Classification and Divisions of Airspace Flashcards
When must a pilot fly IFR?
In class A airspace. The met conditions preclude VFR.
What is the lattitude of division between LIR and ScIR?
N55
At what level do Upper airways begin?
FL245
At what levels are control and services terminated?
Control up to FL660
Services up to FL460
What are the categories of conditional routes?
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
What are SIDs and STARs?
Standard Instrument Departures
Standard Instrument Arrivals
Define Noise Preferential Route
A specified routing in or out of an aerodrome that complies with noise abatement restrictions.
What is an ATZ? And its dimensions?
Aerodrome Traffic Zone
To 2000ft aal
Radius of 2/2.5 from the midpoint of the longest runway.
What are the dimensions of a offshore ATZ?
msl to 2000ft.
1.5 nm from the structure in all directions.
What is a CTR?
Control Zone
A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the Earth to a specified upper limit.
What is a CTA?
Control Area
Controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the Earth.
What is a TMA?
Terminal Control Area.
A control area established at the confluence of ATS routes in the vicinity of one or more aerodrome.
What is an AWY?
Airway
A control area or portion thereof established in the form of a corridor.
What is an ADR?
Advisory Route
A non-controlled designated route along which an air traffic advisory service is available.
Describe the rules of Class A airspace
IFR only.
ATC clearance for entry.
All flights provided with ATC service and separation.