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| The LLWAS is designed to detect _________________. |
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| The LLWAS is comprised of a centerfield station and __________ other remote stations. |
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| Wind gust data for the LLWAS is collected by _______________________. |
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| A 30-second average of the Airport Wind speed may be determined by observing Row(s) _____ of the tower cab LLWAS display. |
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| An LLWAS flashing Data Fail light with a blank display indicates that __________________. |
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| no data has been received from the central computer |
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| When a wind shear is detected by a remote station, the corresponding row on the tower LLWAS display panel flashes and __________. |
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| What information is derived from the LLWAS TRACON display? |
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| 2-minute average from the centerfield indicator |
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| If a centerfield station has failed ____________. |
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| Rows 2 through 6 will flash all 9s |
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| What is the phraseology a local controller uses to provide wind information if a wind shear is detected? |
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| "WIND SHEAR ALERT, AIRPORT WIND (direction) AT (velocity). (Location of sensor) BOUNDARY WIND (direction) AT (velocity)." |
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| A microburst encounter poses a serious threat to aircraft during takeoff or landing, because it produces __________. |
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| both vertical and horizontal wind shear. |
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| What is a change in wind speed and/or direction in a short distance, resulting in a tearing or shearing effect. It can exist in a horizontal or vertical direction and occasionaly in both? |
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| ___________________________ is a fully automated, computer-driven system that provides airport surface wind condition information to air traffic control specialists in the control room. |
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| Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS) |
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| This data is referred to as the hidden sensor. |
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| This data is calculated in the overall network average and the data cannot be displayed in the tower cab. |
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| Each ________ collects ___________ and _______ data at its location and transmits this data back to the master station for processing and dissemination. |
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| station; wind speed; direction |
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| One remote station is designated as the __________________. |
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| In addition to collecting wind speed and direction data, the sixth sensor also provides _______________. |
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| The occurrence of a column of air perpendicular to the ground with acceleration toward the ground defines a ____________. |
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| The typical LLWAS is comprised of a centerfield station and _________ other remote stations. |
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| The LLWAS display panel located in the TRACON is normally used to report wind conditions ______________. |
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| The _____________ displays wind data from the centerfield station and four of the other five stations. |
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| What displays the 2-minute average of the Airport Wind direction to the nearest 10 degrees and the 2-minute average of the Airport Wind speed to the nearest nautical mile per hour. |
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| This row has a third display section that provides wind gust data if the peak wind speed in the previous 2 minutes is 10 KT or more above the centerfield 2-minute average speed. |
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| Is the only row that provides gust data. |
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| Displays the 30-second average of the Airport Wind direction corrected to the nearest degree. |
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| Provides 30-second average of the __________________. |
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| Display a 30-second average of wind data from four of the other five remote stations. |
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| The ________ sensor, commonly called the hidden sensor, is not displayed in the tower cab. |
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| The ______________ alarm will override manual blanking and present actual wind shear indication. |
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| Displays a 2-minute average from the centerfield indicator plus gust information, if present. |
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| If the ________________ is out of service (OTS) or has failed, row 1 will flash all _____, except the last digit of the wind direction will flash a __. |
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| The ___ indicates the centerfield station is out of service. |
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| The _________ is considered out of service without the centerfield data. |
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| If the centerfield station is out of service or has failed, Row 1 will flash all 9s, except the last digit of the wind _________ will flash a 1. |
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| What will alert the controller of a wind shear? |
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| The audible alarm will sound |
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What switches allow ATCs to select wind conditions from:
Specific locations around the airport,
All locations at the same time,
Only the centerfield indicator. |
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| If the wind speed at a remote station is calm (below 3 knots) __________. |
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| the audible alarm will sound. However, this situation is not considered an alarm and an alert should not be issued. |
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| If stations other than the centerfield station are out of service: Row 1 will operate normally, except: |
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| The third digit of the wind direction will display a number between 2 and 6 indicating which station is out of service. |
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| If no data has been received from the central computer for approximately _______ seconds, the Data Fail light will flash with a blank display. |
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| What alert must controllers issue to all arriving and departing aircraft alert is broadcast on the ATIS? |
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| How long must a wind shear alert be broadcast on the ATIS? |
