FAA Ground School Practice Test

Which function is NOT a part of the radar service provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal?

1. Traffic advisories

2. Conflict resolution

3. Safety alerts

4. Direct navigation assistance

The correct answer is: Direct navigation assistance

The function that is not a part of the radar service provided to VFR (Visual Flight Rules) aircraft is direct navigation assistance. While radar services for VFR aircraft typically include traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts to enhance situational awareness and safety, direct navigation assistance is not provided. Traffic advisories help pilots maintain awareness of other aircraft in the vicinity, thereby preventing mid-air collisions. Conflict resolution services assist in managing potential conflicts between aircraft, ensuring that they do not inadvertently come too close to one another. Safety alerts notify pilots of any impending hazards, such as weather conditions or airspace issues that might affect their flight. In contrast, direct navigation assistance would imply guiding a pilot on how to navigate in terms of heading or altitude adjustments for their journey, which is not within the scope of services offered to VFR flights. VFR pilots are typically responsible for their own navigation, using visual references and charts while maintaining situational awareness. Hence, direct navigation assistance does not fall under the radar service functions for VFR aircraft.