Local Flashcards
Cleared for the option
Touch and go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go, or full stop
Departure information (pilot does not have the numbers)
Runway in use, Wind, Altimeter
Issue CIG and VIS to departing aircraft
When WX is below VFR mins (or highest takeoff minima for IFR aircraft)
“RUNWAY __ SHORTENED”
ATIS is unavailable, runway available for departure has been temporarily shortened
Departure control frequency may be omitted if
SID assigned and frequency is published
LUAW
“RUNWAY __, LINE UP AND WAIT”
Do not issue landing clearance or unrestricted low approach until aircraft in position
Starts takeoff roll
When an aircraft is authorized to line up and wait, inform it of
The closest arrival traffic for the same runway
Do not authorize LUAW when
Departure point is not visible from the tower, unless runway is for departures only
At an intersection not visible from the tower
LUAW on intersecting runways
Issue traffic for simultaneous LUAW and arrivals/departures to intersecting runway
When delivering or amending clearance to aircraft holding short or in position
Restate holding instructions prior to clearance
Same runway separation (departure)
Cat I only - 3,000 ft
Cat I following Cat II - 4,500 ft
Cat III (either) - 6,000 ft
Helo following - Visual
Cat I
Single engine props 12,500 lbs or less
All helos
Cat II
Twin props 12,500 lbs or less
Cat III
All other
Wake turbulence separation
Same runway - 2 min
Intersection - 3 min
Intersecting runways - 2 min
Opposite direction - 3 min
Any aircraft following heavy - non waiverable
Issue current WX to aircraft on an instrument approach when
Below VFR mins and WX changes from what is reported on ATIS
Same runway separation (arrival)
Cat I following Cat I or II - 3,000 ft
Cat II following Cat I or II - 4,500 ft
Cat III (either) - 6,000 ft
Helo following - Visual
Altitude restricted low approach
500+ ft above airport
Except aircraft in position or departing
Hover taxi
In ground effect
Below 20 kt
Air Taxi
Proceed expeditiously
Below 100 AGL
Above 20 kt
Helo requesting departure from non-movement area, or off the airport
“DEPARTURE FROM _____ WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK (USE CAUTION…)”
Do not issue downwind takeoffs to helos if
Tailwind exceeds 5 kts
Unless pilot agrees (request for specific direction constitutes agreement)
Simultaneous helo arr/dep separation
200 ft
Use surface markings or instruct pilots to remain 200 ft away
