7110.65

1. When a position report affecting separation is not received, take action to obtain the report no later than _______ after the aircraft was estimated over the fix.

20 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

30 minutes

According to regulations, when a position report affecting separation is not received, action must be taken to obtain the report no later than 5 minutes after the aircraft was estimated over the fix.

Explanation

According to regulations, when a position report affecting separation is not received, action must be taken to obtain the report no later than 5 minutes after the aircraft was estimated over the fix.

2. 6-1-3. DUPLICATE POSITION REPORTS. Do not require an aircraft to make the same position report to more than one facility.

T

F

N/A

None

The correct statement is true because duplicate position reports are not required from the same aircraft to multiple facilities. This helps streamline communication and reporting processes.

Explanation

The correct statement is true because duplicate position reports are not required from the same aircraft to multiple facilities. This helps streamline communication and reporting processes.

3. Separate aircraft that will fly courses diverging by ____ degrees or more after departing the same or adjacent airports.

30

45

60

90

When aircraft will fly courses diverging by 45 degrees or more after departing the same or adjacent airports, they need to be separated to ensure safe operations, as per aviation regulations.

Explanation

When aircraft will fly courses diverging by 45 degrees or more after departing the same or adjacent airports, they need to be separated to ensure safe operations, as per aviation regulations.

4. If two separate aircraft will fly the same course, how long must the following aircraft wait until it passes through the altitude assigned to the leading aircraft?

1 Minute

10 Minutes

3 Minutes

5 Minutes

The correct answer is 3 minutes because this is the minimum amount of time it takes for the following aircraft to safely pass through the assigned altitude of the leading aircraft.

Explanation

The correct answer is 3 minutes because this is the minimum amount of time it takes for the following aircraft to safely pass through the assigned altitude of the leading aircraft.

5. 6-3-1 A. TERMINAL. When takeoff direction differs by at least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final approach course, the departing a/c takes off before the arriving a/c leaves a fix inbound not less than __ miles from the airport.

2

8

4

6

In this situation, the departing aircraft must take off before the arriving aircraft leaves a fix that is at least 4 miles from the airport, in order to maintain safe separation between the two aircraft.

Explanation

In this situation, the departing aircraft must take off before the arriving aircraft leaves a fix that is at least 4 miles from the airport, in order to maintain safe separation between the two aircraft.

6. When the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 44 knots faster than the following aircraft - __ miles between DME equipped aircraft.

5 Miles
Examples:
1. A departing aircraft follows a preceding aircraft which has taken off from the same or adjacent airport.
2. A departing aircraft follows a preceding en route aircraft which has reported over a fix serving the departure airport.

20 Miles

3 Miles

10 Miles

In this scenario, the correct separation distance between DME equipped aircraft when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 44 knots faster than the following aircraft is 5 miles. This distance allows for safe separation and efficient air traffic management.

Explanation

In this scenario, the correct separation distance between DME equipped aircraft when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 44 knots faster than the following aircraft is 5 miles. This distance allows for safe separation and efficient air traffic management.

7. When the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 22 knots faster than the following aircraft - __ miles between DME equipped aircraft.

5 Miles

15 Miles

10 Miles
Examples:
1. A departing aircraft follows a preceding aircraft which has taken off from the same or an adjacent airport.
2. A departing aircraft follows a preceding en route aircraft which has reported over a fix serving the departure airport.

20 Miles

According to the question, when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 22 knots faster than the following aircraft, the required separation between DME equipped aircraft is 10 miles.

Explanation

According to the question, when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 22 knots faster than the following aircraft, the required separation between DME equipped aircraft is 10 miles.

8. 6-4-3 Separate aircraft traveling opposite courses by assigning different altitudes consistent with the approved vertical separation from __ minutes before, until __ minutes after they are estimated to pass.

