GC BLK II Flashcards

1
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When information is received from any source that a bomb has been placed on, in, or near an aircraft for the purpose of damaging or destroying such aircraft, notify your

A

supervisor or the facility air traffic manager

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If the threat is general in nature, handle it as a

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“Suspicious Activity.”

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Aircraft bomb threats:

Handle the aircraft as an __ and/or provide the most expeditious handling possible with respect to the safety of other aircraft, ground facilities, and personnel.

A

emergency

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Advise the aircraft to remain as far away from other aircraft and facilities as possible, to clear the runway, if appropriate, and to taxi to an isolated or designated search area. When it is impractical or if the pilot takes an alternative action; e.g., parking and off-loading immediately, advise other aircraft to remain clear of the suspect aircraft by at least __ if able.

A

100 yards

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5
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Determine the __ of an aircraft, personnel or equipment before issuing taxi instructions, takeoff clearance, or authorizing personnel, and/or equipment to proceed onto the movement area.

A

position

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6
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The following locations are considered part of the AOA:

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Runway 14/32, Runway 8/26, Taxiways A, B, B1, B2, B3, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, and associated safety areas

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7
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__ at Kingsley Field/Crater Lake-Klamath Falls Airport are not considered part of the AOA.
The __road is also outside of the AOA.

A

Ramps and aircraft parking aprons
North perimeter

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When instructed to “___”, all vehicles will proceed to the nearest exit, depart the runway, remain behind the runway hold short lines and/or runway safety areas, and advise Kingsley Ground when runway exiting is complete

A

exit the runway

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9
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Personnel, vehicles, and equipment must be removed from the _ and ___ prior to an arriving aircraft crossing the threshold of the __ and prior to an aircraft starting a departure phase.

A

over underruns
underrun

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10
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Work in taxiway safety areas may be permitted up to the edge of the pavement in many circumstances with prior coordination by the __

A

Klamath Falls Airport Manager, Kingsley Tower, and the personnel operating in the safety areas

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11
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Provide air traffic control service to aircraft on a ____basis as circumstances permit

A

“first come, first served”

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12
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IFR aircraft must have priority over__ aircraft.

A

SVFR

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13
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IFR Operations.

Opposite Direction Arrival vs. Arrival: Opposite direction arrivals will not proceed closer than _ NM final until the first aircraft has crossed the __ threshold for a full stop landing.

Opposite Direction Arrival vs. Departure/Departure vs. Arrival: The departure aircraft must be airborne and turned out on radar vectors on a course of at least__ of course divergence, prior to the opposite direction arrival reaching __ NM final.

A

10 landing

45° 10

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VFR Operations.

Opposite Direction Arrival vs. Arrival: The arriving aircraft must cross landing threshold prior to the opposite direction arrival reaching _ mile final.

Opposite Direction Arrival vs. Departure/Departure vs. Arrival: The departing aircraft must be airborne and turning on a diverging course prior to the opposite direction arriving aircraft reaching _mile final.

A

2
2

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ODO
Center must:
(a)Between an IFR arrival or practice approach aircraft and an IFR departure; ensure the departing aircraft is airborne and turned to avoid all conflicts prior to the arrival aircraft reaching ten __ NM from the runway threshold unless an emergency exists.

(b)Between an IFR arrival or practice approach aircraft and an IFR arrival or practice approach aircraft; ensure the first arrival has crossed the runway threshold prior to the second aircraft reaching ten __NM from the runway threshold unless an emergency exists.

A

(10)
(10)

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16
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Vehicles between the __ and__ will be instructed to exit the area to accommodate airplane design group IV-VI aircraft (wingspan of 118 feet or more).

A

runway
taxiway B

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17
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Personnel and equipment working adjacent to the runway shall remain clear of the runway and remain behind the __ or __, as applicable.

A

VFR
Instrument hold lines

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18
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Clearance to tow an aircraft on the AOA must be obtained from Kingsley Ground and direct radio communications will be maintained with the _ or _ vehicle

A

tow
lead

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19
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Runway __ is the only runway designated for use by heavy aircraft.

Taxiways __ are the only taxiways designated for use by heavy aircraft.

A

14/32

B, B1, B2, B3, C, D, E, G, K, and F (between runway 14/32 and taxiway G)

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20
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Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ). The POFZ is an area centered on the extended runway centerline, beginning at the runway threshold, __ feet long and__ feet wide with an Obstacle Clearance Surfaces (OCS) directed toward the final approach course.

A

200
800

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21
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Opening, Closing, Suspending, and Resuming Runway Operations
Operations will remain suspended until resumption is authorized/inspection accomplished by the __, __ or __.

