B
35
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Verbal coordination must be accomplished prior to accepting control of a track indicating ______.
A. CST, RDOF, MISM, or OLD
B. HOLD, EMRG, CST, NONE
C. CST, DATA, OLD, or NONE
D. OLD, HOLD, RDOF, or NONE
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C
36
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When making a point out via landline/interphone, you must inform the receiving controller of the aircraft's ______.
A. route of flight
B. position
C. air speed
D. ground speed
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B
37
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In the course of a ______ in which communications will be transferred, the transferring controller points to the target on the receiving controller's display.
A. handoff
B. point out
C. physical handoff
D. physical point out
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C
38
When accepting a handoff, it is the receiving controller's responsibility to ______.
A. confirm they are able to accept a handoff from the transferring controller
B. verify they approve of the information contained in the en route fourth line data block
C. comply with restrictions issued by the transferring controller unless otherwise coordinated
D. request the transferring controller verify the information in the en route fourth line data block is correct before the handoff
C
39
The term "traffic" is normally issued to transfer radar identification of an aircraft to another controller for the purpose of coordinating separation action and is normally used in ______.
A. Response to a handoff or point out
B. Anticipation of a handoff or point out
C. Conjunction with a request for control of an aircraft
D. All of the above
D
40
The phrases "POINT OUT APPROVED," "RADAR CONTACT," AND "UNABLE" are three responses a ______.
A. receiving controller may use when he or she locates a target when making a point out
B. transferring controller may use during an interphone connection to receiving controller
C. receiving controller may use when he or she locates a target when receiving a point out
D. transferring controller may use to communicate with a receiving controller
C
41
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Separation must be applied between which portions of the digitized radar targets?
A. End of beacon, end of primary
B. End of beacon, center of primary
C. Center of beacon, end of primary
D. Center of beacon, center of primary
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D
42
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Radar separation must be applied to all RNAV aircraft operating on a random route or at or below flight level _______.
A. 600
B. 450
C. 240
D. 180
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B
43
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Aircraft operations should be separated from Special Use and Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace laterally below FL600 by _____ miles and FL600 and above by _____ miles.
A. 2; 4
B. 3; 6
C. 4; 6
D. 5; 7
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B
44
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To separate an aircraft from a standard formation flight, add ______ mile(s) to appropriate radar minima.
A. 1
B. 1 1/2
C. 2
D. 2 1/2
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A
45
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When necessary, passing the appropriate to each aircraft in the formation or to the first and last aircraft in the trail.
A. separation
B. beacon code
C. altitude
D. target
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B
46
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The priority given to issuing safety alerts is the same as that given to ______.
A. separating aircraft
B. issuing SIGMETs
C. issuing traffic advisories
D. avoiding severe weather
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A
47
If you observe the aircraft in unsafe proximity to an obstruction in another sector, you ______.
A. must inform the appropriate controller
B. may assume that a safety alert has been issued
C. may disregard, because safety alerts do not apply to obstructions
D. should issue a safety alert to the aircraft
A
48
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The phraseology to request a pilot to validate an altitude when operating below the lowest usable flight level is "______."
A. REQUEST ALTITUDE
B. VALIDATE ALTITUDE
C. SAY YOUR ALTITUDE
D. SAY ALTITUDE
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D
49
A controller would suppress a Conflict Alert because ______.
A. the controller has received invalid readouts
B. the situation has definitely been corrected
C. the computer initiated the alert in error
D. appropriate action has been or will be taken
D
50
Information to be specified when vectoring an aircraft includes ______, and ______.
A. direction of turn; compass heading
B. when to start turn; magnetic heading
C. when to start turn, direction of turn, magnetic heading to be flown
D. direction of turn, magnetic heading to be flown
D
51
When is a controller required to advise a pilot of the purpose of a radar vector?
A. Before issuing a turn
B. When initiating the vector
C. Only when the vector is for separation
D. Any time prior to vector termination
B
52
Reasons for vectoring aircraft include ______.
A. safety and separation from other aircraft and space
B. preventing speed adjustment and altitude changes
C. operational advantages and preventing speed adjustment
D. aircraft below MIA or MVA
A
53
All of the following are conditions for vectoring IFR aircraft EXCEPT ______.
A. Within controlled airspace and within your area of jurisdiction, unless otherwise coordinated
B. At or above the appropriate minimum altitude
C. Within class A airspace
D. Permitted to resume its own navigation within radar coverage
C
54
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To obtain desired track for a radar vector consider ______.
A. surrounding airspace
B. areas of traffic congestion
C. effects of wind
D. route of flight
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C
55
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______ is the lowest MSL, altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches.
A. Minimum Vectoring Altitude
B. Minimum IFR Altitude
C. Minimum En Route Altitude
D. Minimum Crossing Altitude
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A
56
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When an aircraft is at a ______ and a ______ allow for increased compliance time and distance.
A. lower altitude; lesser airspeed
B. higher altitude; greater airspeed
C. lower altitude; higher airspeed
D. higher altitude; lesser airspeed
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B
57
Which of the following phrases is an example of heading to depart fix?
A. "American Two, fly present heading, when able proceed direct Columbus."
B. "American Two, turn right heading zero seven zero, when able proceed direct Columbus."
C. "American Two, fly heading zero seven zero, when able proceed direct Columbus."
D. "American Two, depart Ames heading zero seven zero, when able proceed direct Columbus."
D
58
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Which of the following indicators is repeated by the pilot three times during a distress condition?
A. MAYDAY
B. DISTRESS
C. ALERT
D. PAN-PAN
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A
59
An example of an emergency that should be declared by facility personnel is a(n) ______.
