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Control Tower Operator (CTO)
Study Guide - Tower Cab Training - Part 1
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Aviation
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02/17/2013
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Controllers who encounter situations that are NOT covered in JO 7110.65 are expected to _______________________.
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use their best judgment
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Procedural Letter of Agreement are _____________ to JO 7110.65.
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supplemental
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Procedural Letter of Agreement require the concurrence of ____________________.
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more than one facility
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The word "shall" means a procedure is __________.
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mandatory
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The word that means a procedure is a recommended is "___________".
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should
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The word that means futurity, but does NOT imply that a procedure or action is required is ___________.
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will
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The term "aircraft" includes both the _____________________.
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crew members and airframe
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The word "altitude" refers to the indicated altitude expressed in mean sea level, ____________, or both.
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flight level
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When used in conjunction with visibility, "miles" refers to __________ miles; otherwise, "miles" means ____________ miles.
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statute; nautical
Term
When time is used in the context of a clock reading, hours and minutes are expressed in _________________________.
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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Term
When reading the time, the change to the next minute is made at the minute plus ___________ seconds.
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30
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A time check is given to the nearest ___________.
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quarter mile
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The first duty priority of an air traffic controller is to separate aircraft and issue _________________.
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safety alerts
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When determining priority of duties, a controller should exercise __________________.
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good judgment
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Give first priority to issueing safety alerts and __________________.
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separating aircraft
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When establishing priority of duties, you should consider the _____________________.
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situation at hand
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When workload, communications, and equipment permit, ______________ procedures are preferred.
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automation
Term
The use of nonradar separation is preferred over radar separation when a(n) _________ will be gained.
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operational advantage
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A safety alert is issued when a controller recognizes a situation of unsafe aircraft proximity to terrain, obstacles, or _____________.
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other aircraft
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Provide air traffic control service to aircraft on a(n) _____________________ basis as circumstances permit.
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"first come, first served"
Term
Aircraft in distress have the right-of-way over ____________ air traffic.
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all other
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Military air evacuation flights are afforded priority when requested by ____________.
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the pilot
Term
The term "LIFEGUARD" refers to a _____________.
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civilian air ambulance flight
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Provide special handling, as required, to expedite ____________ flights.
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flight check
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Search and Rescue (SAR) flights performing SAR missions should be provided ___________ assistance.
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maximum
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In an operational priority situation, IFR aircraft have priority over ________ aircraft.
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SVFR
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USA/USAF/USN controllers shall remind a military aircraft to check wheels down unless the pilot ________ for the approach.
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has previously reported wheels down
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When prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation, use the word _____________.
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"EXPEDITE"
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When expeditious compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation, use the word __________.
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"IMMEDIATELY"
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What term do pilots use to inform ATC that they CANNOT accept undue delay their destination because of low fuel?
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"Minimum fuel"
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A formation flight shall be controlled as a(n) _____________.
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single aircraft
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Transfer control responsibility of an aircraft only after eliminating any potential __________.
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conflicts
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Unless specifically coordinated, assume control of an aircraft only after ____________.
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it is in your area of jurisdiction
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Before allowing an aircraft to enter airspace under another controller's jurisdiction, a controller must first _____ with the receiving controller.
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coordinate.
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When must transfer of radio communications for an en route aircraft be accomplished?
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Before entering the receiving controller's area
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Respond to another controller's operational request by restating the incomplete or abbreviated terms followed by the word __________.
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"Approved"
Term
Air traffic control service is provided based only upon observed or ________ traffic.
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known
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The operating position having primary responsibility for operations on the active runway is ____________.
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local control
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When a local controller authorizes a vehicle or aircraft under another controller's jurisdiction to cross an active runway, the local controller shall specify the runway preceded by the word(s) ____________.
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"CROSS"
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Known ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel must be clear of a runway before a departing aircraft starts takeoff or a landing aircraft crosses the __________.
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runway threshold
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Vehicles on or near a movement area should be described in a manner that will assist pilots in ______________.
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recognizing them
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An aircraft's position may be determined visually by the controller, by pilots, or through the use of the ________.
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ASDE
Term
Local controllers may use certified radar displays to provide a direction or suggested heading to a VFR aircraft as an advisory aid to _____________.
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navigation
Term
Pilots wishing to exceed the prescribed speed limit in Class C or Class D airspace must __________.
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receive ATC authorization
Term
The minimum age requirement to be eligible for a CTO certificate is ____ years.
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18
Term
Separation responsibility between aircraft within a formation during transition to individual control rests with the _________________.
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pilots concerned
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A practical test on Notice to Airmen procedures is a prerequisite to act as an air traffic control operator at any ______________.
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operating position
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A practical test on a surface area includes terrain features, visual checkpoints, and ____________.
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obstructions
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To operate at any operating position, a control tower operator must pass a(n) ___________ test on weather reporting procedures and the use of reports.
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practical
Term
At least once during each seven consecutive work days, a controller must have _____ consecutive hours of relief.
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24
Term
An air traffic controller is limited to ____ consecutive hours a day.
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10
Term
When performing duties as an air traffic controller, controllers shall have their CTO certificate __________.
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readily available
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To meet currency requirements, air traffic control tower operators must have served for at least _____ of the preceding 6 months at the facility for which their rating applies.
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3
Term
Applicants for a facility rating at any air traffic control tower must have satisfactorily served as an air traffic control tower operator at that control tower without a facility rating for at least ______ months.
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6
Term
To meet the application requirements for a facility rating, a military applicant must have satisfactorily served as an air traffic control operator for at least _____ months.
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6
Term
What airspace extends from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational tower?
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Class D
Term
FAR, Part ____, specifies the required certificates and ratings or qualifications for air traffic control tower operations.
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65
Term
When distances can be determined by suitable landmarks, the separation minima between a Category II aircraft departing behind a Category I departure is ___________ feet.
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4,500
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The minimum separation required for an aircraft taking off on the same runway behind a preceding heavy jet/B757 departure is ______ minute(s).
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