Ground Controlled Approach Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

Ground Controlled Approach Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is a ground controlled approach? -
correct answer ✅A radar approach system operated from the
ground by ATC transmitting instructions to the pilot by radio. The
approach may be conducted with ASR only or with both ASR and
PAR


What are the two types of radar used for GCA's? -
correct answer ✅surveillance and precision


True or false: GCA's can only be conducted at an airport facility. -
correct answer ✅False


Name the 2 publications you can use to determine if an airport has
GCA's? -
correct answer ✅TPP / TLA (also IFR Supplement)


Where can you find the MDA/DA for a given ASR or PAR approach?
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correct answer ✅Radar minima section of the appropriate
TLA/TPP volume

, Ground Controlled Approach Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the circling MDA and weather minima to be used if circling
to land from a radar approach. -
correct answer ✅Those for the runway to which the final approach
is flown, NOT the landing runway.


What does surveillance radar detect and display? -
correct answer ✅Azimuth and range information


If an ASR approach is considered a non-precision approach, does it
have a DH or an MDA? -
correct answer ✅MDA


What is provided with an ASR approach? -
correct answer ✅Lateral guidance (surveillance radar)
Vertical guidance (altitude recommendations on pilot request)
Range information
Visual information


Where is the Missed Approach Point (MAP) on an ASR? -
correct answer ✅It is called by the final controller