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Classification and Divisions of Airspace Flashcards

1
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When must a pilot fly IFR?

A 
In class A airspace.
The met conditions preclude VFR.
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2
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What is the lattitude of division between LIR and ScIR?

A

N55

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At what level do Upper airways begin?

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FL245

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At what levels are control and services terminated?

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Control up to FL660

Services up to FL460

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5
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What are the categories of conditional routes?

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Cat 1 - Permanently plannable during published times.
Cat 2 - Only plannable on specific dates.
Cat 3 - Non-plannable but may be used tactically by ATC

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What are SIDs and STARs?

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Standard Instrument Departures

Standard Instrument Arrivals

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Define Noise Preferential Route

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A specified routing in or out of an aerodrome that complies with noise abatement restrictions.

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What is an ATZ? And its dimensions?

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Aerodrome Traffic Zone
To 2000ft aal
Radius of 2/2.5 from the midpoint of the longest runway.

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What are the dimensions of a offshore ATZ?

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msl to 2000ft.

1.5 nm from the structure in all directions.

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What is a CTR?

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Control Zone

A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the Earth to a specified upper limit.

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What is a CTA?

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Control Area

Controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the Earth.

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What is a TMA?

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Terminal Control Area.

A control area established at the confluence of ATS routes in the vicinity of one or more aerodrome.

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What is an AWY?

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Airway

A control area or portion thereof established in the form of a corridor.

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What is an ADR?

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Advisory Route

A non-controlled designated route along which an air traffic advisory service is available.

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Describe the rules of Class A airspace

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IFR only.
ATC clearance for entry.
All flights provided with ATC service and separation.

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Describe the rules of Class B airspace

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IFR and VFR
ATC clearance for entry
All flights are provided with ATC services and are separated.

17
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Describe the rules of Class C airspace

A

IFR and VFR
ATC clearance for entry
All flights are provided with ATC services and IFR are separated from all.
VFR receive traffic information in respect to other VFR flights and traffic avoidance advice on request

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Describe the rules of Class D airspace

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IFR and VFR
ATC clearance for entry
All flights are provided with ATC services.
IFRs are separated from IFRs and receive traffic information on VFRs
VFRs receive traffic information on all.

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Describe the rules of Class E airspace

A

IFR and VFR
ATC clearance for IFR entry
IFR receive ATC services.
IFR separated from other IFR and traffic information on VFR.
VFR receive traffic information as far as is practical.

20
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Describe the rules of Class F airspace

A 
IFR and VFR
No clearance required.
IFR receive air traffic advisory services and flight information service. 
Separation as far as practical.
VFR receive flight information services.
21
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Describe the rules of Class G airspace

A

IFR and VFR
No clearance required
No ATC provisions.
Flight information service available

22
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Define prohibited area:

A

An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial water of a state, within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited.

23
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Define restricted area:

A

An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial water of a state, within which flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions

24
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Define Danger Area:

A

Airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times

25
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What is FUA?

A

Flexible Use Airspace

Airspace is not fully designated to civil or military, but instead is used to best accommodate the needs of all users.

26
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List the types of Flexible Airspace:

A 
Conditional routes
Temporary Reserved Areas
Temporary Segregated Areas
Cross-Border Areas
Reduced Coordination Airspace
Prior Coordination Airspace
27
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What are Free Route Operations?

A

Airspace in which aircraft are navigated end to end without the aid of ground Based navigation aids.

28
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What are the uses of remote pilot aircraft systems?

A 
Commercial aerial surveillance
Law enforcement
Search and rescue
Reconnaissance
Armed attacks
29
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List the types of flight inspection:

A 
Commission flight inspection 
Routine inspection 
Special flight inspection
Accident/Incident Flight inspections
Aerial photography

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