Aeronautical Information Service Flashcards

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1
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Purpose of the AIS

A

Ensures flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of international air navigation.

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2
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Which ICAO Annex deals with AIS?

A

Annex 15

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3
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If AIS not available 24/7?

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Must be available during the WHOLE PERIOD of a flight, PLUS 2 hours before and after flight.

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4
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Integrated AIP

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Consists of 8 items

AIP + Supplements

Supplements

NOTAMS, PIBs

AIC

Checklist & Summaries

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5
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What does a pilot require in addition to the integrated AIP?

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Maps and Charts

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6
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Duration of AIP

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Contains permanent information, 3 months or more.

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7
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Constituents of the AIP

A

GEN

ENR

AD

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8
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Where are aerodrome/heliport charges found in the AIP?

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GEN4

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9
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Where are permanent changes to the AIP published?

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AIP Amendment

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AIRAC

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Aeronautical Information Regulation and Cycle

Means of distribution, 28 day intervals.

Future plans put into place.

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11
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AIP Supplements

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3 months or more at 1 month intervals. Coloured in YELLOW

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NOTAMS

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At least 24 hours notice, temporary nature and of short duration. Distributed on the basis of a request.

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SNOWTAM

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Validity is 24 hours

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SNOCLO

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Airport closed due to snow.

Broadcast on VOLMET

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15
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Braking action below 0.25?

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Poor

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16
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Damp Runway

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Surface shows change of colour due to moisture.

17
Q

Runways that are contaminated must be:

A

Assessed, reported prior to being used by an aircraft

18
Q

ASHTAM

A

24 hours validity

ORANGE - Below FL250

Red, above FL250

19
Q

AIC

A

Long term plans, promulgates information not present in AIP/NOTAM

20
Q

AIC Colour Coding

A

Pink - Security

Yellow - Operational Matters inc. ATS

Green - Maps and Charts

Mauve - National Requirements

White - Administrative

21
Q

AIC Checklist

A

Once a Year

22
Q

PIB

A

Pre flight briefing

Presence and depth of snow, ice, water on runway/taxiways, including FAILURE OF SECONDARY SUPPLY.