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Controllers who encounter situations which are NOT covered in 7110.65 are expected to
Use their best judgment
Procedural Letters of Agreement are __________ to 7110.65
Supplemental
Procedural Letters of Agreement require the concurrence of
more than one facility
The word "shall" means a procedure is
mandatory
The word which means a procedure is recommended is
"Should"
The word which means futurity, but does NOT imply that a procedure or action is required is
Will
Establishing or standardizing operating methods requires a
Letter of Agreement
The term "aircraft" includes both the
Crew members and the airframe
The word "altitude" means indicated altitude expressed in mean sea level, __________, or both
Flight level
When used in conjunction with visibility, "miles" refers to __________ miles; otherwise, "miles" means ________ miles.
Statute, nautical
When time is used in the context of clock reading, the hour and minutes are expressed in
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
When reading the time, the change to the next minute is made at the minute plus ______ seconds
30
A time check is given to the nearest
Quarter minute
The first duty priority of an air traffic controller is to separate aircraft and
Issue safety alerts
When determining priority of duties, a controller should exercise
good judgment
Give first priority to issuing safety alerts and
separating aircraft
When establishing priority of duties, you should consider the
situation at hand
When workload, communications, and equipment permit, ________ procedures are preferred
automation
The use of nonradar separation is preferred over radar separation when a/an __________ will be gained
operational advantage
A safety alert is issued when a controller recognizes a situation of unsafe aircraft proximity of terrain, obstacles, or
other aircraft
As a general rule, air traffic control operational priority is based on
first come, first served
Aircraft in distress have right of way over ________ air traffic
All other
Military air evacuation flights are afforded priority when requested by
The pilot
The term LIFEGUARD refers to a
civilian air ambulance flight
Provide special handling, as required, to expedite ________ flights
flight check
Search and Rescue (SAR) flights performing SAR missions should be provided ___________ assistance
maximum
In an operational priority situation, IFR aircraft have priority over _______ aircraft
SVFR
USA/USAF/USN controllers shall remind a military aircraft to check wheels down unless the pilot _______ for the approach
Has previously reported wheels down
When prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation, use the word
Expedite
When expeditious compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation, use the word
Immediately
What term do pilots use to inform ATC that they CANNOT accept undue delay at their destination because of low fuel
Minimum fuel
A formation flight shall be controlled a a/an
single aircraft
Transfer control responsibility of an aircraft only after eliminating any potential
Conflicts
Unless specifically coordinated, assume control of an aircraft only after
it is in your area of jurisdiction
Before allowing an aircraft to enter airspace under another controller's jurisdiction, a controller must first _______ with the receiving controller
Coordinate
When must transfer of radio communications for an en route aircraft be accomplished?
Before entering the receiving controller's area
Respond to another controller's operational request by restating the incomplete or abbreviated terms followed by the word
Approved
Air traffic control service is provided based only upon observed or ________ known
Known
The operating position having primary responsibility for operations on the active runway is
Local Controller
When the local controller authorizes a vehicle or aircraft under another controller's jurisdiction to cross an active runway, the local controller shall specify the runway preceded by the words
Cross
Known ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel must be clear of a runway before a departing aircraft starts takeoff or a landing aircraft crosses the
runway threshold
Vehicles on or near a movement area should be described in a manner which will assist pilots in
recognizing them
The three methods for determining the location of an aircraft on the airport are visual, pilots and
ASDE
Local controllers may use certified radar displays to provide a direction or suggested heading to a VFR aircraft as an advisory aid to
Navigation
Pilots wishing to exceed the prescribed speed limit in Class C or Class D airspace must
Receive ATC authorization
The minimum age requirement to be eligible for a CTO certificate is _______ years
18
Separation responsibility between aircraft within a formation during transition to individual control rests with the
Pilots concerned
A practical test on Notice to Airmen procedures is a prerequisite to act as an air traffic control operator at any
operating position
A practical test on the surface area includes terrain features, visual checkpoints and
Obstructions
To operate at any operational position, a control tower operator must pass a/an __________ test on weather reporting procedures and the use of reports
Practical
At least once during each consecutive seven work days, a controller must have _____ consecutive hours of relief
24
An air traffic controller is limited to _____ consecutive hours of duty
10
When performing duties as an air traffic controller, controllers shall have their CTO certificate
Readily available
To meet currency requirements, air traffic control tower operators must have served for at least ______ of the preceding 6 months at the facility for which their facility rating applies
3
Applicants for a facility rating at any air traffic control tower must have satisfactorily served as an air traffic control tower operator at that control tower without a facility rating for at least ______ months
6`
To meet the application requirements for a facility rating, a military applicant must have satisfactorily served as an air traffic control operator for at least _______ months
