Air Traffic Services Flashcards
Generically what 3 callsigns can be used?
- Operator agency followed by flight identification
- Operator agency followed by last three letters of registration
- Manufacturer, or model followed by last three letters of registration
When can callsign be abbreviated after initial contact?
- Can just do last three letters of registration
When can operator agency or manufacturer callsigns be approved for? (4)
- regular air transport service
- SAR
- medical transfer or medical emergency flight
- Police operation authorised by Commisioner
When position reporting on departure at procedural airport do you need to have to also give altitude passing to nearest 100ft?
- yes
Position reporting requirement enroute if not defined by reporting points?
- 30min
In controlled airspace when report when holding? (4)
- first crossing aid/fix to enter
- when established after sector 1 or 2 entry
Training - when inbound and requesting onwards or approach - when crossing fix or vacating
When need to call at Intermediate approach fix in controlled aerodrome?
- GNSS approach
When do you not need to call at FAF at controlled aerodrome?
- When already called visual to tower
When can you call visual at a controlled aerodrome IFR?
- When ground or water becomes continually visible and flight by reference to instruments no longer required.
Do you need to call current altitude on fist contact with tower when on visual approach?
- Yes
Altitude and radius within to talk to aerodrome with AFIS/uncontrolled?
- 3000ft and 10nm
What calls need to be made at AFIS aerodrome/uncontrolled when on the ground intending to take off? (2)
- when about to taxi to the take off position
- immediately before take off, and if vacating, direction of flight
If in transit what distance need to talk to AFIS/uncontrolled?
- 5-10nm
Steady green? (2)
- F = cleared to land
- G = cleared for take off
Steady Red? (2)
- F = Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
- G = Stop
Series of green flashes? (2)
- F = Return for landing (clearance to land will be given in due course)
- G = Cleared to taxi
Series of red flashes? (2)
- F = Aerodrome unsafe, do not land
- G = Taxi clear of landing area in use
Flashing white? (2)
- F = Land at this aerodrome and proceed to landing
- G = Return to start point on aerodrome
Alternating red and green flashes? (2)
- F = Danger, be on alert
- G = Danger, be on alert
When given steady red in flight what does it mean when it says continue circling?
- Continue tracking via aerodrome traffic circuit - do not orbit in position
How long before entering TIBA airspace should the listening watch commence?
- 10min
When TIBA broadcast be made for takeoff?
- As soon as appropriate prior to or after take off
How many minutes prior to a reporting point, crossing, and intervals between points should TIBA broadcasts be made?
- 10min
How many minutes prior to or crossing an ATS route should TIBA broadcast be made?
- 10min
When should altitude or FL change be broadcast on TIBA? (3)
- Where possible 2-5min prior
- When changing
- When levelling
Should TIBA broadcasts be acknowledged?
- No unless potential collision risk is perceived.
Do normal position reporting procedures apply under TIBA?
- yes
When can you not comply with an ATC clearance or instruction? (2)
- When responding to an ACAS resolution advisory or GPWS/TAWS
- If complying will break a rule
When is a clearance in effect?
- When it is read back
When a clearance is done electronically when is it in effect?
- Acknowledgment of receipt
Who requires a clearance to operate within manouevering area at a controlled aerodrome?
- Pretty much everyone!
What does a clearance not absolve a pilot from? (2)
- compliance with rules
- applying procedures for safety of flight
Does IFR need a clearance before operating an IFR flight in controlled airspace?
- Yes (hence IFR plan you request airways clearance).
Do you need to maintain two way comms when operating within vicinity of AFIS aerodrome if equipped with a radio?
- yes
When do you need to advise AFIS aerodrome your intended use of that aerodrome? (3)
- prior to taxiing on maneuvering area
- prior to landing or taking off
- entering aerodrome traffic circuit
If no radio when need to talk to AFIS and advise intentions? (2)
- prior to taxiing on maneuvering area
- entering aerodrome traffic circuit
Does VFR need clearance into class e?
No
When IFR flights not separated in Class D?
- When flights have been cleared to climb or descend maintaining own separation VMC
Are IFR & VFR separated in Class D?
- not by day
When are SVFR flights separated?
- When reported visibility less than 5km
If VFR aircraft on common airspace level in Class D and IFR above at lowest applicable cruising level in Class C are they separated?
- No
When can vertical separation be reduced to 500ft in controlled airspace?
- Both aircraft are medium or light, and lower is VFR or SVFR operating at 4500ft or below
Min vertical sep above special use airspace?
- Danger/Restricted/MOA established for IMC or SVFR activity?
- 1000ft (2000ft above FL290)
Min vertical sep above special use airspace?
- Danger/Restricted/MOA established for VMC activity?
- 500ft (1000ft above FL290)
Min vertical sep above special use airspace?
- Danger/Restricted/MOA not established for aircraft activity and Volcanic hazard areas?
- no minimum
Types of horizontal separation? (4)
- Longitudinal
- Lateral
- Radar
- Geographic
How is longitudinal separation expressed as? (2)
- distance
- time
Definition of longitudinal separation?
- spacing between estimated positions of aircraft concerned is never less than prescribed minimum
How achieve longitudinal separation? (4)
- depart specified time
- lose time to arrive over specific location at specified time
- hold at a specific location until a specified time
- insuring aircraft are never less than specified distance apart
How can longitudinal separation be reduced on aircraft on reciprocal tracks outside of radar cover? Who’s responsible for ensuring correct identification?
- Report sighting and passing aircraft, by day or night,
- PIC
How is lateral separation area of conflict define?
- Apply navigation tolerance for navaid being used for track guidance, plus a buffer area, where they overlap is lateral separation point
If distance reference cant be used for lateral separation how can it be done other than by radar? (2)
- Determined by a point using NAVAID
- Visual reference (day only)
What height can geographic separation be used up to in TMAs and CTRs?
- 6000ft
How is separation by GNSS or DME usually applied?
- by direct speech by ATC