Aerodrome 1 Aerodrome Control Flashcards
What services shall Aerodrome Control provide?
Aerodrome Control Service
Basic Service
Alerting Service
Who does Aerodrome Control provide services to?
Aircraft flying in the vicinity of the ATZ
Aircraft flying in the ATZ
Aircraft operating on the manoeuvring area
What is the responsibility of Aerodrome Control?
To issue information and instructions to aircraft under its control to achieve a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic with the objective of:
(1) Preventing collisions between:
(a) aircraft flying in, and in the vicinity of, the ATZ;
(b) aircraft taking-off and landing;
(c) aircraft and vehicles, obstructions and other aircraft on the manoeuvring area.
(2) Assisting in preventing collisions between aircraft on the apron
Who does Aerodrome Control have authority over?
Aircraft, vehicles and personnel on the manoeuvring area and aircraft moving on the apron
How are responsibilities divided if Aerodrome is split into AIR and GMC?
AIR shall provide services for preventing collisions between:
1) aircraft flying in, and in the vicinity of, the ATZ;
2) aircraft taking-off and landing;
AND has absolute authority over all movements on active runways and their access points.
GMC shall provide services for:
1) Preventing collisions between aircraft and vehicles, obstructions and other aircraft on the manoeuvring area.
2) Assisting in preventing collisions between aircraft on the apron.
EXCEPT on active runways and their access points.
What are the other specific responsibilities of Aerodrome Control?
NIPI PAIN - Notifying, Informing aircraft, Providing, Informing approach, Pertinent, Appropriate, Informing AO, No Approach
1) Notifying emergency services when required
2) Informing aircraft of any depletion of the aerodrome emergency services
3) Providing an Approach Control Service when delegated to do so
4) Informing Approach of
• Pertinent data on IFR, SVFR and VFR (ie. departures, G/A and overdue a/c)
• Appropriate essential aerodrome information.
5) Informing the Aerodrome Operator when aerodrome/facilities deteriorate
6) If No Approach is established, initiating overdue action
Can Approach instruct approaching IFR flights to contact Aerodrome Control before transfer of control has become effective?
Yes
When shall control of a departing aircraft be transferred from Aerodrome Control to Approach?
a) in VMC: before a/c leaves vicinity, or before a/c enters IMC
b) in IMC: immediately after a/c airborne
Unless MATS2 specifies otherwise
What are the met conditions at which ATC will advise aircraft intending to operate under VFR with clearance, and request the pilot to specify the type of clearance required?
Ground visibility less than 5km
Cloud ceiling less than 1500ft
What are the met conditions that prohibit ATCOS from issuing new VFR Clearances to aircraft?
Ground visibility less than 5km
Cloud ceiling less than 1500ft
Except for:
Police, Helimed, Rescue, Electricity, Grid, Powerline, Pipeline, SAR
Rail track inspection flights
Aircraft under Aerodrome Control shall be kept informed of what information?
Aircraft under Aerodrome Control and in receipt of information shall be kept informed of:
1) Significant changes in met and runway conditions
2) Changes in essential aerodrome information
3) Changes in the status of approach and landing aids
What is the definition of Essential Aerodrome Information?
Information on the manoeuvring area and its associated facilities that may constitute a hazard to a particular aircraft
Can give way be used with regards to vehicles?
No
What are the conditions for a conditional runway crossing clearance?
- One movement only
- Contain sufficient information to enable the pilot/vehicle to identify the runway traffic
- For landing aircraft, it must reference the first one on approach
Define a Runway Incursion
Incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the runway