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1
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When is a standard Mercator map used?

A

To represent the Earth. It does however make mid latitude and polar regions look distorted and bigger than they are

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When is a transverse Mercator map used?

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Used for showing smaller more detailed sections of the earth

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When is a lambert conformal conic map used?

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Used to represent mid latitude parts of the earth. Most often type used to display the UK

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4
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What does MEF stand for on a uk aeronautical chart?

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Maximum Elevation Figures

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5
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What map is required to be carried on commercial and non commercial flights by European law?

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One that is current and suitable, showing the aeronautical route of the flight and all routes that it is reasonably expected for the flight to be diverted

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What are large purple circles outlined by smaller dark purple circles on an aeronautical chart?

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UK Aerodrome Traffic Zones

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When can you enter an ATZ?

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After gaining permission or obtaining necessary information for the safe conduct of a flight

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How big is an ATZ?

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Radius is:
2nm for a runway 1850metres or less
2.5nm for a runway any bigger
With a vertical limit of 2000ft

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9
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Why should you avoid drop zones if possible?

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Parachutes can take place up to FL150 during daylight hours

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10
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What should you squawk in controlled airspace?

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The SSR code given and monitoring a select frequency with the radio on Alt

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11
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What are the large numbers on a map?

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Maximum elevation features.

The numbers are height above sea level

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12
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How do you calculate a safety elevation on your map?

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Add 1000ft to the maximum elevation figures (the big numbers)

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13
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How high can a VFR flight go?

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Not above FL195

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14
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What does TMZ stand for?

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Transponder Mandatory Zone

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What does RMZ stand for?

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Radio Mandatory Zone

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16
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What does CTA stand for?

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Controlled area

17
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What does CTR stand for?

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Controlled zone

18
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What does a pink semicircle mean on an aeronautical map?

A

TMZ (Transponder mandatory zone)

19
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What does a purple semicircle mean?

A

Radio mandatory zone

20
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What do you need to do when in a TMZ (transponder mandatory zone)?

A

Use a transponder operating on modes a and c or mode s (pressure and altitude)

21
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What do you need to do when in a RMZ (radio mandatory zone)?

A

Operate a VHF radio maintaining 2 way contact with ATC units

22
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What is a tall shaded triangle with lights at the top on a map?

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High obstacle (lighted)

23
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What is a tall unshaded triangle on a map?

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Single obstacle (unlighted)

24
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What are 2 triangles with lights coming off the top on a map?

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Multiple obstacles lighted

25
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What is a zig zag line on a map?

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Cable joining obstacles

26
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What are the two numbers next to an obstacle on a map?

A

Altitude at the top of obstacle and (height above ground level)

27
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What does MATZ mean?

A

Military traffic zone

28
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How big is an MATZ (military traffic zone)?

A

5nm radius circle
Rectangular stubs 5nm long, 4nm wide
3000ft high

29
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What does a solid red line mean on a map?

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Permanently active

Prohibited, Restricted or danger area

30
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What does a dashed red line mean on a map?

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NOTAM activated (only active at certain times) prohibited, restricted or danger area

31
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What does DAAIS stand for?

A

Danger areas activity information service

32
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What does DACS stand for?

A

Danger Area Crossing Service

33
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What does AIAA stand for?

A

Areas of intense air activity

Aircraft participate in strange manoeuvres

34
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What are ATAS?

A

Areal tactics areas.

Areas used for combat training

35
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Where does military low flying take place?

A

1000ft

36
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What are HIRTA?

A

High intensity radio transmission areas

Where communication and navigation equipment may suffer interference

37
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Why are gas venting stations dangerous?

A

They create turbulence when venting

38
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What are cultural features on a map?

A

Roads
Railways
Towns and cities

39
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What are spot elevations?

A

Black dots that show the highest elevation point

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