Quick quiz
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What are the four permanent duties in radar control?
Identify, separate, sequence and transfer.
What is the safest habit before issuing a heading?
Confirm identity, level, terrain/minimum level, traffic impact and recovery plan.
Why is transfer of communication not enough?
Because control responsibility changes only as per transfer of control procedure/coordination.
What is the trainee’s first question when two aircraft appear close?
What separation am I applying right now?
What should you do when automation data and R/T do not match?
Treat it as unsafe until resolved; clarify, coordinate and update the system.
What is the purpose of speed control in arrivals?
To create or preserve spacing early without excessive vectoring.
What is a good response to STCA?
Assess immediately, issue corrective action if needed, coordinate if affected, and continue monitoring.
What must be protected during an emergency?
The emergency aircraft, surrounding traffic, runway/route requirement and communication clarity.