010.08 AIS .01 + .02 + .03 (intro, definitions, general)

Question 1

The object of the aeronautical information service (AIS) is to (…) necessary for global air traffic management (ATM) system safety, regularity, economy and efficiency in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Answer 1

The object of the aeronautical information service (AIS) is to (ensure the flow of aeronautical data and aeronautical information) necessary for global air traffic management (ATM) system safety, regularity, economy and efficiency in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Question 2

The abbreviation ‘AIP’ means (…).

Answer 2

The abbreviation ‘AIP’ means (Aeronautical Information Publication).

Question 3

The abbreviation ‘AIC’ means (…).

Answer 3

The abbreviation ‘AIC’ means (Aeronautical Information Circular).

Question 4

AIP Supplement. (Temporary/Permanent) changes to the information contained in the AIP.

Answer 4

AIP Supplement. (Temporary) changes to the information contained in the AIP.

Question 5

AIP Amendment. (Temporary/Permanent) changes to the information contained in the AIP.

Answer 5

AIP Amendment. (Permanent) changes to the information contained in the AIP.

Question 6

The abbreviation ‘AIM means (…).

Answer 6

The abbreviation ‘AIM’ means (Aeronautical Information Management).

Question 7

The abbreviation ‘PIB’ means (…).

Answer 7

The abbreviation ‘AIRAC’ means (Pre-flight Information Bulletin).

Question 8

The abbreviation ‘AIRAC’ means (…).

Answer 8

The abbreviation ‘AIRAC’ means (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control).

Question 9

A danger area is an airspace of (undefined/defined) dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at (all/specified) times.

Answer 9

A danger area is an airspace of (defined) dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at (specified) times.

Question 10

Define a ‘movement area’.

Answer 10

That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron.

Question 11

Define a ‘manoevring area’.

Answer 11

That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons.

Question 12

A prohibited area is an airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which (…).

Answer 12

A prohibited area is an airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which (the flight of aircraft is prohibited).

Question 13

A restricted area is an airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which (…) in accordance with certain specified conditions.

Answer 13

A restricted area is an airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which (the flight of aircraft is restricted) in accordance with certain specified conditions.

Question 14

A special series NOTAM notifying by means of a specific format change in activity of a volcano, a volcanic eruption and/or volcanic ash cloud that is of significance to aircraft operations is called a(n) (…).

Answer 14

A special series NOTAM notifying by means of a specific format change in activity of a volcano, a volcanic eruption and/or volcanic ash cloud that is of significance to aircraft operations is called a(n) (ASHTAM).

Question 15

A special series NOTAM notifying the presence or removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, ice, slush or standing water associated with snow, slush and ice on the movement area, by means of a specific format is called a(n) (…).

Answer 15

A special series NOTAM notifying the presence or removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, ice, slush or standing water associated with snow, slush and ice on the movement area, by means of a specific format is called a(n) (SNOWTAM).

Question 16

Where 24-hour service is not provided, aeronautical information service shall be available during the whole period an aircraft is in flight in the area of responsibility of AIS, plus a period of at least (…) hours (before/after/before and after) such a period.

Answer 16

Where 24-hour service is not provided, aeronautical information service shall be available during the whole period an aircraft is in flight in the area of responsibility of AIS, plus a period of at least (2) hours (before and after) such a period.

Question 17

An AIS shall ensure that aeronautical data and aeronautical information necessary for the (…, … or …) of air navigation are made available in a form suitable for the operational requirements of the air traffic management (ATM) community.

Answer 17

An AIS shall ensure that aeronautical data and aeronautical information necessary for the (safety, regularity or efficiency) of air navigation are made available in a form suitable for the operational requirements of the air traffic management (ATM) community.

Question 18

An AIS shall, in addition to information concerning the entire territory of the own State, obtain aeronautical data and aeronautical information to enable it to provide pre-flight information service and to meet the need for in-flight information:

a) from the AIS of (…);
b) from other sources that may be available.

Answer 18

An AIS shall, in addition to information concerning the entire territory of the own State, obtain aeronautical data and aeronautical information to enable it to provide pre-flight information service and to meet the need for in-flight information:

a) from the AIS of (other States);
b) from other sources that may be available.