Traffic and Wind Direction Indicators Flashcards
what is a standard pattern and its purpose
left hand turns
allows pilots to maintain visual separation and provides orderliness for aircraft arriving and departing
when is there a right hand pattern
for airports with parallel runways, or some other need. will be noted on chart supplement and identified visually by the placement of extensions on the airports segmented circle
holding pattern information
a “racetrack” starting at a “fix” that takes 4 min to complete. planes will be stacked at 1,000ft
light gun signals and meanings:
steady green
okay to enter, cross, or proceed
light gun signals and meanings:
steady red
stop
light gun signals and meanings:
flashing red
get off the runway or other surfaces
light gun signals and meanings:
white
return to starting point on airport
light gun signals and meanings:
alternating red and green
exercise extreme caution
what is airspace dictated by
the density and complexity of aircraft movement, the nature of operations conducted, and the level of safety required will affect the category or type
traffic advisories vs safety alerts
traffic advisories will be provided when the controllers work station permits. Safety alerts are mandatory services provided to all pilots and may include terrain or obstruction alter or an aircraft conflict/Mode C intruder alert
Class A airspace
from 18,000 t0 FL600, including airspace overlying the waters within 12nm of the coast
Class B airspace
from the surface to 10,000msl. each configuration is individually tailored
Class C airspace
surface to 4,000ft msl. each class c is individually tailored, but usually consists of 5nm radius from to core to 4,000. with a second shelf 1,200 to 4,000 with 10nm radius
Class E airspace
begins at 14,500 msl up to 18,000
Class G airspace
portion of airspace that hasn’t been designated anything else
special use airspace
where activities must be confined because of their nature
prohibited areas
contain airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which which the flight of aircraft is prohibited. generally for national welfare
restricted areas
contain airspace identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to restrictions. denotes the existence of unusual often invisible - artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missals. penetration without authorization from the using/controlling agency may be extremely hazardous
warning area
extending from three nautical miles from the coast of the us, contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
what military operations airspaces have no impact on certificated airports
military operations areas (MOA), alert areas, and controlled firing areas (CFAs)
what is the primary function of the FAA ATC Division
to provide safe separation of aircraft
what are the sectros to control positions in TRACON
Approach Control: located in facility, responsible for ensuring transition into the terminal area
Clearance delivery: coordinates and processes initial departure, route of flight, and final altitude information to a pilot
Departure control: located within facility, responsible for ensuring the safe transition of the aircraft out of the terminal area and en-route
Flight data: primarily relays flight plan and airport information to the other controller positions
what are the ATC positions
Tower (or local) control: responsible for handling arriving and departing aircraft on the active runways and within the assigned airport airspace
Ground control: Responsible for controlling all aircraft and vehicular activity on the airport movement areas
Clearance delivery: coordinates and processes initial departure, route of flight, and final altitude information to a pilot
Flight data: the data position primarily relays flight plan and airport information to the other controller positions within the tower
Where/what are Remote Communication Air/Ground (RCAG) sites
generally consist of four radio antennas that allow controllers to communicate with aircraft that are beyond the center’s normal antenna range. they are often located at remote or non-towered airports that have frequent instrument operations
What is the ATCSCC’s mission (air traffic control system command center)
balancing air traffic demand with system capacity
