Practice question

Two IFR aircraft are operating on the same route at the same altitude without radar surveillance. What is the standard non-radar longitudinal time separation requirement between them when navigational aids permit frequent updates?

  1. 15 minutes (or 10 minutes if navaids permit continuous position checking)
  2. 2 minutes
  3. 3 minutes
  4. 30 minutes

Answer: A — 15 minutes (or 10 minutes if navaids permit continuous position checking)

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