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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
What is the primary purpose of the ATC system? |
The primary purpose of the ATC system is to prevent a collision between aircraft operating in the system and to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide support for National Security and Homeland Defense.
In addition to its primary function, the ATC system has the capability to provide additional services. The ability to provide additional services is limited by many factors, such as: -Volume of traffic -Frequency congestion -Controller workload -Higher priorities duties |
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
The provision of additional services is ___________ on the part of the controller. |
not optional
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
When is additional services required? |
when the work situation permits
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
Provide ATC service in accordance with what? |
procedures and minima in this order
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
Pilots are required to abide by what, regardless of the application of any procedure or minima in this order? |
CFRs or other applicable regulations
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
When should you not provide ATC service in accordance with the procedures and minima in this order? |
-a deviation is necessary to conform with ICAO documents or special agreements
-Other procedures/minima are prescribed in a LOA, FAA Directive, or military document -a deviation is necessary to assist an aircraft when an emergency has been declared |
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2-1-2 DUTY PRIORITY
What is your Duty Priority as a controller? |
Give first priority to separating aircraft and issuing safety alerts as required in this order. Good judgment must be used in prioritizing other provisions in this order based on requirements of the situation at hand.
-Too many situations can occur -There might not be a standard Provide additional services to the extent possible. |
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2-1-4 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY
What is your Operational Priority as a controller? |
Provide air traffic control service to aircraft on a "first come, first served" basis as circumstances permit, except the following:
-Aircraft in Distress -Civilian air ambulance flights "LIFEGUARD". Air carrier/taxi usage of "LIFEGUARD" call sign --AIR EVAC/MED EVAC & Scheduled Air Carrier/air taxi flights -SAR aircraft performing a SAR mission -Presidential aircraft |
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
Who's prerogative is it to cancel an IFR flight plan? |
pilot
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
Does a pilot's retention of an IFR flight plan afford priority over VFR aircraft? |
No
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2-1-1 ATC SERVICE
What must be used in each situation to facilitate the most expeditious movement of a lifeguard aircraft? |
good judgment
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2-1-5 EXPEDITIOUS COMPLIANCE
What word is to be used only when expeditious compliance is required to avoid an IMMINENT SITUATION? |
immediately
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2-1-5 EXPEDITIOUS COMPLIANCE
What word is to be used when prompt compliance is required to avoid the DEVELOPMENT of an imminent situation? |
expedite
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2-1-5 EXPEDITIOUS COMPLIANCE
When should you include the reason for expeditious compliance? |
In either case, if time permits
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2-4-3 PILOT ACKNOWLEDGMENT/READ BACK
When should you ensure acknowledgment by the pilot? |
When issuing clearances or instructions
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2-4-3 PILOT ACKNOWLEDGMENT/READ BACK
What should you do if no acknowledgment is received? |
attempt to re-establish contact
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2-4-3 PILOT ACKNOWLEDGMENT/READ BACK
In what words or remarks may pilots acknowledge clearances, instructions, or other information? |
by using Wilco, Roger, Affirmative or other words or remarks
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2-4-3 PILOT ACKNOWLEDGMENT/READ BACK
What should you do if altitude, heading, or other items are read back by the pilot? |
Ensure the read back is correct. If incorrect or incomplete, make corrections as appropriate
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2-4-8 RADIO MESSAGE FORMAT
What is the format for radio communications with an aircraft? |
Sector/position on initial radio contact:
1. Identification of aircraft 2. Identification of ATC unit. 3. Message (if any) 4. The word "over" if required. |
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2-4-8 RADIO MESSAGE FORMAT
Subsequent radio transmissions from the same sector/position must use the same format, except what? |
the identification of the ATC unit may be omitted
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2-4-8 RADIO MESSAGE FORMAT
When may you omit aircraft identification at the Terminal when conducting the final portion of a radar approach? |
After initial contact
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2-4-9 ABBREVIATED TRANSMISSIONS
How MAY transmission be abbreviated after communications have been established? |
Use the identification prefix and the last 3 digits or letters of the aircraft identification
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2-4-9 ABBREVIATED TRANSMISSIONS
When should you not abbreviate transmissions? |
When there are similar sounding aircraft identifications or the identification of an air carrier or other civil aircraft having an FAA authorized call sign
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2-4-9 ABBREVIATED TRANSMISSIONS
When should you omit the facility identification? |
after communication has been established
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2-4-9 ABBREVIATED TRANSMISSIONS
When should you transmit the message after the callup? |
Immediately WITHOUT waiting for the aircraft's reply when the message is SHORT and receipt is GENERALLY ASSURED
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2-4-9 ABBREVIATED TRANSMISSIONS
When should you omit the word "over?" |
If the message obviously requires a reply
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2-4-11 PRIORITY INTERRUPTION
Which words are to be used for interrupting LOWER priority messages when you have an ______ or ______ message to transmit? |
Emergency
Control |
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Use what in reply to aircraft with similar sounding identifications? |
Full identification
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
The same identification may be used in reply that the pilot used in his/her initial callup except? |
use the correct identification after communications have been established
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
How should you identify U.S. registry aircraft? |
1. Civil. State prefix "November", type, model, manufacturer
2. Air carrier/ civil aircraft having FAA authorized call signs. State callsign followed by flight number in group form |
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Aircraft air taxi and commercial aircraft not having FAA authorized call signs |
Tango
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Aircraft carrier/taxi ambulance and civilian air ambulance |
Lifeguard
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Air evacuation flights |
AIR EVAC
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Rescue flights |
RESCUE
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Air mobility command |
REACH
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Special Air Mission |
SAM
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
USAF Contract Aircraft |
LOGAIR
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
President onboard a civil aircraft |
Executive One
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
President's family aboard any aircraft |
Executive Foxtrot One
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Vice president onboard a civil aircraft. Military aircraft? |
Executive Two
Army Two |
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Vice President's family onboard any aircraft |
Executive Foxtrot Two
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
Sec. of transportation identifier DOT-1 callsign? |
Transport-1
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2-4-20 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
FAA Admin identifier FAA-1 callsign? |
Safeair-1
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DEFINE:
HEAR |
Perceive with the ear without necessarily paying attention to it
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LISTEN |
To hear with intention; paying attention; to wait for something (sound, transmission)
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INTER |
Between
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INTRA |
Within
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DEFINE:
Radiotelephone |
A communication device that allows two or more to talk using the radio
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Interphone Communication |
Headphone and microphones used for communication between adjoining or nearby facilities
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Intraphone Communication |
Headphones and microphones used for communication within facilities
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