Practice question

What is a 'slam dunk' arrival in ATC terminology, and why is it undesirable?

  1. A fast-track military arrival given priority over civilian traffic
  2. A steep, high-speed descent issued last-minute that can overload a crew's workload
  3. An arrival that bypasses the TRACON and is vectored directly by tower
  4. A go-around instruction given when an aircraft is already on short final

Answer: B — A steep, high-speed descent issued last-minute that can overload a crew's workload

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