Aviation Air Traffic Control 2

Question 1

What is a TRSA (Terminal Radar Service Area)?

Accepted Answer

An area where radar service is available on a workload-permitting basis — participation is recommended but not required

Answer

Class C airspace requiring a transponder

Answer

A restricted military area around a terminal

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An IFR only airspace around a major airport

Question 2

What is the correct phraseology for a VFR position report when entering Class C airspace?

Accepted Answer

State aircraft type, position, altitude, and request

Answer

Simply say your callsign and wait for instructions

Answer

State only your altitude and intentions

Answer

Give full 5 Ts report

Question 3

What does ATC clearance 'cleared as filed' mean?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is cleared to fly the route as submitted in the original flight plan

Answer

The pilot is cleared to file a new flight plan

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The aircraft must fly direct to the destination

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The pilot must verify fuel before proceeding

Question 4

What is the lost communication (NORDO) squawk code?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

7500

Answer

7700

Answer

1200

Question 5

What does a 'traffic advisory' from ATC mean?

Accepted Answer

ATC is alerting the pilot to traffic that may conflict — the pilot decides how to respond

Answer

A mandatory avoidance instruction

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Permission to enter controlled airspace

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An IFR clearance to a different altitude

Question 6

When does an aircraft need ATC clearance to enter Class B airspace?

Accepted Answer

Always — VFR and IFR aircraft must receive an explicit clearance before entering

Answer

Only for IFR flights

Answer

Only above 10,000 ft MSL

Answer

Only when flying within 5 NM of the primary airport