Air Traffic Control and IFR

Question 1

TRACON is the contraction for what?

Answer 1

Terminal Radar Approach Control

Question 2

Who has the sole responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft, terrain, and obstructions while in VMC?

Answer 2

The pilot in command

Question 3

“Heavy” Aircraft are defined as airplanes with a certificated maximum takeoff weight of what

Answer 3

more than 41,000 lbs

Question 4

How much vertical separation do you have with other airplanes up to FL290?

Answer 4

1,000 ft.

Question 5

To fly (cruise) between FL 290 and FL 410 you must have what?

Answer 5

Reduced vertical separation minimum authorization (RVSM)

Question 6

Above FL410 what vertical separation do you have with other traffic?

Answer 6

2,000 ft.

Question 7

If you don’t have RVSM, where can you cruise?

Answer 7

Below FL290 and above FL410

Question 8

When are position reports necessary?

Answer 8

When not in radar contact

Question 9

What does a position report entail?

Answer 9

1. identification
2. position
3. time over reporting point
4. Altitude or FL
5. Type of flight plan (only if report is to a FSS)
6. ETA & name of next reporting point
7. Name or reporting point after next
8. pertinent remarks

Question 10

Compulsory reporting points are shown by what?

Answer 10

a solid triangle or if the route is not on an established air route, then any fix that defines the route

Question 11

When weather is less than vfr, when must you file and obtain a clearance?

Answer 11

prior to entering controlled airspace

Question 12

What is ATC purpose?

Answer 12

To provide separation for airplanes in controlled airspace while flying IFR

Question 13

What are the different Air Traffic Services Routes (ATS Routes) (“Airways”)?

Answer 13

1. victor airways
2. jet routes
3. Q/T routes
4. colored airways
5. Arrival / departure routes

Question 14

Victor airways go from what altitude to what altitude?

Answer 14

1,200 AGL to 17,999 MSL

Question 15

Jet routes go from what altitude to what altitude?

Answer 15

18,000 MSL to FL 450

Question 16

T/F Aircraft above FL450 fly point to point or direct navigation.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

T/F T routes are low altitude RNAV routes, and Q routes are high altitude RNAV routes.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Colored airways are what?

Answer 18

low - medium frequency airways that are still used in alaska and coastal california. They are brown in color and are distinguished by (R)ed (G)reed (A)mber and (B)lue and a number

Question 19

What are the different VOR classifications?

Answer 19

Terminal, Low, and High

Question 20

Low VOR’s have a reception how far away?

Answer 20

from 1,000 AGL to 18000 MSL you can get reception up to 40 miles away

Question 21

High VOR’s have a reception how far away?

Answer 21

same reception of L VOR’s below 14500 MSL. From 14500 msl to 17999 msl it extends to 100 NM. Above 18000 MSL to 450000 MSL it has a range of 130 NM

Question 22

What is happening when you receive a verbal squeeling and the CDI is swaying back and forth?

Answer 22

You are in range of two VOR’s with the same frequency

Question 23

T/F Terminal VOR’s are signified by a small (T) in the name and are on an airport surface usually used for an approach

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What is the range of a terminal VOR?

Answer 24

1,000 AGL to 12,000 AGL with a range of 25 NM (not used for airways)

Question 25

FSS can be reached on 122.2 above what altitude?

Answer 25

5,000 agl

Question 26

Flight Watch can be contacted 122.0 above what altitude?

Answer 26

5,000 agl

Question 27

What services do flight watch provide?

Answer 27

weather pertinent to your route of flight and pireps

Question 28

Sometimes you can simultaneously receive two VOR's with the same frequency, what are some indications?

Answer 28

An oral squeal and oscillation of the indicators

Question 29

MEA guarantee and don't guarantee what?

Answer 29

guarantee: navigation signal strength, and obstacle clearance don't guarantee: radar coverage and communication

Question 30

MOCA guarantee and don't guarantee what?

Answer 30

guarantee: navigation signal strength within 22 NM of navaid, and obstacle clearance don't guarantee: radar coverage and communication

Question 31

T/F it is sometimes difficult to get a clearance at the MOCA or MEA

Answer 31

True, because those altitude don't ensure radar and communication

Question 32

TRACON's (terminal approach control) handles communication in what dimensions?