Exception: The 173 FW SOF may waive runway inspections for 173 FW aircraft only. This means 173 FW aircraft may land at their own risk prior to a FOD inspection and while the runway surfaces are suspended. This exception does not extend to any civilian aircraft.

A

Incident Commander
Crater Lake-Klamath Falls Airport Manager
designated representative.

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22
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If a military aircraft is disabled on the runway, the __ or __, __, or designated representative, shall advise Kingsley Tower of the estimated length of time required to remove the aircraft and reopen the runway.

A

SOF
designated military representative
Klamath Falls Airport Manager

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23
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If the estimated suspension/closure of runway 14/32 is expected to exceed __minutes Kingsley Tower shall broadcast the suspension/closure over 243.0. The intention is to ensure 173 FW aircraft are aware of the runway condition.

A

ten

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24
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Reopening the Runway(s):

__, __ or __ is authorized to open runways after ensuring that all appropriate runway checks are complete as necessary.

The __ or ___in charge at the scene shall be responsible for determining the method to be used in removing the aircraft from the runway.

A

The Incident Commander
Civilian Airport Management
designated representative

SOF
designated military representative

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25
Q

Helicopters will land on the___.

A

runways, taxiways, and paved controlled/non-controlled movement areas

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26
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If a pilot requires a climb to ___’ MSL before the departure end of the runway, the pilot will request a “Quick Climb” on departure.

A

above 5,400

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27
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Aircraft will be advised to proceed to the hung ordnance area at___ hammerhead until emergency personnel have responded.

A

taxiway G

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28
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Gun Malfunctions:
After landing, aircraft will de-arm at the __ end of runway 32 at the hammerhead on _ pointing __. When landing runway 32, aircraft will back taxi on the runway to the south end.

A

south
G
south

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Emergency and civilian aircraft with explosive cargo will be directed to park on the__ arm/de-arm end of runway 14/32.

Depending on the type of hazardous cargo, aircraft may be instructed to park on the secondary hazardous cargo area at the __.

Military aircraft carrying hazardous materials will be instructed to park at the __ arm/de-arm end of runway 14/32

A

south

approach end of runway 26

south

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__ is not approved phraseology for instructing aircraft, vehicles, equipment, or personnel to cross or operate on a runway.

A

“PROCEED AS REQUESTED”

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31
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When established in a letter of agreement (LOA), vehicles, equipment, and personnel in two−way communications with ATC may be authorized to operate in the runway safety area (RSA) up to the edge of the runway surface, which includes when aircraft are ___

A

arriving, departing, or taxiing along the runway.

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HELICOPTER TAKEOFF CLEARANCE
Unless agreed to by the pilot, do not issue downwind takeoffs if the tailwind exceeds __ knots.

A

5

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33
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Category (CAT) I and II ILS Localizer Critical Areas.
When the reported ceiling is less than __ feet and/or the visibility is less than __ miles, controllers must restrict all aircraft and vehicle operations in the localizer critical area.

A

800
2

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34
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CCTLRs must develop procedures to warn controllers (e.g., Obstruct view of wind indicators by physically placing signs over them, use automated methods such as Airfield Automation System [AFAS]) when: __

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Aircraft, vehicles, or personnel are on the runway/landing zone.

35
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In any case where hot brakes are suspected or confirmed, aircraft shall proceed to the hot brake area located on taxiways _or __ at the approach end of runway 14/32 and notify Kingsley Tower as soon as possible. Kingsley Tower will activate the PCAS after notification of hot brakes (suspected or confirmed).

A

C
G

36
Q

Verify Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for personnel and equipment on all runways and taxiways for snow removal. Also verify a NOTAM has been issued showing runway __

A

7/25 closed.

37
Q

Light Gun Operations. The light guns will be checked during the WS/SC Opening Checklist with an airborne aircraft if able. If unable to complete the checks with an aircraft, accomplish the check with a vehicle on the ground if available.

A
38
Q

A standard formation is one in which a proximity of no more than _mile laterally or longitudinally and within __ feet vertically from the flight leader is maintained by each wingman.

b. Nonstandard formations are those operating under any of the following conditions:
1. When the flight leader has requested and ATC has approved other than standard formation dimensions.
2. When operating within an authorized altitude reservation (ALTRV) or under the provisions of a letter of agreement.
3. When the operations are conducted in airspace specifically designed for a special activity.

A

1
100

39
Q

Separation between aircraft within the formation is the responsibility of the __

A

flight leader and the pilots of the other aircraft in the flight.

40
Q

Support formation flight join−up for two aircraft when all of the following occur:
1.
2.
3.

A

Requested by any participating pilot.
All participating pilots concur.
Either of the participating pilots reports the other/s in sight.

