Aviation Air Traffic Control 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)?

Accepted Answer

A designated frequency for self-announce position reports at non-towered airports

Answer

CTAF is the designated frequency at a non-towered airport where pilots broadcast their position and intentions to other traffic in the pattern area.

Question 2

What is a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction), and how does it affect flight planning?

Accepted Answer

A temporary airspace restriction issued for events, disasters, or VIP movements — flight into a TFR is prohibited unless authorized

Answer

TFRs are temporary NOTAMs restricting flight in defined airspace for security, emergency operations, VIP travel, or special events — entering without authorization can result in civil penalty or interception.

Question 3

What does it mean when ATC says 'radar contact lost'?

Accepted Answer

ATC can no longer track the aircraft on radar and will provide non-radar separation

Answer

When ATC reports 'radar contact lost,' they can no longer see the aircraft on radar and will revert to procedural (non-radar) separation techniques.

Question 4

What squawk code is assigned to VFR aircraft not in contact with ATC?

Accepted Answer

1200

Answer

VFR aircraft not receiving ATC radar service squawk 1200, the standard VFR discrete code in the United States.

Question 5

When ATC issues a 'clearance limit' to a point other than the destination, what should the IFR pilot do upon reaching it?

Accepted Answer

Maintain the last assigned altitude and expect further clearance, or enter the published holding pattern

Answer

At a clearance limit, the pilot should maintain the last assigned altitude, expect further clearance at the expected further clearance (EFC) time, or fly the published holding pattern.

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