Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) GCA PE Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2026).docx

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP)
GCA PE Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2026)
What does GCA stand for -
correct answer ✅Ground Control Approach


Define what a GCA is -
correct answer ✅A radar approach system operated from the
ground by ATC personnel transmitting instructions to the pilot by
radio


What is the primary source of guidance for a GCA -
correct answer ✅Radar


What two types of radar are used for GCA's? -
correct answer ✅Airport surveillance radar and Precision Radar


Airport surveillance radar covers a _____________ degree area out
to __________ NM -
correct answer ✅360 degrees/ 60


Precision radar covers the ___________________________ course
of the _____________ that is aligned to -
correct answer ✅Final approach

, Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP)
GCA PE Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2026)

runway


What are the two types of GCA's? -
correct answer ✅Airport surveillance radar (ASR) and Precision
Approach Radar (PAR)


The ASR is considered a ________________ approach and utilizes a
__________________ -
correct answer ✅Non precision


minimum descent


The PAR is considered a _____________ approach, and utilizes a
________________ height -
correct answer ✅Precision


Decision