aerodrome traffic procedures

Question 1

When an aerodrome is uncontrolled what are there instead of mandatory frequencies?

Answer 1

aerodrome traffic frequencies

Question 2

if no ground station exists what is the ATF?

Answer 2

123.2MHz

Question 3

if a ground station exists (UNICOM) what is the ATF?

Answer 3

122.8MHz

Question 4

What are the normal dimensions of an ATF?

Answer 4

5nm radius, 3000ft AAE

Question 5

what defines an uncontrolled aerodrome?

Answer 5

no tower or no tower in operation.

Question 6

what is circuit altitude unless otherwise posted?

Answer 6

1000ft AAE

Question 7

if you need to do a field inspection how high should you cross over the airport?

Answer 7

500ft above circuit height

Question 8

decent is always made on what side of the circuit?

Answer 8

upwind

Question 9

where can you join a curcuit at an uncontrolled aerodrome?

Answer 9

coming from upwind side crossing over to join downwind. Or the downwind side

Question 10

unless otherwise indicated a circuit is always what direction?

Answer 10

left hand

Question 11

mandatory frequencies are used at what aerdromes?

Answer 11

some uncontrolled aerodromes. or an aerodrome where the tower isn’t in operation.

Question 12

a _______ _______ station is associated with mandatory frequencies and provide traffic and weather info.

Answer 12

flight service station (FSS)

Question 13

what are the dimensions of an MF?

Answer 13

5NM radius, 3000ft AAE

Question 14

what control zone is an MF?

Answer 14

class E

Question 15

how do you find out if an MF exists?

Answer 15

CFS or VNC Chart

Question 16

you cannot operate in an MF area without ________.

Answer 16

radio equipment. unless given prior permission by operating groundstation.

Question 17

when approaching for landing in an MF area, you must complete __ sides of the traffic circuit before landing.

Answer 17

2

Question 18

every report in an MF area should be made on sprecified MF to the ______.

Answer 18

ground station, unless ground station isn’t in operation or it doesn’t exit then broadcast reports.

Question 19

in an MF area the PIC should report its intentions before entering the _________ area.

Answer 19

maneuvering

Question 20

PIC of VFR or IFR aircraft in an MF area should do what things when departing? (3)

Answer 20

1. report intentions
2. check no likelihood of collision
3. after takeoff report departure from circuit

Question 21

PIC of VFR or IFR aircraft in an MF area should do what things when arriving? (3)

Answer 21

1. report entering MF area 5 minutes before entering with position and altitude, and intentions
2. report position when entering circuit, on downwind (if applicable), on final approach
3. report when clear of surface after landing

Question 22

whats the main difference when operation at controlled airports?

Answer 22

must establish communication with tower

Question 23

establish and maintain communication with tower ____ minutes before entering control zone.

Answer 23

5

Question 24

when joining a circuit at a controlled aerodrome you can join at what legs?

Answer 24

crosswind, downwind, base leg, final approach. whichever tower clears you for.

Question 25

LAHSO

Answer 25

land and hold short operations. should only be accepted when PIC is confident they can come to a full stop before the intersecting runway or exit onto a convenient taxiway before the intersecting runway. ATC requires a full read back. once accepted must be adhered to

Question 26

NORDO _____ permitted at most controlled airports. if you are flying NORDO you must contact control tower to secure clearance

Answer 26

aren’t