ATC
what type of turbulence causes aircraft occupants to be forced violently against seat belts or shoulder straps, unsecured objects to be tossed about and makes food service or walking impossible
severe
SIDs have been established at certain airports to
simplify clearance delivery, expedite traffic flow and reduce pilot controller workload
which airplane would be most at risk when landing with a 30 degree crosswind?
single engine general aviation aircraft
DME distance is displayed as what
slant range
the range information displayed by DME is called?
slant range
weight classes of an aircraft
small, large heavy
which of these characteristics is typical of stable airmasses?
smooth air
one purpose of the standard operating procedures is to
specify jurisdictional boundaries for each position/sector
P: transponder 5216
squawk five two one six
PK wind23034/43
Peak wind two three zero at three four occurred at four three past the hour
before receiving a verbal breifing from the controller being relieved, the relieving controller shall
Preview the position
when a cold front overtakes a warm from, what kind of front is formed?
occluded
which condition will create the greatest wake turbulence effect for an individual aircraft?
on approach to an airport
which facility has initial search and rescue responsibility for aircraft on a VFR flight plan?
RCC
what is the value derived by instrument that represents the horizontal distance a pilot may see down the runway from the approach end
RVR
P: 16000ft
one six thousand
P121.5
one two one point five
The en route sector team member in an ARTCC who scans and manages the flight progress strips and who also may accept handoffs via landline communications is the?
Radar Associate
which en route sector team member's duties do not include accepting handoffs?
Radar flight data
who has final responsibility for the course of action to be followed in an emergency
pilot
which control symbol indicates that flight information has been forwarded by an ARTCC?
Red circle
an emergency situation exists if it is declared by the
pilot, atc facility, or aircraft operator
navigation by reference to visible landmarks is called
pilotage
which two aircraft movements are controlled by the yoke?
pitch and roll
R17/M0600FT
Rwy one seven RVR less than 600
Rwy 13C
Rwy one three center
which in flight advisory would provide a forecast of occasionally severe turbulence over illinois
SIGMET
what is the name of an unscheduled report that is taken when certain criteria have been observed
SPECI
what is a radar-based system that uses both ground-based interrogator and an aircraft-based transponder?
Secondary radar
T/F an aircrafts design function, the type of power plant or engine used and the materials used in its construction are all factors that influence the shape of the fuselage
T
T/F every aircraft generates wake turbulence while in flight, regarless of its size
T
T/F reciprocating,k turbo prop and turbo jet are 3 basic types of aircraft engines
T
T/F when marking strips a controller should place a horizontal line through a Z so it can be distinguished from the number 2
T
the physical or automated action to transfer identification of an aircraft from one controller to another, if the aircraft will or may enter the airspace of another controller but radio communications will not be transferred is a called a
point out
which type of cloud has the prefix of nimbo or the suffix of nimbus?
precipitation
upon request of authorized officials, personnel holding an atc tower operators certificate shall
present the certificate for inspection
winds are caused by what? and flow from?
pressure differences, high to low
what is the term that refers to the greatest distance that can be seen throughout at least half of the horizon circle, not necessarily continuous
prevailing visibility
which ATC facility has search and rescue responsibility for aircraft on a special VFR flight plan
The rcc
The purpose of an ATC clearance is to
prevent collision between known aircraft
the pusrpose of TCAS is to
prevent mid air collisions
an en route atc facility providing radar separation between two aircraft at FL270 must provide not less than how many miles separation?
There is no minimum lateral separation
radar separation above FL600 requires how many miles of separation between aircraft?
There is no prescribed minimum lateral separation
what runway marking is made up of 8 longitudinal white stripes of uniform dimensions that are arranged symmetrically on either side of the runway centerline?
Threshold
which type of radar system relies on reflected radio signals and does not require cooperative equipment in an aircraft?
primary radar
a formation flight may be conducted by two pilots when
prior arrangements are made and no paying passengers are aboard
T/F Special VFR conditions are weather conditions less than basic VFR in Class b, c, d, e surface areas in which some aircraft are permitted flight under Visual flight rules
True
T/F for landing aircraft, crosswinds of 1-5 knots can cause one vortex to settle over the runway and remain there
True
T/F if all other atmospheric conditions are kept constant, dry air is more dense than humid air.
