Atm 2 Module 2

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aircraft operating in the air or on an airport movement area.

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air traffic

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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

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Air traffic clearance

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

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airplane

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an engine-driven, lighter-than-air aircraft that can be steered.

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airship

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a lighter-than-air aircraft that is not engine-driven.

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balloon

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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.

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glider

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a rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends principally on its engine-driven rotors.

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helicopter

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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, if any.

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airport

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

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alternate airport

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

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ATC

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

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PIC

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the barometric pressure reading used to adjust a pressure altimeter for variations in existing atmospheric pressure or to the standard altimeter setting (29.92). Pilots shall maintain an altitude/flight level by reference to an altimeter setting.

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Altimeter setting

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a level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury. Each is stated in three digits that represent hundreds of feet.

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Flight Level

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

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reporting point

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the separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control.

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positive control

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is equipment (airborne and ground) used to measure, in nautical miles, the slant range distance of an aircraft from the DME navigational aid.

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DME

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specified information, relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed orally, in writing, or by computer with air traffic control. May be filed as VFR or IFR.

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Flight plans

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separation in accordance with the applicable minima in FAA Order JO 7110.65.

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approved separation

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Which regulations apply to all aircraft operations in the air and on movement areas?

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91.1-91.25

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lack of vigilance, buzzing, and flying in proximity of home, vehicle, vessel, or a group of persons on the ground is an example of what?

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91.3 Carless and Reckless opeartions

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Which regulations apply to all aircraft operations in the air?

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91.101 through 91.199

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No person may operate an aircraft within Class B airspace without:

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ATC clearance
Two-way radio communication
Proper aircraft navigational equipment
Transponder (4096) with Mode C

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No person may operate an aircraft within Class A airspace without:

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IFR clearance
An IFR rating
Two-way radio communication
IFR flight equipment
Transponder (4096) with Mode C.

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No person may act as an ATC tower operator at an ATC tower in connection with civil aircraft unless they:

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Hold an ATC tower operator certificate
Hold a facility rating for that tower or are working under direct supervision of a facility rated ATCS.

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Eligibility requirements for an ATC tower certificate are to:

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Be at least 18 years old
Be of good moral character
Be able to read, write, and understand the English language and speak it without accent or impediment
Hold a valid second class medical certificate

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Employees engaged in the actual control of air traffic must meet and retain the medical requirements, as specified by what?

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FAR 67

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How often are ATC specialists scheduled by facility managers for medical examinations?

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39 or below, for Terminal/Center is 2 years, for FSS 3 years
40 above, for Terminal/Center is 1 years, for FSS 2 years

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Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules, prescribes the operating and flight rules governing most operations of aircraft within the United States including the airspace within __ nautical miles, and the waters within _ nautical miles, of the U.S. coast.

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If an aircraft is being used for hire or commercial purposes, which FARs may apply?

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Air taxi - Parts 91 and 135
Scheduled airlines - Parts 91 and 121

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specified information related to the intended flight of an aircraft

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flight plan

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When do IFR weather conditions generally exist? VFR?

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IFR: when the cloud ceiling is below 1,000 feet AGL or the visibility is below 3 statute miles
VFR: when the cloud ceiling is at or above 1,000 feet AGL or the visibility is at or above 3 statute miles

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What is the primary reason for filing a VFR flight plan, even though it is not mandatory?

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Search and Rescue

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When a VFR flight plan has been activated, the pilot in command shall notify an AFSS or ATC facility:

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when the aircraft arrives at the destination

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meteorological conditions that are less than those required for basic VFR flight in Class B, C, D, and E surface areas and in which some aircraft are permitted flight under visual flight rules.

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Special VFR conditions

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aircraft operating in accordance with clearances within Class B, C, D, and E surface areas in weather conditions less than the basic VFR weather minima. Such operations must be requested by the pilot and approved by ATC

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Special VFR operations

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What is designed to help pilots land and depart in marginal weather?

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SVFR

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VFR aircraft in level cruising flight above 3,000 feet above the surface, up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL shall maintain the following altitudes:

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On a magnetic course of 000 degrees through 179 degrees
-Odd altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., 3,500, 9,500)
On a magnetic course of 180 degrees through 359 degrees
-Even altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., 4,500, 10,500)

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the lowest published altitude between radio fixes which assures acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstacle clearance requirements between these fixes.

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MEA

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the lowest published altitude in effect between radio fixes on VOR airways, off airway routes or route segments which meet obstacle clearance requirements for the entire route segment and assures acceptable navigational signal coverage only within 25 SM (22 nautical miles) of a VOR

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MOCA

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Standard takeoff minimums for revenue flights are

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For aircraft having two engines or less:
 1 SM visibility is required.
 For aircraft having more than two engines:
 1/2 SM visibility is required.

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Operations in areas where no MEA or MOCA is prescribed:
 Areas designated as mountainous:


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Altitude 2,000 feet above highest obstacle within horizontal distance of 4NM

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If the radio failure occurs in IFR weather conditions, the pilot shall follow procedures pertaining to three clearance items:

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Route, Altitude, Clearance Limits

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the fix, point, or location to which an aircraft is cleared when issued an air traffic clearance.

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Clearance Limit