Flight planning

Question 1

FLIP meaning

Answer 1

Flight information publication

Question 2

AIRAC meaning and how long is the cycle?

Answer 2

Aeronautical information regulation and control system - 28 day cycle

Question 3

How many feet in a metre

Answer 3

3.28ft

Question 4

How often is the BINA updated and what colour is it?

Answer 4

3 months - Red

Question 5

How often is the FIH updated and what colour is it?

Answer 5

12 months - Yellow

Question 6

Low altitude chart is below what altitude?

Answer 6

FL245. If you can see white you’re looking at low altitude chart.

Question 7

Describe area nav (RNAV)

Answer 7

Method of nav that permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path (e.g. avoiding airways). With coverage of NAVAIDS (VOR/DME) or self-contained e.g. GPS

Question 8

What is the MEF

Answer 8

Maximum elevation figure. Highest elevation in quadrangle. Add 1000ft round up to nearest 100ft. (2000ft when mountain over 3000ft)

Question 9

LFC

Answer 9

Low flying chart - 1:500,000

Question 10

SAC

Answer 10

Special air chart - 1:250,000

Question 11

OS

Answer 11

Ordnance survey - 1:50,000. 1km^2 boxes. All units in metres.

Question 12

Standard alt settting

Answer 12

Above TA and 3000ft+ in uncontrolled airspace