Lesson 10

What are the 4 eligibility requirements for an ATC certificate?

-be at least 18 -be of good moral character -read write and speak English clearly -hold a valid second class medical certification

Applicants for an ATC operators certification must pass a written test on what 7 subjects?

-flight rules -airport traffic control procedures -en route traffic control procedures -communications operating procedures -flight assistant service -air nav and aids to air nav -aviation weather

When may a pilot deviate from ATC clearance? (3 reasons)

-in an emergency -pilot obtains an amended clearance -in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory

Clearance examples are

-landing/takeoff -en route -instrument approach

An air traffic controller shall perform their dities in accordance with (2 items)

-limitations in their ATC cert -procedure and practices prescribed in air traffic control manuals

When may a pilot cancel IFR? (2 reasons)

-operating in VFR conditions -outside Class A airspace

An ATC operator certification is effective until it is

-surrendered -suspended -revoked

Minimum safe altitudes over congested areas of a city, town, settlement, or open air assembly of persons is

1,000 feet above highest obstacle with in horizontal radius of 2,000 feet from aircraft

Pilots flying in Class C or D airspace must maintain _______ feet AGL within airport traffic area until starting descent to land.

1,200

For departure procedure, if flying a large or turbine powered aircraft, climb to ______ AGL as rapidly as practical.

1,500

Aircraft below 18,000 feet will use current altimeter setting reported by a station along the route within _______ NM of the aircraft.

100 NM

FAR 91.1 through 91.25 govern all aircraft including in the airspace within ___ NM of the US coast

12

FARs govern aircraft operating in the airspace within how many miles of the US coast?

12 NM

At or above ______ feet MSL altimeter is set at 29.92.

18,000 feet

Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level by reference to an altimeter below ________ feet.

18,000 feet

Below a shelf of Class B airspace maximum speed is

200 knots IAS

Unless authorized or required by ATC, at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4NM of Class C or D airspace has a maximum speed of

200 knots IAS

Unless otherwise authorized, aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL must operate at a speed of not more that

250 knots IAS

What is the standard altimeter setting?

29.92

FAR 91.1 through 91.25 govern all aircraft including in the waters within ___ NM of the US coast

3

FARs govern aircraft operating on the waters within how many miles of the US coast?

3 NM

When may a person who fails a written, oral, or practical test for an ATC cotrol operator's certificate apply for retesting?

30 days after date of failed test, unless presents a signed statement from an instructor that the applicant is ready

Upon request, how long does a pilot have to submit a detailed report of an emergency to the manager of the affected facility?

48 hours

Minimum safe altitude over areas other that congested areas is an altitude of _______ except over _______ or ______.

500 feet above the surface, open water or sparsely populated areas

FAR _____ through _____ prescribe flight rules governing the airborne operation of all aircraft within US and 12 NM from the US coast.

91.101 through 91.199

Federal Aviation Administrator or any person to whom he or she has delegated authority

Administrator

Time as used for ATC operational activities

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or zulu

Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) are issued by authority of the

FAA Administrator

Under whose authority are FARs issued?

FAA Administrator

The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) that govern all aircraft operations within the US?

FAR 91.1 through 91.25

Prescribe the action a pilot must take under various circumstances

FARs

What establish and provide rules and regulations for operation of aircraft within the US

Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

How would pilots be informed of a temporary tower set up in a Class G airspace?

NOTAM D

Flight plans can be filed as _____ or _____

VFR or IFR

The federal aviation administrator of any person to whom he/she has delegated authority in the matter concerned

administrator

Aircraft operating in the air or on an airport movement area

air traffic

Aircraft operating in the air or on an airport movement area are referred to as

air traffic

Aircraft operating in the air or on an airport surface

air traffic

An authorization by air traffic control for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft and for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions within controlled airspace

air traffic clearance

Service by appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic

air traffic control

A service by appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic

air traffic control (ATC)

A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air

aircraft

Device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air

aircraft

Who has right of way during overtaking?

aircraft being overtaken, overtaking aircraft passes on the right

When two aircraft of the same category are converging who has the right of way?

