FTM Chapters 10-12 Flashcards
TDW
Tower display workstation
TCW
Terminal control workstation
STARS
Standard terminal replacement system
TCW and TDW are used for
TCW- used to control traffic in the TRACON / GCA area
TDW- used to control air traffic from a tower
• both are the same in terms of the available controls and indicators
RDP
Radar DATA processor
DCB
Display control bar
Radar presentation factors
1) Line of sight
2) Aircraft altitude
3) Reflections
4) Resolution
5) Ring-around
6) Slant-range
Main System Site
Located at Fairbanks international (FAI)
• The interrogator constantly challenges all aircraft in FAI radar coverage area
ASR-11 radar site
Located on Ft. Wainwright, southeast of the airfield
GCA assigned codes
0601 - 0607 for VFR aircraft being vectored for practice ASR/PAR approaches.
Aircraft under the control of Ladd GCA will display a:
1) “G” tag
2) appropriate type of arrival code
3) Termination code
In the scratchpad as specified in FAI-FBK LOA
ATCT codes
ATCT codes computer generated by STARS when inputting VFR flight plans
Ladd ATCT will display an “F” tag and appropriate type of arrival code and termination code in the scratchpad
Adjacent facility codes
Generated through the STARS or assigned permanently
Aircraft under FAI approach will display an “E” for East sector
“W” for West approach
“T” for FAI ATCT
“C” for Anchorage center
“L” for Eielson
7700
Pilot declares EMERGENCY
7600
Lost communications
7500
Hijack
7400
UAS lost link
FBPAR
AN/FPN-67
Digital display
Provides into used for PAR and NDB monitored approaches.
Range, azimuth, and elevation info relative to the aircraft’s position is displayed to direct aircraft along the electronic cursors
FBPAR range
Maximum radar coverage 10 NM
RPI
Runway point of interception
1,150’ from landing threshold
GS
Glide slope
- 3º
TCH
Threshold crossing height
60’ AGL
DH
Decision height
648’ MSL
Radar equipment outages
Base ops notified IAW LOA to disseminate a NOTAM
Logged out of service on DA Form 3502
PAR approach formation flights VFR
Request aircraft increase their separation by at least 1/4 mile and maintain that for the duration of the approach
PAR approach formation flights IFR
Not authorized.
PAR approach may be given to each aircraft individually if formation flight breaks up
Traffic count
Totals entered onto trafficcount form after each shift.
Saved digitally
Monthly counts recorded on a locally produced form for use in totaling movements and approaches
Storing of records
Labeling of facility records isthe responsibility of the ATC chief
Stored in filing cabinet located in TWR/GCA facility chiefs office or digitally
Only ATC chief, facility chiefs, training supervisor, and shift leaders have access to files
Dissemination of INFORMATION
Direct to ATC chief for any persons looking to:
- listen to facility digital recording
- seeking into about ATC/ maintenance
- info about ATC operations
Direct to public affairs office for:
- seeking info about aircraft ID/type
- equipment type and capabilities
