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Control Tower Operator (CTO)
Study Guide - Tower Cab Training - Part 2
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Aviation
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02/16/2013
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Unless a waiver is issued, NO person may operate an aircraft in such proximity as to create a(n) ___________ hazard
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collision
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NO person may fly in formation if the aircraft is carrying _____________________.
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passenger for hire
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An agreement between pilots-in-command of participating aircaft must be made before engaging in _________ flight.
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formation
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Weather permitting, it is the responsibility of each person operating an aircraft to maintain vigilance in order to __________ other aircraft.
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see and avoid
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An aircraft in distress has the right-of-way over ___________.
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all other aircraft
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In converging situations involving aircraft of different categories, the right-of-way over all aircraft is given to _________.
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balloons
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While operating in airspace underlying Class B airspace, aircraft shall NOT exceed an indicated airspeed of ______ knots.
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200
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Unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC, the maximum indicated airspeed for reciprocating engine aircraft at or below 2500 AGL within four nautical miles of the primary airport in Class C or Class D airspace is ______ knots.
 Definition
200
Term
Within Class B airspace, the maximum airspeed of turbine-powered aircraft is _________ knots.
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250
Term
The maximum allowable airspeed for an aircraft below 10,000 feet is ________ knots.
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250
Term
The maximum allowable airspeed for a jet in Class C or Class D airspace at or below 2500 AGL within four nautical miles of the primary airport is ______ knots.
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200
Term
Speed restrictions do NOT apply if the prescribed speed is lower than the ________ of an aircraft.
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minimum safe speed
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The maximum allowable airspeed of a VFR aircraft operating in the VFR corridor through Class B airspace is ____ knots.
 Definition
200
Term
Aerobatic flight may NOT be conducted when flight visibility is less than _______ statute mile(s).
 Definition
3
Term
Aerobatic flight may NOT be conducted below _______ feet AGL.
 Definition
1,500
Term
Aerobatic flight may NOT be conducted within Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E airspace or within 4 miles of the centerline of a(n) __________.
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federal airway
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Position lights on aircraft must be lighted between _____________.
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sunset and sunrise
Term
During the hours of darkness, anticollision lights need NOT be lighted when the pilot-in-command determines that, because of ______ conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to turn the lights off.
 Definition
operating
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A pilot may cancel IFR if operating in VFR conditions and outside of Class ____ airspace.
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A
Term
A pilot who deviates from an ATC instruction due to an emergency shall notify ________ as soon as possible.
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ATC
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If requested, a pilot who is granted priority by ATC in an emergency shall submit to the ATC facility manager a detailed report of that emergency within _________ hours.
 Definition
48
Term
A flashing green light signal to an aircraft on the ground means the aircraft is cleared to _______.
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taxi
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NO pilot may operate below minimum safe altitudes except when necessary for landing or ___________.
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takeoff
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A flashing red light signal directed to an aircraft in the air means "__________".
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airport unsafe; do not land
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The minimum safe altitude over congested areas is 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of ______ feet of the aircraft.
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2,000
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In a sparsely populated area, an aircraft may NOT operate within _____ feet of a building
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500
Term
Helicopters may operate at less than the prescribed minimum safe altitude over a congested area if the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or _______ on the the surface.
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property
Term
Routes or altitudes specifically for helicopters are prescribed by ____________.
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the Administrator
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Aircraft operating at or above 18,000 feet MSL shall set their altimeter to ______.
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29.92
Term
Aircraft operating below 18,000 feet MSL shall set their altimeter to the current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route within ________ nautical miles of the aircraft.
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100
Term
Arriving, departing, or through flight aircraft operating in Class D airspace must establish _____________ with the ATCT facility providing air traffic service for that airspace.
 Definition
communications
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Aircraft approaching to land should circle the airport to the _______.
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left
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Normally, a large or turbine-powered aircraft will enter the airport traffic pattern at an altitude at least _____ feet AGL.
 Definition
1,500
Term
Who is the final authority on the use of an assigned noise abatement runway?
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Pilot-in-command
Term
At controlled airports, a(n) ______ is required to taxi, take off, or land.
 Definition
ATC clearance
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When a flight plan is filed, the ______ is responsible for closing the flight plan.
 Definition
pilot
Term
Before entering Class C airspace, an aircraft must establish ______ with ATC.
 Definition
two-way radio contact
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Helicopters approaching to land at an airport without a control tower shall avoid the ______________.
 Definition
parking ramp
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Unless otherwise indicated, aircraft approaching to land at airports without control towers shall make all turns to the _______.
 Definition
left
Term
In order for the pilot of a civil aircraft to land at or take off from an airport within Class B airspace, the pilot must hold at least a(n) ________ pilot's certificate.
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private
Term
When conditions require application of temporary flight restrictions in a particular area, the information is disseminated via a(n) ________.
