ATSA Air Controller Trivia 3

Question 1

What does the acronym 'ATIS' stand for in aviation?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Terminal Information Service

Answer

ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) is a continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information to reduce controller workload.

Question 2

A controller says 'Maintain flight planned route.' What does this instruction mean?

Accepted Answer

Continue on the route as submitted in the flight plan

Answer

This instruction directs the pilot to follow the routing exactly as filed in the original IFR flight plan.

Question 3

Which type of radar display shows weather returns overlaid on aircraft targets?

Accepted Answer

ASR with weather mode

Answer

Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) can display weather returns in a weather mode, allowing controllers to see precipitation areas alongside aircraft targets.

Question 4

What is the maximum speed permitted for aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL in the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

250 knots indicated airspeed

Answer

14 CFR 91.117 limits aircraft to 250 knots indicated airspeed when below 10,000 feet MSL in the contiguous US.

Question 5

In ATC, what does 'LAHSO' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Land and Hold Short Operations

Answer

LAHSO (Land and Hold Short Operations) allows aircraft to land and stop before a specific intersection or crossing runway to increase airport capacity.

ATSA - Air Traffic Skills Assessment Practice Test

ATSA - Air Traffic Skills Assessment Practice Test

ATSA Air Controller Trivia 3