Air Traffic Services

Question 1

What are the objectives of air traffic services? (5 items)

Answer 1

The objectives of air traffic services shall be to:

• -prevent collisions between aircraft;
• -prevent collisions between aircraft on the manoeuvring area and obstructions on that area;
• -expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic;
• -provide advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights;
• -notify appropriate organisations in need of search and rescue aid, and assist such organisations as required (alerting service).

ATS personnel are not solely responsible for the prevention of collisions - pilots and vehicle drivers must also fulfil their own responsibilities in accordance with the Rules of the Air.

Question 2

Describe the requirements of the Flight Information Service.

Answer 2

FIS is a service provided for the purposes of supplying advice and information for the safe conduct of the flight, together with pertinent information about:

• -weather;
• -changes to serviceability of facilities;
• -conditions at aerodromes
• -any other information likely to affect safety.

Question 3

When is an Alerting Service provided?

Answer 3

To notify appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of SAR aid and to assist such organisations as required.

Question 4

What actions should be taken when a report is received of a captive balloon that has broken free? (6 items)

Answer 4

The appropriate ACC shall be telephoned without delay stating:

• -the type of balloon and whether carrying any person;
• -position of balloon site;
• -direction and speed of drift;
• -last observed height;
• -length of cable attached to balloon
• -operator name and telephone number

Question 5

What are the categories of flight? (A, B, C, D, E, Normal, Z)

Answer 5

A: Aircraft in emergency; ambulance/medical flights when the safety of life is involved.

B: SAR or other humanitarian reasons. Post accident flight checks. Other flights authorised by the CAA (Open Skies). Police flights under normal operational priority.

C: Royal Flights, Flights carrying visiting Heads of State (when NOTAMed or notified by temporary supplement).

D: Notified flights carrying Heads of Government or very senior government ministers.

E: Flight check aircraft, and other flights authorised by the CAA.

Normal: Normal flights, and CAA Flight Tests (EXAM callsign).

Z: Training, non-standard and other flights.