10.) ATM - Provision Of Info 1

Question 1

What information shall be given to an AC prior to taxiing for take off?

Answer 1

• Runway in use
• Surface wind direction and speed, plus significant variations
• QNH or if so requested, the QFE
• Air temperature for the runway (Turbine AC Only)
• Visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km, or, when applicable, the RVR value(s) for the runway to be used
• Correct time

Question 2

When issuing clearances or instructions what hazards should be taken into account with jet blast and prop blast?

Answer 2

• Taxiing aircraft
• Aircraft taking-off or landing (particularly when intersecting runways are being used)
• Vehicles and personnel operating on the aerodrome

Question 3

Why information shall be given to an AC prior to take off?

Answer 3

Any significant changes in the surface wind direction and speed, the air temperature, and the visibility or RVR value(s).

Significant meteorological conditions in the take-off and climb-out area, except if already received by the aircraft

Question 4

What information shall be given to an AC prior to entering the traffic circuit or an approach to land?

Answer 4

• Runway to be used
• Surface wind direction and speed, including significant variations therefrom
• QNH and either on a regular basis in accordance with local arrangements or if so requested, the QF

Question 5

What dis contained in an ATIS?

Answer 5

• Name of aerodrome.
• Code letter.
• Wx. Report time.
• Type of approach in use.
• Runway.
• Altimeter settings.
• RVR (when being taken).
• Essential aerodrome information.
• Any significant met. Phenomena in approach, take-off & climb areas.
• Trend forecast
• Specific ATIS instruction

Question 6

Essential local traffic shall be considered to consist of?

Answer 6

• Any aircraft, vehicle or personnel on or near the
  manoeuvring area
• Traffic operating in the vicinity of the aerodrome

Which may constitute a hazard to the aircraft concerned.

Essential local traffic shall be described so as to be
easily identified

Question 7

What should an ATCO do in the event of a RWY incursion or imminent occurrence thereof?

Answer 7

• Cancel the take-off clearance for a departing aircraft
• Instruct a landing aircraft to execute a go-around or missed approach

In all cases, inform the aircraft of the runway incursion or obstruction and its location in relation to the runway