ATC Airport Operations 3

Question 1

What is progressive taxi instructions in ATC operations?

Accepted Answer

Step-by-step taxi directions provided to a pilot unfamiliar with the airport

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Instructions to taxi at an accelerated pace to clear the runway

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A clearance to taxi progressively from one runway to another

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Directions given to maintain spacing between taxiing aircraft

Question 2

What is the primary function of Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE-X)?

Accepted Answer

To display aircraft and vehicle positions on the airport surface to controllers

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To detect foreign object debris on runways and taxiways

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To automatically sequence arriving aircraft to the runway

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To provide weather radar coverage around the airport

Question 3

What is a Runway Safety Area (RSA)?

Accepted Answer

A defined surface surrounding the runway prepared to reduce damage in the event of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion

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The area marked by white stripes at each end of the runway

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The published section of the runway approved for landing operations

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A buffer zone where no navigation aids can be installed

Question 4

When must controllers issue wake turbulence advisories?

Accepted Answer

When a lighter aircraft is following a heavier aircraft and wake turbulence may be a factor

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Anytime two aircraft are operating in the same airspace

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Only during instrument meteorological conditions

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When wind speeds are below 10 knots

Question 5

What does a flashing green signal from the control tower mean to an aircraft on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to taxi

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Cleared for takeoff

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Return to parking

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Exercise extreme caution

Question 6

What is the purpose of a stopway at an airport?

Accepted Answer

A defined rectangular area beyond the runway used to decelerate an aircraft during an aborted takeoff

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A taxiway designed to slow aircraft before entering the runway

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A designated area where aircraft hold short of active runways

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An overrun area used for emergency landings only

Question 7

What information does an airport beacon provide to pilots?

Accepted Answer

The location and type of airport (civil, military, heliport, etc.) through its light sequence

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Current weather conditions at the airport

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The active runway heading and traffic pattern direction

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Wind speed and direction via rotation speed