Module 7 - ATC System
A Class C tower is considered an IFR tower - answer False
An aircraft, N12345 calls a class-C facility requesting landing instructions and the
controller responds with "N12345, standby". May that aircraft legally enter Class C
airspace - answer Yes, the use of the aircraft's callsign constitutes an acknowledgement
and establishment of 2-way communications
An airport only has one traffic pattern, generally at 1000' AGL and within 2 miles of the
airport. - answer False
What is the primary responsibility of the local controller? - answer To provide separation
and sequencing to pilots operating in the local area
With regard to known hazards and obstructions near the runway, the local controller
should - answer Describe vehicles, equipment or personnel on or near the movement
area in a manner that will assist pilots in recognizing them
Which airspace requires 2-way radio communications and an explicit clearance to
enter? - answerClass B
By convention, where does the local control position located? - answerOn the left side
of the tower cab
With regard to a standard traffic pattern, what direction are turns made? - answerTo the
Left
A runway with a magnetic heading of 182 degrees would be designated - answer18
If a controller observes an unusual condition or abnormality, how should they describe
it? - answerTell the pilot what you observe, using the word "appears" to describe the
condition ("Right engine appears to have flames coming from it")
Within a takeoff clearance, when should the actual clearance ("cleared for takeoff") be
given? - answerLast
When is an ATC clearance mandatory? - answerWhen the Pilot Accepts the Clearance
At which facility is it more "difficult" to control traffic? - answer Neither - Both facilities
require different applications of ATC rules and have their own requirements and
demands
A Class C tower is considered an IFR tower - answer False
An aircraft, N12345 calls a class-C facility requesting landing instructions and the
controller responds with "N12345, standby". May that aircraft legally enter Class C
airspace - answer Yes, the use of the aircraft's callsign constitutes an acknowledgement
and establishment of 2-way communications
An airport only has one traffic pattern, generally at 1000' AGL and within 2 miles of the
airport. - answer False
What is the primary responsibility of the local controller? - answer To provide separation
and sequencing to pilots operating in the local area
With regard to known hazards and obstructions near the runway, the local controller
should - answer Describe vehicles, equipment or personnel on or near the movement
area in a manner that will assist pilots in recognizing them
Which airspace requires 2-way radio communications and an explicit clearance to
enter? - answerClass B
By convention, where does the local control position located? - answerOn the left side
of the tower cab
With regard to a standard traffic pattern, what direction are turns made? - answerTo the
Left
A runway with a magnetic heading of 182 degrees would be designated - answer18
If a controller observes an unusual condition or abnormality, how should they describe
it? - answerTell the pilot what you observe, using the word "appears" to describe the
condition ("Right engine appears to have flames coming from it")
Within a takeoff clearance, when should the actual clearance ("cleared for takeoff") be
given? - answerLast
When is an ATC clearance mandatory? - answerWhen the Pilot Accepts the Clearance
At which facility is it more "difficult" to control traffic? - answer Neither - Both facilities
require different applications of ATC rules and have their own requirements and
demands
