2 Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

Question 1

Components of AIS

Answer 1

AIP, SUP, AIC & NOTAM

Question 2

When is AIS released

Answer 2

Every 4 weeks (28 days)

Question 3

When is AIS available

Answer 3

Generally in a 24-hour service, otherwise;
At minimum 2 hours before and after the period where an aircraft is flying in the service’s area of responsibility

Question 4

Components of AIP

Answer 4

GEN (General), ENR (Enroute), AD (Aerodrome)

Question 5

Components of GEN (In AIP)

Answer 5

• Records of AIP amendments & supplements,
• National regulations and requirements,
• Tables and Codes
• ICAO Location indicators
• Services
• Charges

Question 6

Components of ENR (in AIP)

Answer 6

• General Rules and procedures
• ATS Airspace
• ATS Routes
• Radio navigation aids/systems
• Navigation Warnings
• En-route charts

Question 7

Components of AD (in AIP)

Answer 7

• Aerodromes & Heliports
• Aerodromes
• Heliports

Question 8

Name the different kinds of special areas

Answer 8

• Prohibited Area; Which is illegal to fly through
• Restricted Area; Where you can only fly through if permitted
• Danger Area; Legal to fly through in VFR, But can impose danger to aircraft

Question 9

What are AIP amendments

Answer 9

Permanent changes to the AIP

Question 10

What are AIP Supplements

Answer 10

Temporary changes to the AIP, with a duration of minimum 3 months

Question 11

What information will you find in a SNOWTAM

Answer 11

Information on surface condition, concerning Snow, ice, and standing water on aerodrome pavement.

Question 12

Classes of surface condition for SNOWTAM

Answer 12

6 - Perfect
5 - Good
4 - Medium/Good
3 - Medium
2 - Medium/Poor
1 - Poor

Question 13

Maximum validity time for SNOWTAM

Answer 13

8 Hours

Question 14

Alert levels of ASHTAM

Answer 14

• Green Alert
  Normal, non-eruptive state, or;
  After high alert level activity is considered to have ceased
• Yellow Alert
  Signs of elevated unrest above known background levels; or
  After a change from higher level of alert, activity has decreased significantly but is monitored for possible increase
• Orange Alert
  Heightened unrest with increased likelihood of eruption, or;
  Eruption is underway with no or minor ash emission
• Red Alert
  Eruption is forecast to be imminent with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere to be likely, or;
  Eruption underway with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere

Question 15

What is AIRAC

Answer 15

A system for providing notifications of significant changes in operating practices

Question 16

Yellow AIC

Answer 16

Operational matters including ATS facilities and requirements

Question 17

Pink AIC

Answer 17

Safety Issues

Question 18

Mauve AIC

Answer 18

Airspace restrictions

Question 19

White AIC

Answer 19

Administration

Question 20

Green AIC

Answer 20

Maps & charts