Chapter 4.3 - Exam Review Flashcards
Define Flight Information Area?
Defined dimensions, excluding Controlled Airspace, within which Flight Information and SAR alerting are provided by ATS.
Name all classes of Controlled Airspace?
- Class A.
- Class C.
- Class D.
- Class E.
Define Flight Information Service?
A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for flights.
What does CTA stand for?
Control Area.
Name two types of control zones surrounding Controlled Aerodrome?
- Civil Control Zone.
- Military Control Zone.
What is a Class D Aerodrome?
An Aerodrome within a Civil Control Zone where Class D Airspace procedures apply.
Define CTAF (2)?
- Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.
- Pilots can arrange a mutual separation at non-towered Aerodromes.
What is the minimum level of flight notification required for VFR flights in designated remote areas?
A Flight Note/SARTIME.
How long before planning to enter Controlled Airspace should flight details be submitted to ATS?
At least 30 minutes.
Define Restricted Area?
Airspace which has been restricted to Aircrafts.
What separation and traffic information is provided to VFR Aircraft in Class D Airspace (2)?
- No Separation Service.
- ATC Service, Traffic Information on all other flights.
Is traffic separation provided for Aircraft in Glass G Airspace?
No.
Is traffic information provided to VFR flights in Class G Airspace?
Only on request.
Is the carriage and use of VHF radio mandatory for operations at certified, registered and designated non-towered Aerodrome?
Yes.
What is the difference between a radio report and broadcast?
- Report is a mandatory radio call from an Aircraft to ATS.
- Broadcast is a radio call from an Aircraft to an appropriate frequency.
What is meant by ‘E LL 8500’ marked on a VTC or ERC Low?
The Lower Limit of Class E Airspace at 8500 feet.
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?
True.
Define SARTIME?
A time nominated by a Pilot for initiation of SAR action if a report has not been received by ATS unit at nominated time.
Routes which are used to channel VFR Aircraft in and around Controlled Airspace, are called (VFR routes/Lanes of Entry)?
VFR Routes.
When using a Lanes of Entry, VFR Pilots should keep to the (right/left) of the lane?
Right.
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?
True.
Do VFR flights require VHF radio when flying in Controlled Airspace?
Yes.
