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What must be the condition for a Special VFR clearance to be issued when ground visibility is less than 1 mile?
What must be the condition for a Special VFR clearance to be issued when ground visibility is less than 1 mile?
Local controllers must visually scan runways for:
Local controllers must visually scan runways for:
What is the objective of gate hold procedures in terms of departure delays after engine start and taxi time?
What is the objective of gate hold procedures in terms of departure delays after engine start and taxi time?
When gate hold procedures are in effect, what information should departing aircraft be advised of?
When gate hold procedures are in effect, what information should departing aircraft be advised of?
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In an ATIS message, what should be the maximum duration in seconds unless required for message content?
In an ATIS message, what should be the maximum duration in seconds unless required for message content?
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Under what conditions can the ceiling/sky condition, visibility, and obstructions to vision be omitted in an ATIS message?
Under what conditions can the ceiling/sky condition, visibility, and obstructions to vision be omitted in an ATIS message?
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What is the appropriate light signal to use when aircraft are converging and a collision hazard exists?
What is the appropriate light signal to use when aircraft are converging and a collision hazard exists?
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For aircraft not making a visual approach, Wake turbulence separation minima must continue to touchdown if:
For aircraft not making a visual approach, Wake turbulence separation minima must continue to touchdown if:
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When the Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS) is not in alert status, what specific wind information should be issued?
When the Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS) is not in alert status, what specific wind information should be issued?
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How long must 'LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ADVISORIES IN EFFECT' be included on the ATIS broadcast when low-level wind shear/microburst is reported?
How long must 'LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ADVISORIES IN EFFECT' be included on the ATIS broadcast when low-level wind shear/microburst is reported?
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What additional information must be issued with the Airport Wind (direction and velocity) when a low-level wind shear/microburst alert is received?
What additional information must be issued with the Airport Wind (direction and velocity) when a low-level wind shear/microburst alert is received?
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If a collision hazard exists when aircraft are converging, what light signal should be avoided?
If a collision hazard exists when aircraft are converging, what light signal should be avoided?
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What is the only weather limitation that would prevent an aircraft from climbing to VFR upon request during Special VFR operations?
What is the only weather limitation that would prevent an aircraft from climbing to VFR upon request during Special VFR operations?
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Why are Special VFR aircraft NOT assigned fixed altitudes?
Why are Special VFR aircraft NOT assigned fixed altitudes?
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Under what circumstances may Special VFR operations be authorized for aircraft transiting the surface area?
Under what circumstances may Special VFR operations be authorized for aircraft transiting the surface area?
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What is the minimum requirement for vertical separation between an IFR aircraft and a Special VFR aircraft?
What is the minimum requirement for vertical separation between an IFR aircraft and a Special VFR aircraft?
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Fixed-wing Special VFR flights may be approved only if arriving and departing IFR aircraft are NOT ________.
Fixed-wing Special VFR flights may be approved only if arriving and departing IFR aircraft are NOT ________.
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What factor determines whether an aircraft is authorized to climb to VFR upon request during Special VFR operations?
What factor determines whether an aircraft is authorized to climb to VFR upon request during Special VFR operations?
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What term should be used to describe the quality of braking action between 'MEDIUM TO POOR' and 'POOR'?
What term should be used to describe the quality of braking action between 'MEDIUM TO POOR' and 'POOR'?
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In airport traffic control procedures, what should be implemented when departure delays exceed or are expected to exceed a certain number of minutes?
In airport traffic control procedures, what should be implemented when departure delays exceed or are expected to exceed a certain number of minutes?
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When runway braking action reports of 'MEDIUM', 'POOR', and 'NIL' are received, what statement should be included on the ATIS broadcast?
When runway braking action reports of 'MEDIUM', 'POOR', and 'NIL' are received, what statement should be included on the ATIS broadcast?
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What should be used to provide advanced non-control airport/terminal area and meteorological information to aircraft when available?
What should be used to provide advanced non-control airport/terminal area and meteorological information to aircraft when available?
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Under gate hold procedures, what should be maintained unless modified by flow control restrictions?
Under gate hold procedures, what should be maintained unless modified by flow control restrictions?
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When recording an ATIS message, what should the speech rate NOT exceed?
