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5) Airspace Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the upper limit of London and Scottish FIRs? (Flight Information Regions)

A

19,500ft (FL195)

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What is above the London and Scottish FIRs? (Flight Information Regions)

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Above this airspace is the upper airspace (UIR) or upper information region

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What classes of airspace are controlled?

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A,B,C,D and E

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What classes of airspace are uncontrolled?

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F and G

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5
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What is the highest class of airspace?

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Class A

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What is a CTR? (A Control Zone)

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an area around some aerodromes where ATC is provided to all flights.

It extends from ground level to a specified level with a minimum lateral dimension of 5nm.

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7
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What is a Terminal control area?

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Where controlled airspace meet in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes
 (class A-E above 6000ft amsl, class E below)
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What is a Control Area? CTA

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Airspace where ATC is provided and which extends from a base altitude to an upper Flight Level.

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9
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What is an airway?

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A control area in the form of a corridor with an identification code, deliniated by radio navigation aids.
It extends 5nm each side of a straight line joining certain places, with vertical limits.

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10
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What does a controlled airspace look like?

A

AIRWAY |
|terminal control area|
|CTR|

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What class of controlled airspace are airways?

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They are all Class A unless they run through a TMA (terminal control area) , CTA (control area) or CTR (control zone) of lower status.

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12
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Is class A available for VFR flights?

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No

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13
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Is class B allocated in the UK?

A

No

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14
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Where is class C airspace?

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At FL195 (19,500ft) and above

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Where are VFR flights in controlled airspace usually confined to?

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Class D and E airspace

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What controlled airspace can be seen on a half-million aeronautical chart?

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Controlled airspace up to flight level 195 and its classification

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17
Q

What does the following mean on a half million aeronautical chart?
LEEDS BRADFORD CTR D
SFC-FL85

A

Leeds bradford control zone, class D, from surface to flight level 85 (8,500ft)

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What controlled airspace can be seen on a quarter million aeronautical chart?

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All controlled airspace with a base at or below 3,000ft amsl

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What does SVFR stand for?

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Special VFR

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20
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Can SVFR be flown in a control zone?

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Yes subject to clearance from ATC the following conditions apply:
-remain clear of cloud and keep surface in sight
-the in flight visibility must be 1500m or 800 for helicopters
-speed must be below 140kts
-daytime only
Ground visibility of 1500m or 800 for helicopters
-cloud ceiling not less that 600ft

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21
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Can you get SVFR clearance at night in the UK?

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NO

22
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How should a basic PPL holder cross the airway?

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Cross at a right angle of an en route section of an airway where the lower limit is a flight level. Must be VMC
i.e. if the lower limit is FL75 the pilot may cross below this

23
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Are you permitted to penetrate an airway?

A

Only if you have a valid instrument rating, in a VMC flight and you are following a flight plan.
And you have ATC clearance

24
Q

What is class G airspace?

A

Uncontrolled airspace

25
Q

What is open FIR?

A

Uncontrolled airspace

26
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What air traffic services do you have in open FIR?

A

Flight Information Service (FIS)
Radar services

In ATZs and MATZs discrete communication frequencies are estaablished for the responsible aerodrome authorities

27
Q

What radio services are available in open FIR?

A

Traffic or deconfliction service provided by Air Traffic Service units

28
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What are the dimensions of a Air Traffic Zone? (ATZ)

A

From ground level to 2000ft aal (above aerodrome level)
2nm radius circle for a runway of 1,850 or less OR
2.5nm where the longest runway is greater

29
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What does the pilot in command need to do to fly in an ATZ

A

Have permission from ATC
OR
The pilot has suffucient information from the aerodrome flight information service or air ground radio to fly safely

30
Q

When an ATZ is in a class or airspace with more stringent rules, which rules must be followed?

A

The more stringent ones (strickter)

31
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What is the MATZs dimensions

A

From the surface to 3000ft above aerodrome level with a radius of 5nm
With a sub or stubs with a width of 4nm extending a further 5nm between 1000 and 3000 ft of aerodrome level

32
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Can pilots of civil aircraft penetrate MATZs?

A

It is advised you dont but you can. However the MATZ has an ATZ inside of it that must be observed at all times.

33
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What is a class A airspace?

A

Busiest airspace, all of which is unavailable to VFR flights

34
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What is class C airspace?

A

Above FL195 where IFR and VFR are permitted. Reserved airspace does exist where VFR flight is subject to specific arrangements with ATC

35
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What is Class D airspace?

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Less busy controlled airspace. Above 6000ft amsl including the ATZ in class D
VFR in classes C and D require flight notification and ATC clearance
36
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What is class E airspace?

A

Controlled airspace at and below 6000ft amsl. You do not require notification or ATC clearance. You also recieve less information from ATC

37
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What is class F airspace?

A

Uncontrolled airspace Not allocated in the Uk

38
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What is class G airspace?

A

All uncontrolled airspace that has not previously been allocated (Open FIR) including ATZ MATZ and Radar Advisory Surveillance areas

39
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What is a prohibited area?

A

An area where flight is prohibited

40
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What are restricted areas?

A

Airspace where flight is restricted to certain conditions

41
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What are danger areas?

A

An area where activities dangerous to flight may occur

42
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What is a solid red danger area?

A

A danger area active in published hours

43
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What is a pecked red danger area?

A

Inactive danger areas unless notified by NOTAM

44
Q

If a danger area has a black star what does this mean?

A

The danger area is subject to bilaws so must not be entered during period of activity

45
Q

If and obstruction is 300 feet agl, what does this mean?

A

300 feet above ground level

46
Q

How high might a glider carry the winch used for take off?

A

2000 ft agl but this can be exceeded in some places

47
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What is a DZ?

A

A parachute dropping zone

48
Q

What is an AIAA?

A

Area of Intense Aerial Flight

Try to avoid these if possible but if you enter one then be extremely vigilant

49
Q

What level does military low flying take place?

A

2000 ft agl, with the greatest concentration being at 250-500 ft agl

50
Q

What is a GVS?

A

A Gas Venting Site. Light aircraft pilots are advised not to fly over these as they create severe turbulance

51
Q

How high should you be if travelling over a bird sanctuary?

A

At least 1500 feet agl

52
Q

What is a HIRTA?

A

High Intensity Radio Transmissions Area

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