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ATS and Airspace Flashcards

1
Q

What does PPR stand for?

A

Prior permission required

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2
Q

You’re inbound to an airfield subject to PPR. You have been unable to obtain PPR prior to departure. You arrive overhead and see an aircraft taxying but are unable to get R/T contact. Can you land?

A

Not unless emergency

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3
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Describe 2 of the objectives of ATS as defined by ICAO annex 11.

A

Prevent collision (air and ground) Expedite and maintain orderly flow Advice and info for safe & efficient flight Notify and assist SAR

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4
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What type of ATS is provided in Class G airspace?

A

Basic and traffic service if requested

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5
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What is the purpose of the alerting service?

A

Provide service to notify appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of SAR and assist such organisations as required

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6
Q

The callsign ‘tower’ indicates what type of ATSU?

A

Aerodrome control service Compliance mandatory

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7
Q

Which type of ATS is indicated by the callsign ‘information’?

A

Aerodrome flight information service Mandatory instructions on ground. Information in air

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8
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Can ‘information’ provide clearances?

A

No

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9
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Which type of ATSU has the callsign ‘radio’?

A

Air/ground radio info only, pilot discretion

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10
Q

Which 4 types of aerodromes have ATZs?

A

Government CAA licenced aerodrome EASA certified aerodrome

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11
Q

How do ATZs vary in size?

A

Runway <1850m - 2000ft, 2NM radius Runway >1850m - 2000ft, 2.5NM radius

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12
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Can you operate VFR in IMC conditions?

A

no

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13
Q

What’s minimum vis required for VMC in class G airspace at 2000ft with IAS 110kts?

A

5km

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14
Q

As a VFR flight do you need clearance to enter Class E airspace?

A

no

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15
Q

What is the definition of flight visibility?

A

The average forward distance that prominent unlit objects can be seen from

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16
Q

What is the transition altitude in UK class G?

A

3000ft

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17
Q

What type of altitude is a flight level?

A

alt with standard pressure 1013 set

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18
Q

What are the correct flight levels for the following magnetic tracks? 90 180 270 360

A

a) odd + 500
b) even + 500
c) even +500
d) odd +500

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19
Q

What is the purpose of a SVFR clearance?

A

Flight in CTR with weather minima below usual VFR

Vis >1500m & claer of cloud/ in sight of ground must still be met

20
Q

WHo determines the flight visibility in a CTR?

A

ATC

21
Q

ATC gives you SVFR clearnance on a route near high ground. Do you expect them to vector you around it?

A

no

22
Q

ATC gives SVFR clarance on route that will go through ATZ. Who is responsible for obtaining the ATZ crossing clearance?

A

pilot

23
Q

What is AFPEX?

A

flight plan software

‘Assisted Flight Planning Exchange Service’

24
Q

You file a VFR flight plan. Which addresses are required?

A

Departure, destination, alternate aerodromes

London FIR

Foreign FIRs passing through

25
Q

DeARTURE ON YOUR vfr FLIGHT PLAN FLIGHT I SDELAYED 45MINS. whAT DO YOU DO?

A

Submit delay message

26
Q

VFR flight plan flight, did a weather diversion. Actions after landing?

A

Inform original destination

27
Q

ATC gives you zone clearance with a climb profile you are unlikely to be able to achieve. What do you do?

A

unable to comply

could suggest alternative

28
Q

What does a radar controller need to do before vectoring you?

A

locate you on the radar

29
Q

What is the chart symbol for a TMZ?

A

Solid pinky red line with altitude

30
Q

Some airfields have ‘VDF’ alongside their frequency on the 1/2 mil map. What does this signify?

A

VHF Direction Finding

The ground equipment for QDM QDR etc

31
Q

Where in the UK will you find class E?

A

scottish airways

vfr, no radio required

32
Q

How do ATC rules for VFR differ between Class E and Class D?

A

Class D - ATC clearance required to enter

Class E - no radio required

33
Q

What does TMA stand for?

A

Terminal Manouevering Area

34
Q

Generally, which units provide radar service in class G? Can other ATSUs provide service? which types?

A

Usually military e.g. Farnborough, Brize Nortan etc

Radar equipped can do traffic service eg Oxford

non radar tower can provide basic service eg wycombe

35
Q

WHen can you cross an airway without clearance?

A

Class E airways when vfr. Most you can’t as class A

36
Q

What is a conspicuity code?

A

squawk 7000 - mode C - displays position and altitude

37
Q

What is an SSR monitoring code?

A

squawk to indicate listening to a frequency.

see AIP ENR

38
Q

What are the SSR codes for emergencies and radio failure?

A

7500 unlawful interference

7600 radio failure

7700 emergency

39
Q

What class of airspace is a Royal Flight CAS-T?

A

Class D

40
Q

Can CAS-T be established in class G airpace?

A

yes - royal flights class D

41
Q

How would you find out about CAS-T airspace?

A

NOTAM

42
Q

If a CTR was established as CAS-T would you be able to request SVFR clearance through it?

A

yES class D rules apply

43
Q

What is the ‘Safetycom’ frequency?

A

121.5

44
Q

Give the reference for ‘safetycom’ procedures.

A

Mayday mayday mayday

Station

Callsign

Type

Nature of emergency

Intentions

Position

Number of pople on board

45
Q

What is the difference between R/T instructions ‘contact’ and ‘freecall’?

A

contact - yourdetails have been passed to the next unit. Call them and just say callsign to continue service with next unit

freecall - must go through whole call up procedure with next unit

CPL theory (12 decks)

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