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Chapter 4 - Flight Requirements Flashcards

1
Q

What are the limits of the FIR?

A

Surface to FL245

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2
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What are the boundaries of the UIR?

A

FL245 to FL660

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3
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What class of airspace is found above FL660?

A

Class G

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4
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What class are airways and airspace between FL195 and FL245?

A

Class C

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5
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What class are most airways below FL195?

A

Class A

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6
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What is a CTA?

A

Control Area

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7
Q

What is a TMA?

A

Terminal manoeuvring area, found when you have multiple aerodromes in close vicinity to one another

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8
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What is a CTZ?

A

Control Tower Zone (SFC to a designated FL)

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9
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What is a CTR?

A

Control Tower Region (SFC to a designated FL)

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10
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What class of airspace is found outside controlled airspace?

A

Class G

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11
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What class of airspace are TCAs/CTAs/some airways below FL195?

A

Class E

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12
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What are the dimensions of an ATZ?

A

2-2.5nm across (depending if the runway >1850m)

SFC to 2000ft vertically

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13
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What are the dimensions of a MATZ and, if applicable, its stubs?

A

MATZ radius is 5nm
Stubs are 5nm long, 4nm wide (2nm either side of the centre line)
SFC to 3000ft vertically
Stubs are 1000ft to 3000ft (i.e. can underfly them below 1000ft)

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14
Q

What separation service is given in Class A airspace under IFR conditions?

A

IFR and SVFR separated from IFR and SVFR (NO VFR traffic permitted)

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15
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What separation service is given in Class C airspace under IFR conditions?

A

IFR and SVFR separated from IFR, SVFR and VFR

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16
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What separation service is given in Class D airspace under IFR conditions?

A

IFR and SVFR separated from IFR and SVFR, traffic info provided on VFR - avoidance on request

17
Q

What separation service is given in Class E airspace under IFR conditions?

A

IFR separated from other IFR, traffic info provided on VFR - avoidance on request

18
Q

What are the ATC rules for IFR flight in CAS?

A

Flight plan required
ATC clearance required
Radio communication required
ATC instructions are mandatory

19
Q

What are the ATC rules for VFR flight in CAS?

A

Flight plan required
ATC clearance required
Radio communication required
ATC instructions are mandatory

(note - same for both VFR and IFR in CAS)

20
Q

What are the VFR minima in CAS above FL100?

A

Vis: 8km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

21
Q

What are the VFR minima in CAS below FL100 with a speed greater than 250kts?

A

Vis: 8km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

22
Q

What are the VFR minima in CAS below FL100 with a speed less than or equal to 250kts?

A

Vis: 5km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

23
Q

What are the VFR minima in CAS at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) with a speed greater than 250kts?

A

Vis: 8km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

24
Q

What are the VFR minima in CAS at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) with a speed of 140kts to 250kts?

A

Vis: 5km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

25
Q

What are the VFR minima in CAS at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) for a helicopter with a speed of 140kts or less?

A

Vis: 1500m

Clear of cloud, in sight of the surface (COCISS)

26
Q

What are the VFR minima in CAS at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) for an aircraft other than a helicopter with a speed of 140kts or less?

A

Vis: 5km

COCISS

27
Q

What are the ATC rules for VFR flight outside of CAS (class G airspace)?

A

Flight plan not required
ATC clearance not required
Radio communications not required
ATC instructions are ADVISORY

28
Q

What are the VFR minima outside CAS above FL100?

A

Vis: 8km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

29
Q

What are the VFR minima outside CAS below FL100 with a speed GREATER than 250kts?

A

Vis: 8km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

30
Q

What are the VFR minima outside CAS below FL100 with a speed EQUAL TO or LESS THAN than 250kts?

A

Vis: 5km
Vertical separation from cloud (top and bottom) = 1000ft
Horizontal distance from cloud = 1500m

31
Q

What are the VFR minima outside CAS at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) with a speed GREATER than 140kts?

A

Vis: 5km

Distance from cloud: 1500m horiz, 1000ft vert

32
Q

What are the VFR minima outside CAS at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) for helicopter with a speed of 140kts or less?

A

Vis: 5km

Distance from cloud: 1500m horiz, 1000ft vert

33
Q

What are the VFR minima outside CAS at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) for helicopter with a speed which gives adequate opportunity to observe traffic and obstacles?

A

Vis: 1500m

COCISS

34
Q

What are the VFR minima outside CAS (class G airspace) at or below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) for aircraft other than helicopters with a speed of 140kts or less?

A

Day:
Vis: 1500m
COCISS

Night:
Vis: 5km
Distance from cloud: 1500m horiz, 1000ft vert

35
Q

What is needed to cross an airway?

A

To be under the control of an approved ATC Radar unit, or under positive ATC clearance.

36
Q

What is the purpose of Radar Corridors?

A

Established to help with the crossing of airways in complex airspace.

37
Q

What is required to cross an airway in IFR?

A

A flight plan must be filed before departure or when airborne

Request to cross AT LEAST 10 mins BEFORE arrival at the intended crossing point. Call must contain:

Identification
Aircraft type
Position and heading
Level and flight conditions
Position of crossing
Requested crossing level
Estimated time of crossing
38
Q

In VFR, what is the minimum notice ATC should be given of a request to cross an airway?

A

5 mins

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