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| What is the phraseology for wind shear? |
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| LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR (or MICROBURST, as appropriate) ADVISORIES IN EFFECT. |
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| What system warns the flight crew of a potential wind shear up to 3 miles ahead and 25 degrees either side of the aircraft heading at or below 1200 AGL. |
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| At facilities without ATIS, ensure that wind shear information is broadcast to all arriving and departing aircraft for ___________ following the last report or indication of wind shear activity. |
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| If requested by the pilot or deemed appropriate by the controller, issue displayed wind information _________________. |
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| oriented to the threshold or departure end of the runway |
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| If an aircraft under your control informs you that it is performing a wind shear escape, ______________ that are contrary to the pilot actions |
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| do not issue control instructions |
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| Preventive airport traffic control service is provided only to aircraft operating in accordance with a(n) __________________. |
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| Which of the following is the phraseology for LC to authorize GC to cross an active runway? |
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| CROSS RUNWAY TWO EIGHT RIGHT AT ECHO |
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| With whom shall the local controller coordinate before using a runway NOT previously designated as the active runway? |
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| Local Control shall ensure that the runway is free of all known vehicles, equipment, and personnel before a _______________. |
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| departing aircraft starts takeoff roll |
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| Local Control shall ensure that the runway is free of all known vehicles, equipment, and personnel before a ____________. |
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| departing aircraft starts takeoff roll |
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| Do NOT request a departing military turboprop/turbojet aircraft (except transport and cargo types) to make radio or radar beacon changes before the aircraft reaches __________ feet above the surface. |
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| Position determination of an aircraft on the airport may be determined visually by the controller, by pilots, or through the use of ____________. |
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| Do NOT authorize an aircraft to line up and wait at an intersection _______________. |
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| between sunset and sunrise |
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| Approve a pilots request to cross Class C or D surface areas at a speed that does NOT exceed __________ knots, unless a higher minimum speed is required. |
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| Local controllers must visually scan runways ___________________. |
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| to the maximum extent possible |
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| When radio communications CANNOT be employed, an aircraft in takeoff position on the runway receiving a flashing red light signal should ______________. |
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| Issue the appropriate departure control frequency and beacon code before __________. |
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| Instruct civil aircraft, military transport, and cargo teypes to contact departure control about _______ mile(s) beyond the runway end. |
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| The position that is in direct communication with the aircraft and ensures separation of aircraft on the runways and in the designated airspace is ____________ Control. |
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| Local Control provides ___________, recognizing that they are a first-priority duty along with separation of aircraft, and remains constantly alert for unsafe proximity situations. |
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| Local Control prioritizes actions according to their significance in the __________________. |
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| overall traffic situation |
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| Local Control ensures that performance of control instructions are in compliance with handbooks, facility procedures, and ___________. |
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| At Academy Tower, the Local Control position must use automatic releases on ______________. |
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| Runways 10R/L and 28R/L only |
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| At Academy Tower, Local Control must forward to TRACON arrival times of all _______ aircraft. |
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| At Academy Tower when a(n) _______________, forward the information to Flight Data. |
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| military or foreign registry aircraft departs |
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| The minimum required information to obtain when handling an emergency is the aircraft identification and type, ___________, and pilots desires. |
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| When in communication with an aircraft in distress, you should transfer responsibility _________________. |
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| only when you feel better handling will result |
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| Recognized methods of orienting an aircraft include radar, DF, NAVAIDS, pilotage, and _____________. |
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| sighting by other aircraft |
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| Issue current touchdown RVR to departing aircraft for the runway in use when the prevailing visibility is ________ or less. |
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Definition
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| Issue both midpoint and rollout RVR when the value of either is less than ______ feet and the value of the touchdown RVR is greater than the midpoint or rollout. |
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| At a tower that is NOT combined with a radar approach control, the Certified Tower Radar Display may be used for ______________. |
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| providing suggested headings to VFR aircraft |
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| What is airport traffic control service based upon? |
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| Upon observed or known traffic and airport conditions |
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| Who has primary responsibility for operations conducted on active runways? |
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| When must vehicles, equipment, and personnel be clear of the runway in use for a departing aircraft? |
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| before it starts takeoff roll |
