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

Answer

Progressive taxi instructions are detailed, turn-by-turn directions provided to a pilot who is unfamiliar with the airport or when necessary due to complex taxiway layout.

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

Answer

ASDE-X is a surface surveillance system that fuses data from multiple sensors to display accurate positions of aircraft and vehicles on the airport surface, enhancing controller situational awareness.

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

Answer

An RSA is a defined surface symmetrically centered on the runway, prepared and suitable to reduce the risk of damage in the event of an aircraft undershoot, overshoot, or veer-off.

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

Answer

Controllers must issue wake turbulence advisories when a lighter aircraft follows a heavier aircraft at an airport or in en route airspace where wake turbulence could be encountered.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cleared to taxi

Answer

A flashing green light signal to an aircraft on the ground means cleared to taxi, authorizing the aircraft to begin taxiing operations.

(ATC) Air Traffic Controller Practice Test

(ATC) Air Traffic Controller Practice Test

ATC Airport Operations 3