FEAST Air Traffic Controller Knowledge 5

Question 1

When a controller says 'resume own navigation,' the crew should:

Accepted Answer

Discontinue ATC radar vectors and navigate via their flight plan or clearance

Answer

This phrase ends the period of ATC radar vectoring and returns navigation responsibility to the flight crew.

Question 2

What is the 'transition level' in ATC operations?

Accepted Answer

The lowest flight level at which aircraft use standard altimeter setting (29.92 in Hg)

Answer

The transition level is the lowest available flight level above the transition altitude, where aircraft switch from local QNH to standard pressure (29.92 in Hg).

Question 3

Which light gun signal tells an aircraft in flight to give way and continue circling?

Accepted Answer

Flashing red

Answer

A flashing red light directed at an aircraft in flight means to give way to other aircraft and continue circling.

Question 4

In ATC, what does 'NORDO' refer to?

Accepted Answer

An aircraft with no radio communication capability

Answer

NORDO describes an aircraft that has no functioning radio, requiring special ATC procedures such as light gun signals.

Question 5

What is the FAA-defined purpose of a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)?

Accepted Answer

To provide radar sequencing and separation for participating VFR and IFR traffic

Answer

TRSAs offer voluntary radar separation services to VFR aircraft near airports that don't qualify for Class B or C airspace.

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FEAST Air Traffic Controller Knowledge 5