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| When the runways are not visible from the tower and before releasing an aircraft to the ground controller, ____________________. |
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| advise the ground controller of the aircrafts location |
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| A flashing greet light to an aircraft in the air means ______________________. |
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| A steady red light to an aircraft on the ground means to __________. |
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| What is the meaning of an alternating red and green light to any aircraft or vehicle? |
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| Provided that further communication with the controller is not required, when is a departing IFR civil aircraft instructed to contact departure control? |
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| about 1/2 mile beyond runway end |
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| The Local Control position is in direct communication with the aircraft and ensures separation of aircraft _______________. |
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| in the designated airspace |
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| Local Control issues appropriate control instructions and/or restrictions, including speed control, ___________, and visual separation |
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| Local Control observes present traffic and considers ___________ to predict if an overload may occur. |
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| Local Control sets radar displays to the _____________ area of jurisdiction. |
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| Vortices are generated at the moment the aircraft _________________ |
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| Separate a small aircraft departing on the same runway from an intersection behind a preceding departing large aircraft by ensuring that it does NOT start takeoff roll until ______ minutes after the large aircraft has ____________. |
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| Separate IFR/VFR aircraft departing an intersecting runway behind a heavy jet/B757 departure by _____ minute(s) if projected flight paths will cross. |
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| Separate a small aircraft conductin a touch-and-go on the same runway as a preceding large aircraft departure by ____ minutes from the time the large aircraft ______________________. |
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| Separate an aircraft departing behind a heavy jet/B757 departure on a parallel runway separated by 2,500 feet by ______ minute(s) if flight paths will cross. |
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| An aircraft departing behind a heavy jet/B757 on the same runway or paralles runways separated by less than 2,500 feet requires ________ minute(s) of wake turbulence separation |
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| UAL10, a DC10(H), is departing from the approach end. N123JL, an LJ35 (S+), is waiting to depart from an intersection 600 feet down the runway. The soonest N123JL can depart is _____ minutes after UAL10 __________. |
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| AAL210, a B722 (L), departs Runway 28R from the approach end. N10FD, a SBR1 (S+), is waiting to depart Runway 28R at intersection "C". What is the required wake turbulence separation? |
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| 3 minutes from AAL210's rotation |
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| N18NC, a FA10 (S+), departs Runway 28R from the approach end. N56CD, a BE58 (S) is waiting to depart Runway 28R at intersection "D". What is the required wake turbulence separation? |
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| 3 minutes from N18NC's rotation |
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| UAL433, a DC10 (H), departs Runway 28R on an Academy One departure. DAL201, a DC-9 (L), is waiting to depart Runway 28L on a runway heading departure. The runways are 2,500 feet apart. The soonest DAL201 can start takeoff roll is __________________. |
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| 2 minutes from UAL433's takeoff roll |
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| UAL433, a DC10 (H), executes a missed approach on Runway 28R. N310MN, a C441 (S), is waiting to depart at the approach end. N310MN may start takeoff roll _________________. |
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| 2 minutes after UAL 433 crosses the landing threshold |
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| N288DS, a P28A (S), is downwind for touch-and-go on Runway 28L. AAL432, an MD81 (L), is departing Runway 28L. N288DS may not _______ until _______ minutes after AAL432 rotates. |
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| AAL601, a B722 (L), executes a missed approach on Runway 28R. N1388V, a C441 (S), is waiting to depart at the approach end. N1388V may depart _______________. |
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| after runway separation requirements are met |
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| Issue wake turbulence cautionary advisories and the position, altitude, and direction of a heavy jet/B757 to __________________. |
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| VFR aircraft that are not being radar vectored, but that are behind heavy jets/B757s |
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| When issuing wake turbulence advisories for a heavy jet/B757 to any aircraft landing behind the arriving or departing heavy jet/B757 that is on the same runway or parallel runway separated by less than 2,500 feet, the phraseology is ________________. |
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| "CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE HEAVY D-C TEN, TWO MILE FINAL" |
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| _____ must coordinate with _______ before using a runway NOT previously designated as active. |
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| The _________________ may be omitted if a Departure Procedure has been or will be assigned and the departure control frequency is published on the DP. |
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Definition
| departure control frequency |
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| Instruct civil aircraft, military transport, and cargo types to contact departure control about _____ mile beyond the runway end. |
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Definition
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| Do not request departing military turboprop/turbojet aircraft (except transport and cargo types) to make radio frequency or radar beacon changes before the aircraft reaches ______ feet above the surface. |
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| When the RVR indicates a reortable value of 6,000 feet or less, issue the current ________ RVR for the runway in use to departing aircraft. |
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Definition
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| Issue the current touchdown RVR for the runways in use when the prevailing visibility is _________ or less. |
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Definition
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| Issue both midpoint and rollout RVR when the value is either less than _______ feet and the the value of the touchdown RVR is ______ than the midpoint or rollout. |
