GEN - ACA

Question 1

PA Guidance

Answer 1

Pass control, think about what you are going to say, keep it clear and concise (avoid industry jargon unless applicable). Get attention, pauses are good, have exit line ready.

• What happened
• Impact on flight
• Reassurance (safety vehicles)
• Exit line

Question 2

LIDO terrain check

Answer 2

+/- 5nm +1000’

Question 3

Altitude terms

Answer 3

QNH - ASL
QNE - standard
QFE - above field elevation

Question 4

General Speed Limts

Answer 4

TC
<10,000’asl - 250kts
<=3000’agl within 10nm of airport - 200kts

FAA
<10,000’asl - 250kts
<=2500’agl within 4nm of airport - 200kts

Question 5

Holding Speeds

Answer 5

TC
<= 14,000, 1min, 230kts
>14,000, 1.5min, 265kts
Climb 310kts

FAA
<=6,000, 1min, 200kts
6001-14,000, 1min, 230kts
>14,000, 1.5min, 265kts