Practice question

Aircraft A is maintaining FL330. Aircraft B requests climb from FL290 to FL350. Both aircraft are on the same track. What is the minimum radar longitudinal separation required during the climb through FL330?

  1. 5 nautical miles (or 10 NM if specified by local radar procedures)
  2. 20 nautical miles
  3. 30 nautical miles
  4. 2 nautical miles

Answer: A — 5 nautical miles (or 10 NM if specified by local radar procedures)

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