Aircraft Tracking and Collision Avoidance Systems Quiz

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Which term is used to designate the runway holding position in radiotelephony phraseologies?

Runway incursion

Runway holding position

Holding point (correct)

Runway strip

What is the purpose of runway markings under instrument weather conditions?

To protect aircraft during take-off or landing operations

To reduce the risk of damage to aircraft running off a runway

To identify the runway and its direction (correct)

To assist pilots in visually determining the runway surface

What is the runway visual range (RVR)?

The range over which the pilot can see the runway surface markings or lights (correct)

The range over which the pilot can see the runway strip

The range over which the pilot can see the runway holding position

The range over which the pilot can see the runway direction numbers

Which term refers to a radar system wherein a radio signal transmitted from a radar station initiates the transmission of a radio signal from another station?

Secondary radar Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an altitude that provides minimum obstacle clearance in each segment of a non-precision approach?

Segment minimum safe altitude (SMSA) Signup and view all the answers

How many separate segments can an instrument approach procedure have?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for simultaneous operations on parallel or near-parallel instrument runways in which one runway is used exclusively for approaches and the other runway is used exclusively for departures?

Segregated parallel operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about slush?

Slush has a specific gravity of 0.5 up to 0.8. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a warning area?

To warn nonparticipating pilots of potential danger Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) departure procedure printed for pilot use in graphic and/or textual form?

Standard Instrument Departure (SID) (ICAO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) (USA)?

To provide transition from the enroute structure to an outer fix or an instrument approach fix/arrival waypoint in the terminal area Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Surveillance Approach (ASR)?

To issue instructions, for pilot compliance, based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course (azimuth) and the distance (range) from the end of the runway Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway, if provided?

Take-off Distance Available (TODA) (ICAO) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these definitions best describes Flight Visibility according to ICAO?

The visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ground Visibility refer to according to ICAO?

The visibility at an aerodrome as reported by an accredited observer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Prevailing Visibility according to the USA?

The greatest horizontal visibility equaled or exceeded throughout at least half the horizon circle which need not necessarily be continuous. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of service provides approved separation of aircraft based on IFR, VFR, and/or weight, and sequencing of VFR arrivals to the primary airport(s)?

Class 'B' Service Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of TRSA Service?

To provide separation between all participating VFR aircraft and all IFR aircraft operating within the area defined as a TRSA Signup and view all the answers

What does TAA stand for?

Terminal Altitude Area Signup and view all the answers

When is the pilot expected to execute the course reversal during an instrument approach procedure?

When the course reversal is not necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Transition Level (TL)?

The lowest flight level available for use above the transition altitude. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Vectoring in aviation?

To provide navigational guidance to aircraft in the form of specific headings, based on the use of an ATS surveillance system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Tropical Cyclone?

A non-frontal synoptic-scale cyclone originating over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection and definite cyclonic surface wind circulation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Traffic Information provided by an air traffic services unit?

To alert pilots to other known or observed air traffic. Signup and view all the answers