ATC PP Questions Flashcards
Why do we legislate airspace activities?
Increased safety, improved efficiency, and protect the environment
Who enforces legislation in respect to safety?
CASA and DASA
What is the purpose of the OAR Office of airspace regulation?
Regulate Australian airspace in accordance to regulations
What are the two types of control services?
ACT RADAR service or ATC non RADAR service
What are the two types of airspace?
Controlled and outside controlled airspace (uncontrolled)
Define Control area (CTA) and control zone (CTR)
CTA - Controlled airspace extending upwards from specific height above surface of the earth.
CTR - Controlled airspace surrounding controlled aerodromes with the vertical limits extend from ground to either
- lower limit of overlaying CTA
- highest holding level + a buffer
What is FIR?
Flight information region. An airspace of defined dimensions within which flight info and SAR alerting services are provided
What are the two FIR’s in Australia?
Melbourne and Brisbane
What publications make up the FLIP?
FIHA, GPA, DAH, AIPAB, ERSA, ERC, TERMA
How often are AIP supplements issued?
Every 28 days and the checklists of current supps 4 times a year
Who do you order FLIP and AIP docs from?
RAAF AIS
What are the 3 types of aerodrome?
Licensed, military and unlicensed
Name the two types of visual approach guidance systems.
T-VASIS and PAPI
What are the three types of obstacle lighting used to indicate structure that penetrates the obstacle limitation surface of an aerodrome?
-Low intensity steady red for most situations
- Medium intensity flashing red for early or special warning
- Flashing white strobe for day/night marking of tall structures
Describe the permanent threshold markings for runways with a width of 30m or more.
Threshold line at edge of runway with parallel longitudinal white lines (piano keys) on runways 30m or more
What does LJR mean WRT NOTAM category?
Military low flying operations
How are NOTAMS canceled?
Self canceling or canceled by subsequent NOTAM
Define NOTAM indicators NOTAMC, NOTAMR, NOTAMN
C - cancels a NOTAM
R - replaces NOTAM
N - new info
What is the 7 series code for sub - FIR NOTAMS for area 21?
7210
What info is required before flight?
All IFR flights, captain must study
- current weather reports and forecasts for route
- the airways facilities available on route
- the condition of aerodrome to be used and their sustainability
- the ATC rules and procedures for the flight
- NOTAM’s head office, FIR and location specific question
What is the VMC requirements for planes and heli’s below 10000ft in class C airspace?
5000m horizontal vis, 1000ft vertical above and below
What is the VMC requirements for a heli below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft AGL (whichever is higher) in class G (non controlled airspace)?
5000m horizontal vis and clear of cloud, in sight of ground or water
What is heli VMC below 700ft above ground or water in class G and what conditions must be met?
800m clear of cloud, day only, speed to allow pilot to see obstacles and aircraft in sufficient time to avoid collision, if within 10nm of INST APP maintain 500ft separation from IFR aircraft and make all broadcast and listening watch requirements.
For operations at or below 10000ft what QNH altimeter setting would you set after climb out and at your cruising level?
Local QNH within 100nm of a station en route or area forecast QNH
Can VFR aircraft receive surveillance information service (SIS) in class E/G airspace and are there caveats?
Yes, provided on request and subject to ATC workload.
Pilots wishing to receive SIS must be in direct VFR contact with ATC, SERV, Transponder or ADS-B, maintain listening watch and advise any changes in level or track and prior to switching frequency.
Can an aircraft enter controlled airspace without a clearance?
No, except for when in an emergency
State the two reasons why traffic information is passed to pilots in CTA.
To allow pilots to maintain separation from other aircraft and operate IAW ATC instructions
State when traffic info is provided to pilots in CTA
Passed when proximity of traffic warrants it
What are the types of flight and airspace in which a clearance is required?
Class A, C, D, IFR in class E and restricted areas
What is the standard circuit direction and what publication will detail variation to this?
Left hand circuits are standard, otherwise ERSA will define variation or may also be amended by ATC for local requirements
What role does the ground controller perform?
Responsible for the co-ordination and clearance of aircraft taxiing on ground and the issue of airways clearances if no clearance delivery is available.
What do the following light signals mean from ATC to an aircraft on ground or in flight? Flashing red and Flashing white
Flashing red
In flight - unsafe, do not land
On ground- taxi clear of landing area
Flashing white
In flight - no meaning
On ground - return to starting point
What are the three ATC SAR alerting phrases?
INCERFA - uncertainty phase
ALERFA - alert phase
DETRESFA - distress phase
An aircraft has not landed after being given a clearance to land 5 mins ago and nil comms can be established. What SAR alerting phase will be declared?
ALERFA - alert phase
What criteria is required to make the decision for a distress call?
Aircraft is threatened with grave or imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.
