Air Traffic Control Flashcards
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What is a TRSA (Terminal Radar Service Area)?
Answer: An area where radar service is available on a workload-permitting basis — participation is recommended but not required
A TRSA provides radar traffic advisory service on a pilot-participation basis; unlike Class C, it is recommended but not mandatory.
What is the correct phraseology for a VFR position report when entering Class C airspace?
Answer: State aircraft type, position, altitude, and request
When calling a Class C approach control, state your aircraft type, position, altitude, and intentions to receive radar service.
What does ATC clearance 'cleared as filed' mean?
Answer: The aircraft is cleared to fly the route as submitted in the original flight plan
'Cleared as filed' means ATC has approved the route exactly as submitted in the IFR flight plan, without any amendments.
What is the lost communication (NORDO) squawk code?
Answer: 7600
Squawk 7600 alerts ATC to a loss of two-way radio communication (NORDO — No Radio).
What does a 'traffic advisory' from ATC mean?
Answer: ATC is alerting the pilot to traffic that may conflict — the pilot decides how to respond
A traffic advisory informs the pilot of nearby traffic; it is for awareness only and the pilot is responsible for seeing and avoiding.
When does an aircraft need ATC clearance to enter Class B airspace?
Answer: Always — VFR and IFR aircraft must receive an explicit clearance before entering
Class B airspace requires an explicit ATC clearance — 'cleared into the Bravo' — for both VFR and IFR aircraft before entry.