AIM Chapter 4 Air Traffic Control

Question 0

Where can I get special VFR?

Answer 0

Class B
Class C
Class D
Class E to the surface
4-4-6(a)

Question 1

What are special VFR wx minimums during the day?

Answer 1

Clear of clouds
1 sm flight visibility if operating in controlled airspace
1 sm ground visibility if taking off or landing
4-4-6(a)(1)

Question 2

What is required for a pilot to operate special VFR at night?

Answer 2

Instrument rated pilot
Instrument capable aircraft
4-4-6(g)

Question 3

When is an instrument rating required for special VFR?

Answer 3

Between sunset to sunrise

4-4-6(g)

Question 4

Define METAR

Answer 4

Aviation Routine Weather Report

4-3-26(a)

Question 5

Service volume of an AWOS

Answer 5

25 nm
10,000’
4-3-26(b)

Question 6

How far out should a pilot call CTAF with their intentions

Answer 6

10 miles

4-1-9(c)(1)

Question 7

MULTICOM frequency

Answer 7

122.9

Table 4-1-1

Question 8

Define UNICOM

Answer 8

Nongovernment air/ground radio station which may provide airport information at public use airports where there is no tower or FSS
4-1-9(e)(1)

Question 9

Define ATIS

Answer 9

Automatic Terminal Information Service

Question 10

Standard air-to-air communications frequency

Answer 10

122.75

Table 4-1-3

Question 11

What is ATIS?

Answer 11

Continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol information in selected high activity terminal areas.
Designed to improve controller effectiveness and relieve frequency congestion
4-1-13(a)

Question 12

If a pilot informs ATC they “have the numbers,” that means what?

Answer 12

They have received wind, runway, and altimeter information only
4-1-13(h)

Question 13

ATIS includes

Answer 13

Time
Ceiling
Visibility 
Obstructions to visibility 
Temp
Dewpoint
Magnetic wind direction and velocity
Altimeter
Remarks
Runway in use
4-1-13(b)

Question 14

When will a controller issue a safety alert?

Answer 14

When the controller is aware the aircraft is at an altitude which places the aircraft in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions or other aircraft
4-1-16

Question 15

Basic radar services for VFR

Answer 15

Safety alerts
Traffic advisories 
Limited radar vectoring
Sequencing to the primary 
4-1-18(a)

Question 16

When should a pilot contact approach control?

Answer 16

Approximately 25 miles out

4-1-18(a)(5)(a)

Question 17

What is the purpose of a TRSA?

Answer 17

Provide separation between all participating VFR aircraft and all IFR traffic

Question 18

Is pilot participation in a TRSA mandatory?

Answer 18

No

4-1-18(b)(1)

Question 19

Transponder code 7777

Answer 19

Reserved for military interceptor operations

4-1-20(e)(2)

Question 20

Transponder code 4000

Answer 20

Military pilots operating VFR or IFR within restricted/warning area

Question 21

When is a transponder required

Answer 21

At or above 10,000'
Within 30nm of class B
Within and above lateral bounds of class C airspace
Crossing an ADIZ
4-1-20(f)(2)

Question 22

How often must radio reports be made when utilizing hazardous area reporting service?

Answer 22

Every 10 minutes

4-1-21(a)(2)

Question 23

If radio contact has not been made within _____ minutes SAR will be initiated, when utilizing hazardous area reporting service

Answer 23

15 minutes

4-1-21(a)(2)

Question 24

The MEDEVAC callsign is intended for what?

Answer 24

Missions of an urgent medical nature These aircraft will be given priority 4-2-4(b)

Question 25

How are runways identified.

Answer 25

Nearest 10 degree increment of the azimuth of the centerline | 4-3-6(a)

Question 26

When the MU value is below ________ braking action performance starts to deteriorate

Answer 26

40 or less | 4-3-9(c)

Question 27

Define LAHSO

Answer 27

Land And Hold Short | 4-3-11(a)

Question 28

What are the weather minimums to receive a LAHSO clearance

Answer 28

3sm 1,000' 4-3-11(c)(5)

Question 29

If the ground control frequency is in the ________ bandwidth the controller may omit __________.

Answer 29

121 MHz Omit the numbers preceding the decimal point 4-3-14(d)

Question 30

When is recommended that the pilot have the landing light on?

Answer 30

Below 10,000 Within 10 miles of an airport 4-3-23(c)

Question 31

When is it recommended to have the rotating beacon on?

Answer 31

When the engines are in operation | 4-3-23(d)

Question 32

Squawk code 1255

Answer 32

Enroute to, from or within fire fighting areas

Question 33

When is the "Flight Check" call sign used?

Answer 33

Used to alert pilots and controllers when a FAA aircraft is engaged in flight inspection/certification of NAVAIDs and flight procedures 4-3-24(a)

Question 34

Squawk code 1277

Answer 34

SAR mission for USAF or USCG | 4-1-20(g)(1)

Question 36

Squawk code 1202

Answer 36

Glider not in contact with ATC | 4-1-20(g)(1)

Question 37

The absence of a sky condition or ceiling and/or visibility indicates what?

Answer 37

Sky condition or ceiling of 5,000' or above Visibility of 5 miles or more 4-1-13(e)

Question 38

UNICOM Communications Procedures

Answer 38

``` Report 10 miles from airport Report downwind Report base Report final Report leaving the runway 4-1-9(h) ```

Question 39

Service volume for departure ATIS

Answer 39

5nm | 100' agl

Question 40

Service volume for arrival ATIS

Answer 40

20-60nm | 25,000'

Question 41

Standard pattern altitude

Answer 41

1000' agl unless otherwise stated | Figure 4-3-2