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NOTAM
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An aircraft can only be flight-tested in areas of light air traffic over ______ or sparsely populated areas.
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open water
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ATC may authorize deviations from the operating requirements within Class A airspace provided that a written request for such deviations is submitted at least _______ days before the proposed operation
 Definition
4
Term
NO pilot, except the pilot of a U.S. military aircraft, may land during a standard instrument approach when the __________ visibility is less than that prescribed for the approach.
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flight
Term
When the air traffic control system CANNOT be conducted safely and efficiently, the _________ issues a NOTAM in response to the emergency.
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Administrator
Term
NO person may operate an aircraft ________ or in the vicinity of an area to be visited by the President of the United States.
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over
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Helicopters may be operated ______________if they are at a speed that allows the pilot adequate opportunity to see any air traffic or obstructions in time to avoid a collision.
 Definition
clear of clouds
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Except as provided in FAR, Part 91. 157, NO person may operate an aircraft VFR within Class B, C, or D airspace beneath a ceiling that is less than _____ feet.
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1,000
Term
When operating Special VFR in Class B, C, D, or E airspace, all aircraft except ______ are required to meet the same visibility requirements.
 Definition
helicopters
Term
When an aircraft is operating during the day in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL, a minimum of ______ statute mile(s) flight visibility is required.
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1
Term
When clouds are in the area, pilots operating Special VFR must remain ____________.
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clear of clouds
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NO pilot may operate an aircraft on a Special VFR clearance between sunset and sunrise unless that person is _________.
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instrument-rated
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When weather is below basic VFR minimums, Special VFR allows VFR pilots to operate in Class _________ airspace.
 Definition
B, C, D, or E
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Appropriate altitudes for direction of flight in VFR conditions do NOT apply until the aircraft is more than ________ feet AGL.
 Definition
3,000
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An aircraft under VFR, cruising above 3,000 feet AGL and below 18,000 feet MSL on a magnetic course of 196 degrees, shall maintain an MSL altitude at any ______ thousand-foot interval plus 500 feet.
 Definition
even
Term
To operate in controlled airspace under IFR, a pilot must be ______________ and receive clearance.
 Definition
filed on an IFR flight plan
Term
An authorized instrument letdown to a civil airport by civil aircraft is known as a standard instrument __________ procedure.
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approach
Term
When "NO PT" is specified on an approach chart, the pilot may NOT make a ____________ turn unless ATC gives approval.
 Definition
procedure
Term
When both an MEA and a MOCA are prescribed for a route segment, the MOCA may be used within __________ nautical miles of the VOR involved.
 Definition
22
Term
Except over mountainous areas, the minimum IFR altitude is _______ feet above the highest obstacle whithin a horizontal distance of 4 nautical miles from the course to be flown.
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1,000
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An appropriate IFR altitude for an aircraft in level flight operating below 18,000 feet MSL in uncontrolled airspace would be an MSL altitude of any ________ thousand-foot interval when flying a magnetic course of 095 degrees.
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odd
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An IFR aircraft assigned "VFR conditions-on-top" must fly at ______________ altitude(s).
 Definition
an appropriate VFR
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When flying on a federal airway, IFR aircraft must navigate ____________________ of that airway.
 Definition
along the centerline
Term
Since a visual approach is NOT an instrument approach, it has ________________.
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no missed approach segment
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In order to fly "VFR-on-top", an aircraft must be on a(n) __________ flight plan.
 Definition
IFR
Term
Unless authorized by ATC, IFR aircraft operating along routes other than Federal Airways shall operate along the __________ between NAVAIDS or fixes defining that route.
 Definition
direct course
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Unless requested by ATC, IFR position reports are NOT required when the aircraft is under ___________ control.
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radar
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IFR aircraft are required to report information relating to flight safety and ____________ encountered.
 Definition
unforecast weather
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In the event of radio failure, an IFR aircraft operating in VFR conditions is expected to ____________________.
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maintain VFR and land soon as practical
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An IFR aircraft experiencing radio failure shall maintain the last assigned altitude or the ___________, whichever is higher.
 Definition
minimum IFR altitude
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In the event of radio failure while being vectored off airways, the pilot should proceed directly to the point specified in the _______ clearance.
 Definition
vector
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Pilots operating under IFR conditions must report any complete or partial loss of navigational or _________ capabilities.
 Definition
communication
Term
What is the minimum vertical distance an aircraft must maintain above the clouds to comply with Special VFR minimums?
 Definition
Just stay clear of the clouds
Term
An appropriate VFR altitude for an aircraft on a magnetic course of 200 degrees is ________ feet.
 Definition
6,500
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Student pilots may operate an aircraft on a solo flight in Class B airspace if the student has received both ground and flight training in that Class B airspace area, and the logbook of that student has been endorsed by the instructor within _____ days.
 Definition
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