(1) ATM - Joining Aircraft

Question 1

Aircraft in the traffic circuit shall be controlled to provide the separation minima, except: (2)

Answer 1

• Aircraft operating in different areas or different runways on aerodromes suitable for simultaneous landings or take-offs are exempted from the separation minima
• Separation minima shall not apply to aircraft operating under “military necessity”

Question 2

When can a clearance be issued to aircraft entering the traffic circuit? (1)

Answer 2

Whenever it is desired that the aircraft approach the landing area in accordance with current traffic circuits, but traffic conditions do not yet allow a landing clearance to be issued

Question 3

If an aircraft enters an aerodrome traffic circuit without proper authorisation, it shall be…. (1)

Answer 3

Permitted to land if its actions indicate that it so desires

Question 4

In no case shall permission to land be withheld indefinitely. True or False?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

When shall aircraft be given priority to land? (4)

Answer 5

• An aircraft which anticipates being compelled to land because of factors affecting the safe operation of the aircraft
• Hospital aircraft or aircraft carrying any sick or seriously injured persons requiring urgent medical attention
• Aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations
• Other aircraft as may be determined by the appropriate authority

Question 6

What criteria should an ATIS have? (9)

Answer 6

• Information to help pilot make decisions about his approach to land or take-off
• Message should not exceed 30 seconds where practicable
• Enables reduced RTF loading
• Can be either Departure or Departure / Arrival ATIS
• Messages consecutively coded using phonetic alphabet
• Rapid weather changes given direct through ATC
• ATCOs must obtain readback of pressure settings
• Pilots to acknowledge ATIS receipt
• If non-current letter given details to be passed by ATC

Question 7

What order should ATIS information be in? (11)

Answer 7

1. Name of AD
2. Dep / Arrival Indicator
3. Contract type
4. Time of observation
5. Type of approach(es) to be expected
6. Runway in use
7. Runway surface conditions
8. Holding delay
9. Transition level
10. Other essential operational information
11. Current METAR