Chapter 2 Flashcards
When is a standard Mercator map used?
To represent the Earth. It does however make mid latitude and polar regions look distorted and bigger than they are
When is a transverse Mercator map used?
Used for showing smaller more detailed sections of the earth
When is a lambert conformal conic map used?
Used to represent mid latitude parts of the earth. Most often type used to display the UK
What does MEF stand for on a uk aeronautical chart?
Maximum Elevation Figures
What map is required to be carried on commercial and non commercial flights by European law?
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
What are large purple circles outlined by smaller dark purple circles on an aeronautical chart?
UK Aerodrome Traffic Zones
When can you enter an ATZ?
After gaining permission or obtaining necessary information for the safe conduct of a flight
How big is an ATZ?
Radius is:
2nm for a runway 1850metres or less
2.5nm for a runway any bigger
With a vertical limit of 2000ft
Why should you avoid drop zones if possible?
Parachutes can take place up to FL150 during daylight hours
What should you squawk in controlled airspace?
The SSR code given and monitoring a select frequency with the radio on Alt
What are the large numbers on a map?
Maximum elevation features.
The numbers are height above sea level
How do you calculate a safety elevation on your map?
Add 1000ft to the maximum elevation figures (the big numbers)
How high can a VFR flight go?
Not above FL195
What does TMZ stand for?
Transponder Mandatory Zone
What does RMZ stand for?
Radio Mandatory Zone
What does CTA stand for?
Controlled area
What does CTR stand for?
Controlled zone
What does a pink semicircle mean on an aeronautical map?
TMZ (Transponder mandatory zone)
What does a purple semicircle mean?
Radio mandatory zone
What do you need to do when in a TMZ (transponder mandatory zone)?
Use a transponder operating on modes a and c or mode s (pressure and altitude)
What do you need to do when in a RMZ (radio mandatory zone)?
Operate a VHF radio maintaining 2 way contact with ATC units
What is a tall shaded triangle with lights at the top on a map?
High obstacle (lighted)
What is a tall unshaded triangle on a map?
Single obstacle (unlighted)
What are 2 triangles with lights coming off the top on a map?
Multiple obstacles lighted
What is a zig zag line on a map?
Cable joining obstacles
What are the two numbers next to an obstacle on a map?
Altitude at the top of obstacle and (height above ground level)
What does MATZ mean?
Military traffic zone
How big is an MATZ (military traffic zone)?
5nm radius circle
Rectangular stubs 5nm long, 4nm wide
3000ft high
What does a solid red line mean on a map?
Permanently active
Prohibited, Restricted or danger area
What does a dashed red line mean on a map?
NOTAM activated (only active at certain times) prohibited, restricted or danger area
What does DAAIS stand for?
Danger areas activity information service
What does DACS stand for?
Danger Area Crossing Service
What does AIAA stand for?
Areas of intense air activity
Aircraft participate in strange manoeuvres
What are ATAS?
Areal tactics areas.
Areas used for combat training
Where does military low flying take place?
1000ft
What are HIRTA?
High intensity radio transmission areas
Where communication and navigation equipment may suffer interference
Why are gas venting stations dangerous?
They create turbulence when venting
What are cultural features on a map?
Roads
Railways
Towns and cities
What are spot elevations?
Black dots that show the highest elevation point
