Advanced Air Traffic Control Aircraft Practice Questions

Which aircraft is required to give way to another in a holding pattern?

• AA. The faster aircraft
• BB. The aircraft with more fuel
• CC. The aircraft at a higher altitude
• DD. The aircraft with the lower altitude

What is the minimum vertical separation required between two aircraft on parallel tracks?

• AA. 500 feet
• BB. 1,000 feet
• CC. 2,000 feet
• DD. 3,000 feet

What is the standard procedure when an aircraft declares an emergency?

• AA. Continue with normal traffic
• BB. Provide immediate assistance and clear the airspace
• CC. Request the pilot to confirm the emergency
• DD. Ask the pilot to land at the nearest airport

During an approach, an aircraft reports that they have a total electrical failure. What is your immediate action?

• AA. Instruct them to land on the nearest runway
• BB. Provide vectors to the nearest airport
• CC. Clear all traffic from the area
• DD. Ask for the aircraft's altitude

What should an ATC controller do if an aircraft is approaching the runway while still occupied by another aircraft?

• AA. Instruct the second aircraft to hold short
• BB. Allow the second aircraft to enter the runway
• CC. Request the first aircraft to expedite landing
• DD. Divert the second aircraft to another airport

If an aircraft reports icing conditions, what should you advise them?

• AA. Ascend to a higher altitude
• BB. Descend to a lower altitude
• CC. Maintain current altitude and speed
• DD. Turn back to the departure airport

An aircraft is in a holding pattern and reports low fuel. What action should be taken?

• AA. Extend the holding pattern
• BB. Provide priority clearance for landing
• CC. Instruct them to switch to a different frequency
• DD. Recommend they divert to a nearby airport