True
T/F in any atc facility flight progress strips may be machine printed or they may be hand written
True
T/F landing gear are either fixed or retractable
True
T/F the resolution advisory information provided by TCAS system involves a change in altitude or a change in the rate of climb or descent, NOT a change in heading
True
T/F the use of the term minimum fuel indicates that this is not an emergency situation but indicates that an emergency is possible should any undue delay occur
True
T/F when a pilot is operating on an IFR flight plan and landinga at an airport with no functioning control tower that pilot is responsible for canceling the IFR flight plan with AFSS or through other means of direct communication with ATC (radio, telephone, etc.)
True
which AFB is responsible for search and rescue coordination for the inland region of the conterminous states?
Tyndall
A TACAN transmitters frequencies are in what band?
UHF
the date and time of report elements of weather reports report time according to which reference
UTC
what letter precedes the airway number for a VOR airway and how is it pronounced
V victor
on a flight progress strip what is the symbol to indicated that an aircrafts clearance is void if not airborne by a specific time?
V<
the primary use for sectionals is what kind of flight? and what speed?
VFR; slow and medium
In order to fly a desired course toward a VOR station, the pilot must ensure that the aircrafts heading agrees with the course set on the VOR selector, the instrument displays a TO indication and the
VOR needle is centered
The primary navaids for the nations airways in the national airspace system are
VORs
In what city is the FAA administrators office located?
Washington DC
concerning an aircrafts speed, configuration, weight, which has the greatest impact on wake turbulence?
Weight
what symbol on a flight progress strip is used to delete any unwanted or unused altitude information
X
if an aircraft on an IFR flight plan that is in VFR conditions has two-way radio failure, the pilot shall
proceed VFR and land as soon as practicable
IAPs are designed to?
provide an IFR descent from the en route environment to a point where a safe landing can be made.
a large difference between a Sectional chart and a TAC is that the TAC
provides greater detail and a larger scale
coordinated universal time is also referred to as what?
ZULU
the FMS is
a computer database used for navigation
what needs to be added to the letter s when hand printed on a flight progress strip?
a horizontal line below the letter
Hypoxia is a condition of the body that exists when there is
a lack of oxygen in the body tissue
what effect will an airplane experience when taking off with a tailwind?
a longer takeoff roll is required
higher density altitude conditions can affect an aircraft taking off by reducing power and thrus and by requiring
a longer takepff roll
which of the following might be addressed in a LOA between two ARTCCs?
radar handoff procedures
the altitude above terrain is
absolute altitude
how do you convert local daylight savings time to UTC
add the conversion factor then subtract 1 hour
In a terminal radar facility (TRACON), who has direct responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a facility sector
radar team
the VOR course deviation needle will indicate an aircrafts position in relation to the selected
radial
what are two types of engines that use propellers
reciprocating and turboprop
A VFR flight plan is
recommended
should means
recommended
which statement is not correct concerning the provision of additional services? Providing aircraft with traffic advisories, weather information, and holding pattern surveillance are all types of additional services providing additional services is optional on the part of the controller additional services are required when the work situation permits Ability to provide additional services may be limited by higher priority duties and controller work load
additional services are required when the work situation permits
Each primary office of the ATO of the FAA is managed by a
administrator
the minimum amount of information that is required for handling an emergency is?
aircraft ID and type, nature of emergency and pilots desires
which item is always used in a clearance?
aircraft identification
an ELT required on most general aviation airplanes is designed to
all of the above
concerning LOAs, after approval by the service area office, the Air traffic manager is responsible for?
all of the above
if necessary to provide maximum assistance in an emergency, what information should the controller get from the pilot?
all of the above
the purpose of the air traffic control system in the usa is to? a prevent collisions b organize the flow of air traffic c expedite the flow of air traffic d all of the above are primary purposes
all of the above
turbojets limited to what weight class?
all of them
modern transport category aircraft flight instrumentation systems typically contain a
all of these
which facility is equipped and manned to coordinate and conduct search and rescue operations in an area designated by the national search and rescue plan?
all of these
which of these is a step in a proper controller position relief briefing
all of these
which of these is not a controllers concern when giving holding instructions?