5,15

12,10

8,12

10,10
Vertical separation may be discontinued after one of the following conditions is met:

A. Both aircraft have reported passing NAVAIDs, DME fixes, or waypoints indicating they have passed each other.
b. Both aircraft have reported passing the same intersection/waypoint and they are at least 3 minutes apart. c. Two RNAV aircraft have reported passing the same position and are at least 8 miles apart if operating along a route that is 8 miles or less in width; or 18 miles apart if operating along an expanded route; except that 30 miles shall be applied if operating along that portion of any route segment defined by a navigation station requiring extended usable distance limitations beyond 130 miles. d. An aircraft utilizing RNAV and an aircraft utilizing VOR have reported passing the same position and the RNAV aircraft is at least 4 miles beyond the reported position when operating along a route that is 8 miles or less in width; 9 miles beyond the point when operating along an expanded route; except that 15 miles shall be applied if operating along that portion of any route segment defined by a navigation station requiring extended usable distance limitation beyond 130 miles; or 3 minutes apart whichever is greater.

The correct vertical separation timing to separate aircraft traveling opposite courses is from 10 minutes before until 10 minutes after they are estimated to pass.

Explanation

The correct vertical separation timing to separate aircraft traveling opposite courses is from 10 minutes before until 10 minutes after they are estimated to pass.

9. Between different arcs about a NAVAID regardless of direction of flight, what are the distances for the following scenarios: 1. At 35 miles or less from the NAVAID - __ miles. 2. More than 35 miles from the NAVAID - __ miles.

20,30

5,15

10,20

15,25

The correct distances for the scenarios provided are 10 miles when at 35 miles or less from the NAVAID, and 20 miles when more than 35 miles from the NAVAID.

Explanation

The correct distances for the scenarios provided are 10 miles when at 35 miles or less from the NAVAID, and 20 miles when more than 35 miles from the NAVAID.

10. Between an arc about a NAVAID and other airspace to be protected, what is the required separation distance at different distances from the NAVAID?

4,9

5,10

3,8

6,12

For airspace protection, the separation distance should be 5 miles when the distance from the NAVAID is 35 miles or less, and 10 miles when the distance is more than 35 miles.

Explanation

For airspace protection, the separation distance should be 5 miles when the distance from the NAVAID is 35 miles or less, and 10 miles when the distance is more than 35 miles.

11. 6-6-2 Assign an altitude to an aircraft only after the aircraft previously at that altitude has reported at or passing through another altitude separated from the first by the appropriate minimum when:

A. Severe turbulence is reported.

D. Radio communication is lost between ATC and the aircraft at the altitude.

B. Aircraft are conducting military aerial refueling.

A. Severe turbulence is reported.
b. Aircraft are conducting military aerial refueling.
c. The aircraft previously at the altitude has been:
1. Issued a clearance permitting climb/descent at pilot's discretion.
2. Cleared to CRUISE (altitude). However, do not use Mode C to effect separation with an aircraft on a cruise clearance.

The correct answer in this scenario is always to assign an altitude to an aircraft only after certain conditions have been met to ensure safe separation. In this case, the correct conditions involve clearances and cruise clearances as specified in the question and correct answer provided.

Explanation

The correct answer in this scenario is always to assign an altitude to an aircraft only after certain conditions have been met to ensure safe separation. In this case, the correct conditions involve clearances and cruise clearances as specified in the question and correct answer provided.

12. When pilots of aircraft in direct radio communication with each other during climb and descent concur, you may authorize the lower aircraft, if climbing, or the upper aircraft, if descending, to maintain vertical separation.

NOT APPLICABLE

TRUE

FALSE

PARTIALLY TRUE

In direct radio communication, pilots can coordinate to maintain vertical separation between the climbing and descending aircraft, ensuring safe operations.

Explanation

In direct radio communication, pilots can coordinate to maintain vertical separation between the climbing and descending aircraft, ensuring safe operations.

13. What is the minimum separation required for arriving or departing IFR aircraft to cross behind the flight path of a heavy jet/B757 at an ATC facility providing service to heavy jets/B757s and having control jurisdiction at adjacent airports?

2 MINUTES

5 MINUTES

3 MINUTES

1 MINUTE

According to ATC regulations, the minimum separation required for arriving or departing IFR aircraft to cross behind the flight path of a heavy jet/B757 is 2 MINUTES.

Explanation

According to ATC regulations, the minimum separation required for arriving or departing IFR aircraft to cross behind the flight path of a heavy jet/B757 is 2 MINUTES.

