Chapter 4.3 - The Airways System Flashcards
What does ATS stand for?
Air Traffic Service.
What services are ATS responsible for (3)?
- Air Traffic Control Services.
- Flight Information Services.
- SAR Alerting Services.
What does ATC stand for?
Air Traffic Control.
What services are ATC responsible for?
Controlling Aircraft within Controlled Airspace and other information.
What does FIS stand for?
Flight Information Service.
Which Airspace does FIS operating in?
Both Controlled and Non-Controlled Airspace.
What does SAR stand for?
Search and Rescue Alerting Service.
Which Airspace does SAR operating in?
Both Controlled and Non-Controlled Airspace.
Name three major Airspace divisions?
- Controlled Airspace.
- Non-Controlled Airspace.
- Reserved Airspace.
Name each the different classification in Controlled Airspace (4)
- Class A.
- Class C.
- Class D.
- Class E.
Name the classification in Non-Controlled Airspace?
Class G.
Pilots operating near aerodromes in Class G Airspace will use what to keep each other informed of their position?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF).
What does CTAF (R) stand for?
Radio is required when using Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.
Name two subdivisions of Controlled Airspace?
- Control Areas (CTA).
- Control Zones (CTR).
What four rules should a Pilot following when entering ‘Lanes of Entry’?
- Fly under VFR.
- Keep to the Right.
- Follow General Flight Rules.
- Not to fly above the Upper Limit.
Name three subdivisions of Air Traffic Control Services?
- Area Control Service.
- Approach Control Service.
- Aerodrome Control Service.
Name three different types of services provided by FIS?
- Operational Information.
- Pre-Flight Information.
- In-Flight Information.
Name three elements to In-Flight Information services available to a Pilot?
- ATC initiated FIS.
- Automatic Broadcast Service.
- On-Request Service.
What does ATIS stand for?
Automatic Terminal Information Service.
What does AERIS stand for?
Automatic En Route Information Service.
What does AWIS stand for?
Aerodrome Weather Information Service.
What does WATIR stand for?
Weather and Terminal Information Reciter.
What does VOLMET stand for?
MET Information for Aircraft in Flight.
Which Airspace is On-Request Service available to Pilots?
Both Controlled and Non-Controlled Airspace.
Name four pieces of information ATC will provide on Traffic?
- Aircraft Type.
- Altitude.
- Position.
- Intentions.
True or False. Separation is provided for any flights in Class G Airspace?
False.
True or False. Mandatory COM radio must be serviceable before departure?
True.
Define a Report in radio communications?
A mandatory radio call from an Aircraft to a specific ATS unit.
Define a Broadcast in radio communications?
An advisory radio call from an Aircraft to an appropriate frequency to provide traffic information.
When should a Pilot commence a listening watch?
For the whole duration of the flight.
