1. Reg. No. :
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021.
Eighth Semester
Aeronautical Engineering
AE 8018 – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PLANNING
(Regulations 2017)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions.
PART A — (10 2 = 20 marks)
1. Distinguish between VFR and IFR.
2. Define the scope of ATCs.
3. Define RNP.
4. What do you mean by Flight plans?
5. Define the use of radar in control services.
6. What is meant by alerting service?
7. Define Instrument runway.
8. Write a note on aerodrome reference point.
9. Differentiate VASI and PAPI.
10. Write a note on Wind direction indicator.
PART B — (5 13 = 65 marks)
11. (a) Explain the objectives, parts, scope and provision of Air Traffic Control.
Or
(b) (i) Explain the altimeter setting procedure. (6)
(ii) Describe the establishment, designation and identification of units
providing ATS. (7)
Question Paper Code : 40048
2. 40048
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12. (a) Explain ATS routes and significant points.
Or
(b) Briefly describe the following.
(i) Area control service (4)
(ii) Assignments of cruising levels (4)
(iii) Flight Plans. (5)
13. (a) Explain assurance control and describe coordination between radar/non-
radar control.
Or
(b) Describe basic radar terminology and explain the Identification
procedure using primary and secondary radar.
14. (a) Explain the physical characteristics of primary and secondary runways
and briefly describe the runway obstacles and restrictions.
Or
(b) Briefly describe
(i) Aerodrome reference code (6)
(ii) Aerodrome reference point. (7)
15. (a) Describe about the visual aids used for denoting obstacles.
Or
(b) Define Aerodrome beacon and describe the simple approach lighting
system in detail.
PART C — (1 15 = 15 marks)
16. (a) Analyze the importance of various Aerodrome markings and describe
about the Runway markings used for aircraft towing operations.
Or
(b) Analyze the need of flight plan in aircraft operations and describe about
the major components of a aircraft flight plan.
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