Air Traffic Control Separation Rules
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Air Traffic Control Separation Rules

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What is the required separation for an aircraft operating near the boundary of adjacent airspace 46 miles from the antenna, in which nonradar separation is being used?

  • 3 miles
  • 5 miles
  • 2 1/2 miles (correct)
  • 1 1/2 miles
  • What is the minimum lateral separation of a radar controlled aircraft climbing through the altitude of an aircraft that has been tracked to the edge of a 20 mile scope?

  • 3 miles from the edge of the scope (correct)
  • 5 miles from the edge of the scope
  • 4 miles from the other aircraft
  • 5 miles from the other aircraft
  • When is it acceptable to vector an aircraft outside of controlled jurisdiction?

  • when otherwise coordinated (correct)
  • when the turn is only to accomplish radar contact
  • when the aircraft is traveling on an airway
  • when the altitude of the aircraft is above the minimum altitude
  • What is the phraseology to turn an aircraft from the heading of 360 to the heading of 060?

    <p>TURN RIGHT HEADING 0-6-0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum interception angle for a helicopter being vectored to intercept the final approach course, at least 2 miles outside the approach gate?

    <p>45 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of actions when an aircraft is on the runway and the pilot needs to execute a missed approach?

    <p>Aircraft on runway, execute missed approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the pilot advised to change frequency during a landing?

    <p>Over the landing threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what altitude should an aircraft conducting a precision approach (P-A-R) be vectored to intercept the final approach course?

    <p>which will allow for descent IAW published procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the radar separation minima between aircraft targets when they are 40 miles or more from the antenna?

    <p>5 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the initial heading to be flown be assigned to a departing aircraft?

    <p>when within 1 mile of takeoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is communications transfer delayed after landing threshold?

    <p>To keep pilot from diverting his attention over landing threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum lateral separation required between a radar-controlled aircraft and a prominent obstruction displayed on the radar scope, when the obstruction is less than 40 miles from the antenna?

    <p>1 ½ miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when vectoring an aircraft for a precision approach?

    <p>providing the aircraft with a stabilized approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct phraseology to inform an aircraft to change frequency before landing threshold?

    <p>CONTACT TOWER ON 2-4-1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may you discontinue vertical separation of an aircraft above a prominent obstruction displayed as a permanent echo on the radar scope?

    <p>when the aircraft is 1 mile from the prominent obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of issuing an advance glidepath notification?

    <p>To advise the pilot of the approaching glidepath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct phraseology to issue an advance glidepath notification?

    <p>APPROACHING GLIDEPATH, MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE 6-8-0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct application of target separation between a primary target and a beacon target?

    <p>between the center of the primary target and the center of the beacon target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a correct application of radar separation?

    <p>between two VFR departure aircraft from your airfield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the pilot instructed to execute a missed approach?

    <p>When the runway is not in sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for delaying communications transfer after landing threshold?

    <p>To allow the pilot to focus on landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the radar separation minima between aircraft targets when they are less than 40 miles from the antenna?

    <p>3 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are only authorized to apply radar separation between which of the following?

    <p>two radar identified aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum lateral separation required between a radar-controlled aircraft and a prominent obstruction displayed on the radar scope, when the obstruction is 40 miles or more from the antenna?

    <p>5 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum authorized intercept angle for fixed wing aircraft being vectored to the final approach course more than two miles from the approach gate?

    <p>15 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you assign the initial heading to a departing aircraft to be flown?

    <p>After departure, but before reaching 1/2 mile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can you vector a departing IFR aircraft before it reaches the minimum IFR altitude?

    <p>If the flight path is less than 3 miles from the obstruction and the aircraft is climbing to an altitude at least 1,000 feet above the obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What altitude should an aircraft conducting a surveillance approach intercept the final approach course at?

    <p>At an altitude which allows descent in accordance with the published procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vectoring an aircraft conducting a surveillance approach?

    <p>To ensure the aircraft reaches the final approach course at the correct altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If recommended altitudes are requested, what altitudes will be given for each mile on final?

    <p>At or above the published minimum descent altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the controller do if a pilot states that he cannot accept a lost communications procedure?

    <p>Provide the pilot with alternative instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may an aircraft be vectored to increase lateral separation from an obstruction?

    <p>If the flight path is less than 3 miles from the obstruction and the aircraft is climbing to an altitude at least 1,000 feet above the obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'PREPARE TO DESCEND IN ONE MILE, APPROACHING GLIDEPATH' message?

    <p>To signal the start of the glidepath descent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ELO A, LS 3, Note refer to?

    <p>An answer to question 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct answer for question 12 according to ELO A, LS 5?

    <p>Option B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Practical Exercise Sheet PE3?

    <p>To test radar fundamentals knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ELO D, LS 1, PARA g (1) refer to?

    <p>An answer to question 28</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct answer for question 21 according to ELO C, LS 1?

    <p>Option B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the solutions provided in the content?

    <p>To provide answers to practice exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ELO E, LS 2, PARA b (1) (2) (3) (4) & (5) refer to?

    <p>An answer to question 37</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Radar Separation

    • The required separation for an aircraft operating near the boundary of adjacent airspace 46 miles from the antenna, in which nonradar separation is being used, is 5 miles.
    • The minimum lateral separation of a radar-controlled aircraft climbing through the altitude of an aircraft that has been tracked to the edge of a 20-mile scope is 5 miles from the edge of the scope.

    Vectoring

    • Vector aircraft only in airspace for which you have control jurisdiction, unless otherwise coordinated.
    • When turning an aircraft from a heading of 360 to a heading of 060, the phraseology is "TURN 0-6-0 DEGREES".
    • The maximum interception angle for a helicopter being vectored to intercept the final approach course, at least 2 miles outside the approach gate, is 30 degrees.

    Departure and Arrival Procedures

    • Before departure, assign the initial heading to be flown if a departing aircraft is to be vectored.
    • Vector an aircraft conducting a precision approach (P-A-R) to intercept the final approach course at an altitude that will allow for descent IAW published procedure.
    • The maximum authorized intercept angle for fixed-wing aircraft being vectored to the final approach course more than two miles from the approach gate is 30 degrees.

    Minimum Vectoring Altitude

    • Vector an aircraft conducting a surveillance approach to intercept the final approach course at an altitude that will allow for descent IAW published procedure.

    Obstruction Clearance

    • You may vector a departing IFR aircraft before it reaches the minimum IFR altitude, if the flight path is less than 3 miles from the obstruction and the aircraft is climbing to an altitude at least 1,000 feet above the obstruction, vector the aircraft to increase lateral separation from the obstruction until the 1½ mile minimum is achieved or until the aircraft reports leaving an altitude above the obstruction.

    Altitudes and Decision Heights

    • If recommended altitudes are requested, the altitudes which are at or above the published minimum decision height will be given for each mile on final.

    Lost Communications Procedure

    • If a pilot states that he cannot accept a lost communications procedure, the controller will take appropriate action.

    Target Separation

    • The correct application of target separation between a primary target and a beacon target is between the center of the primary target and the center of the beacon target.
    • The minimum lateral separation required between a radar-controlled aircraft and a prominent obstruction that is depicted on the radar scope (less than 40 miles from the antenna) is 3 miles.

    Communications Transfer

    • When communications transfer is required over landing threshold, the pilot will be advised to change frequency immediately.
    • The phraseology to issue advance glidepath notification is "APPROACHING GLIDEPATH".

    Missed Approach Procedure

    • The correct phraseology for a missed approach procedure is "EXECUTE MISSED APPROACH, AIRCRAFT ON RUNWAY".

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