6
What airspace extends from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower
Class D
The FAR which specifies the required certificates and ratings or qualifications for ATC tower operations is Part ________ Subpart B
65
When distances can be determined by suitable landmarks, the separation minima between a CAT II aircraft departing behind a CAT I departure is ________ Feet
4,500
The minimum separation required for an aircraft taking off on the same runway behind a preceding heavy jet/B757 departure is _____ minute(s)
2
The minimum separation for an aircraft departing behind a heavy jet departure on parallel runways separated by less than 2,500 feet is ______ minute(s)
2
Intersection departures may be initiated or authorized by a controller if
the pilot requests
The controller action required for an aircraft executing an instrument approach to a closed runway is to
restate the landing runway
The approval or disapproval of a pilot request to remain in closed traffic is based on
Local traffic conditions
An aircraft conducting an overhead maneuver is on VFR and the IFR flight plan is canceled when the AC reaches the ______ on the initial approach portion of the maneuver
Initial point
Restricted low approaches are NOT authorized over an aircraft in takeoff position or a _________
Departing aircraft
Issue the position, altitude, if known, and direction of flight of a heavy jet or ___________ when issuing wake turbulence cautionary advisories
B-757
You may clear an arriving aircraft to land if you observe a preceding arrival's position and determine that the prescribed runway separation will exist when the succeeding AC crosses the ______
Landing threshold
During daylight hours and when distances can be determined by suitable landmarks, an arriving CAT I AC must NOT cross the landing threshold until a departing CAT I AC is airborne and at least ________ feet from the landing threshold
3,000
Issue wake turbulence cautionary advisories to AC landing behind a departing/arriving heavy jet/B757 on a parallel runway separated by less than _______ feet
2,500
Simultaneous takeoff and landing operations may be conducted on intersecting runways provided they are approved by the facility manager, authorized by a facility directive and conducted _______
In VFR
A Boeing 737 is departing on an 8,000 foot runway. A twin engine Piper Aztec is ready for takeoff from an intersection on the same runway. The earliest you may clear the Piper Aztec for takeoff is _____ minutes after the Boeing 737 has taken off
3
The minimum separation required when a landing AC will fly through the flight path of an airborne departing heavy jet/B-757 on a crossing runway is ____ minutes
2
Specific traffic pattern information issued to an arriving AC may be omitted if a _____ traffic pattern is in use
Left
Unless requested by the pilot, do NOT issue a downwind takeoff to helicopters if the tailwind exceeds ______ Knots
5
During taxi and ground movement operations, large and heavier helicopters show a significant increase in __________
Downwash turbulence
When holding instructions are issued for more than one VFR AC at the same visual holding point, you must issue
Traffic information
Operations on the active runway are a primary responsibility of the
Local control
When cleared to "AIR-TAXI", a helicopter is expected to remain below _____ feet AGL unless otherwise requested or instructed
100
At locations that have a LOA for Special VFR helicopter operations, the minimum separation between a Special VFR helicopter and an arriving or departing IFR aircraft 1 mile or more from the airport is _____ mile(s)
1
Authorize simultaneous helicopter landings and takeoffs if landing/takeoff points are at least 200 feet apart and _____
courses to be flown do not conflict
The phraseology which will permit a pilot to make a touch and go, low approach, missed approach or stop and go is
CLEARED FOR THE OPTION
An AC which has been cleared for a low approach is considered to be an arrival until the AC crosses the
Landing threshold
To achieve proper spacing between helicopters, ______ may be more practical than course changes
Speed adjustments
Simultaneous, same direction AC operations on parallel runways are authorized only during VFR conditions unless _______ separation is applied
visual
Simultaneous, opposite direction AC operations on parallel runways between sunset and sunrise are NOT authorized unless runway centerlines are separated by a minimum of ________ feet
2800
Before takeoff, inform departing IFR, SVFR, VFR aircraft receiving radar service, and TRSA VFR aircraft of the appropriate departure control frequency and _______
initial heading
A non-approach control tower may be authorized to provide visual separation between two AC within the ______ area
Surface
Non-approach control towers may be authorized to provide visual separation between AC within the surface area provided other separation is assured ____ the application of visual separation
before and after
Separation of IFR AC before and after the application of visual separation is a/an ______ function
IFR Control
Departing IFR civil AC should be instructed to contact departure control after takeoff about _____ mile(s) beyond the end of the runway
1/2
Departure control frequency may be omitted if the AC is assigned a standard instrument departure and the frequency is published on the _____
departure procedure
When radio communication CANNOT be employed, AC and movement of vehicles on the movement area are controlled by
Light signals
An AC receiving a flashing white signal light while holding short of an active runway should______
return to starting point
A flashing green light to an AC in flight means
Return for landing, followed by a green light at the proper time
To obtain acknowledgement, an airborne fixed wing AC equipped with receiver only should be instructed to ______ between sunrise and sunset
rock the wings
Between sunset and sunrise, a helicopter equipped with receiver only should be requested to acknowledge instructions by flashing the landing light or _____
