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ATC and NAS
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the ATO (Air Traffic Organization) service areas? | Western, Eastern and Central |
| The safe, secure and efficient management for the NAS (National Air Space) is the responsibility of which division? | Air Traffic Services (ATS) |
| The ATO is managed by a ___ | Chief Operating Officer |
| FAA order we work under ____ | FAA Order JO 7110.65 |
| The FAA is responsible for ___ | the safety of civil aviation |
| There are nine regional offices and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City that ARC leads. List Them. | Western-Pacific (AWP), Northwest Mountain (ANM), Great Lakes (AGL), Central (ACE), Southwest (ASW), Alaskan (AAL), Southern (ASO), Eastern (AEA), New England (ANE) |
| What does the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) do? | monitors and manages the flow of air traffic throughout the NAS |
| What is the first priority of the ATC system? | Separating aircrafts and issuing safety alerts |
| What are the primary purposes of the ATC system? | -Provide support for National Security and Homeland Defense -Provide a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic -Prevent a collision between aircraft operating in the system |
| When should nonradar separation be used? | When an operational advantage exists |
| Separation standards are established by the federal government and are designated in what? | -Miles -Altitude (feet) -Minutes |
| What are the 3 procedure preferences? | Automated procedures Radar Separation Nonradar Separation |
| ATC service is provided to aircraft on a “first come, first served” basis as circumstances permit, EXCEPT the following | a. Aircraft in distress b. Civilian air ambulance flights ( “MEDEVAC”) c. Presidential aircraft d. Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft performing a mission |
| ATC service is provided to aircraft on a “first come, first served” basis as circumstances permit, EXCEPT the following (cont'd) | e. Special military and civilian operations f. Flight check aircraft g. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft over Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) aircraft h. Diverted flights |
| What is the primary purpose of the FSS (Flight Service Station)? | -Receive flight plans -Provide pilot briefing -Process flight plans |
| When NO supervisory personnel are available, who is the designated person in charge? | Controller-In-Charge (CIC) |
| What are the functions of TRACON? | -Transiting terminal area airspace -Providing control services to aircraft -Processing and forwarding flight plan information |
| The primary function of an ARTCC is providing ATC service to enroute ___ | IFR/IVR aircraft |
| What are the functions of an ATCT? | -Transiting aircraft through tower control -May provide approach control services to aircraft -Authoring aircraft to land or take off on the runway -Providing ATC services to aircraft at an airport |
| The mission of the TM system is to balance air traffic _____ with system _____ | Demand; Capacity |
| The operation of the TM system is the responsibility of the _____ | ATCSSC |
| Monitoring and balancing air traffic flows within their area of responsibility is the primary function of the _______ | TMU |
| Which of the following are components of NAS? | -Airport and landing areas -Airspace and ATS routes -Rules, regulations, and procedures -Aeronautical charts |
| Why are NAVAIDs a vital part of NAS? | -Navigate from point to point -Provide approach aids for landing |
| What do VFR and IFR describe? | -Flight plans that pilots should file -Weather conditions -Flight rules that pilots must follow |
| Why are NAVAIDs a vital part of NAS? | Maintain separation from other aircraft, terrain, and man-made objects on the ground |
| What does the David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) do? | monitors and manages the flow of air traffic throughout the NAS. |
| What are the primary NAVAIDs for the nation's airways? | -VORs -VORTACs (Collocated VOR and TACAN Navigational Aids) |
| According to their location, ATO facilities are assigned to one of ______ | 3 services areas |
| When is nonradar separation used in preference to radar separation? | When an operational advantage will be gained |
| "Presidential aircraft have priority over Flight Check aircraft” is an example of a(n) ________ | Operational Priority |
| The organizational structure of each AT facility varies depending upon its _________ | -Runways -Type of traffic -Surrounding terrain |
| Which air traffic facility has NO direct authority over IFR or VFR traffic? | FSS |
| Which ATC facility is primarily responsible for conducting pilot briefings? | FSS |
| Which of the following is not the function of the Clearance Delivery position in the tower? | Compiling statistical data |
| Which position in the ATC terminal option is normally responsible for issuing control instructions to aircraft and vehicles operating on the airport movement area (other than active runways)? | Ground Control |
| Which ATC facility provides ATC services to aircraft on IFR flight plans during the en route phase of flight? | ARTCC |
| Which is the only en route sector team member whose duties do not include accepting handoffs? | Radar Flight Data |
| Who is responsible for the operation of the TM system? | ATCSCC |
| What is included in the NAS? | U.S. navigation facilities and all associated personnel and components |
| Who maintains separation from other aircraft, terrain, and man-made objects on the ground for IFR aircraft? | ATC |
| The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) is responsible for | ensuring the safety, efficiency, and security of air traffic operations across the entire National Airspace System (NAS). |
| What are ATCC other duties? | Support national security, provide and solicit weather and additional services. |
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