Air Traffic Control #2 Flashcards
Define the term Automatic Terminal Information Service.
A pre-recorded or computerized message providing operational information required for take-off/landing.
List two documents used to determine in the planning stage if a destination is suitable/available for a proposed flight.
ERSA - Will advise of any restrictions. NOTAM - Obtained pre-flight and checked for suitability/availability.
Describe the three phases of the ATC SAR alerting procedures.
INCERFA - Uncertainty Phase. ALERFA - Alert Phase. DETRESFA - Distress Phase.
An aircraft has not landed after being given clearance to land 5 minutes ago, and comms cannot be established. What SAR alerting phase will be declared.
ALERFA or Alert.
What are two criteria must exist when distress call is made?
Aircraft is threatened by grave or imminent danger. Requires immediate assistance.
What will complete a distress message?
MAYDAY ×3. Station callsign. Aircraft callsign ×3. Type of aircraft. Nature of distress. Captain’s intentions. Position and time. Altitude. Heading. Airspeed. Any other information. IAW ERSA EMERG - 1.
List the type of departure that would normally be conducted under VMC.
Visual Departure.
State the essential altitude requirement that must be achieved when conducting an IMC departure.
Must achieve safety height prior to each safety height sector.
State the criteria that must exist for a visual approach by day to be authorised by ATC (IFR aircraft).
Within 30nm of the aerodrome, the pilot has established and can continue flight to the aerodrome with continuous visual reference to the ground or water. Visibility along the flight path is not less than 5,000m or the aerodrome is in sight.
When on a day visual approach, describe the tracking requirements for an IFR aircraft.
The captian must maintain track/heading on the route progressively authorised by ATC until; within 5nm of the aerodrome, then join the circuit as directed by ATC for an approach to the nominated runway.
List the items of an abbreviated distress message.
Aircraft ID. Position. Nature. Intentions.
State the initial actions in the event of a communications failure.
Ensure terrain clearance at all times. IFR aircraft are to: Squawk 7600, listen out to ATIS or voice modulated NAVAIDs, transmit intentions and positional reports - prefixed with “transmitting blind.”
State the ATC separation rules which apply between IFR and IFR aircraft in East Sale Airspace.
Aircraft will be separated.
State if a clearance to operate in the local training area is required.
Yes, clearance is required.
How is traffic information passed in CTA?
Traffic information is passed in CTA to allow pilots to maintain separation from other aircraft and to operate IAW ATC instructions. Passed when proximity of traffic warrants it.
