FEAST Air Traffic Controller Knowledge 2

Question 1

What does the term 'ATIS' stand for in aviation communications?

Accepted Answer

Automated Terminal Information Service

Answer

ATIS (Automated Terminal Information Service) broadcasts continuous recordings of airport weather and NOTAMs to reduce controller workload.

Question 2

When an aircraft is instructed to 'hold short of runway 27,' the pilot must:

Accepted Answer

Stop before reaching the runway 27 hold short markings

Answer

Hold short instructions require the aircraft to stop before the painted hold short markings, never entering the runway.

Question 3

Which radar mode provides both aircraft position and altitude information to controllers?

Accepted Answer

Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)

Answer

Secondary Surveillance Radar interrogates aircraft transponders to obtain identity and altitude data in addition to position.

Question 4

What is the standard IFR separation minimum between aircraft at the same altitude in radar contact?

Accepted Answer

3 nautical miles

Answer

FAA standards require a minimum of 3 nautical miles lateral separation for IFR aircraft within 40 NM of a radar antenna.

Question 5

A pilot declares an emergency by squawking transponder code:

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

Squawk 7700 is the universal emergency code that alerts ATC and triggers alarms on radar displays.

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