aerodrome traffic procedures Flashcards
When an aerodrome is uncontrolled what are there instead of mandatory frequencies?
aerodrome traffic frequencies
if no ground station exists what is the ATF?
123.2MHz
if a ground station exists (UNICOM) what is the ATF?
122.8MHz
What are the normal dimensions of an ATF?
5nm radius, 3000ft AAE
what defines an uncontrolled aerodrome?
no tower or no tower in operation.
what is circuit altitude unless otherwise posted?
1000ft AAE
if you need to do a field inspection how high should you cross over the airport?
500ft above circuit height
decent is always made on what side of the circuit?
upwind
where can you join a curcuit at an uncontrolled aerodrome?
coming from upwind side crossing over to join downwind. Or the downwind side
unless otherwise indicated a circuit is always what direction?
left hand
mandatory frequencies are used at what aerdromes?
some uncontrolled aerodromes. or an aerodrome where the tower isn’t in operation.
a _______ _______ station is associated with mandatory frequencies and provide traffic and weather info.
flight service station (FSS)
what are the dimensions of an MF?
5NM radius, 3000ft AAE
what control zone is an MF?
class E
how do you find out if an MF exists?
CFS or VNC Chart
you cannot operate in an MF area without ________.
radio equipment. unless given prior permission by operating groundstation.
when approaching for landing in an MF area, you must complete __ sides of the traffic circuit before landing.
2
every report in an MF area should be made on sprecified MF to the ______.
ground station, unless ground station isn’t in operation or it doesn’t exit then broadcast reports.
in an MF area the PIC should report its intentions before entering the _________ area.
maneuvering
PIC of VFR or IFR aircraft in an MF area should do what things when departing? (3)
- report intentions
- check no likelihood of collision
- after takeoff report departure from circuit
PIC of VFR or IFR aircraft in an MF area should do what things when arriving? (3)
- report entering MF area 5 minutes before entering with position and altitude, and intentions
- report position when entering circuit, on downwind (if applicable), on final approach
- report when clear of surface after landing
whats the main difference when operation at controlled airports?
must establish communication with tower
establish and maintain communication with tower ____ minutes before entering control zone.
5
when joining a circuit at a controlled aerodrome you can join at what legs?
crosswind, downwind, base leg, final approach. whichever tower clears you for.
LAHSO
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
NORDO _____ permitted at most controlled airports. if you are flying NORDO you must contact control tower to secure clearance
aren’t