all of these are a concern
which of these is a purpose of issuing holding instructions
all of these are purposes
P 29.72
altimeter two nine seven two
the first three items in an ATC departure clearance are the aircraft identificaion,
altitude and route of flight
P: american airlines flight 52
american fifty two
Nonradar separation of aircraft is used by controllers in preference to radar separation when
an operational advantage will be gained
the temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated by water vapor already in the air is
relative humidity
the special use airspace that overlies an aerial gunnery range is called a
restricted area
what shapes can windows be?
any
a LOA is required to implement the delegation of responsibility for which control service?
approach
the difference between DME slant range and actual horizontal distance is greatest when?
at high altitudes close to the NAVAID
which instrument is not connected to the pitot static system?
attitude indicator
designator for bomber
b
an attitude indicator is capable of showing both
bank angle and pitch attitude
what must a helicopter do to generate wingtip votices?
be in a hover
an unusable portion of runway which appears to be usable to a pilot and which is marked with large yellow chevrons identifies a
blast pad
taxiway edge lights are
blue
after the relieving controller has assumed responsibility for the sector, the relieved controller
reviews all information for omissions or inaccuracies
what is the term for secondary radar interference caused by an improperly adjusted transponder operation near the radar antenna?
ring around
for fixed wing aircraft, vortices that create wake turbulence begin at what stage of flight?
rotation when lift begins
For terminal facility to provider visual separation between two arriving IFR aircraft what visual conditions between the aircraft and tower must exist?
both aircraft must be visually observed by the tower
the height of an obstruction is indicated on a VFR chart in feet above
both ground and sea level
when a parcel of air has all the water vapor it can hold it is said to be
saturated
how does a controller identify an airport traffic control tower
by the name of the facility followed by the word tower
hyperventilation is a condition which
can result when a stressful situation is encountered
the addition deletion or modification of information or instructions withing an FAA order are made through a
change
which of these features of radar reduces or eliminates echoes from precipitation
circular polarization
the authorization by ATC for an aircraft to proceed under specific conditions to a destination is known as a
clearance
the wind circulation around an area of high pressure in the northern hemisphere is
clockwise
An NDB used in conjuntion with the ILS is called a
compass locator
when a bomb threat has been received involving an aircraft you are working, you should inform the pilot of the threat and
comply with any pilot requests
a flight plan clearance that contains both IFR and VFR portions is a
composite flight plan clearance
the centerline of a taxiway is marked with what kind of line?
continuous yellow
a controller assigned to monitor a radio frequency monitors it
continuously
An aircraft with a wheel at the rear of the aircraft is referred to as ?
conventional
when observing a fixed wing aircraft from behind the circulation of vortices of the right and left wing respectively are
counter clockwise and clockwise
air flow around a high pressure diverges clockwise or counter clockwise and sinks or rises?
counter clockwise sinks
the wind circulation around an area of low pressure in the northern hemisphere is
counterclockwise
MOAs consist of airspace of defined dimensions established for the purpose of
separating certain military training activities from IFR traffic
first priority in the atc system is given to
separating traffic
an authorization for a pilot to conduct an IFR flight at any altitude from the minimum IFR altitude up to and including the altitude specified in the clearance is known as what kind of clearance?
cruise
what type of clouds look like fluffy cotton balls of heaps, indicate upward vertical motion or thermal uplift of air and can produce sever turbulence, icing or other hazards
cummuliform
what cloud type frequently produces anvil shape and is most hazardous to aviation?
cumulonimbus
the navigational method based solely on computing air speed course wind ground speed and elapsed time is
dead reckoning
P:decision height of 920 MSL
decision height niner two zero
what information is obtained from the attitude indicator?
degrees of bank
the terminal flight progress strip has three different uses which include
departure, arrival and overflight
what term denotes a magnetic compass error that is caused by materials within the aircraft which possess magnetic properties
deviation
the most hazardous consequence of structural icing is
distortion of the airfoil
an aircraft has the right of way over all other aircraft when it is in
distress
the extension of flaps causes an increase in
drag
what is the requirement for supplemental oxygen above 15000 msl
each occupant must be provided with supplemental oxygen
an approach is termed precision because it has?
