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CONTROL ZONES:
Controlled airspace of defined dimensions extending upwards from ______ to _____ rounded to ______, unless otherwise specified.
The surface of the earth
3000’ AAE
The nearest 100 feet
Arrangement between Martin Area Control Centre and Sandy Control Tower
DESCRIPTION OF AIRSPACE
C.1 The Sandy control zone is the airspace to _____ within the area bounded by a circle of _____ radius centered on: ___________
5700 feet (5000 feet AAE)
5 miles
N49°30’00.00” W099°45’00.00”
MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Communication and Coordination > Communication Transfer > Mandatory Frequency Area
When an aircraft is approaching an MF area…
… instruct the pilot to change to the MF before reaching the area.
If the pilot needs to leave your frequency to make required Mandatory Frequency Area Reports, advise the pilot to report leaving and returning to ATC frequency.
CARs 602.97 > VFR and IFR Aircraft Operations at Uncontrolled Aerodromes within an MF Area
Subject to subsection (3), no pilot-in-command shall operate a VFR or IFR aircraft within an MF area unless…
… the aircraft is equipped with radio communication equipment pursuant to Subpart 5.
CARs 602.97 > VFR and IFR Aircraft Operations at Uncontrolled Aerodromes within an MF Area
The pilot-in-command of a VFR or IFR aircraft operating within an MF area shall maintain…
… a listening watch on the mandatory frequency specified for use in the MF area.
CARs 602.97 > VFR and IFR Aircraft Operations at Uncontrolled Aerodromes within an MF Area
The pilot-in-command of a VFR aircraft that is not equipped with the radio communication equipment referred to in subsection (1) may operate the aircraft to or from an uncontrolled aerodrome that lies within an MF area if:
(a) A ground station is in operation at the aerodrome;
(b) Prior notice of the pilot-in-command’s intention to operate the aircraft at the aerodrome has been given to the ground station;
(c) When conducting a take-off, the pilot-in-command ascertains by visual observation that there is no likelihood of collision with another aircraft or a vehicle during take-off;
(d) When approaching for a landing, the aircraft enters the aerodrome traffic circuit from a position that will require it to complete two sides of a rectangular circuit before turning onto the final approach path.
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RSC/CRFI NOTAM
A NOTAM disseminated to alert pilots to natural winter surface contaminants such as snow, slush, and ice conditions that could affect aircraft braking and other operational performance.
Such NOTAMs are considered special series NOTAMs that, because of their short life and significant volume during the winter season, require non-standard handling.
COMMENT: Note 1: This term is derived from the words “Runway Surface Condition/Canadian Runway Friction Index NOTAM.”
Note 2: This NOTAM may also be issued by a military ATC unit as an RSC/JBI NOTAM.
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Runway surface condition report (RSC report)
Section of the Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Report (AMSCR) which provides runway surface information using a verbal description of the runway condition.
MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI
Issue the current RSC and CRFI report for the intended runway using…
.
… a four-digit time expression format
MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI
It is not required to relay CRFI information to the pilot when:
- CRFI by full runway length is reported as NR.
- All thirds of CRFI by thirds are reported as NR.
MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI
It is not required to relay RSC information to the pilot when ….
… the runway is cleared to the full width and it is 100% dry.
RSC and CRFI reports are valid for…
… 8 or 24 hours depending on the reporting method and classification of aerodrome
Because of mechanical and operational limitations, runway friction readings produced by decelerometer devices may result in inaccurate readings under certain surface conditions. As a result, runway friction readings will not be taken and a CRFI will not be provided to ATS or pilots when any of the following conditions are present:
- The runway surface is simply wet with no other type of contamination present;
- There is a layer of slush on the runway surface with no other type of contamination present; or
- There is loose snow on the runway surface exceeding 2.5 cm (1 inch) in depth.
MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI > Contaminated Runway
A runway is contaminated when a significant portion of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the length and width being used is covered by one or more of the following substances:
- Wet snow
- Dry snow
- Compacted snow
- Wet ice
- Ice
- Slush
- Frost
- Standing water
MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI > Braking Action
If you are relaying a braking action report obtained from the pilot of an aircraft…
… indicate the type of aircraft and the time of the report.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Methods
You may use any of the following methods to identify an aircraft:
- Identification by Handoff or Point-Out
- Appropriate PPS Changes
- Flight Identification in ADS-B Data Tag
- Aircraft Position and Movements on Situational Display
- Data Tag ACID in Adjacent Airspace
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Methods
Identification by Handoff or Point-Out
You may consider the aircraft identified after a handoff or point-out.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Methods
Appropriate PPS Changes
You may consider the aircraft identified when you observe an appropriate change in the PPS in any of the following situations:
- After the pilot is instructed to operate the aircraft’s transponder Ident feature
- After the pilot is instructed to change to a transponder code that results in linkage, or that subsequently displays the data tag
- After the pilot is instructed to change the transponder to “standby” In this situation, the PPS disappears or changes to a PSR symbol. When the pilot is requested to return the transponder to normal operation, the PPS reappears or changes to an SSR symbol. Take enough time to determine that the change is a result of the pilot’s action.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Methods
Flight Identification in ADS‑B Data Tag
You may consider the aircraft identified when the flight identification element in an ADS-B data tag is recognized and is consistent with the aircraft’s expected position.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Methods
Aircraft Position and Movements on Situational Display
You may consider the aircraft identified when you observe the aircraft on the situational display and one of the following conditions applies:
- The aircraft’s position is both:
◦ Within one mile of the departure end of the take‑off runway
◦ Consistent with the time of takeoff and the route of flight or assigned heading of the aircraft - The aircraft’s position over a fix or an OMNI and DME NAVAID is consistent with a position report received directly from the pilot, and the following apply:
◦ The aircraft’s track is consistent with the route of flight or reported heading of the aircraft.
◦ The position of the fix or the OMNI and DME NAVAID is accurately indicated on the situation display. - The aircraft’s position relative to a fix or an OMNI and DME NAVAID is consistent with a position report received directly from the pilot in the form of a DME or GPS report, and the following apply:
◦ The aircraft’s track is consistent with the route of flight or reported heading of the aircraft.
◦ The position of the fix or the OMNI and DME NAVAID is accurately indicated on the situation display. - The aircraft carries out a specified identifying turn of at least 30°, and the following apply:
◦ Except in the case of a lost aircraft, a position report received directly from the aircraft indicates that the aircraft is within ATS surveillance coverage of the area being displayed.
◦ Only one aircraft is observed to have carried out the specified turn.
◦ The track is observed to be consistent with the heading or track of the aircraft both before and after completion of the turn.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Methods
Data Tag ACID in Adjacent Airspace
You may consider the aircraft identified by observing its data tag ACID in adjacent airspace where ATS surveillance service is normally provided and one of the following applies:
The aircraft is observed approaching a fix and the time, position, and aircraft track are consistent with a control estimate.
You previously identified the aircraft and it has since been handed off to another sector or unit.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > SSRs and Aircraft Codes > Transponders (Excerpt)
If the PPS or data tag for a particular aircraft is not displayed as expected:
- Instruct the pilot to reset the transponder, stating the currently assigned code.
- If resetting the transponder does not resolve the problem, assign a different code.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Doubtful or Lost (Excerpt)
If identification becomes doubtful or is lost, immediately do either of the following:
- Identify or re-identify the aircraft using the same technique more than once or use more than one of the techniques provided in Identification Methods.
- Terminate ATS surveillance service and apply procedural separation.
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Doubtful or Lost (Excerpt)
When identification is lost…
… inform the pilot
NON DISCRETE CODES
GLIDERS 1202
VFR
-12500 1200
+12500 1400
IFR/CVFR
HLA 2000
LLA 1000
MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Identification > Identification Methods (Excerpt)
- The aircraft’s position over a fix or an OMNI and DME NAVAID is consistent with a position report received directly from the pilot, and the following apply:
◦ The aircraft’s track is consistent with the route of flight or reported heading of the aircraft.
◦ The position of the fix or the OMNI and DME NAVAID is accurately indicated on the situation display.
Things that can affect the accuracy for the pilot determining the aircrafts position for identification:
- altitude flown
- distance from NAVAID