41
Q

C. After join−up, aircraft beacon code assignment will be determined by formation type.
1. For a standard formation only the aircraft acting as the lead will squawk an ATC assigned beacon code. Ensure all other aircraft squawk standby.
2. For a nonstandard formation, each aircraft should squawk an ATC assigned beacon code. Controller discretion allows aircraft in a nonstandard formation to squawk standby if operationally advantageous.

A
42
Q

USAF control towers are authorized to inform all departing IFR military transport/cargo type aircraft operating in formation flight to change to departure control frequency before __.

A

takeoff

43
Q

After takeoff.
1. When the aircraft is about __ mile beyond the runway end, instruct civil aircraft, and military transport, and cargo types to contact departure control, provided further communication with you is not required.

A

1/2

44
Q

Do not request departing military turboprop/ turbojet aircraft (except transport and cargo types) to make radio frequency or radar beacon changes before the aircraft reaches 2,500 feet above the surface.

A

2,500

45
Q

Pilots who request ___ are considered a flight.

A

“sequential closed traffic”

46
Q

Tactical Initial. 173 FW and ADAIR pilots may conduct Tactical Initials at Kingsley Field. The Tactical Initial is similar to the overhead pattern, but the formation is approximately __ to__ apart line abreast, with a simultaneous break.

A

4,000
6,000’

47
Q

The standard Combat Initial overhead pattern is __ MSL, with the standard turn (break) to the west. An east break may be requested by the pilot or directed by the tower.

A

10,000’

48
Q

The Combat Initial reporting point is located between __ to __ nautical NMs from the approach end of the runway. Pilots will break at the departure end of the runway making a 180° turn to downwind and begin descent reaching 5,900’ MSL at rollout.
The procedure may terminate in a low approach, touch and go, or a full stop.

A

3 10

49
Q

If the Kingsley Tower or pilot deem it necessary to terminate the procedure once the pilot has begun the procedure the pilot will be instructed to enter a standard Tactical Initial or breakout to re-enter the VFR traffic pattern.

A
50
Q

173 FW and ADAIR pilots may conduct TAC 90 arrivals. Pilots will enter the pattern at the “Gap” between 5,900’ MSL and 10,000’ MSL. No other entry point is authorized. Pilots will enter the downwind between 5,900’ MSL and 6,500’ MSL

A
51
Q

A TAC 90 will normally be conducted by a flight of two aircraft but can be conducted by a single aircraft or up to a flight of four aircraft

A
52
Q

Based on traffic conditions, Kingsley Tower may disapprove a TAC 90, or approve a TAC 90 east break, to ensure appropriate separation exists

A
53
Q

Desired spacing for a trail recovery is __ NM between each aircraft/element. Maximum spacing between aircraft/elements will be _ NM unless requested and approved by ATC. Trail recovery is limited to a maximum of four aircraft. Minimum spacing between flights shall be IAW standard ATC separation requirements

A

2
3

54
Q

NORDO aircraft without escort:
If VMC, descend below 18,000’ MSL and squawk transponder code 7600. Execute NORDO flight procedures

A
55
Q

No radio (NORDO) aircraft with escort:
The aircraft with operable radios should lead and setup the flight for a straight-in approach.

At 5 NM during VMC, with clearance to land, the escort will offer the NORDO aircraft the lead and drop back into the chase position if accepted.

A
56
Q

A confidence maneuver consists of one or more turns, a climb or descent, or other maneuver to determine if the pilot in command (PIC) is able to receive and comply with ATC instructions.

A

CONFIDENCE MANEUVER−

57
Q

Direct a general warning signal, alternating red and green, to aircraft or vehicle operators, as appropriate, when:

NOTE− The warning signal is not a prohibitive signal and can be followed by any other light signal, as circumstances permit.

A

a. Aircraft are converging and a collision hazard exists.

b. Mechanical trouble exists of which the pilot might not be aware.

c. Other hazardous conditions are present which call for intensified pilot or operator alertness. These conditions may include obstructions, soft field, ice on the runway, etc.

58
Q

When an IFR aircraft experiences two-way radio communications failure, air traffic control is based on ___ .

A

anticipated pilot actions

59
Q

If radio communications have not been (re) established with the aircraft after 5 minutes, consider the aircraft’s or pilot’s activity to be __ and report it to the OS/CIC

A

suspicious

60
Q

In the event of lost communications with an aircraft under your control jurisdiction use all appropriate means available to reestablish communications with the aircraft. These may include, but are not limited to, emergency frequencies, NAVAIDs that are equipped with voice capability, FSS, New York Radio, San Francisco Radio, etc.

A
61
Q

Lost communications:
VFR conditions.If the failure occurs in VFR conditions, or if VFR conditions are encountered after the failure, each pilot must continue the flight under __ and __

A

VFR and land as soon as practicable.

