Practice question

When applying non-radar time-based longitudinal separation between two aircraft on the same track at the same level, to what value can the separation be reduced if the preceding aircraft is maintaining a true airspeed at least 40 knots faster than the following aircraft?

  1. 2 minutes
  2. 3 minutes
  3. 5 minutes
  4. 7 minutes

Answer: B — 3 minutes

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