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When applying initial separation to successive departing aircraft consider known: A. weather conditions/reports B. airport/heliport conditions C. pilot requirements D. aircraft performance characteristics |
D. Aircraft performance characteristics |
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Departing aircraft that will be vectored immediately after takeoff must be assigned initial headings: A. prior to frequency change B. within 1 mile of the runway C. before departure D. at 1,500 AGL |
C. Before departure |
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In a radar environment, separate aircraft departing from the same airport/heliport provided that radar identification is established within 1 mile of the takeoff runway and courses diverge by at least ____ degrees. A. 10 B. 15 C. 30 D. 45 |
B. 15 |
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In a radar environment, aircraft departing in the same direction from parallel runways may be released simultaneously if courses diverge by 15 degrees or more immediately after departure and the runway centerlines are separated by at least ______ feet. A. 1,500 B. 2,500 C. 3,500 D. 4,500 |
B. 2,500 |
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In a radar environment, arrivals can be separated from departures by a minimum of 2 miles when the separation will increase to a minimum of 3 miles within 1 minute after takeoff. The 2-mile minimum separation is determined when the _______. A. departing aircraft is cleared for takeoff B. departing aircraft begins takeoff roll C. arrival aircraft is DME-equipped D. arrival aircraft is over the outer marker |
B. departing aircraft begins takeoff roll |
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In a radar environment, when separating a helicopter departure from another aircraft utilizing course divergence, consider ________ as the runway centerline for the helicopter. A. the helicopter takeoff course B. the helipad center C. 30° from the other aircraft's runway centerline D. 45° from the other aircraft's runway centerline |
A. the helicopter takeoff course |
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In a nonradar environment, for two departures that will diverge by 45° or more immediately after takeoff, how many minute(s) of nonradar separation is required until courses diverge? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 |
A. 1 |
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In a nonradar environment, for two departures on the same runway whose courses diverge by 45° or more within 5 minutes after takeoff, how many minute(s) of separation is required until courses diverge? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 |
B. 2 |
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In a nonradar environment, authorize simultaneous departures from parallel runways when the centerlines are separated by at least 3,500 feet and the courses diverge by at least _____ degrees immediately after takeoff. A. 10 B. 25 C. 30 D. 45 |
D. 45 |
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In a nonradar environment, authorize takeoff of a succeeding aircraft from an intersecting runway when the preceding aircraft has _______, the runways diverge by 30° or more, and the courses will diverge by 45° or more. A. begun takeoff roll B. begun rotation C. passed the point of runway intersection D. passed the runway threshold |
C. passed the point of runway intersection |
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In a nonradar environment, when the takeoff direction differs by at least 45° from the reciprocal of the final approach course, separate a departure from an arrival by ensuring that the departure takes off before the arrival leaves a fix inbound NOT less than ______ mile(s) from the airport. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 |
D. 4 |
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In a nonradar environment, when there is an absence of an appropriate fix and there is NO approach control, allow a departure to take off ________ minute(s) before an arriving aircraft is estimated at the airport when the takeoff direction differs by at least 45° from the reciprocal of the final approach course. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 |
C. 3 |
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An approach conducted by an aircraft on an IFR flight plan that authorizes the pilot to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport is a(n) _________ approach. A. ILS B. VOR/DME C. alternate D. visual |
D. visual |
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What must be ensured both before and after the application of visual separation? A. VFR weather conditions B. other approved separation C. 1,000 feet lateral separation D. 500 feet vertical separation |
B. other approved separation |
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Aircraft performance, wake turbulence, weather, and _______ must be considered to ensure that other separation will be maintained after the application of visual separation. A. route of flight B. pilot capabilities C. radar coverage D. radio coverage |
A. route of flight |
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When applying visual separation, the controller: A. has at least one of the aircraft in sight and both aircraft on frequency B. assigns both aircraft the same ATC control frequency C. tells the pilot about the other aircraft's position, direction, and intentions D. instructs one of the pilots to climb or descend to a different altitude |
