Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
212 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
Lesson 31
What does a \ symbol indicate on the radar display? |
Paired beacon |
|
|
What does a diamond indicate on a radar display? |
FLAT Track |
|
|
An X with a line on top indicates what on a radar display? |
Fixed obstruction |
|
|
What does a / indicate on a radar display? |
Unpaired beacon |
|
|
When the computer correlates the predicted position, speed, and heading with the actual radar return using flight plan information, the target is considered _________. |
Paired |
|
|
B1 through B3 of the full data block may contain _________ ___________ information. |
Assigned altitude |
|
|
N518G 80^63# 531 240 KBHM
What does the data block indicate? |
Controller entered the climbing altitude of 63. 80 is assigned altitude. CID is 531, ground speed is 240kts. Destination airport is Birmingham. |
|
|
Field E of the full data block may time share with other items eligible for display, may contain special information relative to the status of the aircraft, and generally always shows... |
Ground speed |
|
|
What code is displayed when updated data is not being received? |
OLD |
|
|
A caret symbol ^ over A3 indicates that the aircraft... |
Will not auto-handoff |
|
|
A caret ^ over A2 indicates that the aircraft... |
Entered another sector without a handoff being made. |
|
|
What does an unpaired limited data block (LDB) display? |
Beacon code.
If available, Mode C altitude for untracked aircraft. |
|
|
What are the 3 types of symbols seen on a radar display? |
Map symbols (VORTAC, NDB, Fix, airports, obstructions)
Target symbols (unpaired and paired primary, unpaired and paired beacon, mode C intruders, code 1200 beacon)
Position symbols (FLAT tracks, Free tracks, coast tracks, frozen data block, H hold) |
|
|
Line that links position target to data block... |
Leader line |
|
|
Represents the distance and direction aircraft will travel in selected minutes.
*think headlights. |
Velocity vector. |
|
|
An unpaired primary target is displayed as... |
. or + |
|
|
What symbol shows a paired primary? |
X |
|
|
Field A has 8 character positions. Position A2 is always a ___________. |
Letter |
|
|
B1 through B3 contain either... |
Assigned altitude info or "VFR" |
|
|
A coral box around the B4 position indicates the aircraft is... |
Non-RVSM |
|
|
An N in B4 means that... |
Neither controller-entered nor Mode C reported altitude has been received for the aircraft. (Field C will be vacant) |
|
|
B4 shows an X... |
Mode C is corrupted or lost. (Field C will contain XXX) |
|
|
B4 shows a V... |
Mode C is received but no assigned altitude exists. (B1-B3 will be vacant) |
|
|
B4 shows a T... |
Interim altitude is displayed in B1-B3 |
|
|
B4 shows a T... |
Interim altitude is displayed in B1-B3 |
|
|
C1-C3 contain Mode C or controller-entered altitude, upper altitude of a block altitude, or XXX.
C4 contains a # when aircraft is not responding with Mode C or controller-entered altitude doesn't equal the assigned altitude.
Why would C4 contain an X? |
To indicate exceptional vertical rate indicator. |
|
|
C1-C3 contain Mode C or controller-entered altitude, upper altitude of a block altitude, or XXX.
C4 contains a # when aircraft is not responding with Mode C or controller-entered altitude doesn't equal the assigned altitude.
Why would C4 contain an X? |
To indicate exceptional vertical rate indicator. |
|
|
210B230
What's the phraseology? |
"Block flight level two one zero through flight level two three zero." |
|
|
How many feet must an aircraft deviate from its assigned altitude before the deviation is indicated in position B4 with a + or - symbol? |
300ft |
|
|
What data block info indicates that Mode C is corrupt? |
B4 shows an X Field C shows XXX |
|
|
What data block info indicates that Mode C is corrupt? |
B4 shows an X Field C shows XXX |
|
|
What data block information indicates that Mode C has never been received? |
B4 shows an N and field C is vacant. |
|
|
D1 may contain an "R" if our sector doesn't have track control. D2-D4 contain... |
CID |
|
|
Attempted handoff to another facility failed. What is displayed in field E? |
FAIL |
|
|
MISM in field E indicates what? |
Mismatch between two ERAM facilities' track position.
