NCAA Air Traffic Controller Licence case studies
NCAA Air Traffic Controller Licence · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NCAA Air Traffic Controller Licence Knowledge Test is a multiple-choice examination administered by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for candidates seeking an air traffic controller licence or rating. It assesses the knowledge required for safe and efficient air traffic control, as defined in the syllabus published in Advisory Circular NCAA-AC-PEL 018, available under Personnel Licensing Advisory Circulars on the NCAA website. The NCAA Air Traffic Controller Licence case studies are 5 cases and about 2,804 words.
1Wake Turbulence Spacing Behind a Heavy on Final
At 14:20 UTC, tower at a single-runway international aerodrome (runway 18R, 3,400 m, dry) is sequencing arrivals in a light wind of 180/05 kt. A Boeing 747-8 has just landed and is rolling out at high speed.
612 words, about 3 min2Vehicle Stuck on the Runway During a Landing Clearance
At 22:40 local time, tower at an aerodrome with runway 06/24 (2,600 m, wet) is working a single runway. A Boeing 737-800 is on 1.5 NM final and has been cleared to land.
587 words, about 3 min3TCAS RA During an Opposite-Direction Crossing
At 03:10 UTC, a radar controller is working two aircraft on the same airway in opposite directions. Flight ABX401, a Boeing 777, is level at FL290.
526 words, about 3 min4Fuel MAYDAY with Weather Below the Approach Minima
At 05:50 UTC, approach control at an aerodrome with runway 22 (3,000 m) is handling three arrivals in holding. Weather is fog: RVR 400 m, vertical visibility 100 ft.
556 words, about 3 min5Radio Communication Failure in the Terminal Area
At 11:15 UTC, a radar controller is working an IFR arrival, Flight NGA221, a Boeing 737, descending to FL110 on an arrival route 40 NM from destination. The aircraft was cleared to FL110 and told to expect the ILS runway 27.
523 words, about 3 min