electronic glideslope information
the first priority during coordination or during the transfer of information is to deal with
emergencies
the primary purpose of the traffic management unit is to
ensure maximum efficiency in the utilization of the of the national airspace system, in order to produce safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic
a pilot should file a DVFR flight plan if the flight will
enter a coastal ADIZ
The only line of latitude that is a great circle is the
equator
the reference line on the earth for measuring latitude distances is the
equator?
what is the call sign for a civil aircraft with the president aboard
executive one
what is the call sign for a military aircraft with the president aboard
executive one
T/F MSAs are for emergency use only and do NOT ensure reception of NAVAIDS
false
T/F the resolution advisory information that a TCAS system displays to a pilot is also displayed on a controllers radar
false
t/f air at an elevation of 9000 ft is less dense than air at 13000 ft
false
P: 31000
flight level three one zero
which of the following is not precipitation
fog
the location where two different air masses meet is called a
fromt
An ILS approach becomes a nonprecision approach if what fails?
glideslope
The component of the ILS which provides the vertical guidance and descent angle is the
glideslope
which component of an ILS make that ILS approach not authorized if it fails
glideslope
what controller is responsible for initiating coordination and obtaining approval of an aircraft to cross an active runway
ground controller
an actions to transfer radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another when the aircraft will enter the receiving controllers airspace and radio communication is transferred is called
handoff
An HSI is a combination of 3 instruments, the glideslope indicator, the VOR indicator, and what else?
heading indicator
P: heading of 020 degrees
heading zero two zero
an airmass may be modified by
heating from below
an aircraft has a 300,000 lb max certified takeoff weight, whats the weight class?
heavy
an aircraft has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 355,000 lbs. today its takeoff weight is 275,000 lbs, what is its weight class?
heavy
the greatest wake turbulence is associated with which aircraft configuration?
heavy clean and slow
longer takeoff run and lower climb rate?
higher elevation
An ATC clearance that keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace, a specified ground area, or at a specified point, while awaiting further ATC clearance is a
holding clearance
in the METAR/SPECI sky condition group cloud heights are reported in
hundreds of feet
The purpose of a marker beacon is to
identify a particular location
on vfr charts, airports with control towers are always depicted
in the color blue
wake turbulence has the greates impact on ATC in the areas of
increase separation requirements and air traffic delays
the purposes of standard operating practices are to provide guidelines for
intrafacility
which of the following would not require an LOA
intrafacility coordination
the DH for an instrument apporach
is always expressed in AGL
A pilot maintaining VFR on top in class E airspace
is not on an IFR flight plan
the angular difference between true north and magnetic north at nay given place is called
isogonic line
when the glideslope component of an ILS is inoperative...
it is classified as a localizer approach
which of the following is an advantage of a secondary radar system
its displays are not degraded by weather echoes or ground clutter
positions on the earths surface are described in terms of
latitude and longitude
if an aircraft declares an emergency while on a controllers frequency, that controller should normally
leave the aircraft on that controllers frequency
what is the prefix for a civilian airborne ambulance flight
lifeguard
for an aircraft to maintain a constant airspeed and to maintain straight and level flight what must be in balance
lift and weight, thrust and drag
a helicopter generates wingtip vortices when
lift is first generated
the component of the ILS which gives lateral course guidance toward the runway is the
localizer
category of aircraft weighing 12500 lbs or less with a single engine, propeller
1
category of helicopters
1
what are the 3 categories of aircraft
1 2 3
an atc specialist who is 41 years of age and works in the terminal option is required to have a medical exam ever
1 year
when air is forced to travel at a faster speed across the top of a wing verses the bottom, this will result in what kind of pressure
low pressure above the wing
a nm = how many sm?
1.15
speed cat 1
100-160
min vertical separation for RVSM aircraft between FL290 and FL410
1000 ft
at or above what altitude does a speed limit no longer exist and what visibility must you maintain in class E airspace?
10000 ft, 5 sm
generally, the vertical dimensions of the low altitude VOR airway structure are from
1200 ft AGL up to but not including 18000 ft MSL
universal emergency frequencies?