aircraft on the right

An engine-driven, fixed wing aircraft heavier that air that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings

airplane

Engine driven fixed wing aircraft heavier than air that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings

airplane

An area of land or water that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft and includes its buildings and facilities

airport

An engine-driven, lighter that air aircraft that can be steered

airship

Engine driven, lighter than air aircraft that can be steered

airship

Which aircraft operating within the US are subject to FAR Part 91?

all aircraft

Who do the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) apply to?

all aircraft operating in the US, including foreign aircraft

Prior to beginning a flight, each pilot in command shall be familiar with

all available information concerning that flight

An airport at which an aircraft may land if a landing at the intended airport becomes inadvisable

alternate airport

Pilots shall maintain an altitude/flight level by reference to

altimeter setting

The barometric pressure reading used to adjust a pressure altimeter for variations in existing atmospheric pressure or to the standard altimeter setting

altimeter setting

Separation in accordance with the applicable minima in FAA Order JO 7110.65

approved separation

When must a pilot who deviated in an emergency from an ATC clearance notify ATC?

as soon as possible

Pilots flying large or turbine powered aircraft in Class C or D airspace should enter traffic pattern at what altitude?

at least 1,500 feet

A lighter that air aircraft that is not engine driven

balloon

Lighter than air aircraft that is not engine driven

balloon

Authorization by air traffic control for purpose of preventing collisions between known aircraft, and for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace, is called at ATC _______________

clearance

No person may operate an aircraft in proximity to another aircraft so as to create a

collision hazard

A conviction for a violation of any federal or state ststute relating to alcohol or drugs is grounds for

denial of an application for up to 1 year, and suspension or revocation of ATC certification

Equipment used to measure, in nautical miles, the slant range distance of an aircraft from the DME nav aid

distance measuring equipment (DME)

An aircraft in _________ has right of way over all other traffic.

distress

How often must an employee engaged in the actual control of air traffic 39 years old and below receive a physical specified by FAR 67 and FAA Order 3930.3?

every 2 years

How often must an employee engaged in the actual control of air traffic over the age of 40 receive a physical specified by FAR 67 and FAA Order 3930.3?

every year

A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury (stated in three digits) is referred to as _______

flight level

A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inched of mercury

flight level (FL)

Specified information, relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed orally, in writing, or by computer with air traffic control

flight plan

A heavier-than-air aircraft that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces and whose free flight does not depend principally on an engine

glider

A rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends pricipally on its engine-driven rotors

helicopter

Rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends pricipally on its engine driven rotors

helicopter

Except for takeoff and landing, no person may operate an aircraft below an altitude which

if a power unit fails, allows an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons

What kind of weather can an air traffic clearance be issued?

in VFR and IFR weather conditions

When can a pilot deviate from the FAR 91 regulations?

in an emergency

When may an aircraft operate at an airport with a noise abatement designated runway elect a different runway?

in the interest of safety pilot may request a different runway

Include means

included but not limited to

Rules that govern the procedures for conducting instrument flight

instrument flight rules (IFR)

Directions of turns at airports unless specified are to the

left

Miles means _____________ unless otherwise specified.

nautical miles

The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of aircraft during flight time

pilot in command

Who is directly responsible for and is the final authority fo the operation of the aircraft?

pilot in command

Control of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control is called __________ control.

positive

Separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control

positive control

The separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control

positive control

When may pilots of two different aircrafts operate as a formation flight?

prior arrangements are made, and no paying passengers are aboard

When departing a Class C or D surface area, what shall pilots comply with for that specific airport?

published procedures for that airport

A geographical location in relation to which the position of an aircraft is reported

reporting point

Geographical location in relation to which the position of an aircraft is reported

reporting point

When aircraft are approaching head on, each pilot gives way to the ______.

right

When shall a personnel holding an ATC operator's certification be required to present the certification?

upon request at anytime

Rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions

visual flight rules (VFR)

Helicopters may be operated below minimum safe altitudes provided operation is conducted

without hazard to persons or property