SJC SOP 7210.3D - LA & LC

Q: Local Assist: Assist the LC position(s) by performing ________ facility coordination IAW current directives and LOA’s. Work proactively with the LC/GC positions to promote the efficient flow of traffic

A: inter/intra

Q: Local Assist: Assist LC in scanning the _______ environment and delegated _______ to assure pilot compliance with clearances and/or instructions

a. runway/ airspace

b. airport/ frequencies

c. tower cab/ aircraft

A: a

Q: Local Assist: Coordinate with _____ and adjacent Towers

A: NCT

Q: Local Assist: Initiate transfer radar control (handoff/point-outs) on any aircraft within Tower delegated airspace

The statement above is

a. true

b. false

A: a

Q: Local Assist: Utilize _______ and rundown procedures per NCT/SJC Coord. and Control LOA

A: EFSTS

Q: Local Assist: Ensure ________ of all departures IAW with the NCT/SJC LOA

a. timeliness

b. requisition

c. aquisition

A: c

Q: Local Assist: Ensure radar data blocks are updated to reflect actual operations. Display _____ data blocks for all aircraft within our delegated airspace

a. partial

b. full

c. limited

A: b

Q: Local Assist shall _______ runway crossings, but may facilitate coordination for a runway crossing with LC

a. approve

b. not approve

A: b

Q: Advise the ___/____ when increased separation on final is required to accommodate departures

A: OS/CIC

Q: LC has jurisdiction of all taxiways _______ ACTIVE Runways and is expected to comply with all local and national directives to ensure compliance with advising pilots to either hold short of or cross a runway surface

A: between

Q: During RWY12 operations, when one of the runways is closed, LC has jurisdiction of Taxiways D, C, B and A for egress from Rwy12 up to TWY _____ or TWY _______

A: W/ Y

Q: During RWY30 Operations, when one of the runways is closed, LC has jurisdiction of Taxiways Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike and ______ for egress from RWY30 up to TWY Whiskey or Yankee

A: November

Q: During all runway configurations, Local has jurisdiction of TWY _____ from RWY 12R/30L to TWY Whiskey

A: G

Q: Monitor UHF frequency ______ continuously

A: 257.6

Q: Coordinate with ________ (or West as appropriate) for arriving/departing helicopter operations

A: GC

Q: When due to operational necessity, LC must advise GC when an aircraft with wingspan restrictions * will be landing RWY____L/____R

A: 12L/ 30R

Q: LC shall coordinate with GC when utilizing a runway other than the designated ________ runway

A: active

Q: What is LC VHF frequency?

A: 124.0

Q: Advise the _____/______ when it may be necessary to change runway configuration due to WX, wind or other operational necessity exists

A: OS/ CIC

Q: Ensure runway egress is timely, LC may direct arriving aircraft to cross or turn onto Taxiway _________

A: Y

Q: Ensure aircraft data blocks reflect accurate runway assignments, IAW NCT SJC LOA. SJC Tower controllers may not adjust the data block/runway assignment until _________ transfer of communication and control of aircraft.

a. after

b. before

A: a

Q: Show departure time in box _____

a. 15

b. 10

c. 17

A: c

Q: Use circled _______ headings as a guideline. Assign headings to VFR departures

and transitions as appropriate to other traffic and in accordance with the NCT/SJC

LOA

A: VFR

Q: Scanned Flight Strips- LC control is expected to use the _________ to scan strips in accordance with the NCT/SJC LOA

A: EFSTS

Q: When authorizing a vehicle to operate on the runway, display the ______ runway placard at the position

a. hot pink

b. orange

c. yellow

d. red

A: d

Q: Helicopter Arrivals and Departures are expected to be with the _______ of Runway traffic, unless otherwise coordinated

A: flow

Q: Coordinate for a landing area with GC (or West as appropriate) when the helicopter

a. 10

b. 7

c. 2

A: c

Q: SJC Airport does not have designated HELO Spot markings, therefore, taxiway and runway surfaces need to be coordinated clearly; most commonly used landing points are as follows

