FD QUIZ 1
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Who is responsible for determining the runway in use?

  • SOF (correct)
  • Incident Commander
  • Air Traffic Control
  • AMOPS

    • What is a requirement before changing the runway?

  • Wait for calm winds
  • Perform a full runway inspection
  • Notify the Fire Department (correct)
  • Close the runway temporarily

    • Which of the following is part of the ATIS broadcast?

  • Pilot instructions
  • Latest aircraft arrivals
  • Phonetic letter code (correct)
  • Flight delays

    • What role does AMOPS play in runway operations?

    <p>They can open the runway after a FOD check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done when the runway is closed?

    <p>Notify multiple designated authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step the controller being relieved must take in the transfer of responsibility process?

    <p>Preview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the flight data personnel?

    <p>Compile financial reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for making the facility checklist?

    <p>Senior Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the relieving controller do when stating their initials?

    <p>Annotate in Pos log 3626</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities should be reported to the airport manager's office?

    <p>Potential sector overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should airport lighting systems be operational before the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of an unreported aircraft?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the rotating beacon be turned on at the airport?

    <p>Between sunset and sunrise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ATIS status indicates a 12-hour uninterrupted broadcast?

    <p>Alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for broadcasting ATIS?

    <p>Flight Dispatch (FD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which runway has medium intensity runway lights along with runway end identifier lights?

    <p>Runway 17L/35R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lighting system is present on Runway 17R/35L?

    <p>High intensity runway lights and PAPI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is responsible for dispatching Notices to Airmen (NOTMs)?

    <p>Airfield Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which features are included in the lighting system for Runway 17/35C?

    <p>High intensity runway lights, PAPI, and short approach lighting system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should pilots do when they cannot receive ATIS information directly?

    <p>Obtain information from ATC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facility is designated to monitor NOTMs?

    <p>RAPCON</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the PCAS emergency line?

    <p>To connect various agencies like fire departments and medical centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aircraft types are mentioned in connection with specific navigational and operational capabilities?

    <p>T-6, T-1, and T-38</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to track known or suspected equipment outages?

    <p>AF Form 3624</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aircraft situation is prioritized above all others?

    <p>Emergency aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are daily crash phone checks conducted?

    <p>Daily after 09:00, within 15 minutes of airfield opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest priority category for Vance Aircraft operations?

    <p>Emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aircraft category does the A10 fall into based on weight classification?

    <p>Heavy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weight classification does the EC-135 helicopter belong to?

    <p>Small</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aircraft is classified as Large?

    <p>F-15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum weight for an aircraft to be classified as Small?

    <p>41,000 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Closed Pattern in aviation terminology?

    <p>Taking off and landing without exiting the traffic pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Flameout Pattern?

    <p>A standard approach starting from a high altitude over the runway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Coordination Fix in aviation?

    <p>To coordinate the handoff and transfer of aircraft control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a Traffic Pattern?

    <p>The prescribed flow of aircraft taking off, taxiing, and landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Make Short Approach' indicate to a pilot?

    <p>To expedite landing with a short final approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when false or deceptive communications occur?

    <p>Broadcast an alert to aircraft operating in the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of messages can be relayed to aircraft or aircraft operators?

    <p>Official FAA messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a step to take when encountering deceptive communication?

    <p>Ignore the communication if it seems insignificant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When relaying operational information to military aircraft, what is essential?

    <p>Provide the source of any messages relayed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle governs the transmission of messages in air traffic control?

    <p>Transmit only messages necessary for air traffic control and air safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest priority for interphone transmission?

    <p>Emergency messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the second priority in interphone transmission?

    <p>Clearances and control instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are movement and control messages ranked third according to?

    <p>Order of preference for reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to interrupt lower priority messages during an emergency?

    <p>Emergency or control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fourth priority for interphone transmission?

    <p>Movement messages on VFR aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must both caller and receiver do in an interphone message?

    <p>Identify their facility and/or position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it necessary for the caller to identify both facility and position?

    <p>Between two facilities using numeric position identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the caller do after stating their message?

    <p>State their initials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a caller state the type of coordination to be accomplished?

    <p>When advantageous for clarity or efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can certain provisions of the interphone message format be omitted?

    <p>When the facility has a directive outlining specific conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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