Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

ACAD Block 2 > VECTOR AIRCRAFT > Flashcards

VECTOR AIRCRAFT Flashcards

1
Q

(4-7-1)

What is the phraseology to clear an aircraft to a clearance limit?

A

CELARED TO (destination) AIRPORT

CLEARED TO (NAVAID name and type if known)

CLEARED TO (intersection or waypoint name and type if known)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

TRUE or FALSE:
>clear aircraft for “standard” or “special” instrument approach procedures only.

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

(4-8-9)
Missed Approach

When can you give an aircraft executing a missed approach radar vectors?

A

Once it commences the missed approach.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

(5-1-8)
Merging Target Procedures

When both aircraft are in RVSM airspace, and vertically separated by 1,000’ if either pilot reports they are unable to maintain RVSM due to turbulence or mountain wave, what do you do?

A

> vector either aircraft to avoid merging with the target of the other aircraft.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring

Vector aircraft in controlled airspace for:

A

Separation, safety, noise abatement, operational advantage, confidence maneuver, or when a pilot requests

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {Vectors to Final Approach Course}

Vector aircraft to intercept the final approach course at least how many miles outside the approach gate?

A

2 miles outside the final approach course

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

(5-10-3)
Radar Approaches-Terminal {No-Gyro Approach}

When an aircraft will make a no-gyro surveillance or a PAR approach, before issuing a vector, inform the aircraft of the:

A

Type approach

THIS WILL BE A NO-GYRO SURVEILLANCE/P-A-R APPROACH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

(7-4-2)
Approaches {Vectors for Visual Approach}

The must the reported ceiling and visibility be for a vector for a visual approach?

A

500’ above the MVA/MIA

3 miles or greater

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

(7-6-1)
Basic Radar Service to VFR Aircraft-Terminal {Application}

What are the basic radar service to VFR aircraft?

A

> safety alerts
traffic advisories
limited radar vectoring when requested by the pilot
sequencing at location where procedures have been established for this purpose and/or when covered by a LOA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

(7-6-7)
Basic Radar Services to VFR aircraft-terminal {Sequencing}

Establish radar contact before instructing a VFR aircraft to enter the traffic pattern at a specified point or vectoring the aircraft to a position in the approach sequence. Inform the pilot of the aircraft to follow when the integrity fo the approach sequence is:

A

Dependent on following a preceding aircraft.

> ensure visual contact is established with the aircraft to follow and provide instruction to follow that aircraft

FOLLOW (description) (position, if necessary)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

(AOI 13-204: 5.4)
Radar Vector to Initial Procedures

Requests from IFR aircraft for an overhead approach shall be made with Grand Forks Approach Control. If approved, aircraft will be sequenced:

A

No closer than a 5 miles initial unless otherwise coordinated between tower and RAPCON

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

(RAPCON OI: 5.5(all)
Diverse Vector Areas/Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) Chart

What area around Grand Forks AFB (center point) has been designated a “free vector area” for departing aircraft?

A

A 25 NM radius around Grand Forks AFB

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

To require an aircraft to execute a particular instrument approach procedure, what do you specify in the approach clearance?

A

> the name of the approach that’s published on the chart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

When more than one procedure is published on a. Single chart and a specific procedure is to be flown, what do you need to do?

A

> amend the approach clearance to specify execution of the specific approach to be flown.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

If only one instrument approach of a particular type is published, does the approach need to be identified by the runway reference?

A

No, it does not.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

An aircraft conducting an ILS or LDA approach must be advised at the time an approach clearance is issued when:

A

The glide slope is out os service, UNLESS the title of the published approach procedure allows

(Ex: ILS or LOC RWY 05)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

Standard instrument approach procedures (SIAP) must begin at a(an):

A

Initial approach fix or an intermediate fix if there is not an IAF

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

Where adequate radar coverage exists, radar facilities may:

A

Vector aircraft to the final approach course

19
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

Where adequate radar covereage exists, radar facilities may clear an aircraft to any fix how many miles prior to the FAF and how many degrees for an intercept angle?

A

> 3NM prior to the final approach fix

>no greater than 30 degree intercept angles

20
Q

(4-8-1)
Approach Clearance

Can controllers disapprove a pilot request to cold temperature compensate in conjunction with the issuance of an approach clearance?

A

No

21
Q

(5-1-4)
Merging Target Procedures

What can the pilot request to avoid merging with the target of previously issued traffic?

A

Radar vectors

22
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring

Can you vector pilots in Class G airspace?

A

Only upon pilot request and as an additional service

23
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Methods}

What is the format of vectoring aircraft?

A

> direction of turn (if appropriate)

> magnetic heading to be flown

> number of degrees, in group form, to turn and the direction of turn

24
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Methods}

Give examples of different methods of vectoring aircraft would sound.

A

FLY HEADING (degrees)

FLY PRESENT HEADING

DEPART (fix) HEADING (degrees)

TURN (# of degrees) DEGREES LEFT/RIGHT

25
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Methods}

What format do you use for NO-GYRO procedures?

