Section 2-01

Question 1

What are the typical runway ownership assignments?

Answer 1

Tower will own the active runway
Ground will own the non-active runway and all taxiways

Question 2

Define Unit coordination

Answer 2

Coordinate, as appropriate, with other operating positions within the unit and with other ATS units or concerned agencies

Question 3

3 steps for coordination of entering an active runway

Answer 3

1) Coordinate movement
2) Execute Movement
3) Coordinate completion of the movement

Question 4

What are the colour codes for FDE is EXCDS

Answer 4

IFR: Grey
WFR: white
Vehicles: Dark Grey

Question 5

Can two positions ever own a runway at the same time?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

True or False: A controller can take a runway from another controller?

Answer 6

False, runways can only be given

Question 7

Hold taxiing aircraft and ground traffic at one of the following locations until the arriving or departing aircraft has passed:

Answer 7

Published holding positions
At least 200’ fron runway edge
A location or distance from the runway edge designated by the airport operator, that ensures that no hazard is created to aircraft

Question 8

What is the appropriate phraseology for giving or takign a runway?

Answer 8

Runway is Mine and yours

Question 9

True or false, we can issue condition clearances based on expected movement of aircraft

Answer 9

False, never use conditional approvals. EIther Yes or no, black or white. We use Hold short if we must wait.

Question 10

What do we say in an initial communication with a vehicle?

Answer 10

State your request
or What is your intention?

Question 11

What are the rules for adjusting your unit identification once communication has been established with a pilot?

Answer 11

If your position has only 1 function and there is no likelihood of misunderstanding, you may omit the unit name and function
If your position has more than one function, you may omit the unit name, but must state the function for each transmission.

Question 12

Before giving instructions to a vehicle or aircraft what must we know?

Answer 12

Its position and Intention (no assumptions-look out the window)

Question 13

When issuing taxi or ground traffic movement instructions what must we do?

Answer 13

Issue instructions as necessary in plain, concise language.
If alternate routes area available, include the specific route
In initial instructions, include only htat portion of the intended route to the first hold area or intermediate point
Amend aircraft taxi of groun traffic movement instructions when necessary. Remember that the last clearance issued takes precedence over and cancels any related item of previous clearance. When you amend a route, re-issue hold short instructions.

Question 14

What are the words to avoid when giving taxi clearances?

Answer 14

When communicating with ground traffic, do not use the words go ahead, clear or cleared
In instructions for aircraft to taxi, do not use the word cleared
IF the destination of the aircraft or vehicle is a runway, avoid using the word to in the route (Can be confused with the number 2)

Question 15

What must we obtain from the pilot after issuing a hold short or hold position instruction?

Answer 15

a readback including aircraft designator.

Question 16

True or false: it is your responsibility to correct read back errors, even if the read back was not initially required?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Describe visual scanning procedures we use before issuing clearances or instructions to airport traffic, and to the extent possible, at other frequent intervals.

Answer 17

Be systematic
Scan at least twice to overcome object hypnosis (seeing only things that move)
Move your eyes from one point to another (not a smooth scan)
Go from left to right
Be aware that you can only focus on a small area at a time

Question 18

What is a Report?

Answer 18

A call for a vehicle to let you know they have completed a specific action/movement
Especialyl useful in bad visibility where you may have trouble discerning that information visually.

Question 19

How do we describe groups of vehicles?

Answer 19

Call sign of the lead vehicle plus the number of accompanying vehicles.

Question 20

What letter do canadian aircraft IDs start with? American? waht are the most common second letters of canadian aircraft IDs?

Answer 20

Charlie
November
Golf, Foxtrot

Question 21

What are the procedures when two aircrafft operating on the same frequency have similar call signs or the same flight number?

Answer 21

Advise each aircraft of the others presence, for further clarification do one of the following:
for emphasis, restate the telephony designator of the aircraft after the flight number
Add the type of aircraft to the call sign
Instruct on of the pilots ot use the aircraft registration
Instruct one of the pilots to use the telephony designator followed by that last 2 characcters of the aircraft registration

Question 22

What wake turbulences categories do we acknowledge in the flight designator in initial communication?

Answer 22

Heavy and Super

Question 23

True or False: You do not always have to say MEDEVAC after the call sign of an aircraft in transmission

Answer 23

False, MEDEVAC must but verbally stated in every transmission if applicable

Question 24

What is the phraseology for movement in areas we do not control?

Answer 24

At your discretion

Question 25

What is standard pushback procedure?

Answer 25

If a pilot request a pushback on the apron, and traffic and workload permity, do the following:

Inform the pilot that pushback is at their discretion
Provide traffic info if required

Question 26

What are our responsibilities concerning aircraft traffic information?

Answer 26

Keep aircraft informed of pertinent airport traffic. Provide position information and traffic information to all concerned aircraft to assist them establishing visual separation.

Question 27

What is standard phraseology to ask an aircraft or vehicle to hurry up?

Answer 27

Expedite

Question 28

What is standard phraseology to ask an aircraft to come to a dead stop where they are?

Answer 28

Hold position

Question 29

What is standard phraseology when we area denying a request?

Answer 29

Negative

Question 30

True or false: clearance is required every time we cross a runway?

Answer 30

True. However if we own a runway we can provide that clearance in taxi instructions without having to tell the aircraft or vehicle to hold short of the runway

Question 31

Why must we consider wind when issuing taxi instructions?

Answer 31

Strong winds could affect the taxi speed of aircraft, especially small aircraft with low power.

Question 32

Define Runway incursion

Answer 32

Any occurence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or pedestrian on the protected area of a surface designated for landing and takeoff of aircraft.

We can do a runway inspection withou it being an incursion because it involves a vehicle and not an aircraft.

Question 33

What are wigwags?

Answer 33

Runway gaurd lights denoting the hold short position

Question 34

What type of clearances do we not issue when controlling ground traffic on the manoeuvring area?

Answer 34

Do not issue instructions that permit unrestricted movement of ground traffic on a controlled manoeuvring area, although, you may instruct ground traffic to operate on a single runway and specific taxiways.

Example: do not issues clearances for snow removal on any and all runways at once.

Question 35

Define progressive taxi instructions?

Answer 35

Short, step by step instructions. Not a long string of information all at once. It could potentially be confusing to pilkots, especially those that are unfamiliar with a certain aerodrome.

Question 36

What are the position fundamentals prior to commencing any assigned duties?

Answer 36

Familiarize yorself with assigned duties
Sign the attendance register
REad and acknowledge all mandatory information, as determined by the unit manager
Review appropriate operational information, for example, NOTAMS, aerodrome conditions, equipment status and weather info

Question 37

What are the 9 steps for relieving a controller?

Answer 37

1) If the position is equipped with an electronic log in system that records time prepareing to acccept responsibility for the control position abd on duty in the position, log in according to unit directives.
2) Oberserve operational situations and equipment
3)Listen to communicaiton
4)Observe current and pending traffic
5) Verify the position relief checklist
6)Correlate information
ONce the above are done
7) Inform the controller being relieved that the position has been reviewed and request verbal briefing.
8)Exchange all pertinent dara and ask questions as appropriate to ensure understanding.
9) After the verbal briefing, state, other otherwise indicate clearly to the controller being relieved, that position responsibility has been transferred.

Question 38

What must we do when being relieved?

Answer 38

Provide a verbal breifing to the relieving controller using the position transfer checklist

If the communication system permits, record the verbal briefing

Remain with the relieving controller for monitoring purposes. During this time reinforce the position relief briefing and help the relieving controller become fmailiar with the position.

When combining a position, perform the post relieft overlap precedares at the postiion where the operation was combined.

Question 39

What conditions must be met to assist a colleague?

Answer 39

The responsible controller asks for assistance and specifies the assistance required

You inform the responsible controller of the assistance you will be providing and receive approval. (no helping unrequested just to be nice)

Question 40

When must a controller provide information about known traffic and obstructions to aircraft taxiing outside the manoeuvring area?

Answer 40

When workload permits

Question 41

If you are the only qulified person working at a unit, what must you do to temporarily vacate your position?

Answer 41

Follow unit procedures (each unit will have specific requirments to do this)

Question 42

If a section of the manoeuvring area is not visible, what must you tell the pilot?

Answer 42

Inform them that that area is not visible and inform them of traffic or obstructions.
Inform them that they are operating at their discretion