SWATC Unit 4

The ____ is a continuous broadcast of redcorded_______ info in selected terminal areas

ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service); non-control

What is ATIS

Automatic Terminal Information Service

What is purpose of ATIS

Improve controller effectiveness and relieve frequency congestion

How is each ATIS identified so pilots can inform ATC that they have received current info?

Phonetic letter code

When must facilities without a direct coded time source obtain a time check

At the beginning of each shift

From what resources may controllers acquire time checks

• IFR facilities equipped with a coded time source

• The US naval observatory

• A radar facility that provides approach service

• GPS/DALR/DVRS source (Digital Audio Legal Recorder)

• DVRS (Digital Voice Recording System)

Check clocks _____ after the facility goes on backup power and again _____ later. If found to be inaccurate, check clocks _____ until commercial power is restored.

immediately; 30 minutes; hourly

______ is a consolidated system that provides USAF ATCT facilities the ability to operate airport lighting systems and visual aids

Airfield Lighting Controls

Who is responsible to ID an agency and define procedures for operating the airfield lights once the tower closes?

AOF/CC

What does the acronym PCAS stand for

Primary Crash Alarm System

Where will procedures for the activation of the PCAS be defined

AOI

Control towers uses light gun signals to control_____ and the movement of ____,_____, and _____ on the movement area when _______ cannot be employed

Aircraft; Vehicles, equipment, personel, radio communications

Steady green for an aircraft on the ground means

Cleared for Takeoff

A steady red for aircraft on the ground means to

Stop

Flashing red signal for aircraft in the air means

Taxi clear of runway

A flashing white light for an aircraft on the ground means

Return to start point

An alternating red and green light indicates

General warning signal - Exercise extreme caution

For what conditions would a controller use an alternating red and green light gun signal

• Aircraft converging and collision hazard exists

• Mechanical trouble exist and pilot might not be aware

• Other hazardous conditions present which call for intensified pilot or operator alertness including obstruction, hazardous runway surface conditions, etc.

If the equipment allows, adjust each light gun to give a ______ when turned on

red light

Light gun signals should not be beamed through _______

control tower sun shades

When and how are light gun operational checks accomplished

once a day and when practical with aircrafts or vehicles

Radar displays must be certified for use by _______

maintenance personnel (RAWS) according to USAF and FAA guidance

IF uncertified, what may radar displays be used only as

used only as an aid to assist controllers in visually locating arcraft or in determing theri spatial relationship to knonwn geographic points.

What may local controllers use certified tower displays for:

• Determine an aircrafts ID, exact location, or spacial relationship to other aircraft

• Provide aircraft with radar traffic advisories

• Provide direction or suggested heading to VFR aircraft as method for radar ID or as an advisory aid to navigation

• Provide info and instructions to aircraft operating within the surface area for which the tower has responsibility "TURN BASE LEG NOW"

Filler

Filler

Use radio frequencies for the ______ for which they are intended

special use

(T/F) Controllers may use ground control frequencies for airborne communications

False

What’s the correct order for Radio message format for radio communications with aircraft

• Message

• ID of aircraft

• The word "over" if required

• ID of ATC unit

1. ID of aircraft

2. ID of ATC unit

3. Message

4. The word “over” if required.

When abbreviating a transmission use the identification prefix and the _____ or ____ of the aircraft identification with a US civil aircraft

last 3 digits/ letters

The word ______ must be used as part of the identification in all communications with or about super aircraft

super

The word _____ must be used as part of the identification in all communications with or about heavy aircraft

heavy

(T/F) Controllers must ensure pilots acknowledge all air traffic clearances and ATC instructions and that items are read back correctly

True

A _______ is a dedicated telephone circuit that terminates in two facilities only, with no access available by another facility

direct landline

Who must ensure ATC facilities have direct and reliable landline communications with adjacent terminal and enroute facilities and specified base agencies

CCTLRs

List the format for interphone interfacility communications

1. Both the caller and receiver ID their facility and/or position in a manner that ensure they will not be confused with another position

2. Caller states type of coordination to be accomplished when advantageous

3. The caller states the message

4. The receiver states the response to the callers message followed by the receivers operating initials

5. The caller states his or her operating initials

Correctly order interphone transmissions priorities

1. ______ priority - Movement messages on VFR aircraft

2. ______ priority - Movement and control messages in following order of preference
a)_______
b)_______
c)_______

3. ______ priority - Clearances and control instructions

4. ______ priority - Emergency messages

1. Fourth

2. Third
   a)progress reports
   b) departure and arrival reports
   c) flight plans

3. Second

4. First

_______ will ensure the facility has a landline system that includes an intercom between positions within a facility

CCTLRs

List format for interphone intrafacility

1. Both the caller and receiver ID their facility and/or position in a manner that ensures they will not be confused with another position

2. The caller states the message

3. The receiver states the response to the callers message followed by the receivers operating initials