flashing the search light
The appropriate light signal for use when AC are converging and a collision hazard exists is ____
Alternating red and green
Wake turbulence separation minima shall continue to touchdown point for all aircraft NOT making a visual approach or _______
maintaining visual separation
Issue heavy jet wake turbulence advisories to IFR AC that accept the visual approach or _______
are maintaining visual separation
Provide preventive airport traffic control service only to AC operating in accordance with a _______
LOA
When an LLWAS alert is received, issue the centerfield wind (direction and velocity) and the
displayed field boundary wind
LLWAS is designed to detect conditions only around the periphery of a/an __________
Airport
When Low level wind shear is reported by pilots or detected by LLWAS, the statement "LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ADVISORIES IN EFFECT" shall be included on the ATIS broadcast for _________ minutes
20
Even though the low level wind shear alert system (LLWAS) is NOT in alert status, issue specific field boundary wind information if ______
requested by the pilot
If an LLWAS alert is received, issue the ________ and the displayed field boundary wind
Centerfield wind
The certificate issued by the FAA authorizing the holder to act as an air traffic control tower operator is called a ________ certificate.
CTO
An endorsement that an applicant has met the requirements to control air traffic at a facility is called a _________
Facility rating
Before a CTO certificate can be issued, each applicant must pass a/an _________ examination
Written
A person acting as an ATC tower operator involving civil AC, NOT holding a valid CTO certificate or facility rating at that location, must be under the supervision of a holder of a/an ___________
facility rating for that control tower
General eligibility requirements for non-FAA employees and AD military personnel to hold a CTO certificate include minimum age of 18 years, good character, command of the english language and possession of a/an
appropriate current medical certificate
Skill requirements for operating positions in a control tower include the passing of a/an _________ test
Practical
An ATC tower operator may NOT issue an IFR clearance without approval of the facility having _______ that location
IFR Control
NO person may perform the duties of an air traffic controller, even if holding a CTO certificate, unless he holds a current medical certificate or
medical clearance
The reduced separation minimum between a CAT III departure followed by a CAT III arrival is _______ Feet
6000
Separate an arriving AC from a/an arriving/departing AC on a crossing runway by ensuring the arriving AC does NOT cross the landing threshold until the AC has departing AC has
passed the intersection or is airborne and turning to avoid conflict
Land and Hold Short Operations shall only be conducted
in VFR conditions
When simultaneous landings are in progress on intersecting runways and no operational benefit is lost, restrict the AC in the
lesser category
During Land and Hold Short Operations on intersecting runways, issue the measured distance from the landing threshold to the intersection, rounded to ______ feet if requested by either AC
50
A condition for conducting Land and Hold Short Operations on intersecting runways is that both runways is that both runways must be dry with NO breaking action reports of less than
Good
A provision for conducting a simultaneous operation on intersecting runways is that both AC involved must be issued
traffic information
The term high key relates to a/an _____ approach
simulated flame out
On an overhead approach, the initial approach is _____ nautical miles in length
3-5
Do NOT authorize an AC to taxi into position and hold at an intersection between sunset and sunrise, or at any time when the intersection is
not visible from the tower
While conducting simultaneous landings on intersecting runways, the maximum allowable tailwind for a landing AC that has been instructed to hold short of an intersection in ______ knots
0
A factor to be considered when determining which runways are to be designated as "active" runways is
severe weather activity
ATC service is provided in accordance with procedures and minima contained in Order 7110.65, except when pilots are required to abide by
ICAO documents or rules of the air
Reporting essential flight information includes any flight conditions which may have an adverse effect on
air safety
Before issuing a clearance to AC which would transit another facility's surface area, coordinate with the appropriate
non-approach control tower
After an AC has been issued a clearance to taxi into position on a runway to hold, the phraseology to prevent the AC from inadvertently taking off is
HOLD IN POSITION
A pilot encountering an "urgency" situation should be broadcast _______ three times
PAN-PAN
Inform an AC of any observed abnormal AC condition when requested by a pilot or
when you deem it necessary
When issuing traffic to radar-identified AC, state azimuth from AC, distance, and
direction of flight
Local controllers may use certified tower radar displays to determine an AC's exact location, spatial relationship to other AC, or
Identification
Identify a primary radar beacon target by observing the target make an identifying turn of __ degrees or more
30
The term that describes a physical or automated action taken to transfer the radar ID of an AC from one controller to another if the AC will enter the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications with the AC will NOT be transferred is
point out
Transfer radar ID from one controller to another to provide ___ radar service
continuous
The procedure that permits one controller to transfer radar ID of an AC to another controller, to request approval for an AC to enter another controller's airspace, and to retain radio communications with the AC is
Point out
Radar separation shall be applied between the ______ of beacon control slashes
Ends
Radar separation shall be applied between the ______ of beacon control slashes and the ________ of primary targets.
