CPC Separation Standards & Traffic Flow Management 2

Question 1

In terminal radar approach control (TRACON) airspace, the standard radar separation minimum is typically:

Accepted Answer

3 nautical miles

Answer

Terminal (TRACON) airspace uses a 3 nautical mile radar separation standard, which is smaller than the 5 NM en route standard.

Question 2

A super-heavy aircraft (such as an A380) requires increased wake turbulence separation. Following a Super aircraft, a Heavy aircraft must maintain at least:

Accepted Answer

6 nautical miles

Answer

FAA requires a Heavy aircraft following a Super (A380/AN-225) to maintain at least 6 nautical miles of separation.

Question 3

What does the term 'flow control' refer to in ATC traffic management?

Accepted Answer

Regulating the rate of traffic into a congested sector or airport

Answer

Flow control involves regulating the volume and rate of air traffic entering a congested area, sector, or airport to match system capacity.

Question 4

When applying visual separation, the controller may authorize a pilot to maintain separation from another aircraft if:

Accepted Answer

The pilot of the following aircraft reports the traffic in sight and can maintain separation

Answer

Visual separation may be applied when the following pilot reports the traffic in sight and accepts responsibility for maintaining their own separation from it.

Question 5

A Ground Stop (GS) differs from a Ground Delay Program (GDP) in that a Ground Stop:

Accepted Answer

Stops all departures to a specific airport immediately with no EDCT issued

Answer

A Ground Stop immediately halts all or specified departures to an affected airport without issuing individual EDCTs, usually for short-term, urgent capacity issues.

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CPC Separation Standards & Traffic Flow Management 2