Aviation AV09

Question 1

Identify types of information requiring immediate sharing within the FIC

Answer 1

• In-flight emergencies
• Significant WX
• ESCAT/ESCAT test
• Overdue aircraft
• NOTAMS
• Contingency routing
• Flight plan changes

Question 2

Conduct a transfer of operating position responsibility when either of the following apply:

Answer 2

• you are relieving or being relieved by another FSS

- 2 or more operating positions are being combined or one position is being split

Question 3

When relieving another FSS from an operating position

Answer 3

• Review the record of significant information
• Observe operational situations and equipment
• Listen to communications
• Correlate information
• Inform the specialist that the position has been reviewed and request a verbal briefing
• Ensure you understand the briefing by asking questions
• once you have understood the briefing inform the specialist that the position responsibility has been transferred

Question 4

When being relieved from an operating position:

Answer 4

• Provide a verbal briefing when requested
• use the position transfer checklist and record of significant information
• record the briefing
• monitor the relieving specialist to reinforce the briefing

Question 5

What are 5 common errors during position transfers?

Answer 5

• Not using checklists and notes
• Not taken seriously
• disorganized
• Rushed
• The work area is not cleaned up and the on-coming specialist is distracted with tidying up.

Question 6

In case of AFTN failure, for SS and DD messages implement the contingency plan immediately, for other messages, implement the plan whenever the failure is expected to last more than ___ minutes

Answer 6

10

Question 7

The designated unit is also responsible for the issuance of a CARS clsd notam if ____ consecutive METARs have not been received

Answer 7

2

Question 8

Identify agencies with which agreements are made

Answer 8

• Private ATS
• Military
• Police
• Airport authorities
• civic authorities
• Private pilots
• Flying clubs
• Charter companies

Question 9

What are examples of agreements?

Answer 9

• APOA
• Special aviation events
• Wx info and Notam fax agreement
• Agreement to file FP by fax
• Master FP agreements