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
