CTO Approach & Departure Sequencing 5

Question 1

What phraseology does a tower controller use to cancel a previously issued approach clearance?

Accepted Answer

'Go around, [reason], [instructions]'

Answer

A go-around instruction effectively cancels the approach clearance and must include the reason and missed approach/climb instructions.

Question 2

Which factor most directly determines the sequence of IFR departures when multiple aircraft are ready for takeoff?

Accepted Answer

Fix sequencing to avoid conflicts and meet en route restrictions

Answer

Departure fix and route deconfliction, along with en route restrictions, primarily drive the sequencing order of IFR departures.

Question 3

A helicopter is operating in the traffic pattern with fixed-wing aircraft. What sequencing consideration applies?

Accepted Answer

Helicopters may use runways or off-runway areas and must be integrated to maintain separation from fixed-wing traffic

Answer

Helicopters can use runways or designated areas and must be sequenced by the controller to maintain separation from fixed-wing aircraft.

Question 4

What is the 'final approach course' and how does it relate to sequencing?

Accepted Answer

The extended centerline of the runway used to align arriving aircraft for landing

Answer

The final approach course is the extended runway centerline that arriving aircraft are aligned to, and sequencing ensures proper spacing along this path.

Question 5

When two aircraft are on converging courses both inbound to the same runway, what sequencing action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Vector one aircraft to extend downwind or delay to establish a single file sequence

Answer

The controller must vector one aircraft to create a single-file sequence and eliminate the converging conflict before issuing landing clearances.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

CTO Approach & Departure Sequencing 5