A

> type of vector
direction of turn
when to stop turn

THIS WILL BE A NO-GYRO VECTOR

TURN LEFT/RIGHT

STOP TURN

26
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Methods}

When initiating a vector, advise the pilot of:

A

> the purpose

>if appropriate: what to expect when radar navigational guidance is terminated

27
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Methods}

Aircraft vectored off an RNAV route must be:

A

Recleared to the next waypoint or as requested by the pilot

28
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Vectors Below Minimum Altitude}

Before an aircraft reaches the minimum altitude for IFR operations if separation from prominent obstacles shown on the radar scope is applied, within how many miles can you vector a departing IFR aircraft from the radar antenna, or one doing a missed approach?

A

40 NM

29
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Vectors Below Minimum Altitude}

If the flight path is 3 miles or more from the obstacle and the aircraft is climbing to an altitude at least 1,000’ above the obstacle, what do you have to do?

A

Vector the aircraft to maintain at least 3 miles separation from the obstacle until the aircraft reports leaving an altitude above the obstacle.

30
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Vectors Below Minimum Altitude}

If the flight path is less than 3 miles from the obstacle and the aircraft is climbing to an altitude eat least 1,000’ above the obstacle what do you do?

A

Vector the aircraft to increase lateral separation from the obstacle until the 3 mile minimum is achieved or until the aircraft reports leaving an altitude above the obstacle

31
Q

(5-6-(all)
Vectoring {Vectors Below Minimum Altitude}

At locations where diverse vector areas (DVA) have been established, terminal radar facilities may vector aircraft:

A

Below the MVA/MIA within those areas and along those routes described in facility directives.

32
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {Vectors to Final Approach Course}

Vector arriving aircraft to intercept the final approach course at least 2 miles outside the approach gate unless one of the following exists:

A

> reported ceiling is at least 500’ above the MVA/MIA and vis is at least 3 miles (report may be a PIREP) aircraft may be vectored to intercept the final approach course closer than 2 miles outside the final approach gate but no closer than the approach gate

> if specifically requested by the pilot, aircraft may be vectored to intercept the final approach course inside the approach gate but no closer than the final approach fix.

EXCEPTION: Conditions 1 and 2 above do not apply to RNAV aircraft being vectored for a GPS or RNAV appraoch

33
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {Vectors to Final Approach Course}

What do you have to do with two aircraft on opposite base legs unless another form of approved separation is established during turn-on to final approach?

A

Provide 1,000’ vertical separation

34
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {Final Approach Course Interception}

If an aircraft is less than 2 miles or triple simultaneous approaches in use, what is the maximum interception angle?

A

20 degrees

35
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {Final Approach Course Interception}

If the distance from interception point to approach gate is 2 miles or more, what is the maximum interception angle you can give?

A

30 degrees (45 degrees for helicopters

36
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {Final Approach Course Interception}

If deviations from the final approach course are observed after initial course interceptions, what do you do?

A

> outside the approach gate: standard interception angle procedures

> inside the approach gate: inform the pilot of the aircraft’s position and ask intentions

(Ident) (distance) MILE(S) FROM THE AIRPORT, (distance) MILE(S) RIGHT/LEFT OF COURSE, SAY INTENTIONS

37
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {vectors across final approach course}

Whenever a vector will take an aircraft across the final approach course, what do you need to do?

A

Inform the aircraft and state the reason for such action

EXPECT VECTORS ACROSS FINAL FOR (purpose)

38
Q

(5-9-(1-4)
Radar Arrivals {arrival instructions}

Before an aircraft reaches the approach gate, what do your need to issue?

A

> position relative to a fix on the final approach course or navigational aid if there isn’t a fix

> vector to intercept the final approach course if required

> approach clearance expect when conducting a radar approach clearance only after the aircraft is:

- est on a segment of a published route or instrument approach procedure
- assigned an altitude to maintain until the aircraft is established on a segment of a published route or instrument approach procedure
39
Q

(5-10-3)
Radar Approaches-Terminal {No-Gyro Approach}

When an aircraft will make a no-gyro surveillance or a PAR approach instruct the aircraft when to:

A

Start and stop turn

TURN LEFT/RIGHT. STOP TURN

40
Q

(5-10-3)
Radar Approaches-Terminal {No-Gyro Approach}

After turn on to final approach has been made and prior to the aircraft reaching the approach gate, instruct the aircraft to make:

A

Half-standard rate turns

MAKE HALF-STANDARD RATE TURNS

41
Q

(7-6-7)
Basic Radar Services to VFR aircraft-terminal {Sequencing}

Direct a VFR aircraft to a point near the airport to hold when:

A

A position is not available in the approach sequence for the runway in use.

> the aircraft may be vectored to another runway after coordination with the tower.

42
Q

(7-6-7)
Basic Radar Services to VFR aircraft-terminal {Sequencing}

When parallel runway are less than 2,500’ apart, what can’t you permit?

A

> a super or heavy aircraft to overtake any aircraft, nor a B757 or other large aircraft to overtake a small aircraft established on final within the facility’s area of responsibility.

43
Q

(RAPCON OI: 5.5(all)
Diverse Vector Areas/Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) Chart

Departures may be vectored below the MVA provided they climb to:

A

An altitude at or above the MVA/MIA.

44
Q

(RAPCON OI: 5.5(all)
Diverse Vector Areas/Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) Chart

Vectored below minimum Vectoring Altitude are not authorized beyond:

A

25 NM from ARP Grand Forks AFB

ACAD Block 2 (33 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions