Practice question

What is the primary action a tower controller must take when a pilot reports a bird strike hazard in the vicinity of the aerodrome?

  1. Issue an immediate warning to other aircraft in the pattern, broadcast a safety message, and notify aerodrome operations for bird dispersal.
  2. Instruct all landing aircraft to enter a holding pattern until the birds disperse naturally.
  3. Immediately close the runway for a minimum of two hours.
  4. Issue a NOTAM to cancel all VFR flights within the terminal control area (TMA).

Answer: A — Issue an immediate warning to other aircraft in the pattern, broadcast a safety message, and notify aerodrome operations for bird dispersal.

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