C. tells the pilot about the other aircraft's position, direction, and intentions |
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A pilot executing a visual approach must have the ________ or the preceding aircraft in sight at all times. A. airport B. terrain C. Class D surface area D. missed approach point |
A. airport |
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In order to be cleared for a visual approach, overtaking aircraft must be advised of the _______ and _________ of the preceding aircraft. A. type; color B. type; transponder code C. distance; speed difference D. location; transmitting radio frequency |
C. distance; speed difference |
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If an aircraft sees the airport or runway but NOT the preceding aircraft, the aircraft may be cleared for a visual approach if ________ separation or ________ separation is maintained. A. VFR; visual B. radar; visual C. lateral; vertical D. visual; vertical |
B. radar; visual |
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Unless published differently on the procedure, the weather minima for a Charted Visual Flight Procedure (CVFP) are a reported ceiling of at least _____ feet above the MVA and visibility of at least _____ mile(s). A. 500; 1 B. 500; 3 C. 1,000; 1 D. 1,000; 3 |
B. 500; 3 |
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What is the minimum reported ground visibility for a contact approach? A. 1/2 nm B. 1 nm C 1/2 sm D. 1 sm |
D. 1 sm |
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An approach conducted while operating on an IFR flight plan that authorizes a pilot to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport via visual landmarks and other information is a(n) ______ approach. A. special IFR B. charted special IFR C. SVFR D. CVFP |
D. CVFP |
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Vortices are generated at the moment the aircraft: A. begins taxiing B. leaves the ground C. starts takeoff roll D. retracts its landing gear |
B. leaves the ground |
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Separate a small aircraft departing on the same runway from an intersection behind a preceding departing large aircraft by ensuring that it does NOT start takeoff roll until _____ minutes after the large aircraft has _____. A. 2; started takeoff roll B. 2; taken off or rotated C. 3; started takeoff roll D. 3; taken off or rotated |
D. 3; taken off or rotated |
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Separate IFR/VFR aircraft departing an intersecting runway behind a heavy jet/B757 departure by _____ minute(s) if projected flight paths will cross. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 |
B. 2 |
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Separate a small aircraft conducting a touch-and-go on the same runway as a preceding large aircraft departure by ____ minutes from the time the large aircraft ____. A. 2; begins takeoff roll B. 2; rotates or takes off C. 3; begins takeoff roll D. 3; rotates or takes off |
D. 3; rotates or takes off |
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Separate an aircraft departing behind a heavy jet/B757 departure on a parallel runway separated by 2,500 feet by ____ minute(s) if flight paths will cross. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 |
B. 2 |
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An aircraft departing behind a heavy jet/B757 on the same runway or parallel runways separated by less than 2,500 feet requires ____ minute(s) of wake turbulence separation. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 |
B. 2 |
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UAL10, a DC10 is departing from the approach end. N123JL, an LJ35 is waiting to depart from an intersection 600 feet down the runway. The soonest N123JL can depart is ____ minutes after UAL10 ____. A. 2; rolls B. 3; rolls C. 2; rotates D. 3; rotates |
D. 3; rotates |
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AAL210, a B722 departs Runway 28R from the approach end. N10FD a SBR1 (S+), is waiting to depart Runway 28R at intersection C. What is the required wake turbulence separation? A. 2 minutes form AAL210's takeoff roll B. 3 minutes from AAL210's rotation C. 5 miles in trail of AAL210 D. No wake turbulence separation is required |
B. 3 minutes from AAl210's rotation |
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N18NC, A FA10 (S+), departs Runway 28R from the approach end. N56CD, a BE58 is waiting to depart Runway 28R at intersection D. What is the required wake turbulence separation? A. 2 minutes from N18NC's takeoff roll B. 3 minutes from N18NC's rotation C. 5 miles in trail of N18NC D. No wake turbulence separation is required |
B. 3 minutes from N18NC's rotation |
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UAL433, a 777, departs Runway 28R on an Academy One departure. DAL201, a 737, is waiting to depart Runway 28L on a runway heading departure. The runways are 2,500 feet apart. The soonest DAL201 can start takeoff roll is: A. 2 minutes from UAL433's takeoff roll B. 2 minutes from UAL433's rotation C. 3 minutes from UAL433's takeoff roll D. 3 minutes from UAL433's rotation |
A. 2 minutes from UAL433's takeoff roll |
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DAL1254, a 767, executes a missed approach on Runway 28R. N310MN, a C172, is waiting to depart at the approach end. N310MN may start takeoff roll: A. immediately B. once DAL1254 has turned downwind C. 3 minutes after DAL1254 crosses the landing threshold D. 2 minutes after DAL1254 crosses the landing threshold |
