Airspace Flashcards
What does CTR stand for? What is the lower and upper limit?
Control zone
Lower limit - always at the surface
Higher limit - if above 3000 feet it has to be on a VFR cruising level
What happens to controlled airspace when ATC goes off watch?
It becomes class G airspace
What does CTA stand for? What is it’s Lower and Upper Limits?
Control Area
Lower Limit - not less than 700 feet AGL
Upper Limit - if above 3000’ needs to fall on a VFR cruising level
How is a CTR depicted on a chart?
Shown as a solid Blue line
How is a CTA depicted on a chart?
Shown as a solid purple line
What is a transit lane? When is it available and how is it depicted?
A transit lane is a part of controlled airspace released as class G airspace. Can be used in the day only, no clearance needed Shown on a map by T followed be 3 numbers
What is a GAA? When can it be used and what needs to be squaked?
General Aviation Area part of a CTA OR CTR released as class G airspace. Used in the daytime only and must squawk 1400
Do cruising levels need to be followed in a GAA?
No
How is a GAA shown on a chart?
Shown by the letter G followed by 3 numbers
What 3 types of GAA are there?
Active Day Only - No ATC clearance needed shown on chart by DAY
Active with ATC notification - ATC need to be notified and 10 mins needs to be allowed to clear traffic from the area
Active with ATC Clearance - need clearance from ATC
When is it possible for a Pilot to transit restricted airspace?
When he has obtained permission from all the relevant authorities
When is it possible for a pilot to transit a military operating area?
When the pilot has obtained permission from the controlling authorities
In a mandatory broadcast zone what must the pilot broadcast?
Entry
Joining a circuit
Entering a runway
Time intervals prescribed unless stated every 10 mins
Whilst in an MBZ what must the pilot do?
Maintain a listening watch
Keep landing lights and anti collision lights on
What does NORDO mean and can you be in an MBZ when you have it?
NORDO - No radio
You can be in an MBZ but you MUST only be operating if flying to get the radio fixed
When should a pilot not transit a Volcanic Hazard Zone?
At Night
In IMC
In VMC during the day if the pilot can not be sure that flying through it will maintain the safety of his flight
When may a pilot fly through a danger zone?
When he has assessed the dangers and is confident that the activity in the danger zone will not effect the safety of his flight
When are low flying zones available? Who is allowed to fly through them?
Low flying zones are available during the day and are available to instructors only or instructors completing dual instruction only if the trainee has been briefed on all entry and exits to the zone before the flight
What is a common frequency zone?
A common frequency zone is a zone established so that all pilots can use a single VHF frequency in a certain zone
Are kites and kytoons (moored kite) up to 400ft shown on NOTAMS or SUPs?
No they are not! However all other temporary hazards are on the notams or sups
What VNC charts should be used in NZ?
VNC 1:500,000 and 1:250,000