*must inform supervisor when this happens! |
|
|
When DATA is displayed in field E, what's wrong? |
Mismatch between ERAM and non-ERAM facility.
*receiving controller must call the transferring controller and verify the position of the target. |
|
|
HOLD will be displayed in field E when an aircraft enters a hold. "HOLD" will change to "EFC" when EFC time approaches.
When SIDE is displayed in field E, what does this mean? |
Aircraft is in side-stream handoff status to another ERAM facility. |
|
|
CST in field E... |
Aircraft is in Coast Status (not tracked by computer). |
|
|
NONE in field E... |
Aircraft has an assigned beacon code, but none is received. |
|
|
When field E displays a beacon code... |
Aircraft has an assigned beacon code, but the code received is NOT the proper code. IMPROPER CODE IS DISPLAYED! |
|
|
An H-12 in Field E indicates... |
Track is being handed off to a sector in same center (D12 in this case). Not yet accepted. |
|
|
HF30 in field E indicates... |
Track is being handed off to another center (Monroe Low in this case-ZFW). Not yet accepted. |
|
|
O-12 in field E indicates... |
Handoff has been accepted by sector in same center (accepted by D12). |
|
|
OF30 in field E indicates... |
Handoff has been accepted by another center. ZFW has accepted it. |
|
|
HJ1S in field E indicates... |
Track is being handed off to ARTS facility. Not yet accepted. |
|
|
OJ1S in field E indicates... |
Handoff has been accepted by ARTS facility. |
|
|
Field F can contain all of the following... |
A/C type and equipment suffix Destination airport Heading Speed Both heading and speed Free-form text |
|
|
A paired limited data block displays call-sign and Mode C altitude. Always appears ______ of the target. |
East |
|
|
An unpaired limited data block on a target symbol for a VFR aircraft does not show code 1200. Instead, the target symbol is a ___. |
V |
|
|
NEXRAD display shows three precipitation levels. What are they? |
Moderate (purple) Heavy (checkered cyan) Extreme (cyan) |
|
|
Lesson 32
All aircraft operating at or above _______ feet, and below floor of Class A airspace, excluding at and below ______ feet AGL, must be equipped with an operable transponder and Mode C capability. |
10,000
2,500 |
|
|
The four digit code that may be assigned to an aircraft participating in an active SAR mission is... |
1277 |
|
|
If the Mode C transponder fails between _______ MSL and _______ MSL, you must advise a manager and coordinate with the next controller. |
10,000 ft 18,000 ft |
|
|
Beacon codes are assigned to ________ equipped aircraft. |
Mode 3/A |
|
|
Beacon codes that do not end with "00" are _________. |
Discrete |
|
|
Give first preference to use of _________ codes. |
Discrete |
|
|
Request a code change from an aircraft not in your area of responsibility only if... |
Coordinated at the time of handoff or specified in a LOA. |
|
|
Assign this code if a pilot declares an emergency and is not radar-identified... |
7700 |
|
|
What do the following codes mean?
