ATC Handoffs and Identification

Flashcards covering EO 203.1, 203.2, and 203.3 of the Generic Enroute Course regarding handoffs, identification, and control transfer.

The purpose of a _________ is to transfer identification and radio communication to another sector or unit.

handoff

When an aircraft moves from one sector to another, it can only be under _________ controller’s jurisdiction at any given time.

one

Identification is the process of ascertaining that a particular _________ represents the location of a specific aircraft.

PPS

You will be giving and receiving a handoff for every aircraft you control, except for the ones that _________.

remain in your sector

Identification (surveillance) allows controllers to use ATS surveillance rather than _________ separation, which is more restrictive.

procedural

In simulated traffic flow runs, you will be expected to apply the _________ method for identification.

Squawk Ident

The identification method "Within one mile of the departure runway" does not apply to _________.

High Level

One method to identify an aircraft is to observe an appropriate change in the PPS after the pilot is instructed to operate the aircraft’s transponder _________ feature.

Ident

You may consider the aircraft identified after the pilot is instructed to change the transponder to _________, in which case the PPS disappears or changes to a PSR symbol.

standby

Identification can be established when the flight identification element in an _________ data tag is recognized and is consistent with the aircraft’s expected position.

ADS-B

To identify an aircraft over a fix, the position must be consistent with a position report received _________.

directly from the pilot

To identify an aircraft using an identifying turn, the turn must be at least _________.

30

Except in the case of a lost aircraft, a position report must indicate that the aircraft is within _________ before using an identifying turn.

ATS surveillance coverage

After aircraft identification is established using an identification method, you must _________.

inform the pilot

On receiving a handoff, it is _________ to re-inform the pilot that the aircraft is identified.

not necessary

A geographical location determined by visual reference to the ground or by means of radio aids is called a _________.

fix

In the High Sector, identify an aircraft over a fix is a method that will _________.

rarely be used

When identifying an aircraft using OMNI/DME, the controller asks the aircraft for the _________ and DME it is passing from a VOR.

radial

The term OMNI refers to a _________.

VOR

A VOR produces _________ radials that are constant and can be read by an aircraft in flight.

$$360$$

The OMNI facility provides azimuth information expressed as radials in degrees from _________ to _________.

000 to 359

When issuing an identifying turn, you must inform the aircraft of the _________.

reason for the vector

If you see more than one target turning after issuing an identifying turn command, you must _________.

apply another method

Use an ATS surveillance control procedure in preference to a procedural control procedure unless an _________ is gained.

operational advantage

If you have any doubt about identification from a handoff, the next easiest identification method is _________.

SQUAWK IDENT

If identification becomes doubtful or is lost, the controller must immediately terminate ATS surveillance service and apply _________.

procedural separation

When identification is lost, the controller must _________.

inform the pilot

If a pilot is not identified, they are required to give _________ to the controller.

position reports

Consider identification to be lost if a linked PPS ceases to be displayed after _________ is displayed in its data tag.

CST

Handoff involves switching the frequency so the pilot can _________ with the next controller.

communicate

Identification is maintained if a PPS re-links within a sufficiently _________ period.

short

In Martin High, _________ coverage is used for handoffs.

ATS surveillance

Initiate a handoff if you are applying ATS surveillance separation between the concerned aircraft and another aircraft that _________.

was, is, or will be transferred

Martin’s inter-unit arrangement states that you will initiate a handoff not less than _________ from the boundary.

$$10\,NM$$

If an aircraft is leaving your airspace vertically, you must initiate a handoff prior to _________ before it leaves your airspace.

$$2000\,feet$$

If an aircraft is descending, the handoff should start not later than _________.

FL310

A handoff must be completed before the aircraft passes a designated _________.

control transfer point

The two forms of handoffs are _________ and _________.

automated; non-automated

Do an automated handoff unless you are handing off an _________ PPS.

unlinked

In an automated handoff, the initiating controller right-clicks the data tag and selects the appropriate new _________.

CJS

During an automated handoff, the CJS of the receiving sector appears between the _________ and the _________.

altitude; speed

A flashing data tag on the initiating controller's screen indicates the receiver has _________.

accepted the handoff

Non-automated handoffs are necessary when _________.

systems do not talk to each other

Coasting (CST) usually lasts a short time, and the aircraft has flown only a _________ before it reappears.

short distance

If the PPS unlinks and the tag disappears, it changes to a _________ symbol.