121.5 243
an aircraft NOT on a flight plan fails to arrive at its destination. A reliable source reports that the flight was due to arrive at 1200 UTC this aircraft is considered overdue at
1230
in which block can the center estimated tome over the fix be found on an en route flight progress strip?
15
the standard surface temperature at sea level is
15 c 59 f
time zones are established on earth for every
15 degrees of longitude
speed cat 2
160-250
The vertical dimensions of the Jet route system are
18000 ft MSL up to but not including FL450
an appropriate magnetic course for an aircraft flying VFR at 8500 ft and more than 3000 agl is
190
category of twin turboprop weighing 12500 lbs or less
2
what is the lapse rate for temperature decreasing with altitude in a standard atmosphere?
2 c/1000ft
with zero wind, vortices near the ground will travel laterally at a speed of approximately how many knots?
2-3
for en route strips altitude information is found in which block?
20
what is the maximum indicated airspeed of an aircraft operation within class c or d airspace?
200 kts
min vertical separation for RVSM aircraft above FL to FL600
2000 ft
minimum vertical separation for an IFR flight at or below FL410 is
2000 ft
the minimum vertical separation required below an aircraft which is dumping fuel is
2000 ft
how high and how far away from the highest obstacle must a pilot fly in mountainous terrain
2000 ft, 4 nm
an aircraft on a n IFR flight plan that is estimated over the RED table VOR at 2015 has failed to report. This aircraft is considered overdue at what time?
2045
standard pressure at sea level?
2992, 1013.2
In which block can the aircraft ID be found on an enroute flight progress strip?
3
category of small business jet
3
category of turbojet
3
a hovering helicopter creates a downwash from its main rotors that can travel up to how far?
3 diameters of its rotors
According to their location and type, Air Traffic Organization (ATO) air traffic facilities are assigned to one of?
3 service areas
no person may operate an aircraft uner VFR in class C airspace with a flight visibility of less than
3 sm
speed cat 3
300-350
in standard atmosphere, the tropopause is considered to extend from the surface to what altitude?
32000 ft
a runway alligned on a magnetic heading of 003 degrees should be designated as Runway...?
36
A TACAN station projects
360 usable magnetic radials
A VOR station projects
360 usable magnetic radials
an aircraft in the small weight class has a max certified takeoff weight of
41000 lbs or less
to apply the rule concerning lateral departure divergence a controller must assign headings which diverge by at least how many degrees?
45
the ALNOT search area is generally described as
50 miles either side of the rout of flight from the last reported position to destination
P: mach .78
mach point seven eight
the distance from clouds for VFR flights in class C and D airspace is
500 ft below, 1000 ft above, 2000 ft horizontally
how many minutes are in 1 degree of latitude
60
which document prescribes flight service procedures and phraseology used by the faa?
7110.10
which official document prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology used by the faa?
7110/65
which official document provides direction and guidance for operating and managing air traffic facilities
7210.3
which document contains the approved words and phrase contractions used by personnel in the faa
7340.1
which document lists the location identifiers?
7350.7
the exclusive transponder code for hijacked aircraft is
7500
an aircraft experiencing two-way radio failure is expected to squawk
7700
P: mach .76
mach point seven six
on terminal flight progress strips which block contains the estimated time of arrival over a coordination fix
8
an aircraft travels at 250 knots for 3.5 hours how far has he travelled?
875
on terminal flight progress strips, altitude information is found in which block?
9
T/F an aircraft will approach an airport at a faster ground speed than otherwise under conditions of low density altitude assuming that the aircrafts indicated airspeed remains the same
?
an aircraft 150kts true airspeed flies directly into a 20 knot head wind for 3 hours how far has that aircraft flown?
?
at 3pm dst in nyc, what time uts is it?
?
which of these conditions will cause an aircrafts ias to increase?
?
which of these flight instruments would be affected if the pitot tube became clogged (but not the static port)?
?
which of these statements are true regarding a STAR
?
the non radar lateral protected airspace of a victor airway within 51 NM of a NAVAID is
?183
an elongated area of low pressure system is likely to produce the most sever weather why?