A. 1200 B. 7700 C. 7600 D. 4000 |
A. VFR departure not working an ATC facility.
B. Pilot declares emergency and is not radar-identified.
C. Aircraft experiences loss of 2-way radio comms.
D. A fast maneuvering military aircraft. |
|
|
Lesson 33
If radar identification is questionable for any reason... |
Take immediate action to re-identify the aircraft. |
|
|
Inform an aircraft that radar service is terminated when an aircraft... |
Proceeds into a non-radar coverage area. |
|
|
An aircraft resumes normal non-radar compulsory position reporting when ATC advises that... |
Radar contact is lost or terminated. |
|
|
If an aircraft is out of lateral tolerance, it will change to _____ _______ until it returns to within lateral tolerance. |
Free Track |
|
|
The minimum number of degrees an aircraft must be turned for radar identification is ____. |
30 degrees |
|
|
Automatic track initiation may occur for aircraft with a _________ beacon code. |
Discrete |
|
|
An aircraft must be informed of its position when identified by _________ _________. |
Beacon methods. |
|
|
An item that must be displayed in a full data block (FDB) is... |
Aircraft I.D. |
|
|
An item that must be displayed in a full data block (FDB) is... |
Aircraft Identification |
|
|
Lesson 34
One difference between a handoff and a point out is... |
Communications are transferred in a handoff. |
|
|
If doubt exists regarding target identification after accepting a handoff or point out, the receiving controller should first take action to... |
Re-identify the aircraft. |
|
|
The phraseology to allow an aircraft to enter your airspace without communications transfer is... |
"Point out approved"
"BB" |
|
|
If you wish to communicate with an aircraft that it is being pointed out to you, inform the transferring controller by stating... |
"N123GF, (restrictions if applicable) RADAR CONTACT." |
|
|
After the handoff has been completed, transfer of communications must be made to the next controller before the aircraft leaves your airspace, unless... |
Prior coordination has been made. |
|
|
After accepting a handoff on a non-beacon aircraft, confirm identity by... |
Advising the aircraft of its position. |
|
|
Verbal coordination must be accomplished prior to accepting control of a track indicating... |
CST, DATA, OLD, or NONE |
|
|
Verbal coordination must be accomplished prior to accepting control of a track indicating... |
CST, DATA, OLD, or NONE |
|
|
When making a point out via landline or interphone, you must inform the receiving controller of the aircraft's ________. |
Position |
|
|
In the course of a _________ __________ in which communications will be transferred, the transferring controller points to the target on the next controller's radar display. |
Physical handoff |
|
|
When accepting a handoff, it is the receiving controller's responsibility to... |
Comply with restrictions issued by the transferring controller unless otherwise coordinated. |
|
|
Three phrases a receiving controller may use when he/she locates a target when receiving a point out are... |
Point out approved Radar contact Unable |
|
|
Lesson 36
Separation must be applied between which portions of the digitized radar targets? |
Center of beacon Center of primary |
|
|
Radar separation must be applied to all RNAV aircraft operating on a random route at or below... |
FL450 |
|
|
Airspace operations should be separated from Special Use and Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (SUA and ATCAA) laterally below FL600 by ___ miles.
Above FL600, lateral separation must be by ___ miles. |
3, 6 |
|
|
If both AAL56 and N123GF are more than 40 miles from the radar antenna, you must provide a minimum separation of ___ miles between targets. |
5 miles
*3 if less than 40 miles from the antenna. Think TRACON. |
|
|
To separate an aircraft from a standard formation flight, how many miles should be added to appropriate radar minima? |
1 mile |
|
|
When necessary, assign the appropriate _______ _____ to each aircraft in the formation or to the first and last aircraft in the trail. |
Beacon code |
|
|
The priority given to issuing safety alerts is the same as that given to... |
Separating aircraft |
|
|
If you observe the aircraft in unsafe proximity to an obstruction in another sector, you must... |
Inform the appropriate controller. |
|
|
How many miles must an aircraft be vectored from an obstruction assuming vertical clearance will not be obtained? |
5 miles |
|
|
The phraseology to request a pilot to validate an altitude when operating below the lowest usable flight level is... |
"Say altitude" |
|
|
What is the minimum number of miles the center controller must keep between DAL432 (at 6,000) and a TRACON? |
2 1/2 miles.
*2 1/2 on either side provides 5 miles between aircraft. If it was a formation flight and one aircraft separated, lateral separation has to be 6 miles (1 mile more than 5), so it would be 3 miles from the TRACON airspace. |
|
|
What is the minimum number of miles the center controller must keep between DAL432 (at 6,000) and a TRACON airspace? |
2 1/2 miles.
