Aviation Air Traffic Control 2

Question 1

What is a TRSA (Terminal Radar Service Area)?

Accepted Answer

An area where radar service is available on a workload-permitting basis — participation is recommended but not required

Answer

A TRSA provides radar traffic advisory service on a pilot-participation basis; unlike Class C, it is recommended but not mandatory.

Question 2

What is the correct phraseology for a VFR position report when entering Class C airspace?

Accepted Answer

State aircraft type, position, altitude, and request

Answer

When calling a Class C approach control, state your aircraft type, position, altitude, and intentions to receive radar service.

Question 3

What does ATC clearance 'cleared as filed' mean?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is cleared to fly the route as submitted in the original flight plan

Answer

'Cleared as filed' means ATC has approved the route exactly as submitted in the IFR flight plan, without any amendments.

Question 4

What is the lost communication (NORDO) squawk code?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

Squawk 7600 alerts ATC to a loss of two-way radio communication (NORDO — No Radio).

Question 5

What does a 'traffic advisory' from ATC mean?

Accepted Answer

ATC is alerting the pilot to traffic that may conflict — the pilot decides how to respond

Answer

A traffic advisory informs the pilot of nearby traffic; it is for awareness only and the pilot is responsible for seeing and avoiding.

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