ATC Exams 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of FIR and how many are there?

A

Flight instrument region
Two, melbourne, brisbane

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2
Q

What is the class C visual and distance VMC criteria? (below 10000ft)

A

Vis 5000m (5km)
Distance from cloud 1500m, 1000ft

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3
Q

What is the class C visual and distance VMC criteria (above 10000ft)

A

Vis 8000m (8km)
Distance from cloud 1500m, 1000ft

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4
Q

Minimum safe altitude over urban areas and obstructions

A

1000ft

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5
Q

Define low flying

A

Defined as flying at less than 500ft above obstacles or water.

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6
Q

What is the minimum safe height unless cleared for low flying?

A

1000ft above nearest obstacles within 300m

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7
Q

What is the pressure datum at 10000 and above?

A

1013.25

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8
Q

Define restricted airspace

A

An airspace designated for air traffic service purposes through which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions

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9
Q

What types of restricted airspace are there?

A

RA1,2,3

Prohibted, restricted, danger, military

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10
Q

What separation is provided in Class C airspace?

A

IFR from IFR, VFR, SVFR
VFR from IFR, info available about VFR on request
SVFR from SVFR if visibility is IFR

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11
Q

4 preferred methods of flight notification

A

NAIPS
AVFAX
SATPHONE
RADIO

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12
Q

If you fly east in VFR rules, what is an acceptable cruising altitude?

A

Odd number ‘000 + 500

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13
Q

Can an aircraft nominate more than 1 SARTIME?

A

No

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14
Q

SARTIME must be submitted how long before a flight?

A

No later than 30 minutes before

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15
Q

What is the Nowra area code in NAIPS?

A

7210, 7300

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16
Q

What are 3 forms of separation?

A

Longitudal, lateral, vertical

17
Q

VMC Class G at or below whichever is higher: 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft AGL

A

5000m visibility
Clear of cloud
Comments: Aircraft must be in sight of ground/water

18
Q

VMC Class G Rotorcraft below 700ft over land/ water with guidance from nav system.

A

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

19
Q

VMC Class G Rotorcraft below 700ft over land/ water NO NAV GUIDANCE

A

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

20
Q

What are the 3 types of NOTAMs

A

New
Cancelled
Replace

21
Q

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

A

REVIEW C204/23 <— 2023

from 0123 05/10 to 0300 12/12 2023

22
Q

What are the permanent threshold markings of runways 30m and above?

A

12 white “piano keys”, 1.7m apart

23
Q

What are 3 types of lights in an aerodrome?

A

Obstruction lighting,
threshold lighting.
runway edge lighting.
approach lighting,
aerodrome beacon,
precision approach lighting

24
Q

How are obstruction lights displayed?

A

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

25
Q

Who governs aviations safety?

A

CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority
DASA Defence Aviation Safety Authority

26
Q

What do the following terms mean?

DAH, GPA, ERSA, TERMA, FIHA

A

Designated Airspace Handbook
General Planning Australia
Enroute Supplement Australia
Terminal Australia
Flight Information Handbook Australia

27
Q

Which publication has PRD information?

A

DAH

28
Q

Status of RA 1,2,3

A

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)

29
Q

What are the categories of wake categories?

A

SUPER - A380 and AN225 Aircraft
HEAVY - 136 000 kg or more
MEDIUM - Less than 136 000kg but more than 7000kg
LIGHT - 7000kg or less

30
Q

When is an alternate necessary?

A

Less than 1000ft cloud base and 3000m vis

31
Q

What 7 series code does Nowra fall in?

A

7210

32
Q

When can you divert from a given track inside of controlled airspace?

A

By day - 5nm
By night - 3nm and in sight of the aerodrome