*2 1/2 on either side provides 5 miles between aircraft. If it was a formation flight and one aircraft separated, lateral separation has to be 6 miles (1 mile more than 5), so it would be 3 miles from the TRACON airspace. |
|
|
A controller would suppress a Conflict Alert because... |
Appropriate action has been or will be taken. |
|
|
Lesson 37
Information to be specified when vectoring an aircraft includes __________ and _________. |
Direction of turn
Magnetic heading to be flown |
|
|
When is a controller required to advise a pilot of the purpose of a radar vector? |
When initiating the vector. |
|
|
Reasons for vectoring aircraft include... |
Safety and separation from other aircraft and airspace. |
|
|
To obtain desired track for a radar vector, consider... |
Effects of wind. |
|
|
What is the lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except when authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches? |
Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) |
|
|
When an aircraft is at a _______ altitude and a ________ airspeed, allow for increased compliance time and distance. |
Higher, greater |
|
|
What is a phraseology example of heading to depart the fix. |
"American Twenty-two, depart Tulsa heading zero seven zero, WHEN ABLE proceed direct Columbus." |
|
|
Lesson 38
What is repeated three times during a distress situation? |
Mayday! |
|
|
An emergency that should be declared by facility personnel is... |
Unexpected loss of radar AND radio contact with an aircraft. |
|
|
An aircraft emergency is considered to exist when... |
An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal is heard or reported. |
|
|
The facility in communication with the aircraft in distress must... |
Handle the emergency. |
|
|
When a foreign air carrier is involved in an emergency, notify the... |
ARTCC serving the departure or destination airport. |
|
|
What minimum information is required to assist an inflight emergency? |
Aircraft ID and type Nature of emergency Pilot's desires |
|
|
After initial radio contact with an aircraft in distress, you should have the aircraft... |
Remain in initial contact frequency. |
|
|
Who is responsible for initiating coordination efforts when an ELT is heard or reported? |
Supervisor |
|
|
An aircraft is considered overdue when neither radio nor radar contact can be established and ___ minutes have passed since the ETA over a specified reporting point. |
30 |
|
|
An ALNOT is issued, 50 miles either side of the route from the last reported position to the destination. Every ______ is notified. |
ARTCC |
|
|
Normal air traffic control is resumed after the ___ minute traffic suspension has expired if operators and pilots concur. |
30 |
|
|
What can you expect from a pilot experiencing radio failure in VFR conditions? |
Land as soon as practicable. |
|
|
Lesson 39
Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) is when... |
The pilot is only able to navigate using instrument references inside the cockpit. |
|
|
Ceilings at or below 5,000 ft exist, light icing exists, visibility is less than 5 miles, and turbulence moderate or greater has been reported.
All these things warrant the controller to solicit _________. |
PIREPs |
|
|
A SIGMET is a report of potential hazards intended for whom? |
Aircraft crews |
|
|
What are some of the most important sources of icing information? |
PIREP |
|
|
The area of the precipitation returns associated with a thunderstorm on the radar screen is frequently ________ than the actual cumulonimbus cloud. |
Smaller |
|
|
A center weather advisory (CWA) is used to... |
Alert pilots of adverse weather conditions. |
|
|
Lesson 40
When MARSA does not apply, who has the responsibility of providing in-flight separation between aircraft in an ALTRV? |
ATC facilities |
|
|
When providing radar lateral separation from a MOA, separate a nonparticipating aircraft at 15,000 ft by at least __ miles. |
3 |
|
|
When providing radar lateral separation from a MOA, separate a nonparticipating aircraft at 15,000 ft by at least __ miles. |
3
*Above FL600 - 6 miles |
|
|
Above FL290 vertically separate aircraft from SUA by _____ feet. |
1,000
*under FL290, separate by 500ft |
|
|
Two types of MTRs are ___ and ___. |
IR and VR |
|
|
During CELNAV training, the pilot will advise ATC before initiating any heading changes which exceed ___ degrees. |
20 |
|
|
When flying in a standard formation, each wingman will maintain a position within __ mile laterally and _____ feet vertically from the flight leader. |
1
1,000 |
|
|
When flying in a standard formation, each wingman will maintain a position within __ mile laterally and _____ feet vertically from the flight leader. |
1
100 |
|
|
For standard formation and other radar-identified aircraft, add how many miles of radar separation minima? |
1 mile |
|
|
What info from airborne military flights is forwarded to FSS? |
Changes to IFR flight plans. |
|
|
Lesson 41
A manual or automatic display of the current status of position-related equipment and operational conditions or procedures is a ________ ________ _______. |
Status information area. |
|
|
Manually recorded items of information kept at designated locations on the position of operation are... |
Written notes. |
|
|
Verbal briefing will be initiated immediately after... |
The receiving specialist indicates the preview has been completed. |
|
|
As a precaution to prevent omission or incorrect memory recall, a specialist should record each item of pertinent status information... |
As soon as operationally feasible. |
|
|
Specialists involved in the position relief process should... |
Not rush or permit themselves to be rushed. |
|
|
Standard formation vs nonstandard... |
Each wingman will maintain no more than 1 mile laterally or longitudinally and within 100ft vertically = standard.
