Lesson 34

Question 1

Handoff

Answer 1

action taken to transfer the radar identification of an a/c from one controller to another if the a/c will enter the receiving controller’s airspace and radio communications with the a/c WILL be transferred

Question 2

Radar contact

Answer 2

used to inform the controller initiating a handoff that the a/c is identified and approval is granted for the a/c to enter the receiving controller’s airspace

Question 3

point out

Answer 3

physical or automated action taken by a controller to transfer the radar identification of an a/c to another controller if the a/c will or may enter the airspace of another controller and radio communications WILL NOT be transferred

Question 4

transfer communication when

Answer 4

• handoff has been accepted and before the a/c enters the receiving controllers airspace

Question 5

initiate verbal coordination when

Answer 5

• cst
• fail
• none

Question 6

before accepting a handoff…

Answer 6

• ensure the target position corresponds with the position given by the transferring controller
• issue necessary restrictions

Question 7

obtain approval from the transferring controller and/or any intervening controller through whose area the a/c will pass before changing the a/cs…

Answer 7

• heading/route
• altitude
• speed
• beacon code

Question 8

after accepting a handoff, confirm the identity of a primary target by…

Answer 8

advising the a/c of its position

Question 9

after accepting a handoff confirm the identity of a beacon target by…

Answer 9

• observing code change
• ident reply
• standby squawk

Question 10

initiate verbal coordination prior to accepting control of a track when the data block displays…

Answer 10

• cst
• none
• old
• data

Question 11

four ways to transfer radar identification for handoffs

Answer 11

• physical
• interphone
• automated (controller)
• automatic (computer)