CTO Traffic Pattern Operations & VFR Procedures 2

Question 1

At what altitude relative to fixed-wing aircraft are helicopters typically instructed to fly the traffic pattern?

Accepted Answer

500 feet below the fixed-wing traffic pattern altitude

Answer

Helicopters are typically assigned a traffic pattern altitude 500 feet below the fixed-wing pattern altitude to provide vertical separation between aircraft types.

Question 2

A 'touch-and-go' operation means the aircraft will:

Accepted Answer

Land and immediately depart without coming to a full stop

Answer

A touch-and-go involves landing and then taking off again without stopping, allowing pilots to practice multiple landings in a single flight.

Question 3

When a pilot requests a straight-in approach to a tower-controlled airport, the controller should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate traffic flow and issue appropriate sequencing or approval

Answer

Controllers have discretion to approve straight-in approaches when traffic permits, issuing sequence numbers, traffic advisories, or instructions as appropriate.

Question 4

The 'upwind leg' of the traffic pattern is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The leg parallel to the runway flown in the landing direction after takeoff or go-around

Answer

The upwind leg is flown parallel to and in the same direction as landing, typically after a touch-and-go or missed approach before the aircraft turns crosswind.

Question 5

When a faster aircraft is overtaking a slower aircraft in the traffic pattern, which technique may a tower controller use?

Accepted Answer

Have the faster aircraft extend a leg or make 360-degree turns for spacing

Answer

Extending a pattern leg or issuing 360-degree turns creates additional in-trail spacing between the faster and slower aircraft.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

CTO Traffic Pattern Operations & VFR Procedures 2