Nonstandard - flight leader must request and have ATC approve something other than standard, or the formation is operating on an ALTRV or under an LOA. |
|
|
Airspace utilization under prescribed conditions, normally employed for the mass movement of aircraft under special user requirements that cannot otherwise be accomplished. |
ALTRV |
|
|
The condition whereby the military services involved assume responsibility for separation between participating military aircraft in the ATC system. |
MARSA |
|
|
Extending from 3 NM outward from the coast of the U.S. |
Warning Area |
|
|
Area wherein activities are conducted under conditions so controlled as to eliminate hazards to nonparticipating aircraft and to ensure safety of persons and property on the ground. |
Controlled firing area |
|
|
The route used by the department of defense and associated reserve and air guard units for the purpose of conducting low-altitude navigation and tactical training under VFR conditions below 10,000ft MSL at airspeed sin excess of 250 kts IAS. |
VFR Military Training Route (VR) |
|
|
The route used by the Department of Defense and associated Reserve and Air Guard units for the purpose of conducting low-altitude navigation and tactical training under VFR conditions below 10,000ft MSL at airspeeds in excess of 250 kts IAS. |
VFR Military Training Route (VR) |
|
|
Department of Defense and associated Reserve and Air Guard units for the purpose of conducting low-altitude navigation and tactical training under IFR and VFR conditions below 10,000ft MSL at airspeeds in excess of 250 kts IAS. |
IFR Military Training Route (IR) |
|
|
Airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface wherein activities must be confined because of their nature... |
Special use airspace (SUA) |
|
|
The airspace of defined vertical and lateral dimensions established for the conduct of military flight training at air speeds in excess of 250 kts IAS. |
Military training route (MTR)
Two types: IR and VR |
|
|
The airspace established outside of a Class A airspace area to separate certain non hazardous military activities from IFR traffic and identify for VFR traffic where these activities are conducted. |
MOA |
|
|
...while not wholly prohibited... |
Restricted area |
|
|
This airspace may contain a high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activities not hazardous to aircraft (skydiving). |
Alert area |
|
|
Aircraft navigation using the sun, moon, planets, and stars. During this type of training, the pilot will advise ATC before initiating any heading changes which exceed 20 degrees. |
Celestial Navigation (CELNAV) |
|
|
The area of airspace designated under FAR Part 73 within which no person may operate an aircraft without permission of the using agency. |
Prohibited area |
|
|
The procedure used by the military to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another during flight. |
Aerial refueling |
|
|
If mode C transponder fails at or above 18,000 MSL, you must advise a manager and... |
Coordinate with the next controller to obtain approval for the aircraft to enter that sector. |
|
|
Radar service is automatically terminated and the aircraft need not be advised when...
Aircrafts cancels its IFR flight plan. Except... |
-Within class B -Within class C -Where basic radar service is provided. |
|
|
Radar service is automatically terminated and the aircraft need not be advised when...
Aircrafts cancels its IFR flight plan. Except... |
-Within class B -Within class C -Where basic radar service is provided. |
|
|
Radar service is automatically terminated and the aircraft need not be advised when...
Aircrafts cancels its IFR flight plan. Except... |
-Within class B -Within class C -Where basic radar service is provided. |
|
|
Radar service is automatically terminated and the aircraft need not be advised when...
