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Lesson 01
ATC SYSTEM AND NAS
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Aviation
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07/10/2012

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Term
The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) is managed by a(n) ________.
Definition
Chief Operating Officer
Term
According to their location, ATO air traffic control facilities are assigned to one of ________.
Definition
three service areas
Term
The air traffic facility that has no direct authority over Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR) traffic is the ________.
Definition
Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS)
Term
The primary Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs) for the nation’s airways in the National Airspace System (NAS) are
Definition
VORs/VORTACs
Term
The primary mission of the Traffic Management System (TMS) is to ________.
Definition
balance air traffic demand with system capacity
Term
The operation of the TMS is the responsibility of the ________.
Definition
Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)
Term
The primary function of the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) is to
Definition
monitor and balance traffic flows within their area of responsibility in accordance with traffic management directives
Term
The primary purpose of the Air Traffic Control System is to ________
Definition
prevent collision and organize and expedite the flow of traffic
Term
Which statement is not correct concerning the provision of additional services
Definition
Providing additional services is optional on the part of the controller
Term
When considering the duty priority of an air traffic controller, first priority is given to ________.
Definition
separating aircraft
Term
Nonradar separation is used in preference to radar separation when ________.
Definition
an operational advantage will be gained
Term
The facility primarily responsible for conducting pilot briefings is the
Definition
AFSS
Term
Which position in the Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) records and disseminates Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) summaries?
Definition
Broadcast
Term
Which of the following duties is not the function of the Clearance Delivery position in the tower?
Definition
Compiling statistical data
Term
Of the following, which position in the tower ensures separation?
Definition
Local Control
Term
The ATC facility that provides air traffic control services to aircraft on IFR flight plans during the en route phase of flight is ________.
Definition
ARTCC
Term
The only en route sector team member whose duties do not include accepting handoffs is the ________ position
Definition
Radar Flight Data
Term
In a Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, who has the responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a sector?
Definition
Radar Team
Term
The mission of the TMS is to balance air traffic system
Definition
Capacity
Term
The operation of the TMS is the responsibility of the
Definition
ATC System Command Center
Term
Monitoring and balancing air traffic flows within their area of responsibility is the primary function of the
Definition
TMU
Term
Departure Sequencing Program (DSP)
Definition
Assigns departure times to achieve a constant flow of aircraft departing from several airports and flying over the same point
Term
En Route Sequencing Program (ESP)
Definition
Assigns departure times that will facilitate integration into the en route traffic stream
Term
Arrival Sequencing Program (ASP)
Definition
Assigns times for aircraft inbound to the same airport to cross an arrival fix for that airport
Term
Ground Delay Program (GDP)
Definition
Aircraft are held on the ground until a specified time
Term
Reroutes
Definition
Routings other than the filed flight plan; designed to keep aircraft clear of special use airspace, congested airspace, or weather areas
Term
Ground Stop (GS)
Definition
Overrides all other TMS programs. Aircraft remain on the ground indefinitely
Term
Name the three ATO service areas
Definition
Term
Each FAA primary office, except the ATO, is managed by a(n) _________.
Definition
Associate Administrator
Term
The FAA ATO is managed by a(n)
Definition
Chief Operating Officer
Term
The primary ____ of the ATC system is_______ between aircraft operating in the systeam, to _______and ________ the flow of traffic, and provide support for national security and homeland defense.
Definition
The primary
of the ATC system is
between
aircraft operating in the system, to
and

the flow of traffic, and to provide support for national security and homeland defense.
Term
____ First priority is given to _____ and ______. Second-priority is to provide support for national security and homeland defsense. For everything else; good judgement shall be used in prioritizing duties. Provide ___ ____ to the extent possible
Definition
First priority is given to speperating traffic and issuing ssafety alerst. Provide additional services to the extent possible
Term
Service is provided
Definition
First come first serve
Term
Exceptions to first come first serve
Definition
•Aircraft in distress have priority over all other aircraft
•Civilian air ambulances
•Military air evacuation flights (when requested by the pilot)
•Active Search and Rescue (SAR) missions
•Presidential aircraft
•Flight Check aircraft
•Special military and civilian operations
•Diverted flights
Term
are used in preference to
when
workload, communication and equipment capabilities permit.