A. aircraft declaring minimum fuel
B. unexpected loss of radar contact with an aircraft
C. total loss of radar contact only
D. total loss of radio contact only
B
60
An aircraft emergency is considered to exist when ______.
A. an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal is head or reported
B. the pilot reports severe turbulence
C. reports are received that a parachutist was sighted
D. FSS called with an INREQ
A
61
The facility in communication with the aircraft in distress must ______.
A. request an escort for the aircraft
B. advise the aircraft to change to the emergency frequency
C. transfer responsibility to the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC)
D. handle the emergency
D
62
When a foreign air carrier is involved in an emergency, notify the ______.
A. ARTCC serving the departure or destination airport
B. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
C. State Department
D. terminal facility serving the departure or destination airport
A
63
What minimum information is required to assist an inflight emergency?
A. Aircraft ID, fuel remaining (in time), and number of people on board
B. Aircraft status, type of emergency, and weather conditions
C. Aircraft ID and type, nature of emergency, and pilot's desires
D. Aircraft type, fuel remaining (in time), and altitude
C
64
After initial radio contact with an aircraft in distress, you should have the aircraft ______.
A. change to frequency 121.5 MHz or 243.0 MHz
B. change to a sector frequency not being used
C. change to emergency frequency after 3 minutes
D. remain on initial contact frequency
D
65
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Who is responsible for initiating coordination efforts when an ELT is heard or reported?
A. Pilot
B. Flight Services
C. Air Traffic Controller for the sector
D. Supervisor
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D
66
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An aircraft is considered overdue when NEITHER radio NOR radar contact can be established and ______ minutes have elapsed since the ETA over specified or compulsory reporting point or clearance limit in your area, or the clearance void time.
A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
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C
67
An ALNOT is issued, 50 miles either side of the route from the last reported position to the destination, to all ______.
A. FAA facilities an Area A teletype
B. military SAR units and ROC
C. ARTCCs
D. Flight Service Stations contacted by the aircraft along the route
C
68
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Normal air traffic control is resumed after the ______. minute traffic suspension has expired if operators or pilots of other aircraft concur.
A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 45
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C
69
What can you expect from a pilot experiencing radio failure in VFR conditions?
A. Continue to the destination at the last assigned altitude.
B. Land as soon as practicable.
C. Squawk 7700.
D. Maintain the last assigned altitude or MEA, whichever is higher.
B
70
Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) is ______.
A. an instrument in the aircraft that measures meteorological conditions in the vicinity of the aircraft.
B. is a failure of the aircraft instruments due to meteorological conditions.
C. when the pilot is unable to navigate using instruments due to meteorological conditions.
D. when the pilot is only able to navigate using instrument references inside the cockpit
D
71
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A SIGMET is a report of potential hazards intended for whom?
A. Weather specialist
B. Air Traffic Controllers
C. Aircraft crews
D. Passengers
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C
72
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What is one of the most important sources of icing information?
A. PIREP
B. Ground-based ATC weather reports
C. Airport tower controllers
D. Radar weather displays
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A
73
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Severe to extreme turbulence is assumed to exist with ______.
A. High winds
B. Icing conditions
C. Thunderstorms
D. Cold fronts
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C
74
The area of the precipitation returns associated with a thunderstorm on the radar screen is
A. frequently smaller than the actual cumulonimbus cloud
B. frequently larger than the actual thunderstorm
C. accurately depicted on the radar screen
D. only accurate if the thunderstorm includes heavy precipitation
A
75
A Center Weather Advisory is....
A. Used to alert pilots of adverse weather conditions
B. Only issued to air traffic controllers
C. Used only if severe thunderstorm conditions are imminent
D. Issued daily
A
76
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A condition whereby the military services involved assume responsibility for separation between participating military aircraft in the ATC system is ______.
A. MARSA
B. AMIS
C. ADCF
D. ATCAA
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A
77
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When MARSA does NOT apply, who has the responsibility to provide in-flight separation between military aircraft in an ALTRV?
A. Military operations
B. Specific services
C. AMIS
D. ATC facilities
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D
78
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A(n) ______ area may contain a high volume of pilot training activities or an unusual type of aerial activity, neither of which hazardous to aircraft.
A. Special use
B. Alert
C. Controlled firing
D. Military operations
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B
79
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Which of the following types of special use airspace is designated under FAR, Part 73 as an area within which no person may operate an aircraft without the permission of the using agency?
A. Military operations
B. Restricted
C. Prohibited
D. Warning
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C
80
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ATC Assigned Airspace is airspace assigned by ATC segregate specific aircraft activities from ______.
A. all other traffic
B. other IFR traffic
C. VFR traffic
D. helicopters
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B
81
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When providing radar lateral separation from a MOA, separate a nonparticipating aircraft at 15,000 feet by at lest ______ miles.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
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A
82
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The minimum separation for nonparticipating aircraft above FL290 from the vertical limits of Special Use Airspace is ______ feet.
A. 500
B. 1,000
C. 2,000
D. 4,000
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B
83
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The two types of MTRs are ______ and ______.
A. VR; STR
B. AR; IR
C. IR; VR
D. VR; AR
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C
84
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During CELNAV training, the pilot will advise the ATC before initiating any heading changes which exceed ______ degrees.
A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
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B
85
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When flying in a standard formation, each wingman will maintain a position within ______ mile(s) laterally and ______ feet vertically from the flight leader.
A. 5; 1,000
B. 3; 500
C. 1; 100
D. 3; 100
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C
86
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For standard formation and other radar-identified aircraft add ______ mile(s) to radar separation minima.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 10
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A
87
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What information from airborne military flights is forwarded to FSS?
A. VFR flight plans
B. Changes to IFR flight plans
C. Changes from IFR to VFR flight plans
D. Changes to VFR flight plans
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B