Aircrafts cancels its IFR flight plan. Except... |
-Within class B -Within class C -Where basic radar service is provided. |
|
|
Radar service is automatically terminated and the aircraft need not be advised when... |
Aircraft is conducting an instrument, visual, or contact approach and has landed or been instructed to change to advisory frequency. |
|
|
Required items to be displayed in a FDB are... |
Aircraft identification
Interim or assigned altitude. Or reported altitude. |
|
|
Three types of tracks are... |
Free Track FLAT Track Coast Track |
|
|
When in communications with a terminal facility about A388 operations, include the word _______ immediately after the aircraft call-sign. |
SUPER |
|
|
If identification is questionable for any reason, take immediate action to... |
1. Re-identify the aircraft
or
2. Terminate radar service |
|
|
Verbally coordinate to verify the position of primary or non-discrete beacon targets when doing automated handoffs except for... |
Intrafacility handoffs using single-sensor systems or multi-sensor systems operating in a mosaic RDP mode. |
|
|
Initiate verbal coordination prior to accepting control of a track when the data block displays... |
CST OLD NONE DATA |
|
|
After accepting any point out or handoff, the radar associate controller must immediately ___________ with the R-side. |
Coordinate
Don't keep secrets! |
|
|
When can you transfer radar identification, altitude control, and/or enroute fourth line information WITHOUT verbal coordination? |
-During radar handoffs -Info is displayed in a FDB -Within same facility -When following procedures in your AIT directive |
|
|
/I means... |
Aircraft are RNAV and able to fly direct routes. |
|
|
/A means... |
Aircraft are not RNAV and must be receiving a NAVAID or issued a heading to fly. |
|
|
/G, /L, /V, /S aircraft may be cleared off an airport via a point to point route provided the points are published NAVAIDs, waypoints, fixes, or airports.
When issuing a clearance, say... |
"As filed." |
|
|
RNAV equipped aircraft may require radar monitoring to fly ________ routes.
While GNSS equipped aircraft may fly direct routes without ______ monitoring. |
Direct
Radar |
|
|
/L means the aircraft is... |
RVSM equipped. |
|
|
/L means the aircraft is... |
RVSM equipped. |
|
|
/U means... |
the aircraft is not RVSM equipped. |
|
|
Does a coast track have a target? |
No. It represents approximate position only. |
|
|
Laterally separate an aircraft from another aircraft ABOVE FL600 by ___ miles.
BELOW FL600 by __ miles. |
10
5 |
|
|
Below FL230 and within 40 miles from the antenna, you can separate by a minimum of __ miles of in a facility directive. |
3 |
|
|
When transitioning from terminal to enroute - 3 miles increasing to 5 miles or greater, provided... (4 things) |
Aircraft are diverging/lead aircraft is faster
Separation is constant or increasing
5 miles is obtained within the first center sector
Procedure is covered by a LOA |
|
|
A388 or An225 (super heavy) separation standards...
1. Behind another A388?
2. A388 below FL230 under 250kts? |
1. 5 miles
2. 8 miles |
|
|
Wake turbulence on instrument approaches directly behind and less than 1,000 ft below...
