AQT Navigation & Air Traffic Control 2

Question 1

What is a holding pattern?

Accepted Answer

A predetermined maneuver keeping an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from ATC

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A technique for hovering in a helicopter

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A parking position at a gate

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A preflight inspection procedure

Question 2

What is the purpose of a flight plan?

Accepted Answer

A document filed with ATC providing route, altitude, airspeed, fuel, and other information for search and rescue and traffic management

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A financial budget for the flight

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A maintenance schedule for the aircraft

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A list of passengers on the flight

Question 3

What is the difference between a precision and non-precision approach?

Accepted Answer

Precision approaches provide both lateral and vertical guidance (e.g., ILS); non-precision approaches provide only lateral guidance

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Precision approaches are faster

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Non-precision approaches are safer

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They use the same equipment

Question 4

What is a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction)?

Accepted Answer

An FAA-issued restriction temporarily limiting aircraft operations in a defined area for security, safety, or other reasons

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A type of aircraft registration

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A radio frequency assignment

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A fuel reserve requirement

Question 5

What is TCAS and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Traffic Collision Avoidance System: an airborne system that detects nearby aircraft transponders and provides conflict resolution advisories

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A ground-based traffic control system

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A cabin communication system

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A type of GPS receiver

Question 6

What is the phonetic alphabet used in aviation communications?

Accepted Answer

A standardized set of words representing each letter (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie...) to prevent miscommunication over radio

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The regular English alphabet spoken slowly

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A coded language only pilots understand

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Special symbols used in written communications