D. 2 minutes after DAL1254 crosses the landing threshold |
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N288DS, a P28A, is downwind for touch-and-go on Runway 28L. AAL432, an MD81, is departing Runway 28L. N288DS may not _____ until _____ minutes after AAL432 rotates. A. cross the landing threshold; 2 B. cross the landing threshold; 3 C. touch down; 2 D. touch down; 3 |
D. touch down; 3 |
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AAL601, An A320 executes a missed approach on Runway 28R. N1388V, A C421, is waiting to depart at the approach end. N1388V may depart: A. after runway separation requirements are met B. once AAL601 has turned downwind C. 2 minutes after AAL601 crosses the landing threshold D. 3 minutes after AAL601 crosses the landing threshold |
A. after runway separation requirements are met |
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Issue wake turbulence cautionary advisories and the position, altitude, and direction of flight of a heavy jet/B757 to: A. aircraft more than 41,000 lbs B. VFR aircraft that are not being radar vectored, but that are behind heavy jets/B757s C. an aircraft flying the opposite direction D. a VFR aircraft executing a touch and go |
B. VFR aircraft that are not being radar vectored, but that are behind heavy jets/B757s |
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When issuing wake turbulence advisories for a heavy jet/B757 to any aircraft landing behind the arriving or departing heavy jet/B757 that is on the same runway or parallel runway separated by less than 2,500 feet, the phraseology is: A. "CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE HEAVY D-C TEN, TWO MILE FINAL" B. "CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE, D-C NINE DEPARTING, RUNWAY THREE SIX CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF" C. "CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE BOEING SEVEN TWENTY-SEVEN DEPARTING" D. CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE HEAVY D-C NINE DEPARTING, RUNWAY THREE SIX" |
A. "CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE HEAVY D-C TEN, TWO MILE FINAL" |
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Separate IFR/VFR aircraft landing behind a departing heavy jet/B757 on a crossing runway if the arrival will fly through the airborne path of the departure by a minimum of ____ minutes or the appropriate radar separation minima. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 |
A. 2 |
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A B744 is executing a low approach on Runway 18, and a King Air is ready for takeoff on Runway 36 (opposite direction). The minimum separation required to clear the King Air for takeoff is ____ minutes. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 |
B. 3 |
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When a pilot is ready for an intersection takeoff and his/her request for takeoff includes a request to deviate from the 3-minute interval, you shall: A. issue clearance to taxi into position and hold until wake turbulence separation exists B. issue takeoff clearance in 3 minutes C. issue a wake turbulence advisory before clearing the aircraft for takeoff D. initiate a waiver request |
C. issue a wake turbulence advisory before clearing the aircraft for takeoff |
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Any occurrence at an aerodome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft is a: A. control error B. system deviation C. pilot deviation D. runway incursion |
D. runway incursion |
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The positions that are responsible for visually scanning the runway are: A. Local Control and Cab Coordinator B. Local Control and Ground Control C. Ground Control and Cab Coordinator D. Cab Coordinator and Area Supervisor |
B. Local Control and Ground Control |
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Before using a nonactive runway, the Local Controller must: A. advise the pilot B. coordinate with the Airport Manager C. coordinate with the Ground Controller D. obtain approval of the supervisor |
C. coordinate with the Ground Controller |
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Unless it is a SOP, Ground Control must advise Local Control when an aircraft: A. leaves the ramp B. leaves the runway C. taxis to an intersection for departure D. taxis to an intersection that is designated by facility directive |
C. taxis to an intersection for departure |
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When the runway is NOT visible from the tower, before Ground Control or Local Control releases an aircraft to the other's frequency, the transferring controller must: A. ensure the aircraft is clear of the runway B. advise the receiving controller of the aircraft's location C. wait until the aircraft is in sight D. issue a cautionary advisory and then switch the aircraft |
B. advise the receiving controller of the aircraft's location |
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Any vehicles on the runway must be clear of the runway before a departing aircraft: A. crosses the hold line B. taxis onto the runway C. begins takeoff roll D. leaves the ramp |
C. begins takeoff roll |
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The primary cause of runway incursions is: |
Human error from persons such as: pilots, controllers, vehicle operators, and pedestrians on an airport runway. |
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When the local controller authorizes the crossing of the active runway, he/she must verbally specify the runway to be crossed, preceded by the word: |
Cross |