1. Heavy behind heavy 2. Large/heavy behind B757 3. Small behind B757 4. Small/large behind a heavy |
1. 4 miles 2. 4 miles 3. 5 miles 4. 5 miles |
|
|
Separate aircraft from adjacent radar controlled airspace below FL600 by... |
2.5 miles |
|
|
Separate aircraft from adjacent non radar controlled airspace below FL600 by... |
5 miles |
|
|
Separate aircraft from adjacent radar controlled airspace above FL600 by... |
5 miles |
|
|
Separate aircraft from adjacent non radar controlled airspace above FL600 by... |
10 miles |
|
|
Separate aircraft from SUA and ATCAA laterally below FL600 by __ miles and above FL600 by __ miles. |
3, 6
*vertically below FL290 - 500ft and above FL290 - 1,000ft |
|
|
Ensure validity of each aircraft after doing what 4 things? |
1. Accepting an interfacility handoff 2. Initial track start 3. Track start from coast/suspended tabular list 4. Missing or unreasonable Mode C read outs |
|
|
When you observe an invalid Mode C readout below FL180, issue the correct _________ setting and request the pilot to ________ altitude. |
Altimeter
Verify |
|
|
If a Mode C readout remains invalid after attempting to fix it, instruct the pilot to turn off altitude reporting part of transponder and give reason. Who else do you notify? |
Notify supervisor of the aircraft call sign. |
|
|
When issuing a vector, determine the appropriate heading based on these four factors... |
Wind Weather Traffic Pilot requests |
|
|
Condition of being threatened by serious and imminent danger. Requires immediate assistance. |
Distress |
|
|
Condition of being concerned about safety and requiring timely but NOT immediate assistance. |
Urgency |
|
|
All emergencies must be immediately reported to the... |
Supervisor |
|
|
Emergency frequencies... |
121.5 MHz (vhf) 243.0 MHz (uhf) |
|
|
Non radar identified aircraft declares emergency... What's the phraseology to assign him code 7700? |
"SQUAWK MAYDAY ON 7700" |
|
|
Expected Pilot actions in IFR weather and NORDO...
Remember AVE F |
Assigned Vector Expected Filed |
|
|
Expected Pilot actions in IFR weather and NORDO...
If route was never assigned and route to expect was not given...
Remember MEA...whatever is highest is what he'll fly. |
Minimum IFR altitude (MIA) Expected altitude Assigned altitude |
|
|
(VMC) Visual meteorological conditions... Just like IMC except... |
Pilot can use visual references outside of the cockpit. |
|
|
Within how many miles of their sector should controllers advise pilots of hazardous weather? |
Within 150 NM |
|
|
When do we solicit PIREPs? When requested or one of the following conditions exists...
55BVTITS |
Ceilings below 5,000 Visibility less than 5 miles Breaking action Volcanic ash Turbulence (moderate or more) Icing (light or greater) Thunderstorms Wind shear |
|
|
Disseminate reports of the following conditions as URGENT PIREPs...
HAV TSSL |
Hail Anything else Volcanic ash
Tornado Severe turbulence Severe icing Low level wind shear |
|
|
When you solicit a PIREP you need what four items?
TTAP |
Time Type/call sign Altitude Position
*Include icing type/intensity and air temperature when icing is involved. |
|
|
Most hazardous icing conditions are encounters with ________ ______ and ________ ________. |
Freezing rain Freezing drizzle |
|
|
Icing forecasts are heavily dependent on _________. |
PIREPs |
|
|
Structural icing normally occurs between what temperatures? |
+2 and -20 degrees C |
|
|
How does structural icing affect an aircraft? |
Increased weight and drag
Decreased thrust and lift |
|
|
Three types of structural icing...
What's the most dangerous? |
Clear Rime Mixed
*clear ice is most dangerous
|
|
|
Rime icing normally occurs between what temperatures? |
-15 and -20 degrees C |
|
|
Mixed icing normally occurs between what temperatures? |
-10 and -15 degrees C |
|
|
Icing intensities... |
Trace - don't need de-icing unless in it for over an hour.
Light - could be a problem if in it for over an hour. De-icing can take care of it.
Moderate - short encounters become potentially hazardous. Use of de-icing is necessary.
Severe - immediate flight diversion is necessary. |
|
|
Reports of severe icing are considered urgent PIREPs and need to be delivered to the ____ immediately. |
CWC - center weather coordinator |
|
|
PIREP information is always given in _____. |
MSL |
|
|
As the radar associate controller, you must maintain the ________ _________ _____ with pertinent weather product updates. |
Special information area (SIA) |
|
|
Where is clear air turbulence found? |
Jet stream |
|
|
Where is clear air turbulence found? |
Jet stream |
|
|
Do not request code changes from single piloted ____________ and __________. |
Helicopters Turbojets |
|
|
Forward FSS the following information from airborne military airborne flights...
A change in destination... |
ADOPBERR
Aircraft ID and type Departure point Original destination Position and time New destination ETA Remarks (including change in fuel exhaustion time) Revised ETA |
|