CTO Approach & Departure Sequencing 4

Question 1

What is the standard runway occupancy time (ROT) target that controllers use to optimize arrival throughput?

Accepted Answer

60 seconds

Answer

A 60-second runway occupancy time is the standard target, allowing the next aircraft to be safely sequenced onto the runway.

Question 2

During a departure sequence, what is the effect of a 'miles-in-trail' (MIT) restriction on tower operations?

Accepted Answer

It requires increased spacing between successive departures to the same fix

Answer

A miles-in-trail restriction requires the tower to ensure departures are spaced by the specified distance before they reach the designated fix.

Question 3

A pilot on short final reports wind shear. What immediate actions should the tower controller take?

Accepted Answer

Issue a wind shear alert and advise other aircraft in the traffic pattern

Answer

The controller must immediately alert other aircraft in the area by broadcasting the pilot report of wind shear.

Question 4

What is a 'base turn' in approach sequencing, and when would a controller assign it?

Accepted Answer

A radar vector to a base leg, used to establish an aircraft on a controlled final

Answer

A base leg vector is issued by approach control to position aircraft for a controlled intercept of the final approach course.

Question 5

What does 'squeeze play' refer to in approach sequencing?

Accepted Answer

Using radar vectors to insert an additional aircraft between two already sequenced arrivals

Answer

A squeeze play uses radar vectors to fit an additional aircraft into an existing gap in the arrival sequence.

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