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The four types of terminal VFR radar services are basic radar, TRSA, Class B and Class ____ service. A. C B. D C. E D. G |
A. C |
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Class C airspace is normally capped at a height of _____ feet above the primary airport. A. 2,000 B. 3,000 C. 4,000 D. 5,000 |
C. 4,000 |
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The Class C outer area airspace normally has a radius of _____ miles. A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25 |
C. 20 |
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In addition to basic radar service, Class B service provides _____. A. limited radar vectoring when requested by the pilot B. approved separation between IFR and VFR aircraft and sequencing of VFR aircraft when requested by the pilot C. sequencing of VFR aircraft to the primary airport(s) on a voluntary basis D. approved separation of aircraft based on IFR, VFR, and/or weight and sequencing of VFR arrivals to the primary airport(s) |
D. approved separation of aircraft based on IFR, VFR, and/or weight and sequencing of VFR arrivals to the primary airport(s) |
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An aircraft is authorized to enter Class C airspace after ____. A. receiving ATC authorization B. establishing two-way radio communication C. establishing prior coordination with approach control D. filing a flight plan |
B. establishing two - way radio communication |
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In TRSA airspace, VFR helicopters need NOT be separated from ______. A. VFR or IFR helicopters B. VFR or IFR small, fixed-wing aircraft C. Hot air balloons D. large, turbine-engine powered aircraft |
A. VFR or IFR helicopters 7110.65 par 7-7-4 |
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To operate in Class B airspace, an aircraft must be equipped with a ______. A. two-way radio and RNAV navigation capability B. two-way radio and applicable transponder with automatic altitude - reporting equipment C. transponder with automatic position and altitude readout D. two-way radio and a transponder |
B. two way radio and applicable transponder with automatic altitude-reporting equipment |
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Apply Class C procedures within the designated Class C airspace and the associated ____. A. Class E airspace area B. terminal control area C. outer area D. upper area |
C. outer area |
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When an aircraft has been assigned a VFR altitude that is contrary to the direction of flight, what is the phraseology used to advise the aircraft that the altitude is NO longer needed? A. "RESUME ALTITUDE" B. "RESUME APPROPRIATE ALTITUDES" C." RESUME APPROPRIATE VFR ALTITUDES" D. "RESUME VFR ALTITUDES" |
C. "RESUME APPROPRIATE VFR ALTITUDES" |
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In TRSA airspace, separate VFR aircraft from VFR/IFR aircraft by visual separation or target resolution when using broadband radar systems or by _____. A. 500 feet vertical separation, except when the VFR aircraft is operating below a heavy jet or B757 B. 1,000 feet vertical separation, except when the VFR aircraft is operating below a heavy jet or B757 C. 1 mile lateral separation D. 1 1/2 miles lateral separation |
A. 500 feet vertical separation, except when the VFR aircraft is operating below a heavy jet or B757 |
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Basic radar services for VFR aircraft shall include _____. A. separation of helicopters from helicopters B. safety alerts C. standard radar separation D. mandatory vectoring for all aircraft |
B. safety alerts |
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The Air Traffic Controller's first priority is to _____. A. provide surveillance approaches and issue safety alerts B. issue wake turbulence advisories and vector around thunderstorms C. separate aircraft and issue safety alerts D. vector around thunderstorms and provide surveillance approaches |
C. separate aircraft and issue safety alerts
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Separate a VFR radar-identified aircraft from an aircraft dumping fuel by ___ miles. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 10 |
C. 5 |
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Provide additional services to the extent possible. provisions of additional services is contingent only upon higher priority duties and other factors, including ______ A. limitations of radar, volume of traffic, frequency congestion, and controller workload B. GPS navigation capability, volume of traffic, frequency congestion, and controller workload C. GPS navigation capability, volume of traffic, Doppler radar availability, and controller workload D. Doppler radar availability, volume of traffic, frequency congestion and controller workload |
A. limitations of radar, volume of traffic, frequency congestion, and controller workload |
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Providing additional services is required ____. A. at the pilot's request B. at all times, regardless of workload C. at all times for air carrier aircraft D. when the work situation permits |
D. when the work situation permits
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What is the radar system that uses both a ground- based interrogator and an aircraft-based transponder? A. primary radar B. Airport radar C. Secondary radar D. Global position radar |
C. secondary radar 7110.65 PCG |
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What is the radio detection device that provides range, azimuth, and/or elevation information? A. Transponder B. Radar C. MTI D. Circular Polarization (CP) |
B. Radar |
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What radar system relies on reflected radio signals and does NOT require cooperative equipment in aircraft? A. Primary radar B. Airport radar C. secondary radar D. Global position radar |
A. primary radar |
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Which radar feature reduces or eliminates echoes from precipitation? A. AP B. MTI C. CP D. LP |
C. CP |
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What causes temperature inversion clutter on primary radar systems? A. particles in the air slowing the radar signal B. moisture in the air bending the radar signal C. warm air over cold air deflecting the radar signal D. cold air over warm air reflecting the radar signal |
C. warm air over cold air deflecting the radar signal |
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The primary radar component that generates a pulse of radio energy is called the _____. A. antenna B. transmitter C. display D. receiver |
B. transmitter |
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The primary radar component that focuses, collects, and broadcasts reflected radio energy is called the ____. A. antenna B. transmitter C. display D. receiver |
A. antenna |
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A ____ broadcasts radio signals
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A ____ processes transponder replies and sends the replies to the radar display.
