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Air Traffic Controller Knowledge Flashcards

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  1. What does the term 'ATIS' stand for in aviation communications?

    Answer: Automated Terminal Information Service

    ATIS (Automated Terminal Information Service) broadcasts continuous recordings of airport weather and NOTAMs to reduce controller workload.

  2. When an aircraft is instructed to 'hold short of runway 27,' the pilot must:

    Answer: Stop before reaching the runway 27 hold short markings

    Hold short instructions require the aircraft to stop before the painted hold short markings, never entering the runway.

  3. Which radar mode provides both aircraft position and altitude information to controllers?

    Answer: Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)

    Secondary Surveillance Radar interrogates aircraft transponders to obtain identity and altitude data in addition to position.

  4. What is the standard IFR separation minimum between aircraft at the same altitude in radar contact?

    Answer: 3 nautical miles

    FAA standards require a minimum of 3 nautical miles lateral separation for IFR aircraft within 40 NM of a radar antenna.

  5. A pilot declares an emergency by squawking transponder code:

    Answer: 7700

    Squawk 7700 is the universal emergency code that alerts ATC and triggers alarms on radar displays.

  6. What is a 'SIGMET' used for in aviation?

    Answer: Significant meteorological information affecting aircraft safety

    SIGMETs warn pilots and controllers of significant en route meteorological conditions hazardous to all aircraft.

  7. When two aircraft are converging at the same altitude, which has the right of way?

    Answer: The aircraft to the other's right

    FAR 91.113 states that when aircraft converge at the same altitude, each pilot shall give way to the aircraft on their right.