?290
a warm moist airmass moving over a blank surface often produces blank, poor visibility stratiform clouds and drizzle
?310
what is the prefix used for a domestic general aviation aircraft when the aircraft type model name and or manufacturers name are unknown
?347
Jet route 21
?354
P: identifying an aircraft 20 miles west of the airport
?365
which of the following statements is not true regarding SVFR clearances to fixed wing aircraft?
A SVFR flight plan must be filed
The control facility that has no direct control authority over IFR or VFR traffic is
AFSS
The facility primarily responsible for conducting pilot briefings and processing IFR flight plans is the
AFSS
the facility responsible for accepting, classifying and disseminating NOTAMS is
AFSS
factors affecting flight safety are found in which document?
AIM
the transfer of search for an overdue aircraft to RCC is done after
ALNOT search had been completed with negative results
The facility that provides atc services to aircraft on IFR flight plans during the enroute phase of flight is?
ARTCC
what phrase is used to relay an ATC clearance to an aircraft through another aircraft?
ATC clears
Operating the traffic management system is the responsibility of the
Air Traffic Control System Command center
which in flight advisory would provide a forecast of moderate icing over Utah and Nevada
Airmet zulu
who is responsible for observing and reporting the conditions of the landing area of an airport?
Airport manager/operator
the airspace that generally extends from the earth's surface to 10000 ft MSL that surrounds a busy airport is designated at what airspace?
B
what airspace is generally established from the earths surface to 4000 ft above the airport elevation and which has an operational control tower
C
a pilot in command operation in VFR conditions shall not cancel an IFR flight plan while operating in what airspace?
Class A
Which of the following is not the function of the clearance delivery position in a control tower? Operation communication equipment Compiling statistical data Issuing clearances and ensuring accuracy of readback processing and forwarding flight plan information none of these are functions of the clearance delivery system
Compiling statistical data
vortices from a large aircraft will sink approximately 300 to 500 fpm and level off below the flight path at approximately
Each aircraft is different
what words are used to interrupt a lower priority message ther is an emergency or control message to transmit
Emergency and control
because of precession, an unslaved gyroscopic heading indicator must be periodically set by the pilot to agree with the
magnetic compass
the upper vertical limit of class A airspace is
FL600
who is responsible for originating NOTAMS
FSS
T/F an aircraft must be in IMC to be authorized to execute an IAP
False
T/F pilots are required to include the phrase NO SID on their flight plans if they do NOT want ATC to assign a SID to that flight
False
T/F straight wing and delta wing are the same thing?
False
T/F the controller is responsible for anticipate the existance or effects of wake turbulence
False
T/F urgency is a condition of being concerned about safety and of requiring timely, but not immediate assistance; a potential distress situation
False
T/F when two aircraft are departing from the same runway, the tower controller must ensure that the second aircraft does not begin its takeoff roll until the first aircraft has crossed the departure end of the runway
False
The automated flight service position that initiates services required in search and rescue situations is the
Flight Data.NOTAM/Coordinator position
no person may operate aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless they have file a
Flight plan and received an ATC clearance
which of the following is a self contained direction seeking instrument?
magnetic compass
when used in FAA orders shall means?
mandatory
Who in the control tower is responsible for initiating coordination and obtaining approval for an aircraft to cross an active runway?
Ground control
who is responsible for ensuring the uniform designations of aircraft throughout the worlds aviation community
ICAO
Controllers are required to solicit PIREPS when what is reported
moderate turbulence
which of the following is an optional component of the ILS?
Inner marker beacon
which is NOT a characteristic of a NDB
It is more accurate than a VOR
what is the electronic device that permits radar presentations only from targets in motion
moving target indicator
what position in the control tower initiates control instructions
Local control position
Charts that are specifically designed to provide aeronautical information used during instrument flight are
Low altitude en route charts
which one of the following items is not required on a VFR flight plan?
name of each occupant
how does a controller identify an ARTCC
name of station followed by CENTER
at an airport with an operation control tower, an air traffic clearance is required to operate in all areas except
nonmovement areas
which of these NAVAIDS is the least accurate?
NDB
Who is responsible for validating NOTAM data as well as operating the national NOTAM system?