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Decoder |
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_____ is the ground-based transmitter/receiver |
interrogator |
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A ___ is the airborne receiver/transmitter
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transponder |
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__________ provides an electronic presentation of radar-derived information
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radar display |
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The Minimum Safe Altitude Warning (MSAW) indication in a Full Data Block (FDB) is a blinking _____ A. MW B. CA C. LA D. MS |
C. LA |
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The Mode C Intruder (MCI) alert indication in an MCI data block is a blinking ____. A. LA B. MC C. CI D. CA |
D. CA
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The name of the list or area on the radar display that contains the altimeter setting is the ____. A. Arrival/Departure list B. Coast/Suspend list C. Systems Data Area (SDA) D. Preview Display Area |
C. Systems Data Area (SDA) |
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The maximum number of selected two - digit beacon codes that may be entered in the SDA is ____ A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10 |
D. 10 |
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A format message (FORMAT) error in response to a keyboard entry is displayed in the _____ area. A. systems data B. preview display C. readout display D. keyboard entry |
C. readout display |
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The maximum number of characters that may be entered in the Preview Display Area is ______. A. 36 B. 38 C. 48 D. site - specific |
D. site - specific |
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Associated tracks that fail to correlate for an appropriate number of consecutive scans will appear in the ______. A. systems data area B. readout display area C. arrival/departure tabular list D. coast/suspend tabular list |
D. coast/suspend tabular list |
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The maximum number of tracks that may be displayed in the MSAW/CA/MCI tabular list is ____. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 |
D. 5 |
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What is the maximum number of characters allowed in Field 1 of an FDB? A. 2 B. 3 C. 5 D. 8 |
D. 8 |
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What character(s) will be displayed in Field 2 of an FDB if a mode C altitude report is determined unreasonable by the computer? A. a minus sign (-) B. an asterisk (*) C. "XXX" D. "NAT" |
C. "XXX" |
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When a track is in Handoff status, the receiving controller's Position symbol (Handoff symbol) is displayed in Field _____ of an FDB A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. P |
C. 3 |
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What symbol would be displayed in Field 3 of an FDB to indicate that scratch-pad altitude information has been entered? A. Delta B. Asterisk C. plus D. up arrow |
B. Asterisk (*) |
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What symbol will be displayed for an LDB track squawking a selected code with Non-Mode C altitude reporting ? A. Plus sign B. Delta C. Square D. Asterisk |
B. Delta |
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What characters are displayed in the MSAW/CA field of an MSAW data block for an low altitude alert? A. climb B. CA C. LA D. ID |
C. LA |
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A Mode C Intruder Data Block is generated when ____ are in conflict. A. two associated tracks B. two unassociated tracks C. an FDB and a Partial Data Block D. an associated and an unassociated track |
D. an associated and an unassociated track
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Alphanumeric controls on the Radar Alphanumeric Displays are located in the ____ corner of the console. A. upper right hand B. upper left hand C. lower right hand D. lower left hand |
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Which ARTS IIE/ARTSIIIE keyboard entry erases all message characters in the Display/Preview Area and returns the Controller Position Symbol to the Home position on the display? A. clear B. space C. IFR D. trackball enter |
A. clear |
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The common ARTS system provides real time support to Air Traffic Controllers at ______ sites. A. Terminal B. ARTCC C. Flight Service Station D. Aeronautical Radio Incorporated |
A. Terminal |
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When describing radar derived weather, do NOT use the word ____ A. cells B. levels C. turbulence D. position |
C. turbulence |
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When a weather deviation CANNOT be approved as requested and the situation permits, you should ____. A. suggest an alternate course of action B. terminate radar service C. advise the pilot to resume normal navigation D. advise the pilot to squawk 1200 and IDENT |
A. suggest an alternate course of action |
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The main reason that standard departure routes and channelized altitudes are used is to ______ A. provide for possible radar failure B. provide for possible radio failure C. reduce coordination D. reduce the pilot's workload |
C. reduce coordination |
