16. EU ATM - Departing Aircraft

Question 1

What order shall departures be normally cleared for take-off? (1)

Answer 1

In the order that they are ready for take-off

Deviations may be made from this order of priority to facilitate the maximum number of departures with the least average delay

Question 2

What factors should be considered in relation to the departure sequence? (6)

Answer 2

• Types of aircraft and their relative performance
• Routes to be followed after take-off
• Any specified minimum departure interval between take-offs
• Need to apply wake turbulence separation minima
• Aircraft which should be afforded priority (Flight category)
• Aircraft subject to ATFM requirements

Question 3

A departing aircraft will not normally be permitted to commence take-off until the preceding departing aircraft has: (3)

Answer 3

• Crossed the end of the runway-in-use
• Started a turn
• Until all preceding landing aircraft are clear of the runway-in-use

Question 4

When an ATC clearance is required prior to take-off, the take-off clearance shall not be issued until the…? (1)

Answer 4

ATC clearance has been transmitted to and acknowledged by the aircraft concerned

Question 5

When shall a take-off clearance be issued? (3)

Answer 5

When the A/C is:

• Ready for take-off
• At / approaching the departure runway
• The traffic situation permits