!Gen Closed 06/19 Flashcards
AIP ENR 1.2 Para 1.1.1 – The VFR
VFR flights may only be conducted when?
VFR flight may only be conducted:
- in VMC;
- provided that, when operating at or below 2,000FT above the ground or water, the pilot is able to navigate by visual reference to the ground or water;
- at sub-sonic speeds; and
- in accordance with the airspace speed limitations identified in ENR 1.4.
AIP ENR 1.2 Para 1.1.2– VFR Flights requirements- if not IFR or night VFR
Night VFR Restrictions
Unless the pilot in command is authorised under CASR Part 61 to conduct a flight under IFR or at night under VFR and the aircraft is appropriately equipped for flight at night or under the IFR, a VFR flight must not:
- be conducted at night; and
- depart from an aerodrome unless the ETA for the destination (or alternate) is at least 10 minutes before last light allowing for any required holding.
AIP ENR 1.2, Para 1.2.2 - Special VFR Clearance
What are the minimum visibility requirments of Special VFR?
when operating under Special VFR clearance, pilots are responsible for ensuring that:
- the flight is conducted clear of cloud;
- the visibility is not less than:
- for aeroplanes, 1,600m;
- for helicopters, 800m; or
- for balloons, 100m below 500ft AGL and 1,600m at and above 500ft AGL
- a helicopter is operated at such a speed that the pilot has adequate opportunity to observe any obstructions or other traffic in sufficient time to avoid a collision; and
- the flight is conducted in accordance with the requirements of CAR 157 with regard to low flying
AIP ENR 1.2 ENR 1.2.3 – Special VFR in Class E Airspace
Is Special VFR permitted in Class E Airspace?
Special VFR is not permitted in Class E airspace.
AIP ENR 1.2 Para 2.2-Class C VFR VMC Conditions
VMC Conditions for Class C Airspace
AIP ENR 1.4 Para 10 – Traffic Priorities
Traffic/Overall Priority
Subject to the duty to facilitate and maintain the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic, ATC will apply priorities in the following order:
- An aircraft in an emergency, including being subjected to unlawful interference, will be given priority in all circumstances.
- A multi-engined aircraft which has suffered the loss of an engine and has not been subject to a SAR phase, or has not been considered under the provision of sub-para a. above, shall be granted priority for landing.
- An aircraft which has suffered radio communications failure will be granted priority for landing.
- An aircraft which has declared a Mercy flight.
- An aircraft participating in a Search and Rescue (SAR), Medical (MEDEVAC), or Fire and Flood Relief (FFR) flights shall be granted priority as necessary.
- An aircraft operating under police callsign “POLAIR RED” or “FEDPOL RED” engaged in operations where life is at risk.
- An aircraft engaged in the personal transport of Heads of State or of Government, or other selected dignitaries on official visits to Australia, or the personal transport of the Governor-General or the Prime Minister.
- State aircraft special requirements flights where clearance has been prearranged.
AIP ENR 1.4 Para 5.3.1- Flight within PRD Areas
Is flight permitted in Prohibited Airspace?
Flight within a prohibited area is not permitted in any circumstances.
AIP ENR 1.7-8 Para 5- Table of cruising levels
The table of cruising levels for North of 80° South
IFR
AIP ENR 1.7-8 Para 5- Table of cruising levels
The table of cruising levels for North of 80° South
VFR
AIP GEN 3.4-5 Para 3.2.2- CA/GRS Certified Air/Ground Radio Service
Does the CA/GRS provide a separation Service?
AIP GEN 3.4-6 Para 3.2.5- CA/GRS Pilot Procedures
Pilot procedures whilst CA/GRS is operating
GEN 3.4-5 Para 3.2.2
The CA/GRS does not provide any separation service.
GEN 3.4-6 Para 3.2.5
When a CA/GRS is operating, pilot procedures are unchanged from the standard non-controlled aerodrome operating and communication procedures. ERSA includes location specific information relating to procedures.
AIP GEN 3.4 Para 3.2.6- CA/GRS Operational Information Provided
CA/GRS information and pilot responsibility
The operational information provided by a CA/GRS assists pilots in making informed operational decisions. Pilots retain authority and responsibility for the acceptance and use of the information provided.
AIP GEN 3.4, para 4.8.1 – Language
What language must be used for Air-Ground RTF communications, and when is this not the case?
English language must be used for all air-ground RTF communications within Australian FIRs unless use of an alternative language has been arranged with ATS prior to any specific flight.
