Control Tower Operator (CTO) Study Guide - St. Cloud State University

169 Pages·2009·0.93 MB·English

FAA Academy Training
Control Tower Operator (CTO)
Study Guide
Tower Cab Training Section
Study Guide
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OK-09-0370
CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR (CTO)

STUDY GUIDE

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TOWER CAB TRAINING SECTION
AIR TRAFFIC DIVISION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ACADEMY

Published and Printed at the
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 2009
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FOREWORD

Purpose: The Control Tower Operator (CTO) Study Guide aids in the completion of the CTO
Airmen Written Test. It is approved by the Air Traffic Service for use in technical training. This
publication does not replace, substitute for, or supersede official regulations or directives.

Cancelation: The Control Tower Operator (CTO) Study Guide, TS-14-1, dated October 2008 is
canceled.

Review: The Federal Personnel Manual requires that training programs established under the
Government Employees Training Act be based on actual needs. A review of these training
needs must be conducted at least once every three years.

____________________________
Zeke Jenkins
Program Manager, Air Traffic Controller Training & Development Group

APPROVAL DATE: ___________
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PREFACE

This publication has been prepared by the Air Traffic Division and is designed to support the
training requirements of the National Air Traffic Training Program.

Recommended changes and corrections to this publication should be forwarded to:

DOT, FAA, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
Tower Cab Training Section, AMA-513
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125

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INTRODUCTION

This study guide consists of seven individual areas of learning. Each area is listed in Federal
Aviation Regulations (FAR), Part 65.35, and is presented in order of priority.

1. Airport traffic control procedures

2. Flight rules

3. Communications operating procedures

4. Flight assistance service

5. Aviation weather

6. Air navigation and aids to air navigation

7. En route traffic control procedures

Complete this study guide, using the reference material as directed. It is recommended that a
short break be taken after each hour of continuous study.

A score of 70 percent or higher is required to pass the CTO Airmen Written Test.

NOTE: RETAIN THE COMPLETED CTO STUDY GUIDE AND REFERENCE MATERIALS
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CTO AIRMEN WRITTEN TEST FOR FUTURE REVIEW.

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DIRECTIONS

The following directions outline the methods to be used in completion of this study guide. Make
a sincere effort to complete the study guide in accordance with these directions. Anything less
will reduce the effectiveness of the study guide and decrease the possibility of attaining a
passing score on the test.

1. Obtain the following reference material before you begin:

(cid:121) FAA Order JO 7110.10, Flight Services

(cid:121) FAA Order JO 7110.65, Air Traffic Control

(cid:121) FAA Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration

(cid:121) FAA Order JO 7930.2, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

(cid:121) FAA Order 7900.5, Surface Weather Observing

(cid:121) FAA-H-8083-15, Instrument Flying Handbook

(cid:121) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

(cid:121) AC 00-45, Aviation Weather Services

(cid:121) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Part 61 (Excerpts are located in Appendix A of this
study guide.)

(cid:121) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Part 65 (Excerpts are located in Appendix B of this
study guide.)

(cid:121) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Part 91 (Excerpts are located in Appendix C of this
study guide.)

(cid:121) AC 61-23, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (Excerpts are located in
Appendix D of this study guide.)

2. This study guide is divided into seven parts, one for each individual area of learning. Read
the overview of each knowledge area first. Each overview contains a brief statement to
guide you from subject to subject. It also refers you to reference material. Be sure to read
the references in the order in which they are listed, though they may be out of sequence.
When a reference is listed, read all associated notes, illustrations, tables, and examples.

3. Each part of the study guide consists of multiple-choice questions. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOOKLET.

4. The correct answers and their respective references are located at the end of each part. If
you answer incorrectly, reread the appropriate reference and correct your answer.

5. If you have questions, consult your instructor or supervisor.

6. When you complete this study guide, notify your instructor or supervisor who will then make
arrangements to administer the closed-book CTO Airmen Written Test.
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