FEAST Vigilance and Conflict Recognition Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are monitoring four pairs of aircraft in controlled airspace where Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) are applied.
The required vertical separation is 1000 feet.
Which of the following pairs is currently in conflict?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft G at FL360, Aircraft H at FL365, parallel routes.

Answer

Aircraft A at FL340, Aircraft B at FL350, same route.

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Aircraft C at FL280, Aircraft D at FL290, crossing routes.

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Aircraft E at FL310, Aircraft F at FL320, opposite direction.

Question 2

Aircraft X is 40 NM north of a waypoint, flying directly south at 400 knots. Aircraft Y is 30 NM west of the same waypoint, flying directly east at 300 knots. Assuming they maintain their current altitude, heading, and speed, what will be the outcome?

Accepted Answer

They will arrive at the waypoint at the exact same time, causing a conflict.

Answer

Aircraft X will pass the waypoint before Aircraft Y arrives.

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Aircraft Y will pass the waypoint before Aircraft X arrives.

Answer

Their paths do not intersect at the waypoint.

Question 3

A temporary restricted airspace, "Zone Alpha," is active. It is a 20 NM wide square, with its corners at coordinates (40,40), (60,40), (60,60), and (40,60). Which of the following aircraft flight plans will penetrate the restricted zone?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft 3 flying in a straight line from (45,65) to (45,35).

Answer

Aircraft 1 flying in a straight line from (10,50) to (35,50).

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Aircraft 2 flying in a straight line from (50,10) to (50,35).

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Aircraft 4 flying in a straight line from (65,45) to (75,45).

Question 4

Situation: AAL123 is at FL310, heading 090. BAW456 is at FL330, heading 090 on the same route. SWA789 is at FL320, heading 270 on a parallel route 10 NM south. All aircraft are safely separated. What new conflict is created if ATC instructs AAL123 to 'Climb and maintain FL320'?

Accepted Answer

A loss of vertical separation between AAL123 and SWA789.

Answer

A loss of vertical separation between AAL123 and BAW456.

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A loss of lateral separation between AAL123 and SWA789.

Answer

A loss of vertical separation between BAW456 and SWA789.

Question 5

You are monitoring aircraft on a radar display. Minimum separation is 5 NM laterally and 1000 ft vertically. Which of the following situations presents the MOST URGENT conflict requiring immediate action?

Accepted Answer

AC555 at FL370 and AC666 at FL370 are on reciprocal (opposite) headings, currently 7 NM apart.

Answer

AC111 at FL350 and AC222 at FL350 are on converging courses, currently 15 NM apart.

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AC333 at FL290 and AC444 at FL300 are on the same route, with AC444 6 NM ahead.

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AC777 at FL310 and AC888 at FL310 are on parallel routes, separated by 6 NM laterally.

Question 6

An airport's single runway will be closed for maintenance in 20 minutes. As the approach controller, you must sequence the final landings. Given the options below, which aircraft should be cleared for the approach FIRST to maximize efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft B: A medium B737, 12 NM from the runway, established on the final approach course.

Answer

Aircraft A: A heavy B747, 10 NM from the runway, established on the final approach course.

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Aircraft C: A light C172, 8 NM from the runway, flying a wide downwind leg.

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Aircraft D: A medium A320, 15 NM from the runway, but flying 40 knots faster than all others.

You are monitoring four pairs of aircraft in controlled airspace where Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) are applied.The required vertical separation is 1000 feet.Which of the following pairs is currently in conflict?

You are monitoring four pairs of aircraft in controlled airspace where Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) are applied.
The required vertical separation is 1000 feet.
Which of the following pairs is currently in conflict?