Aeronautical Information Service Flashcards
Purpose of the AIS
Ensures flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of international air navigation.
Which ICAO Annex deals with AIS?
Annex 15
If AIS not available 24/7?
Must be available during the WHOLE PERIOD of a flight, PLUS 2 hours before and after flight.
Integrated AIP
Consists of 8 items
AIP + Supplements
Supplements
NOTAMS, PIBs
AIC
Checklist & Summaries
What does a pilot require in addition to the integrated AIP?
Maps and Charts
Duration of AIP
Contains permanent information, 3 months or more.
Constituents of the AIP
GEN
ENR
AD
Where are aerodrome/heliport charges found in the AIP?
GEN4
Where are permanent changes to the AIP published?
AIP Amendment
AIRAC
Aeronautical Information Regulation and Cycle
Means of distribution, 28 day intervals.
Future plans put into place.
AIP Supplements
3 months or more at 1 month intervals. Coloured in YELLOW
NOTAMS
At least 24 hours notice, temporary nature and of short duration. Distributed on the basis of a request.
SNOWTAM
Validity is 24 hours
SNOCLO
Airport closed due to snow.
Broadcast on VOLMET
Braking action below 0.25?
Poor