Definitions

Question 1

Minimum Fuel

Answer 1

An Aircraft declaration that it’s fuel supply has reached a state where upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an Emergency but merely indicates that an emergency situation is possible.

Question 2

RVSM

Answer 2

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

The application of 1000 ft verticle separation between RVSM aircraft in RVSM Airspace

Question 3

SIGMET x11

Answer 3

Significant Meteorological Information

Weather Advisory issued concerning weather significant to the safety of aircraft

Thunderstorms
Hurricanes
Moderate Hail
Severe Turbulence
Severe Icing
Mountain Waves
Widespread Sand/Dust Storms
Volcanic Ash
Severe Squall Lines
Low Level Wind Shear
Tornadoes

Question 4

SID

Answer 4

Standard Instrument Departure

An IFR ATC Departure procedure Published in the CAP for Pilots and Controllers

Question 5

STAR

Answer 5

Standard Terminal Arrival Route

An IFR ATC arrival procedure published in the cap for pilots and controller use

Question 6

BEDPOST

Answer 6

Terminal Area Entry Fix

A significant point located along the established enroute structure over which an aircraft, cleared for a conventional or RNAV STAR, is required to pass prior to entering the terminal airspace

Question 7

TCAS

Answer 7

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System

Type of ACAS based on a family of airborne equipment that functions independently of the ground-based ATC system, to detect potential conflicting aircraft that are equipped with secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponders.

Question 8

Vector

Answer 8

A heading issued to an aircraft, for the purpose of providing navigational guidance by means of radar

To issue headings to an aircraft, for the purpose of providing navigational guidance by means of radar

Question 9

Non YYZ Airports

Answer 9

689 by 6
6010 - 10006
7002 - 4100
6300 - 8800