CTO Air Traffic Control Procedures & Communications 2

Question 1

When a pilot reports 'minimum fuel,' what action must the tower controller take?

Accepted Answer

Inform the appropriate ATC facilities and give priority handling

Answer

A 'minimum fuel' advisory requires the controller to relay the information to relevant ATC facilities and provide priority handling, though it is not yet an emergency declaration.

Question 2

What phraseology should a controller use when issuing a wake turbulence caution to a small aircraft following a heavy jet?

Accepted Answer

'Caution, wake turbulence'

Answer

FAA Order 7110.65 specifies the standard phraseology 'Caution, wake turbulence' when warning pilots of potential wake turbulence.

Question 3

A pilot reads back a runway assignment incorrectly. The controller's required response is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately re-issue the correct clearance and verify readback

Answer

Controllers must immediately correct any erroneous readback to prevent runway incursions or other safety hazards.

Question 4

What does the term 'position and hold' (now 'line up and wait') authorize a pilot to do?

Accepted Answer

Taxi to and hold on the assigned runway without taking off

Answer

'Line up and wait' authorizes the aircraft to taxi onto the assigned runway and hold in takeoff position without crossing further.

Question 5

Which radar service is available to VFR aircraft in Class D airspace upon pilot request?

Accepted Answer

Basic radar traffic advisory service (Class D services)

Answer

Tower controllers may provide basic radar traffic advisories to VFR aircraft in Class D airspace when workload permits.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

CTO Air Traffic Control Procedures & Communications 2