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One of the provisions necessary to apply minimum separation between successive or simultaneous departures is that radar identification with the aircraft will be established within 1 mile of the takeoff runway end/helipad. the other provision is that _____. A. the succeeding departure must have Mode C transponder capability B. the departure runway must be clear of compacted snow or ice C. courses will diverge by 15 degrees or more D. the preceding aircraft must be at least 44kt faster than the succeeding aircraft |
C. courses will diverge by 15 degrees or more
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Separate a departing aircraft from an arriving aircraft on final approach by a minimum of ______ within 1 minute after takeoff. A. 1 mile if separation will increase to a minimum of 3 miles B. 2 miles if separation will increases to a minimum of 3 miles C. 2 miles if separation will increases to a minimum of 5 miles D. 3 miles if separation will increase to a minimum of 5 miles. |
B. 2 miles if separation will increase to a minimum of 3 miles |
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Authorize simultaneous operations between an aircraft departing on a runway and an aircraft on final approach to another parallel or nonintersecting diverging runway if the departure course diverges immediately by at least 30 degrees from the missed approach course, runways diverge by _____ degrees or more, and runway edges do NOT touch. A. 5 B. 15 C. 30 D. 45 |
B. 15 |
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The separation minima between aircraft departing the same runway/helipad or parallel runways/helicopter takeoff courses separated by less than 2,500 feet is _____ mile(s) if courses diverge immediately after departure. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 |
A. 1 |
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Before you provide radar service to an aircraft, you shall _____. A. inform the aircraft of radar contact B. turn the aircraft C. establish and maintain radar identification D. terminate radar service |
C. establish and maintain radar identification |
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What phraseology is used to inform an aircraft that it is identified on the radar display? A. radar B. radar contact C. radar identified D. I have you radar identified |
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A. a specific fix B. compulsory reporting points C. compulsory reporting points except VORs D. normal position points |
B. compulsory reporting points |
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The tree methods of radar identification are ______. A. primary radar, global positioning system, and beacon B. PAR, terminal automation system, and beacon C. primary radar, terminal automation system, and instrument landing system (ILS) D. Primary Radar, Terminal Automation System, and Beacon |
D. Primary Radar, Terminal Automation system, and beacon |
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For radar identification of an aircraft taking off from an airport, the aircraft must be observed within _____ mile(s) of the takeoff runway end. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 1 D. 3 |
C. 1 |
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An aircraft reports a heading of 200 degrees, 5 miles north of a VFR reporting point displayed on your video map. You observe a target at that position, and the observed track is consistent with the pilot report. This method of radar identification is call position _____. A. information B. reporting C. identification D. correlation |
D. correlation |
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You observe a target making identifying turns. In order to identify the aircraft using this method, the aircraft must turn _____. A. a maximum of 20 degrees B. a minimum of 30 degrees C. a maximum of 30 degrees D. 20 degrees (for a large aircraft) or 30 degrees (for a small aircraft) |
B. a minimum of 30 degrees |
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If you issue an identifying turn to an aircraft and two targets comply, what should you do ? A. use another identification method B. terminate radar contact C. restate the issued heading D. discontinue the identification process |
A. use another identification method |
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After accepting a handoff on a primary target, confirm identity by _____. A. obtaining a position report B. turning the aircraft C. having the aircraft squawk "IDENT" D. advising the aircraft of its position |
D. advising the aircraft of its position |
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An action taken to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another controller if the aircraft will enter the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications with the aircraft will be transferred is called _____. A. a point out B. a handoff C. an IDENT D. traffic |
B. a handoff
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A physical or automated action taken by a controller to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft to another controller if the aircraft will or may enter the airspace or protected airspace of another controller and radio communications will NOT be transferred is called ____. A. a point out B. a handoff C. an IDENT D. traffic |
A. a point out |
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What is the VFR code? A. 0100 B. 1200 C. 1300 D. 1400 |
B. 1200 |
