ATC Exams 1 & 2 Flashcards
What is the definition of FIR and how many are there?
Flight instrument region
Two, melbourne, brisbane
What is the class C visual and distance VMC criteria? (below 10000ft)
Vis 5000m (5km)
Distance from cloud 1500m, 1000ft
What is the class C visual and distance VMC criteria (above 10000ft)
Vis 8000m (8km)
Distance from cloud 1500m, 1000ft
Minimum safe altitude over urban areas and obstructions
1000ft
Define low flying
Defined as flying at less than 500ft above obstacles or water.
What is the minimum safe height unless cleared for low flying?
1000ft above nearest obstacles within 300m
What is the pressure datum at 10000 and above?
1013.25
Define restricted airspace
An airspace designated for air traffic service purposes through which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions
What types of restricted airspace are there?
RA1,2,3
Prohibted, restricted, danger, military
What separation is provided in Class C airspace?
IFR from IFR, VFR, SVFR
VFR from IFR, info available about VFR on request
SVFR from SVFR if visibility is IFR
4 preferred methods of flight notification
NAIPS
AVFAX
SATPHONE
RADIO
If you fly east in VFR rules, what is an acceptable cruising altitude?
Odd number ‘000 + 500
Can an aircraft nominate more than 1 SARTIME?
No
SARTIME must be submitted how long before a flight?
No later than 30 minutes before
What is the Nowra area code in NAIPS?
7210, 7300
What are 3 forms of separation?
Longitudal, lateral, vertical
VMC Class G at or below whichever is higher: 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft AGL
5000m visibility
Clear of cloud
Comments: Aircraft must be in sight of ground/water
VMC Class G Rotorcraft below 700ft over land/ water with guidance from nav system.
800m visibility
Clear of Cloud
By day/NVIS
At a speed that allows obstructions to be seen in sufficient time
If within 10NM, separation of 500ft is maintained from any <10NM/IFR aircraft
VMC Class G Rotorcraft below 700ft over land/ water NO NAV GUIDANCE
5000m visibility
600m, 500ft clear
By day/NVIS
At a speed that allows obstructions to be seen in sufficient time
If within 10NM, separation of 500ft is maintained from any <10NM/IFR aircraft
What are the 3 types of NOTAMs
New
Cancelled
Replace
What are the dates and times in this notam
NOWRA (YSNW)
C359/23 REVIEW C204/23
FLIGHT DECK PROC TRAINER NOT AVBL DUE WIP
EXC 24HR PN CTC TEL: 02 4449 3233
FROM 10 050123 TO 12 120300 EST
REVIEW C204/23 <— 2023
from 0123 05/10 to 0300 12/12 2023
What are the permanent threshold markings of runways 30m and above?
12 white “piano keys”, 1.7m apart
What are 3 types of lights in an aerodrome?
Obstruction lighting,
threshold lighting.
runway edge lighting.
approach lighting,
aerodrome beacon,
precision approach lighting
How are obstruction lights displayed?
Low intensity STEADY RED light for most situations
Medium instensity FLASHING RED light (hazard beacon) for early/ special warning
Flashing WHITE light for tall structures
Who governs aviations safety?
CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority
DASA Defence Aviation Safety Authority
What do the following terms mean?
DAH, GPA, ERSA, TERMA, FIHA
Designated Airspace Handbook
General Planning Australia
Enroute Supplement Australia
Terminal Australia
Flight Information Handbook Australia
Which publication has PRD information?
DAH
Status of RA 1,2,3
1 - Pilots may plan through this airspace during normal circumstances
2 - Pilots must not plan unless on on a route specified in ERSA GEN FPR or under agreenement with DoD. Clearance not assured
3 - you wish jellyfish (pilots must not flight plan through restructed area and clearances will not be available)
What are the categories of wake categories?
SUPER - A380 and AN225 Aircraft
HEAVY - 136 000 kg or more
MEDIUM - Less than 136 000kg but more than 7000kg
LIGHT - 7000kg or less
When is an alternate necessary?
Less than 1000ft cloud base and 3000m vis
What 7 series code does Nowra fall in?
7210
When can you divert from a given track inside of controlled airspace?
By day - 5nm
By night - 3nm and in sight of the aerodrome