AIP GEN 3.4, para 4.14.2 – Callsign Group Forms
Flight Number Callsigns- Using Group Form
Group form is the grouping of numbers into pairs, or where a number ending in “00” is spoken in hundreds (refer para 4.15). For three digit numbers, the second and third numbers are grouped. Examples are as follows:
QLINK 122 QLINK ONE TWENTY TWO
QANTAS 1220 QANTAS TWELVE TWENTY
CAR 21 CAR TWENTY ONE
CLASSIC 12 CLASSIC TWELVE
VIRGIN 702 VIRGIN SEVEN ZERO TWO
BIRDOG 021 BIRDOG ZERO TWENTY ONE
AIP GEN 3.4, para 4.16.1 – Ground Vehicle Callsign Phraseology
Ground Vehicle Callsigns
Ground vehicles shall be identified by the type of vehicle; e.g. car, truck, tractor, tug, etc, or an ATS approved format, followed by the assigned vehicle number spoken in group form. e.g.
TRUCK 12 “TRUCK TWELVE”
CAR 23 “CAR TWENTY THREE”
AIP GEN 3.4, para 4.13.2 – Similar/Identical Call signs- Actions Taken
When aware of similar callsigns what will ATS do to minimise errors?
The pilot may only use an abbreviated callsign when initiated by ATS. When aware of similar/identical callsigns, ATS will take action to minimise errors by:
- emphasizing certain numbers/letters
- repeating the entire callsign, e.g. QANTAS451 QANTAS451, or
- repeating the prefix, e.g. QANTAS451 QANTAS, or
- asking pilots to use a different callsign, either temporarily or for the duration of the flight.
Pilots should use the phrase “VERIFY CLEARANCE FOR (complete callsign)” if doubt exists concerning proper identity.
FIHA ENR 1.1 para1.1.1a – Minimum Safe heights
Minimum Safe Heights over congested areas of cities, towns and settlements?
Over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements, or over an open air assembly of persons unless at such height as will permit, in the event of an emergency arising, a landing to be made without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface;
this height shall not be less than 1000FT above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600M from the aircraft (300M in the case of a helicopter)
FIHA ENR 1.1 para 1.2.1 – Low Flying
Low Flying Definition?
Low flying is defined as flying at less than 500FT (ARMY-200FT) above obstacles or water.
FIHA – ENR 1.1 para 1.5.5.1 – General Rules
ADF – Converging
When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same height, the aircraft captain having the other on his right must give way except that:
- power driven heavier-than-air aircraft must give way to airships, gliders and balloons;
- airships must give way to gliders and balloons;
- gliders must give way to balloons; and
- captains of power driven aircraft must give way to aircraft which are seen to be towing other aircraft or objects
FIHA ENR 1.1 para 1.5.3.2 – Overtaking
ADF - Overtaking
An aircraft being overtaken has right of way and the overtaking aircraft, whether climbing, or descending or in horizontal flight, shall give right of way to other aircraft by altering its heading to the right,
and no subsequent change in the relative positions of the two aircraft shall absolve the overtaking aircraft from this obligation until it is entirely past and clear.
The overtaking aircraft shall not pass by diving.
FIHA ENR 1.1 para 1.5.2 – Define Well clear
Define Well-Clear
Well Clear: An aircraft is well clear if it is flown no closer than 500 FT vertically or 600 m (2000 FT) horizontally from other aircraft.
MATS 5.1.10.3 Notification of Due Regard
Due Regard Notification
Do not expect that due regard operations will always be notified.
Note 1: State aircraft that are operating with due regard are not complying with Air Traffic Control rules and procedures but rather undertaking responsibility for collision avoidance with other traffic complying with Air Traffic Control rules and procedures.
Note 2: State aircraft of any country may operate due regard outside the territorial limit of Australia. Australian territory is defined as that area over land and sea out to 12 NM from the coast.
Note 3: Australian state aircraft may operate due regard and foreign state aircraft must operate in accordance with their authorisation which may include due regard operations.
MATS 1.1.1.4 Definitions
Define ‘Blanket Clearance’
A pre-arranged clearance originated for specific activities or events and specified in a letter of agreement or MATS Supplementary Procedures.
MATS 1.1.1.20 Definitions
Define ‘Restricted Area’
An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a state, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions.
Note: This designation is used when necessary in the interests of public safety or the protection of the environment
MATS 1.1.1.20 Definitions
Define ‘Restricted Area conditional status RA1, RA2 and RA3’
Restricted Areas are assigned a conditional status to indicate the level of accessibility to the Restricted Area:
RA1 – pilots my flight plan through the Restricted Area and under normal circumstances expect a clearance from ATC;
RA2 – pilots must not flight plan through the Restricted Area unless on a route specified in ERSA GEN FPR or under agreement with defence, however a clearance from ATC is not assured. Other tracking may be offered through the Restricted Area on a tactical basis; and
RA3 – pilots must not flight plan through the Restricted Area and clearances will not be available
