Airspace and Aerodromes Flashcards
Generally what altimeter must be set if in Auckland Oceanic (outside of Raro, Samoa and Norfolk QNH Zones?
- 1013.2
When should non-QNH aerodromes within NZZO change between 1013.2 and appropriate aerodrome QNH value?
- Within 10nm and below 3000ft
What altimeter setting in between 13000ft and FL150 in the NZZC?
- area QNH as advised by ATC
Min FL when QNH below 980?
- FL160
How set altimeter if departing an aerodrome with no QNH?
- Set aerodrome elevation on the altimeter and obtain appropriate setting as soon as possible and in any case before entering IMC
Can you set on QNH from aerodrome elevation before entering IMC?
- No
How many QNH zones in NZFIR?
-12
Below what latitude do you need to use grid track, not mag track, to determine IFR crusing levels?
- 60deg South
When can 14000ft non standard be issued by ATC?
- emergency or hazardous weather
Outside controlled airspace when can operate in transition layer?
- if unable to operate at any other layer, established no conflict, given prior notification to ATS unit
Lowest odd/even FL/Altitude available IFR in NZZO and NZZC?
- FL30/3000ft and FL40/4000ft
Can you use oceanic cruising levels in NZZC?
- yes, if international flights leaving or transiting NZFIR
What mode must transponder be on in mandatory airspace?
- A and C, or Mode S
Who assigns Mode S code?
state of registry
Do you need specific approval to operate in TM airspace without an operable one? Who from?
- Yes
- The ATC unit who has jurisdiction of that airspace
How man aircraft need to have transponder on in formation?
Only 1
How many times must ATC verify altitude from a transponder before they can use it for separation purposes?
- Once
What SSR code to be set if IFR (including Oceanic) but not assigned a code by ATC yet?
- 2000
What difference between reported altitude and coded altitude will ATC ask pilot to check altimeter setting? If in error what will ATC ask them to do?
- 200ft
- Turn off mode C
If a transponder fails what will ATC let the aircraft do? (partial and complete failures)
- Partial = allow to continue with minimum restriction to final destination and thereafter to repair base
- Complete = some restrictions to destination. not allowed to continue until repaired. May get special approval to go to repair base (restricted to periods of low density and alternate routes).
Is IFR separated from VFR in class D?
- No
Is IFR separated from SVFR in class D?
- Yes
Any speed limits IFR class D?
- Yes
What must upper limit of a control zone be matched to?
- A VFR cruising level
What must control zone be as small as practical to accommodate?
- Protecting the flight paths of IFR arriving and departing flights
When may director designate a control zone? (2)
- determines an aerodrome control service or approach control service is required
- traffic density and pattern requires controlled airspace
How far out in direction of instrument approaches must a control zone go?
- At least 5nm
What must a CTRconsider with regard to aircraft when determining the lateral limits?
- The category of IFR aircraft
Should lateral limits of CTR use prominent geographical features in its design?
- Yes
Upper limit of a CTA?
- FL660
Lower limit of CTA must? (3)
- be at least 500ft below the flight paths of IFR flights that director determines to require an air traffic control service
- established at highest practical altitude
- not less than 700ft above the earth
When lower level of CTA is higher than 3000ft what must in coincide with?
- A VFR cruising level
IF one airspace is above another must the lower one be extended upwards to meet the bottom of the other one?
- Yes
When may director specify a CTA? (3)
- A terminal area where approach control service required at confluence of ATS routes
- Upper area if determines an area control service is required
- Oceanic, if an area control service is required
Purpose of VFR transit lane? (2)
- Separate VFR from departing/arriving IFR
- Permit transiting VFR to operate without ATC clearance
Must VFR transit lane be clear of IFR airspace that encompasses IFR arrival/departure procedures?
- Yes
Must VFR transit lane have buffer zones for IFR arrival/departure procedures?
- Yes
What class airspace is VFR transit lane?
- G
When can VFR transit lane be active?
- Day only
What letter identifies a VFR transit lane?
- T
Do VFR need clearance to operate in GAA?
- No
When can GAA be activated? (3)
- Permanently during the day; or
- by approval of ATC unit; or
- by prior notification from an airspace user to the ATC unit responsible for the airspace
What class airspace is GAA?
- G
If the GAA is made active by the ATC unit can pilot still occupy it without approval?
- Need ATC approval and need to leave when asked
Do you need to follow VFR cruising levels in GAA?
- No
Should you make entry and exit reports and maintain listenout when using a GAA?
- Yes
What SSR code should be used for VFR using a GAA?
- 1400
‘ATS Notification’ GAAs may require ____ min delay to vacate IFR aircraft using that airspace.
- 10min
Purpose of visual reporting points? (2)
- facilitate ATS requirements for information regarding progress of aircraft, or
- facilitate safe conduct of flight by visual reference
Director must ensure visual reporting points are based on prominent geographical features and are identified by names or identifiers that? (3)
- recognisable
- not confused with other points in same area
- don’t create confusion
When ATC goes off watch and a remote ATS unit is provided for communications, what level of service will they provide?
- FIS only
What must administering authority of a restricted area must manage? (3)
- Entry of aircraft
- Operation of aircraft within
- Exit of aircraft
Can director impose conditions under which aircraft may operate in restricted area?
- yes
If restricted area activated by NOTAM what min period must be given to activate? unless?
- 24hrs
- Emergency
Pilot may not use restricted area unless? (3)
- Has approval of administering authority
- complies with promulgated conditions
- complies with and conditions imposed by administering authority
Are non-NZ registered aircraft subject to entry control into MOA?
- No, but should comply in interests of aviation safety
Letter identifying a MBZ?
- B