Air Traffic Rules and Services

Question 1

When does as AIRAC cycle become effective?

Answer 1

The updates to the AIP/Jepps become effective at 1600 UTC on the day prior to the published effective day. This would be 0200 AEST on the day of effect.

Question 2

Between whom does ATC provide separation for in class A and B airspace?

Answer 2

All flights.

Question 3

Between whom does ATC provide separation for in class C,D and E airspace?

Answer 3

Between IFR flights.

Question 4

Between whom does ATC provide separation for in class C airspace?

Answer 4

Between IFR and VFR flights.

Question 5

Does ATC provide separation for IFR and special VFR flights?

Answer 5

Yes.

Question 6

What order of priority is given to the following:

• Aircraft with dignitaries or heads of state
• Aircraft landing
• Aircraft with a radio failure
• Aircraft with an engine failure (multi-engine)
• Aircraft in an emergency
• Aircraft taxiing
• A mercy flight

Answer 6

1. ) Aircraft in an emergency
2. ) Aircraft with an engine failure (multi-engine)
3. ) Aircraft with a radio failure
4. ) A mercy flight
5. ) Aircraft with dignitaries or heads of state
6. ) Aircraft landing
7. ) Aircraft taxiing

Question 7

Who is responsible for obtaining and studying all relevant pre-flight information before each flight?

Answer 7

Pilot in Command

Question 8

When is present cloud reported on an ATIS?

Answer 8

• When there is cloud present below 5000ft or below the MSA, whichever is greater.
• When there are CB’s present
• If the sky is obscured

Question 9

When is upwind end wind reported by ATC?

Answer 9

When the upwind end wind varies by more than 10 degrees or five knots for more than 15 minutes compared to the broadcast wind.

Question 10

During take-off you encounter wind shear. What is the escape procedure?

Answer 10

• Power - Max available
• Wings - Level
• Attitude - Pitch up to stall speed
• Airspeed - Stall speed minimum
• Configuration - Maintain

Question 11

What does the crew have to do when encountering wind shear?

Answer 11

• Conduct the wind shear escape procedure
• Notify ATC that wind shear has been encountered “wind shear escape”
• Report when “clear of the wind shear”

Question 12

Who is responsible for aircraft separation during a wind shear escape procedure?

Answer 12

The PIC.

Question 13

What are the relevant TIBA frequencies?

Answer 13

• At or above FL200, 128.95 MHz
• Below FL200:
  
  • Class G: the relevant Area VHF
  • otherwise: 126.35 MHz