ATSA ATC Collision Simulation 3

Question 1

In a simulation where two aircraft are at the same altitude with closing speed of 900 knots, approximately how many seconds does a controller have to act when they are 10 miles apart?

Accepted Answer

67 seconds

Answer

At 900 knots closing speed over 10 miles: (10/900) × 3600 ≈ 40 seconds — so about 40 seconds, making rapid action critical.

Question 2

A pilot reports 'traffic in sight' after a controller issues a traffic advisory. The controller may then:

Accepted Answer

Issue visual separation instructions based on pilot's report

Answer

When a pilot reports traffic in sight, the controller can apply visual separation by instructing the pilot to maintain visual separation from that traffic.

Question 3

Which of the following radar targets would most concern a controller scanning for potential conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Two aircraft at the same altitude with converging tracks 8 miles apart

Answer

Converging aircraft at the same altitude within 8 miles represent an imminent separation loss requiring immediate action.

Question 4

The 'point of no return' in a conflict scenario refers to:

Accepted Answer

The last moment a controller can issue a resolution that will be effective

Answer

The point of no return is the latest moment at which a controller instruction can be given and still achieve the required separation.

Question 5

In a simulation, an aircraft operating in Class B airspace without ATC clearance creates a conflict. The controller's first action should be:

Accepted Answer

Issue an immediate vector or altitude assignment to the IFR aircraft

Answer

Ensuring separation of IFR aircraft from the intruder is the immediate priority before any reporting or coordination.

ATSA - Air Traffic Skills Assessment Practice Test

ATSA - Air Traffic Skills Assessment Practice Test

ATSA ATC Collision Simulation 3