Ends, Centers
Do NOT approve a pilots request to conduct aerobatic practice activities within surface areas of Class B, C or D airspace unless operating in accordance with ____
A letter of agreement
When special VFR operations are being conducted, authorize an AC to climb to VFR upon request if the only weather limitation is_______
restricted visibility
Special VFR AC are NOT assigned fixed altitudes because of
the clearance from clouds requirement
Special VFR minimums are prescribed in Federal Aviation Regulations, Part ___
91
Local Controllers shall visually scan runways
to the maximum extent possible
Fixed wing Special VFR flights may be approved only if arriving and departing AC are NOT
delayed
When ground visibility is officially reported at an airport as less than 1 mile, inform pilots of arriving fixed wing AC that ground visibility is less than 1 mile and that a clearance CANNOT be issued unless
an emergency exists
The minimum vertical separation between an IFR AC and a Special VFR AC is that the Special VFR be assigned an altitude at least
500 feet below any conflicting AC
Special VFR operations may be authorized for AC transiting the surface area when the primary airport is reporting VFR, but the pilot is unable to
maintain VFR
The objective of gate hold procedures is to achieve departure delays of _____ minutes or less after engine start and taxi time
15
When gate hold procedures are in effect, advise departing AC of the time at which the pilot can expect to receive a/an _____ time and/or taxi advisory
engine start
Sequence for departure under gate hold procedures shall be maintained in accordance with ______ unless modified by flow control restrictions
initial call
Gate hold procedures shall be implemented whenever departure delays exceed or are expected to exceed ________ minutes
15
Where available ______ is used to provide non-controlled airport, terminal area operational, and meteorological information to AC
ATIS
If the reported ceiling/sky condition is above 5000 feet and visibility is _____ miles or more, ceiling, visibility and obstruction to vision are optional in the ATIS message
5
Unless required for message content, optimum duration of an ATIS message should not exceed ____ seconds
30
When recording an ATIS, message speech rate should not exceed _____ words per minute
100
______ shall be operated continuously to augment visual observation of AC landing or departing and AC or vehicular movements on runways and taxiways, or other areas of the movement area
ASDE/AMASS
The light system arranged to provide vertical visual approach slope guidance information during the approach to a runway is ____
VASI
Responsibility for operating airport lights during the hours when the tower is closed belongs to the
airport management/operator
Approach lights shall be operated between sunrise and sunset when the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet or the prevailing visibility is _________ mile(s) or less and approaches re being made to a landing served by the lights.
5
Sequenced Flashing Lights (SFL) shall be operated when the visibility is less than _______ mile(s) and instrument approaches are being made to the runway served by the associated ALS.
3
The current touchdown RVR/RVV for the runway(s)-in-use shall be issued when prevailing visibility is ________ mile(s) or less, regardless of the value indicated.
1
Between sunrise and sunset, ceiling or visibility below basic VFR minima is indicated by turning on the ____
rotating beacon
Reportable values for RVR are _____ feet or less and for RVV, 1 1/2 miles or less.
6,000
What is the phraseology for issuing RVR/RVV information.
RUNWAY ONE FOUR RVR TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
Issue current touchdown RVR/RVV for the runway(s) in use when RVR/RVV indicates a reportable value regardless of
prevailing visibility
The runway edge lights for the runway in use shall be turned on whenever the associated _______ lights are on.