Definition
Automated, non-automated
Term
__is used in preference to ___ except when advantageous
Definition
Radar prefered to non-radar
Term
The AFSS position that records meteorological data by documenting it accurately and promptly is the ________ position.
Definition
Weather Observer
Term
The AFSS position that initiates required search and rescue situations is the __________ position.
Definition
Flight Data/NOTAM/Coordinator
Term
The AFSS position that provides local airport advisories is the ___________ position
Definition
Inflight
Term
Weather Observer
Definition
Documents meteorological data and maintains basic weather watch
Term
Flight Data/ NOTAM/ Coordinator
Definition
Disseminates IFR and VFR flight plans, initiates search and rescue, disseminates NOTAMs, performs Customs notification
Term
Broadcast
Definition
Makes recordings of weather and flight information, such as Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS)
Term
Preflight
Definition
Briefs pilots on weather, NOTAMs, and restrictions along proposed route; applies VFR not recommended (VNR) procedures
Term
En Route Flight Advisory Service
Definition
Provides en route aircraft with timely and pertinent weather data; uses radio call sign “Flight Watch
Term
Inflight
Definition
Issues local airport advisories, relays ATC clearances, advisories, or requests to pilots, monitors and restores NAVAIDs, activates and closes flight plans, assists pilots of lost aircraft
Term
Flight Data
Definition
Compiles statistical data, processes and forwards flight plan information, reports weather information
Term
Clearance Delivery
Definition
Issues clearances and ensures accuracy of pilot readback
Term
Ground Control
Definition
Initiates control instructions, has responsibility control of aircraft and vehicles on taxiways and runways that are not active, ensures separation, one of the two “Tower Positions”
Term
Local Control
Definition
Initiates control instructions, has responsibility for control of active runways, ensures separation, one of the two “Tower Positions”
Term
Tower Coordinator
Definition
Performs interfacility/intrafacility coordination, advises the Tower Positions of actions required to accomplish objectives
Term
Tower Associate
Definition
Assists the Tower Positions by performing coordination and helps to ensure separation by maintaining awareness of tower traffic
Term
The position that is in direct communication with aircraft is
Definition
Radar Position
Term
The position responsible for compiling statistical data and forwarding flight plan data is _______.
Definition
Radar Flight Data Position
Term
The position responsible for ensuring separation, initiating control instructions, managing flight strip information, and assisting the Radar Position with coordination is the
Definition
Radar Associate Position
Term
The Radar Coordinator position is responsible for _______.
Definition
interfacility/intrafacility coordination
Term
. From what facility would you receive a landing clearance?
Definition
ATCT
Term
Name the two types of facilities that are referred to as “Terminal”
Definition
ATCT and Tracon
Term
The first level of supervision for any ARTCC ATC specialist is known as:
Definition
Front line manager
Term
. Generally, the first contact made to an ATCT by a departing IFR aircraft is the _______position
Definition
Clearance Delivery
Term
Mission of TMS is to balance __ and __
Definition
Demand and capacity
Term
The operation of the TMS is the responsibility of
Definition
ATC System Command Center
Term
Monitoring and balancing air traffic flows within their area of responsibility of
Definition
TMU
Term
Departure Sequencing Program (DSP
Definition
Assigns departure times to achieve a constant flow of aircraft departing from several airports and flying over the same point
Term
En Route Sequencing Program (ESP
Definition
Assigns departure times that will facilitate integration into the en route traffic stream
Term
Arrival Sequencing Program (ASP)
Definition
Assigns times for aircraft inbound to the same airport to cross an arrival fix for that airport
Term
Ground Delay Program (GDP)
Definition
Aircraft are held on the ground until a specified time
Term
Reroutes
Definition
Routings other than the filed flight plan; designed to keep aircraft clear of special use airspace, congested airspace, or weather areas
Term
Ground Stop (GS)
Definition
Overrides all other TMS programs. Aircraft remain on the ground indefinitely
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