Radar Transition Flashcards
Radar strips are system generated and almost all have what?
CIDs (which is another way to identify an aircraft), Beacon codes
(beacon codes will not appear on strips that do not have a
transponder), ground speed
Most departure and destination airports will have what in front of them
on the strip?
K – only airports with three letter identifiers can have K’s
VORTAC’s remain the same and 0M8 remains the same
What replaces pilot estimates and fix progression times?
Radar contact
In ZAE radar scenarios strips are only generally posted for what?
Non radar flights such as arrivals and departures for GWO VKS
0M8and aircraft below radar coverage
What is a STAR?
A published procedure used at large airports to standardize
routings and aid in sequencing arrivals to an airport
What is the furthest ATC will generally clear an aircraft direct to?
Any fix that is immediately prior to the STAR name or is closer
When is prior coordination needed on a departure to ZFW/ZHU?
When departure point is less than 5 minutes flying time
What must be done when an aircraft will cross the boundary in a
climb or descent to ZFW or ZHU?
The transferring controller must initiate the hand off and then
APREQ the climb/descent with the sector controlling the altitude
the aircraft is assigned and affect a point out if required to the
sector controlling the altitude through which the aircraft is
transitioning
Can transponder codes be changed on initial contact without
coordination with ZHU and ZFW?
Yes provided both facilities are operating under ERAM
What is done for an aircraft at or above FL240 that wants to land at
an airport within 75 miles?
Transferring center shall initiate coordination for a lower altitude
with the appropriate low sector for all aircraft at and above
FL240 proposing to land at airports within 75 NM of the center
boundary and ensure point outs are made
Inter and Intra facility AIT with ZFW and ZHU should be in accordance
with?
7110.65
Coordination can be reduced to ___minutes when using automated
systems with ZHU and ZFW.
5
How will ZHU send us aircraft landing VKS or JAN terminal area?
X center boundary at or below FL230 descending to 11000 or 7
for prop/turbo
How must ZAE send aircraft to ZHU landing AEX or ESF?
X center boundary at or below FL230 descending to 13000
How must ZAE send aircraft above 6,000ft and landing KHEZ or
KMCB to ZHU?
X boundary at or below 12,000 descending to 6,000 unless
coordinated
How must GWO request releases?
Specifying the departure airport in the order they will depart
GWO must issues clearances utilizing what data?
• Data received from FDIO (A/c may be cleared as flied unless
ZAE has issued alternate routing or FRC is in remarks
• Advise A/C to expect requested altitude 10 min after departure
• GWO must advise ZAE if the aircraft does not depart within 3
minutes
What must ZAE do when issuing a release time to GWO?
Shall assign an altitude to maintain and any alternate
instructions as necessary
JAN APCH owns what airspace during radar operations?
• 10,000 and below
How does ZAE deliver A/C to JAN APCH?
• Within the confines of the arrival transition areas-jets X boundary
at 11,000 and 250 kts –props X at 7,000- jets below 10,000
require coordination
When does JAN APCH assume control of arrivals and for what?
After hand off and com change for descent, speed reduction,
and turns direct the airport
If holding is required ZAE must?
Clear subsequent arrivals to the appropriate holding fix and JAN
APCH cannot transition the aircraft beyond the clearance limit
until 10,000 or below
How must JAN APCH clear departures?
• Via routings which ensure A/C transition within the confines of
the departure transition areas
• Aircraft requesting 11,000 or above to 10,000 and expect filed 10
mins after departure
• Aircraft requesting 10,000 or below to requested altitude
What is the TCP for JAN APCH and ZAE departures? And what
separation must JAN provide?
Boundary and 5 miles constant or increasing