Approach
Except where a runway use program is in effect, use the "calm wind" runway when the wind is less than ____ knots
5
Determining which runways are to be designated as "active" is a primary responsibility of the
tower supervisor/CIC
The types of radar services designed to enhance safety by providing air traffic services to VFR AC are basic radar, TRSA, Class B and Class _____ services.
C
The physical dimensions of Class C airspace will normally be a ____ NM radius capped at 4,000 feet above the primary airport.
10
Class C airspace shall extend down to ___ feet above the surface, except that an inner core with a 5NM radius shall extend down to the surface.
1,200
What terminal radar service provides, in addition to basic radar service, approved separation of AC based on IFR/VFR and or weight, sequencing of VFR AC, and sequencing of VFR arrivals to the primary airport?
Class B
What terminal radar service provides, in addition to basic radar service, sequencing of all IFR and participating VFR AC to the primary airport and separation between all participating VFR AC?
TRSA
Participation by pilots in the Terminal Radar Program is
urged
The appropriate VFR altitude for direction of flight rule does NOT apply until the AC is above _____ AGL
3,000
Terminal Radar Service Areas (TRSAs) are solely established to define airspace within which _____ service will be provided.
separation
The size and shape of a TRSA/Class B airspace will vary depending upon _____
operational requirements
The types of radar services designed to enhance safety by providing air traffic services to VFR AC are basic radar, TRSA, Class B and Class _____ services.
C
When applying basic radar services, the landing sequence is ordinarily established by the _____
tower
The physical dimensions of Class C airspace will normally be a ____ NM radius capped at 4,000 feet above the primary airport.
10
Class C airspace shall extend down to ___ feet above the surface, except that an inner core with a 5NM radius shall extend down to the surface.
1,200
What terminal radar service provides, in addition to basic radar service, approved separation of AC based on IFR/VFR and or weight, sequencing of VFR AC, and sequencing of VFR arrivals to the primary airport?
Class B
What terminal radar service provides, in addition to basic radar service, sequencing of all IFR and participating VFR AC to the primary airport and separation between all participating VFR AC?
TRSA
Participation by pilots in the Terminal Radar Program is
urged
The appropriate VFR altitude for direction of flight rule does NOT apply until the AC is above _____ AGL
3,000
Terminal Radar Service Areas (TRSAs) are solely established to define airspace within which _____ service will be provided.
separation
The size and shape of a TRSA/Class B airspace will vary depending upon _____
operational requirements
When applying basic radar services, the landing sequence is ordinarily established by the _____
tower
The radius of the outer area encompassing Class C airspace will normally be ________ NM, with some site specific variations.
20
When applying Stage III procedures within a TRSA, the approach interval shall be specified by the ______
tower
When providing basic radar service, an AC sighted by the local controller at the time of first radio contact may be positioned in the landing sequence after _______
coordination with approach control
The specialist being relieved and the relieving specialist shall share equal responsibility for the completeness and ________ of the position relief briefing.
accuracy
The position relief briefing process covers _______ separate and distinct steps.
4
"Assumption of position responsibility" is step number _____ of the position relief briefing process.
3
The ordered listings of items to be covered during a position relief briefing is called the
checklist
In position relief, the manual or automatic display of the current status of position related equipment and operational conditions or procedures is the _____
status information area
FAA flight inspection AC are identified by the call sign
FLIGHT CHECK
Do NOT ask a FLIGHT CHECK to deviate from the pilot's planned action except to preclude an ________ situation
emergency
Issue radar advisories to the flight inspection AC where adequate coverage exists and to the extent permitted by ________
workload
When issuing advisories on bird activity, include position, species or size if known, direction of flight and _____
altitude
Bird activity information advisories are issued for at least ______ minutes after receipt of such information
15
When appropriate procedural requirements are met, separation between AC may be reduced to ____ mile(s) inside the final approach fix
2 1/2
A designated STOL runway may be assigned only when requested by the pilot or as specified in a
LOA with the AC operator
Surface wind shall be described as calm when wind velocity is _____ knots.
less than 3
Determining whether or NOT conditions are adequate for the use of ARTS data on the DBRITE shall be the responsibility of the
local controller
A primary function of an ATCT is to provide
safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic on and in the vicinity of an airport
What terminal specialist is responsible for sequencing IFR arriving AC?
Approach controller
What term describes the position that is in direct communications with the AC and that ensures separation of AC in the area of jurisdiction?
Tower position