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| Provide RVR by stating what? |
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| Runway, Abbreviation RVR, indicated value |
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| if there are two or more RVR systems serving the runway in use, report indicated values in terms of what? |
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| Touchdown, Midpoint, or Rollout |
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| When should you transfer responsibility for an aircraft in distress? |
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Definition
| Only when you feel better handling will result |
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| What are the missed approach procedures for Runway 28R? |
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| Fly heading 020, climb and maintain 3000 |
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| What are the missed approach procedures for Runway 10L |
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| Fly heading 340, climb and maintain 3000 |
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| Who do you coordinate with when a change in sequence occurs, affecting the lineup forwarded to local control? |
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Definition
| Coordinate with approach control |
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| Who does local coordinate with for Special VFR and VFR-on-Top operations? |
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Definition
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| Local Control shall use ______ to maintain the arrival/departure sequence. |
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Definition
| pad management procedures and strips |
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| What is the by-product of lift? |
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Definition
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| The strength of the vortex is governed by what three factors? |
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| Shape of the wing, Speed, Weight |
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| The greatest vortex strength is generated when the aircraft is ________, _______, and ________. |
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Definition
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| When are vortices generated? |
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| the moment the aircraft leaves the ground |
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| When do vortices discontinue? |
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| the moment the aircraft touches down |
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| Do NOT issue clearances to a small aircraft to _______________ on the same runway behind a departing _________ aircraft. |
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Definition
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Separate IFR/VFR aircraft taking off behind a heavy jet/B757 departure by ____ minutes when departing.
______ separation may be used in lieu of this rule, however, it must exist by the time the second aircraft becomes airborne. |
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| What is the radar separation for a heavy jet behind a heavy jet? |
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| What is the radar separation for a Large/Heavy behind B757? |
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| What is the radar separation for a small behind a B757, large, or heavy jet? |
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On a displaced threshold, what is the separation if projected flight paths will cross and:
-a departure follows a heavy jet/B757 arrival, or
-An arrival follows a heavy jet/B757 departure.
Is this waivable? |
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| Separate a small aircraft behind a large aircraft that has departed or made a low/missed approach from the opposite direction on the same runway by ____ minutes. |
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Definition
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| Separate a small aircraft departing from an intersection behind a small plus aircraft by ___ minutes. |
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Definition
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| Small/large departure behind heavy from same runway or parallel runways separated by less than 2,500 feet |
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Definition
| 2 min or 5 miles, not waiveable |
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| Heavy departure behind heavy from same runway or parallel runways separated by less than 2,500 feet. |
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Definition
| 2 min or 4 miles radar, not waiveable |
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| Large/heavy departure behind B757 from same runway or parallel runways separated by less than 2,500 feet |
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Definition
| 2 min or 4 miles radar, not waiveable |
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| Small departure behind B757 from same runway or parallel runways separated by less than 2,500 feet |
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Definition
| 2 min or 5 miles radar, not waiveable |
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| Departure from parallel runways separated by 2,500 feet or more if flight paths will cross heavy jet/B757 flight path. |
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Definition
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| Departure from intersecting runways following heavy jet/B757 departure if flight paths cross |
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Definition
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| Small departure from intersection behind large departure or small behind small plus from same or opposite direction. |
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Definition
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| All departures from an intersection behind heavy jet/B757 departure from same or opposite direction. |
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Definition
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| Small departures from opposite direction behind large departure or low/missed approach |
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Definition
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| All departures from opposite direction behind heavy jet/B757 departure or low/missed approach. |
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| Who does the 2-minute rule only apply to? |
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| 2-minute separation never applies to what aircraft? |
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| aircraft behind any other large or small plus aircraft |
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| Touch-and-go/stop-and-go operations are treated as an ________________________, BUT may use visual separation in lieu of 3-minute separation in all classes. |
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| If a large aircraft makes a low approach or missed approach, what separation is required for succeeding full-length departures? |
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| No separation required for succeeding full-length departures |
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