NFDC
A NOTAM that is locally disseminated is called a
NOTAM L
VV 12345 and VV21345 have similar call signs and are on the same frequency. To transmit a mess age to VV12345 a controller would state
Navy one two three four five
T/F a transponder code consists of 4 digits with each digit being 0-7
t
T/F controllers are responsible for providing current prevailing visibility/RVR appropriate to Rwy in use; however, they are NOT responsible for determining that landing minimums do or do not exist.
t
what is not a basic wing placement?
tandem wing
a clearance that provides aircraft or vehicles a route to follow while on the movement area of an airport is a
taxi clearance?
12/M02
temperature one two dewpoint minus two
what are the three factors that affect the density of the air?
temperature, atmospheric pressure and humidity
Which of these is NOT a section depicted on an IAP
the airport diagram
The upper limit of Class G airspace
the base of any overlying airspace
If no changeover point is depicted along an airway on an IFR chart it means,
the changeover is to be made at the halfway point between the two NAVAIDs
if the specialist being relieved recognizes an inaccuracy immediately after relinquishing position responsibility, who should be notified?
the relieving controller and any appropriate other position
Responsibility for supervising the regional collection of disseminations of NOTAMs belongs to
the service area office
the lower vertical limit of class B airspace is
the surface
the three principal airfoils on an aircraft that produce lift are
the wing, the propeller horizontal tail surfaces
on a federal government produced IFR en route chart a frequency which is underlined withing a communication Box indicates that
ther is no voice transmitted on that frequency
P: SCT030 BKN080 OVC120
three thousand scattered ceiling eight hundred broken one two thousand overcast
the type of ATC clearance that provides for intermediate stops while en route is what kind of clearance?
through
a controller shall use the prefix phrases ATC CLEARS, ATC ADVISES, or ATC REQUESTS at the time that a clearance, advisory or request is relayed
through a non ATC facility
another name for jetblast is
thrust stream turbulence
Each PIREP must include the type of aircraft altitude location and
time
the purpose of a PIREP is
to report weather conditions in flight
Ice becomes perceptible and the rate of accumulation is slightly greater than the rate of sublimation. Deicing/antiicing equipment is not utilized unless encountered for an extended period of time. What type of ice is this?
trace
what is the action in which the responsibility for separation of an aircraft is changed from one controller to another
transfer of control
on terminal flight progress strips, block 5 is used for what purpose?
transponder code
which control allows the pilot to relieve manual pressure on the primary controls?
trim tab
the jet stream is a narrow, high speed river of wind found near the
tropopause
an elongated area of low pressure is known as? while an elongated area of high pressure is known as
trough ridge
T/F air that is warmer than standard is less dense than air that is below standard temperature
true
T/F flight progress strips are considered to be legal documents
true
T/F if an aircrafts altimeter is not set to the correct local altimeter setting, and the aircraft is flying in lower than standard air pressure the aircraft will be flying lower than the altitude indicates
true
T/F when coordinates are used to define position, latitude is used first
true
when operating an aircraft at an airport that has an operation control tower, the pilot must have
two way radio communications with the tower
convective currents are usually caused by
uneven heating of the earths surface
mountian wave develops
upwind
PAN PAN PAN, MAY DAY, MAY DAY, MAY DAY
urgency, distress
in the en route environment, other that visual separation, what can a controller do to place two aircraft with the least distance between them
use vertical separation
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vertical lines
what is the single cause of the largest number of fatal aviation accidents?
visual flight into IMC
what can result in severe damage if ingested into an engine
volcanic ash
what causes anomalous propagation clutter?
warm air over cold air deflection the radar signal
the three ingredients for precipitaion are
water vapor, lift, growth process
jets streams generally flow from?
west to east
for fixed wing aircraft, vortices that creat wake turbulence end at what stage of flight
when lift ends after touchdown
during which step of the position relief process does the relieving controller check, verify, and update the position information obtained
when reviewing the position
how is class A airspace depicted on a High altitude en route chart
white
true heading is true course corrected for the effects of
wind
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wind three five zero at one two gusts two two wind variable between two eight zero and three five zero
P: wind from 270 at 20
wind two seven zero at two zero
if a controller is holding two aircraft at different fixes, with one aircraft at 8000 ft and another at 9000 ft but the holding patter airspaces overlapped each other, would that controller have separation between these two aircraft? If so what kind
yes, vertical
