FAA Ground School Practice Test

What type of radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal?

1. Basic traffic advisories only

2. Sequence to the Class D airport

3. Sequence to the primary Class C airport

4. No radar service is provided

The correct answer is: Sequence to the primary Class C airport

The correct response indicates that VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal receive sequencing to the primary Class C airport. This means that air traffic control provides radar service to help manage the arrival and departure of VFR (Visual Flight Rules) traffic, particularly to ensure safe distances between aircraft and facilitate efficient traffic flow in busy airspace. In the context of a Class C airport, which has a defined airspace structure and typically requires communication with air traffic control for VFR operations, the radar service becomes crucial. It ensures that VFR aircraft can be integrated into the traffic patterns safely and allows ATC to provide necessary traffic advisories and navigational assistance. While basic traffic advisories could be part of the service, they do not encompass the full extent of sequencing into a Class C airport, which requires a more organized and controlled approach to VFR operations. This level of service is especially important to maintain safety in busy airspace, as it prevents potential conflicts and enhances situational awareness for all pilots involved. Thus, the provision of sequencing is a critical advantage for VFR operations at Lincoln Municipal.