When recording an ATIS message, what should the speech rate NOT exceed?
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What are the minimum required information for handling an inflight emergency?
What are the minimum required information for handling an inflight emergency?
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When should you inform the RCC or ARTCC about an aircraft emergency?
When should you inform the RCC or ARTCC about an aircraft emergency?
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After an emergency has been declared and the minimum information obtained, what less pertinent information should be acquired next?
After an emergency has been declared and the minimum information obtained, what less pertinent information should be acquired next?
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What frequencies are assigned specifically for aircraft in emergency conditions?
What frequencies are assigned specifically for aircraft in emergency conditions?
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When should you transfer the responsibility for handling an emergency to another facility?
When should you transfer the responsibility for handling an emergency to another facility?
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Where should you forward detailed data when you receive information about an aircraft in distress?
Where should you forward detailed data when you receive information about an aircraft in distress?
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What is the expected course of action for controllers when they encounter situations not covered in JO 7110.65?
What is the expected course of action for controllers when they encounter situations not covered in JO 7110.65?
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If a controller faces a scenario not addressed in JO 7110.65, what action is NOT expected of them?
If a controller faces a scenario not addressed in JO 7110.65, what action is NOT expected of them?
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When dealing with uncharted situations, what approach is encouraged for controllers?
When dealing with uncharted situations, what approach is encouraged for controllers?
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In cases outside the scope of JO 7110.65, what is the primary responsibility of controllers?
In cases outside the scope of JO 7110.65, what is the primary responsibility of controllers?
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When encountering unfamiliar scenarios, what should controllers primarily rely on?
When encountering unfamiliar scenarios, what should controllers primarily rely on?
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Study Notes
Airport Traffic Control Procedures
- When aircraft are converging and a collision hazard exists, the appropriate light signal to use is alternating red and green.
- Wake turbulence separation minima must continue to touchdown for all aircraft not making a visual approach or for those making a visual approach with a speed loss or gain on approach.
- The Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS) provides wind information if requested by a pilot or if wind shear conditions exist.
- When a low-level wind shear/microburst alert is received, issue the Airport Wind (direction and velocity) and the facility directive.
- Special VFR operations may be authorized for aircraft transiting the surface area when the primary airport is reporting VFR but the pilot is unable to transit the surface area VFR.
Low-Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS)
- When the LLWAS is NOT in alert status, issue specific field boundary wind information if requested by a pilot.
- When a low-level wind shear/microburst is reported by pilots or detected by LLWAS, include the statement “LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ADVISORIES IN EFFECT” on the ATIS broadcast for 30 minutes.
Special VFR Operations
- Special VFR aircraft are NOT assigned fixed altitudes because of delayed en route requirements.
- The minimum requirement for vertical separation between an IFR aircraft and a Special VFR aircraft is that the Special VFR aircraft be assigned an altitude at least 500 feet above any conflicting IFR traffic.
- Fixed-wing Special VFR flights may be approved only if arriving and departing IFR aircraft are not converging.
Airport Traffic Control
- Local controllers must visually scan runways for wake turbulence requirements.
- Special VFR minimums are prescribed in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 91.
- The objective of gate hold procedures is to achieve departure delays of 15 minutes or less after engine start and taxi time.
ATIS Broadcast
- The ceiling/sky condition, visibility, and obstructions to vision may be omitted if the ceiling is above 5,000 feet and the visibility is more than 10 miles.
- Describe the quality of braking action by using the terms “GOOD,” “GOOD TO MEDIUM,” "MEDIUM", "MEDIUM TO POOR,” “POOR,” or a combination of these terms.
- When runway braking action reports of “MEDIUM”, “POOR” and “NIL” are received, include a statement on the ATIS broadcast.
Emergency Procedures
- The minimum required information for handling an inflight emergency is aircraft identification and type, nature of emergency, and amount of fuel remaining.
- Consider that an aircraft emergency exists and inform the RCC or ARTCC when an emergency is declared by either the pilot, facility personnel, or airport management.
- Frequencies assigned specifically for aircraft in emergency conditions are 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz.
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Test your knowledge on aircraft light signals and wake turbulence separation criteria. Identify the appropriate light signal for potential collisions and understand the wake turbulence separation requirements for aircraft not on a visual approach.
