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