Answer 32

30 miles from the primary airport and up to 10,000 to 12,000 feet agl, but soe can handle larger areas (laterally)

Question 33

Air Route Traffic Control Centers are divided into a high altitude sector and a low altitude one, what is the altitude cut off?

Answer 33

FL230

Question 34

When changing altitude, at what rate should you do that?

Answer 34

You should climb or descend at the optimum rate consistent with airplane characteristics until within 1,000 feet from the new altitude, then maintain 500 - 1500 fpm

Question 35

When your maximum climb or descent rate is below 500 fpm you must notify atc of the new climb rate

Answer 35

yes

Question 36

When must you notify atc when your tas differs from that filed in your flight plan

Answer 36

greater of +/- 5% or 10 knots

Question 37

When any communication, navigational or approach equipment becomes inoperative, you must notify ATC, what else must you tell them?

Answer 37

The degree of the impairment and the nature of assistance required from ATC (e.g. no gyro approach, vectors, etc.)

Question 38

T/F when flying direct legs between fixes, radar coverage is required which may result in you having a higher cruising altitude

Answer 38

True

Question 39

When filing a flight plan, go to a navaid close to the airport, or one used in a STAR or approach

Answer 39

Yes

Question 40

By how many miles should you avoid active restricted and prohibited as?

Answer 40

3 nm

Question 41

T/F On high altitude Military operating areas aren't depicted, but there are vertical extensions that may require you to deviate when flying direct legs

Answer 41

True

Question 42

How wide are VOR airspace?

Answer 42

4 NM of centerline

Question 43

What is the obstacle clearance given on an airway?

Answer 43

1,000 in non mountainous areas and 2,000 in mountainous terrain

Question 44

T/F VOR indicators show angular deviation from a course?

Answer 44

True ( a full scale, five dot, deviation indicates 10 degrees off course)

Question 45

60 miles from the VOR, one degree of deviation indicates how many miles from the centerline?

Answer 45

1 mile

Question 46

30 miles from the VOR, one degree of deviation indicates how many miles from the centerline?

Answer 46

1/2 mile

Question 47

GPS CDI indicates linear, not angular deviation

Answer 47

True

Question 48

what are the purposes of SID's

Answer 48

standardize traffic flow, ensure aircraft separation, and provide obstacle clearnace to the en route environment

Question 49

Can you fly a SID without an ATC clearacne to do so?

Answer 49

no

Question 50

Are ODP's textual or graphic?

Answer 50

They can be either. A graphic ODP will have the word "obstacle" in paranthesis

Question 51

When should you fly an ODP?

Answer 51

An atc clearance in not required, and if one is established at the departure airport, fly it whenever in weather other than basic VFR.

Question 52

Do takeoff minimums apply to part 91?

Answer 52

They don't apply unless it is for hire

Question 53

What are standard takeoff minimums for hire?

Answer 53

1SM visibility for airplanes with one or two engines, and 1/2SM visiblity for airplanes with 3 or more engines

Question 54

What is standard IFR Climb Procedure?

Answer 54

Clearance is predicated on a climb of at least 200 feet/NM and a climb to 400' AGL before turning

Question 55

What is the expected descent rate?

Answer 55

250 - 350 feet per NM

Question 56

What is a visual approach and when can it be approved?

Answer 56

It is strictly a visual descent and landing and will be given only when you see the airport and the preceding traffic (no prescribed missed approach)

Question 57

What are the requirements of a "contact approach"

Answer 57

It must be initiated by the pilot and approved by atc, clear of clouds, 1 mile visibilty reported, airport has an approved IAP, and the pilot is responsible for obstruction clearance

Question 58

Altitude Facts:

Answer 58

Never leave an assigned cruising altitude unless on a published route, never descend below published minimum altitudes, follow approach minimums, don't leave da or mda until runway environment is in sight

Question 59

On a no-gyro approach, what rate should your turns be?

Answer 59

Standard rate up to final approach fix, then half standard rate

Question 60

Use full call sign when?

Answer 60

On initial contact or when an airplane has a similar call sign. It can be shortened to last three digits or registration.