16 Questions
What does placing 'CDR-capable' in the flight plan indicate to the FAA?
The aircraft is equipped with the required navigation equipment
In the text, what is included in Figure 10–2?
CDR requirements from Phoenix to Indianapolis
What does 'ILS RWY 31R ORIG' refer to?
An original ILS approach for Runway 31R
What is the significance of 'DME MINIMA: S-LOC 31R MDA 1340 HAA 853 ALL CATS'?
Decision altitude for a specific approach on Runway 31R
What type of information do NOTAMs issued by local flight service stations typically include?
Local conditions such as airport or runway closures
Which organization issues FDC NOTAMs according to the text?
Flight Data Center in Washington, D.C.
What is the primary function of ZTL ARTCC as mentioned in the text?
Checking flight plan accuracy and routing
What is the significance of using the ICAO flight plan format when filing flight plans with RNAV departures and arrivals?
It permits the automatic assignment of RNAV routes based on aircraft equipment
What is the responsible body for ensuring that the arrival airport can handle flights when they are scheduled to arrive?
Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)
What does AAR stand for in relation to airport operations?
Airport Acceptance Rate
Which organization publishes the airport acceptance rates in the United States?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
How many aircraft per hour can the Indianapolis International Airport typically handle?
Thirty to fifty aircraft per hour
What is the lowest limit of arrivals per hour at Indianapolis when only one runway is available during low IFR weather conditions?
12 arrivals per hour
How many arrivals per hour can Indianapolis handle if two runways are available and the weather is VFR?
52 arrivals per hour
What happens if the ATCSCC determines that too many aircraft are scheduled to arrive at an airport during a particular time period?
Ground delay will be issued to some aircraft
What is the purpose of ground delays for aircraft?
To transfer expected flight delay to the aircraft while still on the ground
Study Notes
Flight Planning and Air Traffic Control
- Placing 'CDR-capable' in the flight plan indicates to the FAA that the aircraft is capable of receiving clearance delivery via radio.
Figure 10-2
- Figure 10-2 includes the ILS RWY 31R ORIG approach plate.
ILS Approach
- 'ILS RWY 31R ORIG' refers to the original ILS approach for Runway 31R.
DME Minima
- 'DME MINIMA: S-LOC 31R MDA 1340 HAA 853 ALL CATS' indicates that the minimum descent altitude (MDA) for the S-LOC (Localizer) 31R approach is 1340 feet, with a height above airport (HAA) of 853 feet, applicable to all aircraft categories.
NOTAMs
- NOTAMs issued by local flight service stations typically include information on local airspace, air traffic, and weather conditions.
- FDC NOTAMs are issued by the FAA.
Air Traffic Control
- The primary function of ZTL ARTCC is to provide air traffic control services for aircraft operating in the ZTL ARTCC airspace.
ICAO Flight Plan Format
- Using the ICAO flight plan format when filing flight plans with RNAV departures and arrivals is significant because it provides a standardized format for international flights.
Airport Operations
- The airport authority is responsible for ensuring that the arrival airport can handle flights when they are scheduled to arrive.
- AAR stands for Airport Acceptance Rate, which is the maximum number of aircraft that can be safely handled by an airport per hour.
- The FAA publishes the airport acceptance rates in the United States.
- The Indianapolis International Airport can typically handle 60 aircraft per hour.
- The lowest limit of arrivals per hour at Indianapolis is 30 aircraft per hour when only one runway is available during low IFR weather conditions.
- The airport can handle 60 aircraft per hour if two runways are available and the weather is VFR.
Air Traffic Control Coordination
- If the ATCSCC determines that too many aircraft are scheduled to arrive at an airport during a particular time period, it will issue a ground delay program to limit the number of aircraft arriving at the airport.
- The purpose of ground delays for aircraft is to prevent overload of air traffic control resources and ensure safe and efficient airport operations.
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