10. EU ATM - Provision of Info to A/C. Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ATIS? (10)
A
ATIS - Automatic Terminal Information Service
- 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 (greater frequency protection required)
- 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
2
Q
An ATIS shall contain? (12)
A
- Name of aerodrome
- Code letter
- Wx. Report time
- Type of approach in use
- Runway
- Latest METAR
- Altimeter settings
- RVR (when being taken)
- Essential aerodrome information
- Any significant met. Phenomena in approach, take-off & climb areas
- Trend forecast
- Specific ATIS instructions
3
Q
Departure intervals diagram
A
4
Q
Prior to taxiing, what information should be passed? (6)
A
- Runway in use
- Surface wind (direction and speed)
- Pressure in use (QNH / QFE)
- Air temperature
- Visibility and/or RVR
- Correct time
5
Q
Prior to entering the CCT or commencing an approach to land, what information should be passed? (3)
A
- Runway in use
- Surface wind (direction and speed)
- Pressure in use (QNH / QFE)
6
Q
Prior to Take-off, what information should be passed? (2)
A
- Any significant changes in wind, temp, vis, RVR
- Significant met conditions in take-off / climb off area (except if it is already known to the pilot)
7
Q
When shall information on essential local traffic be issued? (1)
A
Without delay to the departing / arriving aircraft concerned
8
Q
Who may be considered as essential local traffic? (2)
A
which may constitute a hazard to the aircraft concerned:
- Any aircraft, vehicle or personnel on or near the manoeuvring area
- Traffic operating in the vicinity of the aerodrome
