CTO Air Traffic Control Procedures & Communications 3

Question 1

Under what condition may a tower controller authorize a pilot to change to CTAF without issuing specific departure instructions?

Accepted Answer

When the aircraft is departing VFR from an uncontrolled satellite airport within the Class D surface area

Answer

Aircraft departing VFR from satellite airports within a Class D surface area may be instructed to change to CTAF for self-announce procedures.

Question 2

Which statement correctly describes the difference between a 'clearance' and an 'instruction'?

Accepted Answer

Clearances authorize flight through controlled airspace; instructions direct specific pilot actions

Answer

An ATC clearance authorizes an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions, while an instruction directs a pilot to take a specific action.

Question 3

What is the correct phraseology when canceling an IFR clearance for a departing aircraft that will operate VFR?

Accepted Answer

'Cancel IFR clearance, [aircraft ID] IFR flight plan cancelled'

Answer

FAA Order 7110.65 specifies the phrase 'Cancel IFR clearance' followed by confirmation that the IFR flight plan is cancelled.

Question 4

A controller observes a Mode C altitude readout that conflicts with the pilot's reported altitude. The required initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Advise the pilot and request they verify their altitude

Answer

When a Mode C discrepancy exists, the controller must advise the pilot and request altitude verification to resolve the conflict.

Question 5

During simultaneous runway operations, which situation requires the controller to obtain supervisor approval before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Issuing LAHSO clearances during IMC

Answer

LAHSO operations are prohibited in IMC; attempting to implement them would require supervisory intervention and are not authorized.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test