Chapter 4.3 - Exam Review

Question 1

Define Flight Information Area?

Answer 1

Defined dimensions, excluding Controlled Airspace, within which Flight Information and SAR alerting are provided by ATS.

Question 2

Name all classes of Controlled Airspace?

Answer 2

• Class A.
• Class C.
• Class D.
• Class E.

Question 3

Define Flight Information Service?

Answer 3

A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for flights.

Question 4

What does CTA stand for?

Answer 4

Control Area.

Question 5

Name two types of control zones surrounding Controlled Aerodrome?

Answer 5

• Civil Control Zone.

- Military Control Zone.

Question 6

What is a Class D Aerodrome?

Answer 6

An Aerodrome within a Civil Control Zone where Class D Airspace procedures apply.

Question 7

Define CTAF (2)?

Answer 7

• Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.

- Pilots can arrange a mutual separation at non-towered Aerodromes.

Question 8

What is the minimum level of flight notification required for VFR flights in designated remote areas?

Answer 8

A Flight Note/SARTIME.

Question 9

How long before planning to enter Controlled Airspace should flight details be submitted to ATS?

Answer 9

At least 30 minutes.

Question 10

Define Restricted Area?

Answer 10

Airspace which has been restricted to Aircrafts.

Question 11

What separation and traffic information is provided to VFR Aircraft in Class D Airspace (2)?

Answer 11

• No Separation Service.

- ATC Service, Traffic Information on all other flights.

Question 12

Is traffic separation provided for Aircraft in Glass G Airspace?

Answer 12

No.

Question 13

Is traffic information provided to VFR flights in Class G Airspace?

Answer 13

Only on request.

Question 14

Is the carriage and use of VHF radio mandatory for operations at certified, registered and designated non-towered Aerodrome?

Answer 14

Yes.

Question 15

What is the difference between a radio report and broadcast?

Answer 15

• Report is a mandatory radio call from an Aircraft to ATS.

- Broadcast is a radio call from an Aircraft to an appropriate frequency.

Question 16

What is meant by ‘E LL 8500’ marked on a VTC or ERC Low?

Answer 16

The Lower Limit of Class E Airspace at 8500 feet.

Question 17

True or False. An appropriate VFR level selected from the ICAO VFR Table of Cruising Levels should be used by all VFR flights operating at or above A050 in Class G Airspace and is recommended for VFR flights below A050?

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

Define SARTIME?

Answer 18

A time nominated by a Pilot for initiation of SAR action if a report has not been received by ATS unit at nominated time.

Question 19

Routes which are used to channel VFR Aircraft in and around Controlled Airspace, are called (VFR routes/Lanes of Entry)?

Answer 19

VFR Routes.

Question 20

When using a Lanes of Entry, VFR Pilots should keep to the (right/left) of the lane?

Answer 20

Right.

Question 21

True or False. Pilots of VFR Aircraft wishing to receive a ‘radar-based RIS’ must be in direct VHF communication with ATC and equipped with a serviceable SSR transponder?

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

Do VFR flights require VHF radio when flying in Controlled Airspace?

Answer 22

Yes.