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Brainteasers Interactive Quiz #47:
Security Control of Air Traffic

We all hope that the terrifying and tragic events of September 11, 2001, will never be repeated, and that any future attempted terrorist attacks will be prevented from being carried out. To this end, pilots must be well versed in ATC security procedures that apply when penetrating an ADIZ, when intercepted, and in the event of a national emergency. This is the subject of Irv Siegel's latest online quiz.

by Irv Siegel

NOTE: This quiz is based on the United States Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual. Naturally, there can (and probably will) be changes made to these procedures in the future, so please check the appropriate publications for the most recent changes.

1. What is the meaning of the acronym, ADIZ?
a. Air Defense Identification Zone
b. Aeronautical Detection Identification Zone
c. Airport Departure Identification Zone
2. What is the purpose of an ADIZ?
a. An ADIZ is an area of airspace over land or water in which the ready
b. An ADIZ is an area of airspace over land or water in which the ready
c. An ADIZ is an area of airspace over land or water in which military
identification, location, and control of military aircraft is required in the
interest of national security.


operations are conducted which may be hazardous to civil aircraft.

3. Select the correct statement regarding two-way radio communication within
ADIZ. Should a pilot experience loss of two-way radio communication capability
a. All aircraft must maintain two-way radio communication while within an
accordance with a filed DVFR flight plan containing the time and point of ADIZ
an aircraft if that aircraft does not have two-way radio and is operated in
b. Radio and position reporting requirements do not apply to the operation of
c. Radio and position reporting requirements do not apply to the operation of
departure time contained in the flight plan.


expeditious means available.


penetration and that aircraft departs within 15 minutes of the estimated
while flying within an ADIZ, the aircraft must depart the ADIZ by the most
4. What is a Defense Area?
Prohibited Area, or Restricted Area.


a. A Defense Area is any area designated as an ADIZ, MOA, Warning Area,
b. A Defense Area is an area within 12 nautical miles of the boundary of the
48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, or Guam.


c. All airspace of the United States is designated as Defense Area except
that airspace already designated as Air Defense Identification Zone.

5. Under what conditions may a pilot fly under VFR in an ADIZ without filing
a. Within the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia, or within
b. Operating at true airspeed of less than 180 knots in the Hawaii ADIZ or
c. Operating at true airspeed of less than 180 knots in the Alaska ADIZ while
d. Operating at true airspeed of less than 180 knots in the Guam ADIZ
e. Any of the above
in the Hawaii ADIZ


over any island, or within three nautical miles of the coastline of any island,
point of departure.


the pilot maintains a continuous listening watch on the appropriate frequency

6. If a pilot is required to make a position report to an appropriate
a. That pilot must report at least 15 minutes before penetration: The
aeronautical facility prior to penetrating an ADIZ, what should that pilot do if
b. That pilot must report at least 30 minutes before penetration: The
c. That pilot must report at least 45 minutes before penetration: The
estimated time, position, and altitude at which he will penetrate.


there is no appropriate reporting point along the flight route?

7. If a pilot is required to make position reports while on a DVFR flight
a. The tolerance is within plus or minus five minutes from the estimated time
b. The tolerance is within plus or minus 10 minutes from the estimated time
c. The tolerance is within plus or minus five minutes from the estimated time
centerline of an intended track over an estimated reporting point or penetration
d. The tolerance is within plus or minus 10 minutes from the estimated time
over a reporting point or point of penetration and within 10 NM from the
plan, what is the tolerance allowed while over land?


point.

8. If a pilot is required to make position reports while on a DVFR flight
a. The tolerance is within plus or minus five minutes from the estimated time
b. The tolerance is within plus or minus 10 minutes from the estimated time
c. The tolerance is within plus or minus five minutes from the estimated time
centerline of an intended track over an estimated reporting point or penetration
d. The tolerance is within plus or minus 10 minutes from the estimated time
over a reporting point or point of penetration and within 10 NM from the
plan, what is the tolerance allowed while over water?


point (to include the Aleutian Islands).

9. What is the meaning of the acronym, SCATANA?
a. Southern California Air Traffic and Air Navagation Aids
b. South Carolina Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids
c. Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids
d. Secondary Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids.
10. If a pilot of a civil aircraft is intercepted by a military aircraft, on
a. 121.5
b. 122.0
c. 122.2
d. 122.8
e. 122.9
f. 123.0
what frequency should the pilot attempt to establish contact?

11. What is the significance of the letters "ZZZ" appearing after a
NOTAM number?


a. The priority of the NOTAM is low.
b. The priority of the NOTAM is high.
c. The NOTAM was issued by NORAD.