10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of Air Traffic Control worldwide?
To prevent collisions and organize air traffic
How do air traffic controllers monitor the location of aircraft in their assigned airspace?
By radar and radio communication with pilots
What does ATC enforce to prevent collisions?
Traffic separation rules
To whom does ATC provide services in many countries?
To all private, military, and commercial aircraft
What may ATC issue depending on the type of flight and the class of airspace?
Instructions or advisories
What is the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president of the United States?
Marine One
What is the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the vice president without the president?
Marine Two
What was the first helicopter used to transport the president?
Bell UH-13J Sioux
Which helicopters are referred to as 'White Tops'?
Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King and VH-60N White Hawk
Why did President Eisenhower start using a helicopter for transport?
All of these reasons
Test your knowledge of air traffic control (ATC) with this quiz! Learn about the important role of ATC in preventing collisions, organizing air traffic flow, and providing support to aircraft.
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