Flight regulations Flashcards
Distress frequencies
VHF 121.5
UHF 243.0
Class A airspace
Most airways below FL195
Class C airspace
Airways FL195+
Class D airspace
CTA, TMA, TCA, CTR, CTZ
CTA
Control area
TMA
Terminal manoeuvring area
TCA
Terminal control area
CTR
Control tower region
CTZ
Control tower zone
Class E airspace
TCA, CTA, some airways below FL195
Class G airspace
Uncontrolled
ATZ size
2 / 2.5nm radius - 2000ft
MATZ size. MATZ stub size
5nm - 3000ft. 5x4nm - 1000-3000ft.
UIR meaning and altitude
Upper information region - FL245 - FL660
FIR meaning and altitude
Flight information region - Up to FL245
AIAA
Area of intense aerial activity
ATA
Aerial tactics area
AARA
air to air refuelling area
TRA
Temporary reserved area
VMC minima below FL100
1500m horizontal
1000ft vertical
5km visibility
Semi-circle rule
000-179 - Odd
180-359 - Even
Rotary Royal Flight - Royal low level corridor size
5nm either side, from surface to 1000ft above cruise altitude.
What is a VOR and DME
VHF omnidirectional range. Distance measuring equipment.
List the IFR only airspcaes
Class A