Clearances Flashcards
Clearances?
- Authorizations by ATC
2. Typically Contain Specific Instructions
Instructions?
- Issued by ATC
- To an Aircraft
- To take a certain action
Control Instruction?
- Any command directing a change of:
- course
- routing
- altitude or
- speed
Holding Instruction?
- Defines the procedure
- for an airborne aircraft
- to hold while awaiting
- further clearances from ATC
Missed Approach?
An aborted landing attempt
All pilots operating under an ___ flight plan must obtain ATC clearance.
IFR
All pilots are responsible for ___________ the flight plan if landing at an uncontrolled airport.
Cancelling
What organizations would the pilot cancel their flight plans with if landing at an uncontrolled airport?
ATC or FSS
If landing at what type of airport would the pilot be responsible for cancelling the flight plan?
Uncontrolled
The flight plan is closed _____________ when landing at a towered airport.
Automatically
At what type of airport is the flight plan closed automatically upon landing?
Towered airport
In what 3 circumstances is pilot compliance with a clearance or instruction NOT required?
- Alternate/Amended clearance is issued
- Responding to a Resolution Advisory.
- Responding to an emergency
“Expedite”?
Prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation
“Immediately”?
Expeditious compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation
Non-ATC facilities relaying information to aircraft must precede with what 3 phrases?
- “ATC advises” for information
- “ATC clears” for clearances
- “ATC requests” for requests
IFR clearance item 1?
Aircraft ID (call sign)
IFR clearance item 2?
- Clearance Limit:
- typically, the destination airport,
- may be an en route fix
IFR clearance item 3?
- Standard Instrument Departure (SID):
- Departure clearance
- A standardized route to be flown when departing an airport
IFR clearance item 4?
Route to the destination
IFR clearance item 5?
Altitude
If multiple altitudes are present in one clearance, in what order will they be flown?
Same order they are issued in
IFR clearance item 6?
Mach number
IFR clearance item 7?
Holding instructions: where and how to fly the holding pattern
IFR clearance item 8?
Special information
Special information on an IFR clearance?
expected altitudes, delays, etc
IFR clearance item 9?
- Frequency to contact
2. beacon code to squawk
What are the 9 IFR clearance items in order?
- Aircraft ID
- Clearance Limit
- SID
- Route
- Altitude
- Mach number
- Holding instructions
- Special Info
- Frequency and beacon code
Amended clearance?
A change to a previously issued clearance
Are amended clearances common?
Yes
What are amended clearances necessitated by?
- ATC need
2. Pilot request
What aircraft are issued departure clearance?
IFR aircraft when departing from an airport
What are the 8 elements of a departure clearance?
- Call sign
- Departure airport
- Clearance limit
- Departure procedures
- Route
- Altitude
- Departure frequency
- beacon code
What is the clearance limit phrase for Air Force One?
“Cleared to destination”
What does a taxi clearance allow?
Movement on the movement area of an airport
What does a taxi clearance provide?
Routing information for vehicles and aircraft on the movement area of an airport
Can a taxi clearance contain multiple runway crossings in one clearance?
No
In what circumstance can a taxi clearance contain multiple runway crossings?
Where specifically required due to runway configuration.
What are the 3 elements in order of a taxi clearance?
- Call sign
- Runway assignment
- Taxi route, including any holding instructions
What does a takeoff clearance do?
- Allow an aircraft to
- enter an assigned runway
- depart
- execute departure instructions
What are the 4 elements of a takeoff clearance?
- Call sign
- Departure Instructions
- Runway (or intersection)
- “Cleared for takeoff”
Can the word “takeoff” be used for any other purpose than for a takeoff clearance?
No
What does a cruise clearance do?
- Allow a pilot to operate between the issued clearance altitude and the minimum IFR altitude
- Allow a pilot to execute a published instrument approach to the destination airport.
If a pilot reports vacating an altitude, may he return to it?
No
What are the 4 elements of a cruise clearance?
- Call sign
- Clearance limit
- Cruise altitude
- Altitude to maintain until (time, fix, point) if needed
ALTRV?
Altitude Reservation Clearance
What is an Altitude Reservation Clearance used for?
Special flight plan generally for the mass movement of aircraft or special operations (EX: Aerial refueling).
Within the ALTRV, who is responsible for aircraft separation?
Pilots
Who is responsible for separating the ALTRV from other aircraft?
ATC
What does an ALTRV clearance typically include? (4 points)
- Departure
- Climb
- Cruise
- Arrival Information
What may a Through Clearance be issued in lieu of/when would it be issued?
- Multiple arrival/departure clearances,
2. when an aircraft makes an intermediate stop en route to their ultimate destination.
What does an approach clearance authorize?
Authorizes an aircraft to execute an instrument approach to an airport.
Who is responsible for separation from other aircraft in an approach clearance?
ATC
Does an approach separate an aircraft from terrain and obstructions?
yes
Does an approach also contain procedures in case the landing attempt is aborted?
yes
What is an aborted landing attempt called?
a missed approach
Pilots must fly the approach procedure except in what 3 possible scenarios?
- Authorized not to by ATC
- Cleared for a visual or contact approach
- Cancel their IFR flight plan
What does a landing clearance do?
Authorize an aircraft to land on a specific runway
What are the 3 elements of a landing clearance?
- Call sign
- Runway
- “Cleared to land”
