FAA Communications and Radar Services 1

Question 1

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

Accepted Answer

noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.

Answer

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is a continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information in selected high-activity terminal areas. Its primary purpose is to reduce frequency congestion by providing pilots with routine, essential information such as current weather, active runways, available approaches, and pertinent NOTAMs. This allows pilots to obtain critical data without having to communicate directly with air traffic control for every detail.

Question 2

(Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) What is the recommended communications procedure for a landing at Currituck County Airport?

Accepted Answer

Transmit intentions on 122.9 MHz when 10 miles out and give position reports in the traffic pattern.

Answer

Currituck County Airport (ONX) in Figure 20, Area 3, is a non-towered airport, indicated by the lack of a control tower symbol. At such airports, pilots use the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to self-announce their intentions and provide position reports to other aircraft in the vicinity. The recommended procedure is to transmit intentions on 122.9 MHz when about 10 miles out and continue making position reports throughout the traffic pattern to ensure situational awareness among all pilots.

Question 3

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

Accepted Answer

sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.

Answer

Terminal Radar Service Areas (TRSAs) are designated airspaces where Air Traffic Control (ATC) provides sequencing and separation services for participating VFR aircraft. While not mandatory for VFR pilots, participation offers enhanced safety by providing radar traffic advisories and separation from other participating VFR and IFR aircraft. This service helps manage traffic flow and reduce collision risk in busy terminal environments.

Question 4

Which transponder code should be used when in DISTRESS or for a general EMERGENCY?

Accepted Answer

7700.

Answer

In aviation, specific transponder codes are reserved for emergency situations to alert air traffic control immediately. The transponder code 7700 is universally recognized as the code for a general emergency or distress. Squawking 7700 automatically alerts ATC to an aircraft in distress, allowing them to prioritize assistance and provide necessary support.

Question 5

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°:   "TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..."   Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Accepted Answer

Northwest.

Answer

ATC traffic advisories use the 12-hour clock system, where 12 o'clock is directly ahead of the aircraft. For a pilot flying on a heading of 360° (North), 10 o'clock would be to their left-front. This relative direction corresponds to Northwest, indicating where the pilot should look for the traffic.

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FAA Communications and Radar Services 1