CPC Air Traffic Control Procedures & Regulations 3

Question 1

What is the standard VFR cruising altitude for an aircraft flying a magnetic course of 200 degrees at 9,500 feet?

Accepted Answer

9,000 feet MSL

Answer

For magnetic courses 180–359 degrees (southerly), VFR cruising altitudes are even thousands plus 500 feet (e.g., 8,500, 10,500), but 9,000 applies below the odd-plus-500 rule for southbound flights.

Question 2

What phraseology does ATC use to instruct a pilot to maintain their current altitude until reaching a specific fix, then descend?

Accepted Answer

Maintain [altitude] until [fix], then descend

Answer

ATC uses 'Maintain [altitude] until [fix], then descend and maintain [altitude]' to instruct altitude restrictions tied to a specific point.

Question 3

Under the FAA's Runway Incursion Prevention program, what is a Category A runway incursion?

Accepted Answer

An incursion where a collision narrowly was avoided requiring immediate action

Answer

A Category A runway incursion is the most serious — it involves a separation requirement that results in a collision narrowly being avoided.

Question 4

What does a steady red light signal from the control tower mean to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Continue circling; airport unsafe, do not land

Answer

A steady red light signal to an aircraft in flight means the airport is unsafe and the pilot should not land while continuing to circle.

Question 5

Which segment of an instrument approach procedure begins at the final approach fix (FAF) and ends at the missed approach point (MAP)?

Accepted Answer

Final approach segment

Answer

The final approach segment begins at the FAF and ends at the MAP, during which the pilot aligns with and descends toward the runway.

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CPC Air Traffic Control Procedures & Regulations 3