62
Q

When a pilot experiences two-way radio communications failure, air traffic control is based on __

A

anticipated actions

63
Q

A pilot who encounters a ___ condition should declare an emergency by beginning the initial communication with the word “Mayday,” preferably repeated three times.

For an __ condition, the word “Pan-Pan” should be used in the same manner.

A

Distress
Urgency

64
Q

To obtain acknowledgment from an aircraft equipped with receiver only, request the aircraft to do the following:
Fixed-wing aircraft:
Between sunrise and sunset:
(a)
(b)

  1. Between sunset and sunrise:
A

Move ailerons or rudders while on the ground.
Rock wings while in flight.

Flash navigation or landing lights.

65
Q

To obtain acknowledgment from an aircraft equipped with receiver only, request the aircraft to do the following:
b. Helicopters:
Between sunrise and sunset:
(a) While hovering, either___ or __
(b) While in flight, either__ or__
2. Between sunset and sunrise: __

A

a. turn the helicopter toward the controlling facility and flash the landing light

a. rock the tip path plane.

b. flash the landing light
n. rock the tip path plane.

  1. Flash landing light or search light.
66
Q

− A condition of air piracy or other hostile act by a person(s) aboard an aircraft which threatens the safety of the aircraft or its passengers.

A

SPECIAL EMERGENCY

67
Q

If you are in communication with an aircraft in distress, handle the emergency and coordinate and direct the activities of assisting facilities. Transfer this responsibility to another facility only when you feel __

A

better handling of the emergency will result.

68
Q

Before a determination is made to have an aircraft in distress be escorted by another aircraft, ask the pilots if they are familiar with and capable of formation flight.

A
69
Q

Do not allow aircraft to join up in formation during emergency conditions, unless:
The pilots involved are familiar with and capable of formation flight.
(b) They can communicate with one another, and have visual contact with each other.

A
70
Q

When an emergency occurs on the airport proper, control other air and ground traffic to avoid conflicts in the area where the emergency is being handled. This also applies when routes within the airport proper are required for movement of local emergency equipment going to or from an emergency which occurs outside the airport proper.

A
71
Q

Minimum required information for inflight emergencies is:
1.
2.
3.

A
  1. Aircraft identification and type.
  2. Nature of the emergency.
  3. Pilot’s desires.
72
Q

An emergency is declared by any of the following:
1. __.
2. __.
3. __
4. __

A
  1. The pilot.
  2. Facility personnel.
  3. Officials responsible for the operation of the aircraft.
  4. A system−generated transmission from an aircraft.
73
Q

If VFR aircraft requests assistance when it encounters or is about to encounter IFR weather conditions, ___

A

determine the facility best able to provide service.

74
Q

When an ELT signal is heard or reported:
TERMINAL. Notify the __ which will coordinate with the RCC.

A

ARTCC

75
Q

Aircraft bomb threat:
If the threat is general in nature, handle it as a __

A

“Suspicious Activity.”

76
Q

When it is impractical or if the pilot takes an alternative action; e.g., parking and off-loading immediately, advise other aircraft to remain clear of the suspect aircraft by at least __ yards if able.

A

100

77
Q

When a laser event is reported to an air traffic facility, broadcast on all appropriate frequencies a general caution warning every __ minutes for __ minutes following the last report.

A

five
20

78
Q

Consider an aircraft to be overdue and initiate the procedures stated in this section to issue an ALNOT when neither communications nor radar contact can be established and __ minutes have passed since:
1. Its ETA over a specified or compulsory reporting point or at a clearance limit in your area.
2. Its clearance void time.
3. A VFR or IFR aircraft arriving at an airport not served by an air traffic control tower or flight service station fails to cancel a flight plan after receiving instructions on how to cancel

A

30

79
Q

The ___ of an aircraft is directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of that aircraft

A

pilot-in-command

80
Q

Vehicular traffic will always give way to ___ on any portion of the movement area

A

responding emergency vehicles

81
Q

When advance information is received regarding an aircraft emergency at Kingsley Field, Kingsley Tower will activate the PCAS when an emergency is declared. The PCAS is connected to 173 FW AM, BDOC, and the Fire Department. 173 FW AM and BDOC have transmit and receive capability. The Fire Department has receive only capability via loudspeaker and will coordinate with Kingsley Ground after initial PCAS activation.

A
82
Q

Operations will remain suspended until resumption is authorized/inspection accomplished by the Incident Commander, Crater Lake-Klamath Falls Airport Manager or designated representative. Exception: The 173 FW SOF may waive runway inspections for 173 FW aircraft only

A
83
Q

After a cable engagement, expect runway operations to be suspended for a minimum of __ minutes.

A

15

84
Q

The successive engagement interval has been determined as __ minutes

A

30