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What is the phraseology to request a pilot to shut off the automatic altitude reporting feature of the aircraft's transponder? A. "STOP SQUAWK" B. "STOP ALTITUDE REPORTING" C. "SQUAWK NO ALTITUDE" D. "STOP ALTITUDE SQUAWK" |
D. "STOP ALTITUDE SQUAWK" |
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What is the correct phraseology to inform an aircraft to set his or her transponder to a VFR code? A. "SQUAWK VFR" B. "SQUAWK TWELVE HUNDRED" C. "SQUAWK STANDBY" D. "SQUAWK ALTITUDE" |
A. "SQUAWK VFR" |
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Two aircraft are on crossing courses but are vertically separated. When one aircraft has passed the projected path of the other aircraft, when may vertical separation be discontinued? A. immediately B. when the angular difference between the courses is at least 5 degrees C. when the angular difference between the courses is at least 10 degrees D. when the angular difference between the courses is at least 15 degrees |
D. when the angular difference between the courses is at least 15 degrees
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The radar spacing of aircraft in accordance with established minima is called ____. A. radar contact lost B. radar identification C. radar separation D. radar navigational guidance |
C. radar separation |
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Apply radar separation between the_____. A. centers of primary targets B. centers of beacon control slashes C. end of a primary target and end of a beacon control slash D. ends of digitized targets |
A. centers of primary targets
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Two IFR aircraft are within 20 miles of the radar antenna at the same altitude. The minimum radar separation between those aircraft is ____ miles. A. 1 1/2 B. 3 C. 5 D. 10 |
B. 3
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The minimum IFR radar separation for a small aircraft landing behind a large aircraft is ____ miles at touchdown. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 |
B. 4 |
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Separate a standard formation flight from other aircraft by adding ____ mile(s) to the appropriate standard separation minima. A. 1 B. 2 C. 5 D. 10 |
A. 1 |
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When an aircraft is more than 40 miles from the radar antenna, separate the aircraft from displayed obstructions by a minimum of ___ miles. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D.10 |
C. 5 |
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When a radar controlled aircraft is less than 40 miles from the antenna, separate the aircraft from the boundary of adjacent radar controlled airspace by a minimum of _____. A. 1 1/2 B. 2 1/2 C. 3 D. 5 |
A. 1 1/2 |
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Separate aircraft less than 40 miles from the antenna from prominent obstructions depicted on the radar scope by a minimum of ____ mile(s). A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 |
C. 3 |
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Apply radar separation between the ____. A. ends of primary radar targets B. ends of digitized targets C. ends of beacon control slashes D. center of a beacon control slash and center of a primary radar target |
C. ends of beacon control slashes |
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United 825 is being vectored to the airport at 3,500 feet, descending to 3,000 feet. You notice a VFR target 2 miles from United 825 flying in the opposite direction. The Mode C of the VFR aircraft indicates 3,200 feet. What should you do ? A. issue United 825 traffic on the VFR aircraft B. issue a safety alert to United 825 C. advise United 825 to climb to 4,000 feet D. advise United 825 to maintain visual separation with the VFR target |
B. issue a safety alert to United 825 |
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When applying radar separation for an all-digital display, apply the separation between the ____. A. ends of the digitized targets B. end of one digitized target and center of the other C. centers of the digitized targets D. inner edge of the digitized targets |
C. centers of the digitized targets |
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Which of the following is a correct example of phraseology for issuing a low altitude alert? A. "(identification), PULL UP, YOU'RE TO LOW" B. "(identification), CHECK YOUR ALTITUDE, YOU'RE TO LOW" C. "(identification), LOW ALTITUDE ALERT, PULL UP IMMEDIATELY" D. "LOW ALTITUDE ALERT,(identification), CHECK YOUR ALTITUDE IMMEDIATELY, MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE IS ONE THOUSAND SIXTY-EIGHT" |
D. "LOW ALTITUDE ALERT,(identification), CHECK YOUR ALTITUDE IMMEDIATELY, MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE IS ONE THOUSAND SIXTY-EIGHT" |
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Who is responsible for the separation of an aircraft once the responding aircraft has begun a maneuver in response to a Resolution Advisory (RA)? A. the pilot B. the controller working the aircraft C. both the pilot and the controller D. the supervisor in the radar control facility |
A. the pilot |
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After an aircraft has responded to an RA, a controller's separation responsibilities resume when the responding aircraft _____. A. has the conflict aircraft in sight B. has returned to its assigned altitude C. has agreed to maintain visual separation with the conflict aircraft D. is no longer receiving an RA |
B. has returned to its assigned altitude
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