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AT BASIC 9
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22
Aviation
Undergraduate 4
10/10/2013

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Term
Define Aircraft
Definition
A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.
Term
Define Airport
Definition
An area of land or water that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft
Term
Define Air Traffic Control
Definition
A service operated by appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly, expeditious flow of air traffic.
Term
Define Air Traffic Clearance
Definition
An authorization by air traffic control for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, and for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace.
Term
Define Flight Plan
Definition
Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft, that is filed orally, in writing, or by computer with air traffic control.
Term
Flight Level
Definition
A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury.
Term
Positive Control
Definition
Separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control
Term
Approved Separation
Definition
Separation in accordance with the applicable minima in FAA Order JO 7110.65
Term
Reporting Point
Definition
A geographical location in relation to which the position of an aircraft is reported.
Term
A pilot in command may deviate from FAR 91 if ________.
Definition
there is an emergency requiring immediate action
Term
What pre-flight action does FAR 91 require pilots to take before beginning a flight?
Definition
Familiarize themselves with all available information concerning the flight
Term
. Pilots of two aircraft may operate as a formation flight when ________.
Definition
prior arrangements are made and no paying passengers are aboard
Term
An aircraft has the right-of-way over all other aircraft when it is in ________.
Definition
distress
Term
The maximum speed authorized by FAR for aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL is ________ knots.
Definition
250
Term
Airspeed in a VFR corridor through Class B airspace shall not be more than ________ knots.
Definition
200
Term
When may a pilot deviate from an ATC clearance?
Definition
In an emergency
Term
A pilot operating below 18,000 feet MSL shall set the altimeter to ________.
Definition
current altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 NM of the aircraft
Term
A pilot in command operating in VFR conditions shall not cancel an IFR flight plan while operating in Class ________ Airspace.
Definition
A
Term
When operating an aircraft at an airport in Class G Airspace that has an operating control tower, unless otherwise authorized, the pilot must have ________.
Definition
two-way radio communications with the tower
Term
The minimum age required to obtain an ATC tower certificate is: ________.
Definition
18
Term
Upon request of authorized officials, personnel holding an ATC tower operators certificate shall ________.
Definition
present the certificate for inspection
Term
An ATC specialist who is 41 years of age and works in the Terminal option is required to have a medical examination every ________.
Definition
year
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