Y

A non-automated handoff is performed using a _________.

hotline

When transferring identification verbally, inform the receiving sector of the PPS position relative to a _________.

point common to both situation displays

Physically pointing to the PPS is only possible if the next controller is _________.

sitting right next to you

The transferring controller is waiting to hear the word _________ when performing a non-automated handoff.

identified

Information such as wrong-way or negative RVSM must be passed verbally on the _________.

hotline

A cruising technique resulting in a net increase in altitude as aircraft mass decreases is called _________.

cruise climb

If a cruising altitude inappropriate to the direction of flight is assigned, you must identify the altitude as _________.

WRONG WAY

One reason a pilot might request a wrong-way altitude is for a flight check of a _________.

NAVAID

Verbal handoffs are required with _________ but not between sectors within Martin FIR.

MSP

You may omit verbal handoffs if the procedures are defined in an _________.

arrangement

Prior to communication transfer, you must inform the receiving controller if an aircraft is a _________ aircraft operating in RVSM airspace.

non-RVSM

If the Transferring Controller has given you a wrong-way altitude, you must read back the words _________.

wrong way

FDEs of approaching aircraft will be on EXCDS at least _________ prior to crossing the boundary.

$$15\,minutes$$

A _________ occurs when an aircraft enters your airspace before a handoff can be performed.

late handoff

Identify an aircraft using "Data Tag ACID in Adjacent Airspace" if the position and track are consistent with a _________.

control estimate

Transfer radio communications immediately _________ an aircraft entering the receiving controller’s area.

prior to

If a pilot cannot comply with a frequency having _________ or _________ as the fifth digit, assign an alternate frequency.

$2$; $7$

Pilots do not need to know specific sector names; they only need to know they are in communication with _________.

Martin ACC

A _________ is the process of transferring identification without transferring communications or control.

point out

A point out is used when an aircraft enters or flies in close proximity to another sector for a _________.

short period of time

You can never allow an aircraft to enter another's airspace without _________.

approval

For a point out, select the _________ field in the flight data entry.

remarks

In this course, you will be giving _________ point outs due to equipment constraints.

non-automated

When giving a verbal point out, you must inform the receiving controller of the aircraft’s _________ and _________.

track; altitude

Once you point out an aircraft, you must _________ any changes such as route or altitude.

coordinate

Before an aircraft enters your airspace via point out, you may issue _________ to ensure separation.

restrictions

A receiving controller can Provide a reason for _________ an automated point-out in the free text.

refusing

If you approve a point out, you must apply _________ from the pointed-out aircraft in your airspace.

separation

_________ means that the receiving controller can now issue clearances that alter the aircraft’s behavior.

Transfer of control

In Martin ACC, transfer of control for climb, descent, and speed changes shall be _________ with the handoff.

coincident

Verbal coordination of control transfer is required prior to the handoff when there is _________.

conflicting traffic

The transferring unit must ensure that potential conflicts have been _________ prior to transferring control.

resolved

Only _________ ATC sector/unit is responsible for controlling an aircraft at any given time.

one

A _________ is not the same as transfer of control, though they can occur at the same time.

handoff

If an aircraft is in the jurisdiction of another controller, you must coordinate before authorizing a change in _________, route, or speed.

altitude

Assume control of an aircraft only after it is in your _________, unless otherwise coordinated.

area of jurisdiction

Control transfer usually occurs at the time of crossing the _________.

control area boundary

A transferring controller might say, "YOUR CONTROL AT _________" to initiate transfer.

THE BOUNDARY

The transferring controller must relay any info received from the pilot concerning the aircraft’s _________ state.

fuel

Transfer control to a tower as closely as possible to the _________ boundary.

control zone

The receiving controller must specify any information or instruction that the _________ must have at the point of transfer.

pilot

One condition to omit verbal handoffs is that the _________ and FDBs are displayed at all times.

overlap area

Identification by Handoff or Point-Out allows you to consider the aircraft identified _________ a handoff.

after

The range bearing line (RBL) function is used to confirm positive identification using _________.

OMNI/DME

When giving a verbal point-out, if the aircraft is performing a cruise climb, you must provide _________.

cruise-climb details