ATC Seperation Vertical

Question 1

Vertical separation is obtained by?

Answer 1

Requiring aircraft using prescribed altimeter setting procedures to operate at different levels expressed in terms of flight levels it altitudes

Question 2

The vertical separation minimum (VSM) shall be:

Answer 2

• 1,000ft below FL290 and 2,000ft at or above this level
• 1,000ft below FL410 (RVSM)or a higher level where so prescribed for use under specified conditions and 2,000ft at or above this level

Question 3

ATC unit shall normally authorise only one level for an aircraft beyond its control area. I.E when coordinated with the next area.
Who is responsible for issuing the clearance?

Answer 3

The accepting ATCU to issue Clearance.

Question 4

When a/c has been cleared into CTA at a cruising level which is below the established minimum cruising level for a subsequent portion of the route, ATC unit responsible for the area should issue revised clearance to the a/c even though the pilot has not requested the necessary cruising level change.

Answer 4

T

Question 5

An a/c may be cleared to change cruising level at a specified:
3 things

Answer 5

• time
• place
• rate

Question 6

In so far as practicable cruising level of a/c flying some to the same destination shall be assigned in a manner that will be correct for an approach sequence at destination.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

An aircraft at a cruising level shall normally have priority over other a/c requesting that cruising level. True or False?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

When 2 or more aircraft are the same cruising level, the preceding a/c shall normally have priority. True or False?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Eastbound a/c go? And west tracking a/c go?

Answer 9

Odds
Evens
Based on RVSM

Question 10

Are pressure altimeters Accurate at high level?

Answer 10

No inaccurate due very low pressure

Question 11

What is the vertical separation in CVSM and RVSM?

What levels are they applicable to?

Answer 11

2,000ft CVSM above FL290

1,000ft RVSM in RVSM airspace FL290-410 and when equipped

Question 12

Who is responsible for ensuring the A/C is RVSM compliant?

Answer 12

The pilots

Question 13

If the RVSM fails who must the pilot contact?

Answer 13

Inform ATC

Question 14

Pilots shall inform ATC if not RVSM when?

Answer 14

1) initial call
2) In all requests for level changes
3) in all read back of level clearance

Question 15

VFR Flights in Level cruising flight when operated above 3,000ft(unless CAA)
Shall be conducted at a level appropriate to the track
True or False?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

VFR cruising levels are up to what level?

Answer 16

FL285

Question 17

Increase VFR by 500ft on IFR levels true or False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

VFR flight above FL290 is not approved true or False?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

An a/c may be cleared to a level previously occupied by another a/c after the latter has reported vacated except when:
3 things

Answer 19

1) Severe Turbulence
2) The higher aircraft is effecting a cruise climb
3) the difference in A/C performance is such that less than the applicable separation. Clearances should be with held.

Question 20

Pilots in direct communication with each other may, with their agreement, be cleared to maintain a specified vertical separation between their aircraft during ascent or descent.
True or False?

Answer 20

True