Definition of Pathfinder Air Traffic Control - ANSWER 1. Pathfinder Element
promotes a safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
Mission Requiring Pathfinder ATC Procedures - Answer 1: VIRS Drop
2. CARP Drop.
3. Medvac or Casevac
4. LZ/PZ Operations
5. CAS
6 Disoriented Airplanes
What are the four objectives of Pathfinder Air Traffic Control?
(PEPA) - ANSWER: Avoid collisions.
Speed up traffic.
Provide flight information.
Aid in search and rescue.
Internal Network Recorder (INR) - ANSWER DA Form 7461-R
What are the three characteristics of a Pathfinder air traffic controller? (ASK)
- ANSWER 1. Accuracy
,2.Speed
3.Knowledge
What are the references for Pathfinder Air Traffic Control? - ANSWER FM
3.21.38 Pathfinder Operations
FAA 7110.65P FAA Regulations
TC 3-04.6: Air Traffic Service Operations
Six Communication Techniques - Answer 1: Avoid a monotonous pitch.
2. Avoid speaking too slowly or too quickly.
3. Avoid any show of enthusiasm or excitement.
4. Speak directly into the microphone.
5. Have a normal discussion.
6. SPEAK with Confidence.
What are the two forms of flight information? - ANSWER 1. Relevant
Information.
2. Advisory Information
What is Relevant Information? - ANSWER Information about your landing site.
Signal on call.
, Description of the landing location
Wind speed and direction.
What is advisory information? - ANSWER Information that the pilot needs to
know to prevent a potentially dangerous scenario.
The transmission opens with "BE ADVISED."
Turbulence near the site.
obstacles/hazards
Mortar firing.
Enemy scenario
weather
What are the three cardinal rules? - ANSWER 1. Arriving aircraft will not
receive authorization to land until all preceding aircraft have taxied.
2. Departing Aircraft will not be authorized to depart until all aircraft have
flown clear of the forward landing site.
3. Never allow a sling load A/C to fly over humans, equipment, or another A/C.
What colour is the light on the NATO aircraft approaching you? - ANSWER
The right side
promotes a safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
Mission Requiring Pathfinder ATC Procedures - Answer 1: VIRS Drop
2. CARP Drop.
3. Medvac or Casevac
4. LZ/PZ Operations
5. CAS
6 Disoriented Airplanes
What are the four objectives of Pathfinder Air Traffic Control?
(PEPA) - ANSWER: Avoid collisions.
Speed up traffic.
Provide flight information.
Aid in search and rescue.
Internal Network Recorder (INR) - ANSWER DA Form 7461-R
What are the three characteristics of a Pathfinder air traffic controller? (ASK)
- ANSWER 1. Accuracy
,2.Speed
3.Knowledge
What are the references for Pathfinder Air Traffic Control? - ANSWER FM
3.21.38 Pathfinder Operations
FAA 7110.65P FAA Regulations
TC 3-04.6: Air Traffic Service Operations
Six Communication Techniques - Answer 1: Avoid a monotonous pitch.
2. Avoid speaking too slowly or too quickly.
3. Avoid any show of enthusiasm or excitement.
4. Speak directly into the microphone.
5. Have a normal discussion.
6. SPEAK with Confidence.
What are the two forms of flight information? - ANSWER 1. Relevant
Information.
2. Advisory Information
What is Relevant Information? - ANSWER Information about your landing site.
Signal on call.
, Description of the landing location
Wind speed and direction.
What is advisory information? - ANSWER Information that the pilot needs to
know to prevent a potentially dangerous scenario.
The transmission opens with "BE ADVISED."
Turbulence near the site.
obstacles/hazards
Mortar firing.
Enemy scenario
weather
What are the three cardinal rules? - ANSWER 1. Arriving aircraft will not
receive authorization to land until all preceding aircraft have taxied.
2. Departing Aircraft will not be authorized to depart until all aircraft have
flown clear of the forward landing site.
3. Never allow a sling load A/C to fly over humans, equipment, or another A/C.
What colour is the light on the NATO aircraft approaching you? - ANSWER
The right side
