Aviation Air Traffic Control

Question 1

What is the emergency transponder code that all pilots should squawk when declaring an emergency?

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

Squawk 7700 is the universal emergency code that alerts ATC radar systems to an aircraft declaring an emergency.

Question 2

What does it mean when ATC says 'IDENT' over the radio?

Accepted Answer

Press the transponder IDENT button so your return appears distinctly on radar

Answer

When ATC says 'IDENT,' the pilot should press the transponder's IDENT button, causing the radar return to blossom or highlight on the controller's scope.

Question 3

What is the standard phraseology when reading back a runway assignment and hold-short instruction?

Accepted Answer

Read back the runway number and hold-short point verbatim

Answer

FAA regulations and the AIM require pilots to read back runway assignments and hold-short instructions verbatim to prevent runway incursions.

Question 4

What does a pilot request when asking for a 'Practice ILS' approach at a towered airport?

Accepted Answer

A practice approach using the ILS system for training under VFR conditions

Answer

A practice ILS approach is a training approach flown under VFR where the pilot follows the ILS glideslope and localizer to maintain instrument currency or proficiency.

Question 5

What is 'progressive taxi' when provided by ATC?

Accepted Answer

Step-by-step taxi instructions provided by ATC to guide an unfamiliar pilot to the destination

Answer

Progressive taxi is a service where ATC provides step-by-step taxi guidance to help pilots navigate complex or unfamiliar airport surfaces.

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Aviation Air Traffic Control