BAvn Bachelor of Aviation Bachelor of Aviation Air Traffic Control 5

Question 1

What is the maximum speed for aircraft operating below 10,000 feet MSL in US airspace?

Accepted Answer

250 knots indicated airspeed

Answer

FAR 91.117 limits aircraft to 250 KIAS when below 10,000 feet MSL unless otherwise authorized.

Question 2

When an IFR aircraft experiences two-way radio communication failure in VMC, what is the pilot expected to do?

Accepted Answer

Continue VFR, land as soon as practicable, and notify ATC by squawking 7600

Answer

In VMC, the pilot should remain VFR, land as soon as practicable, and squawk 7600 to indicate communication failure.

Question 3

What is a 'handoff' in ATC operations?

Accepted Answer

The transfer of radar identification and control responsibility from one sector or facility to another

Answer

A handoff transfers both radar identification and communications authority so the receiving controller can assume control seamlessly.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a controlled airspace requiring an ATC clearance for all operations?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class A airspace (18,000–60,000 ft MSL) is positive control airspace where all aircraft must operate IFR with an ATC clearance.

Question 5

What does the acronym 'LAHSO' stand for and when is it used?

Accepted Answer

Land and Hold Short Operations; used when two runways intersect and simultaneous operations are needed

Answer

LAHSO allows an aircraft to land and hold short of an intersecting runway or taxiway, enabling simultaneous runway use.

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