1) POLICE 1 to the Old ACM/Police hangar - TWY _____ @ ________

2) HELOs to/from Atlantic or Signature - TWY ______________

3) HELOs to/from AVBASE - TWY __________________

A: 1. TWY Z @ C

2. TWY V abeam Ramp

3. TWY W@ C, then hover/taxi to AVBASE Ramp

Q: Due to airport requests to prevent FOD (foreign object damage), HELOs should not overfly the ____________ ramp and hangars at the south end of the field, avoid giving instructions over this area

A: general aviation ramp

Q: Provide positive control instructions that would assist the HELO in flying over ________ surfaces, give instructions as needed not to overfly aircraft on the field, and to avoid overflying any grass/non-paved areas due to FOD concerns

a. unpaved

b. paved

A: b

Q: Upon learning of an unauthorized aircraft entering San Jose's Class Charlie airspace:

Start __________ track on the aircraft's radar return

a. terminate control

b. suspend

c. VIOL8R

d. INTRUDR

A: c

Q: Upon learning of an unauthorized aircraft entering San Jose's Class Charlie airspace:

If practical, coordinate with adjacent towers and obtain their assistance in identifying the aircraft and issue _______ warning as necessary

a. brasher

b. low altitude

c. conflict

d. harsh

A: a

Q: Aircraft transitioning overhead SJC Airport shall be crossed as near _________ as possible to avoid conflict with high performance aircraft departures

A: midfield

Q: To ensure safety when conducting position and hold procedures, the following requirements, in addition to those required by FAA JO 7110.65, shall be met prior to conducting LUAW:

a. Use of strip marking to denote aircraft _________ on the airport

b. Use of memory aids denoting aircraft movement and position

A: position

Q: MEMORY AID PLACARDS: RUNWAY 30R/12L (front side) or RUNWAY 30L/12R (back side) PLACARD must be used by LC for ANY vehicle or personnel that occupy the ___________________

A: Runway Safety Area

Q: Missed approach/go-around aircraft below the ________ must not be assigned headings until the aircraft passes the threshold and the assigned heading is not in excess of 30 degrees left or right of the centerline heading of the runway for which the DVA was established

A: MVA

Q: Inform the OS/CIC of the go-around or missed approach and coordinate with NCT as soon as possible. An MOR is required for any IFR go-around initiated within _____ mile, but other jet aircraft go-arounds should be entered on the daily log to assist in monitoring for possible systemic issues

A: ½

Q: Opposite Direction Operations consist of IFR/VFR Operations conducted to the _______ or ____________ runway where an aircraft is operating in a reciprocal direction of another aircraft arriving, departing or conducting an approach

A: same / parallel

Q: Display the ODO memory aid O D O when ODO coordination has been initiated and until the operation is _________

A: complete

Q: OPPOSITE DIRECTION OPERATIONS (ODO): Local Control must state the phrase, “____________________” when coordinating with another position or facility

A: opposite direction

Q: ARRIVAL VS DEPARTURE: Define the cutoff point for VFR/VFR conducting ODO operations to the same runway

A: A cut-off point no closer than 1 flying mile PRIOR to the arriving aircraft turning/entering base leg and the departure must be airborne and given a turn to avoid all conflicts

Q: ARRIVAL VS DEPARTURE: Define the cutoff point for VFR/VFR conducting ODO operations to the parallel runway

A: A cut-off point no closer than 1 flying mile PRIOR to the arriving aircraft turning/entering base leg and the departure must be airborne and given a turn to avoid all conflicts

Q: ARRIVAL VS ARRIVAL: Define the cutoff point for VFR/VFR conducting ODO operations to the same runway

A: A cut-off point no closer than 3 flying miles PRIOR to the other arrival landing.

Q: ARRIVAL VS ARRIVAL: Define the cutoff point for VFR/VFR conducting ODO operations to the parallel runway

A: A cut-off point no closer than 1 flying mile from the Runway Thresholds