14. 6-1-5. Separate IFR aircraft landing behind an arriving heavy jet/B757 by 2 Minutes when arriving:

A. The same runway (use 3 minutes for a small aircraft behind a heavy jet/B757).
B. A parallel runway separated by less than 2,500 feet.
C. A crossing runway if projected flight paths will cross.

B. A parallel runway separated by less than 2,500 feet.

D. Maintain a visual separation of at least one mile.

C. A crossing runway if projected flight paths will cross.

When separating IFR aircraft landing behind an arriving heavy jet/B757, it is important to follow specific time intervals depending on various factors. Option A provides guidance on separating aircraft on the same runway by 2 minutes. Options B and C are incorrect as they do not provide the necessary separation for this scenario. Option D is also incorrect as visual separation alone may not be sufficient for safe operations in this situation.

Explanation

When separating IFR aircraft landing behind an arriving heavy jet/B757, it is important to follow specific time intervals depending on various factors. Option A provides guidance on separating aircraft on the same runway by 2 minutes. Options B and C are incorrect as they do not provide the necessary separation for this scenario. Option D is also incorrect as visual separation alone may not be sufficient for safe operations in this situation.

15. Section 6-2-1 A. When aircraft will fly diverging courses: 1. Immediately after takeoff - ___ until courses diverge. 2. Within 5 minutes after takeoff- ___ until courses diverge. 3. Within 13 miles DME/LTD after takeoff - ____ until courses diverge.

5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 5 Miles

1 Minute, 1 Minute, 1 Mile

2 Minutes, 3 Minutes, 3 Miles

1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 3 Miles

The correct procedure for aircraft flying diverging courses after takeoff involves specific time and distance restrictions before the courses can diverge to ensure safety and separation.

Explanation

The correct procedure for aircraft flying diverging courses after takeoff involves specific time and distance restrictions before the courses can diverge to ensure safety and separation.

16. Section 6-2-2. MINIMA ON SAME COURSE states that the minimum separation required between DME equipped aircraft; RNAV equipped aircraft using LTD; and between DME and LTD aircraft provided the DME aircraft is either 10,000 feet or below or outside of 10 miles from the DME NAVAID is:

5 Miles

7.5 Miles

2.5 Miles

10 Miles

According to the regulations, the correct minimum separation is 5 miles between the specified types of aircraft.

Explanation

According to the regulations, the correct minimum separation is 5 miles between the specified types of aircraft.

17. When takeoff direction is other than in subpara a, the departing aircraft takes off so that it is established on a course diverging by at least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final approach course before _______.

The departing aircraft climbs at a rate of 500 feet per minute.

The arriving aircraft leaves a fix inbound not less than 4 miles from the airport.

The arriving aircraft passes a designated point at 12,000 feet above sea level.

The departing aircraft turns left immediately after takeoff.

The departing aircraft reaches a minimum altitude of 10,000 feet before the end of the runway.

When takeoff direction is other than in subpara a, the departing aircraft must establish a diverging course from the final approach course before the arriving aircraft leaves a fix inbound not less than 4 miles from the airport. The other provided incorrect answers do not align with the correct procedure described in the question.

Explanation

When takeoff direction is other than in subpara a, the departing aircraft must establish a diverging course from the final approach course before the arriving aircraft leaves a fix inbound not less than 4 miles from the airport. The other provided incorrect answers do not align with the correct procedure described in the question.

18. 6-3-1 SEPARATION MINIMA

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

7 Minutes

3 Minutes

According to 6-3-1 SEPARATION MINIMA guidelines, when takeoff direction differs by at least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final approach course, the departing aircraft takes off 3 minutes before the arriving aircraft is estimated at the airport.

Explanation

According to 6-3-1 SEPARATION MINIMA guidelines, when takeoff direction differs by at least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final approach course, the departing aircraft takes off 3 minutes before the arriving aircraft is estimated at the airport.

19. How long before the arriving aircraft is estimated at the airport or before it starts the procedure turn must the departing aircraft take off and establish on a course diverging by at least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final approach course?

10 minutes

5 minutes

3 minutes

7 minutes

The departing aircraft must take off and establish on a course diverging by at least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final approach course 5 minutes before the arriving aircraft is estimated at the airport or before it starts the procedure turn.

Explanation

The departing aircraft must take off and establish on a course diverging by at least 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final approach course 5 minutes before the arriving aircraft is estimated at the airport or before it starts the procedure turn.

20. How can aircraft be separated longitudinally during flight?

A. Depart at a specified time.
B. Arrive at a fix at a specified time.
C. Hold at a fix until a specified time.
D. Change altitude at a specified time or fix.

E. Maintain a specific speed. F. Communicate with air traffic control every 5 minutes. G. Perform a 360-degree turn every hour.

21. When the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 44 knots faster than the following aircraft, how many minutes will it take for the following aircraft to catch up?

10 Minutes

3 Minutes
3. An en route aircraft follows a preceding en route aircraft which has reported over the same fix.

5 Minutes

1 Minute

The correct answer is 3 minutes because when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 44 knots faster than the following aircraft, the following aircraft will catch up in 3 minutes.

Explanation

The correct answer is 3 minutes because when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 44 knots faster than the following aircraft, the following aircraft will catch up in 3 minutes.

22. When the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 22 knots faster than the following aircraft, how many minutes does it take for the following aircraft to catch up?

15 Minutes

3 Minutes
3. An en route aircraft follows a preceding en route aircraft which has reported over the same fix.

10 Minutes

5 Minutes

The correct answer is 3 minutes because when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 22 knots faster than the following aircraft, it would take the following aircraft 3 minutes to catch up due to the speed difference.

Explanation

The correct answer is 3 minutes because when the leading aircraft maintains a speed at least 22 knots faster than the following aircraft, it would take the following aircraft 3 minutes to catch up due to the speed difference.

23. When an aircraft is climbing or descending through the altitude of another aircraft- ___ miles, if the descending aircraft is leading or the climbing aircraft is following.

10 Miles
Examples:

7 Miles

15 Miles

5 Miles

According to FAA regulations, when an aircraft is climbing or descending through the altitude of another aircraft, there should be a minimum separation of 10 miles if the descending aircraft is leading or the climbing aircraft is following.

Explanation

According to FAA regulations, when an aircraft is climbing or descending through the altitude of another aircraft, there should be a minimum separation of 10 miles if the descending aircraft is leading or the climbing aircraft is following.

24. Between other aircraft- __ minutes, if all of the following conditions are met:

10 Minutes

5 Minutes
A. The descending aircraft is leading or the climbing aircraft is following.
B. The aircraft are separated by not more than 4,000 feet when the altitude change started.
C. The change is started within 10 minutes after a following aircraft reports over a fix reported over by the leading aircraft or has acknowledged a clearence specifying the time to cross the same fix.

7 Minutes

3 Minutes

The correct answer is 5 minutes because the descending aircraft must be leading or the climbing aircraft must be following, the aircraft must be separated by not more than 4,000 feet when the altitude change started, and the change must be started within 10 minutes after a following aircraft reports over a fix reported over by the leading aircraft or has acknowledged a clearance specifying the time to cross the same fix.

Explanation

The correct answer is 5 minutes because the descending aircraft must be leading or the climbing aircraft must be following, the aircraft must be separated by not more than 4,000 feet when the altitude change started, and the change must be started within 10 minutes after a following aircraft reports over a fix reported over by the leading aircraft or has acknowledged a clearance specifying the time to cross the same fix.

25. Between RNAV aircraft that are operating along an RNAV route that is eight miles or less in width, what is the minimum lateral separation distance required?

5 miles

10 miles
A. The descending aircraft is leading or the climbing aircraft is following.
B. The aircraft were separated by not more than 4,000 feet when the altitude change started.

2 miles

8 miles

The correct answer is 10 miles, as per the conditions stated in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer is 10 miles, as per the conditions stated in the question.

26. When the conditions of subparas a, b, or c cannot be met, what is the required separation distance between DME equipped aircraft and other aircraft?

20 Miles, 10 Minutes

25 Miles, 15 Minutes

15 Miles, 5 Minutes

10 Miles, 8 Minutes

The correct separation distance between DME equipped aircraft is 20 miles and between other aircraft is 10 minutes when the conditions of subparas a, b, or c cannot be met.

Explanation

The correct separation distance between DME equipped aircraft is 20 miles and between other aircraft is 10 minutes when the conditions of subparas a, b, or c cannot be met.