General 2 Flight Rules Flashcards
What are the rules and minimum services provided in Class D airspace?
Rules
IFR and VFR
ATC Clearance before entry
Comply with ATC Instructions
Mandatory Services
Separation between IFR <-> IFR, IFR <-> SVFR and SVFR <-> SVFR
Traffic information between VFR <-> VFR, VFR <-> IFR and VFR <-> SVFR
Which types of UK airspace is controlled?
A, C, D and E
If the rules say that separation isn’t to be provided, but the ATCO considers there to be a safety risk between aircraft, are they to do anything?
Traffic information shall be provided, as well as traffic avoidance advice, if appropriate, when an ATCO considers there to be a safety risk
If flights are flying at a common level shared between two Classes of airspace, which rules and services they to adhere to?
The rules and services applicable to the least restrictive class of airspace
If a flight is operating at a common level shared between controlled airspace and Class G, which rules and service apply?
The rules and services of Class G (ie the aircraft is outside of controlled airspace)
When a flight is operating in Class G at a common level shared between Class G and controlled airspace, when is an infringement said to have occured?
If the aircraft is ever immediately below the upper limit, or immediately above the lower limit
What is the speed limit below FL100?
250kts
Are there any exceptions to the 250kt speed limit below FL100?
(1) Flights in Class A and B airspace
(2) IFR flights in Class C airspace
(3) VFR flights in Class C airspace when authorised by an ATCO according to MATS 2
(4) Exempted flights in Class D airspace when authorised by an ATCO according to MATS 2
(5) Test flights in accordance with specified conditions
(6) Aircraft taking part in flying displays when authorised by the CAA
(7) Aircraft subject to a written permission granted by the CAA
(8) State aircraft such as military aircraft
Can the 250kt speed limit ever be relaxed in Class E, F or G airspace?
No, because traffic in this airspace operates on the see and avoid principle
Outline some examples of ATC Procedure speed limits
(1) SID procedures speed limits (to assist in the initial provision of separation)
(2) STAR procedures peed limits (to assist ATC in the integration of traffic flows)
(3) Holding patterns speed limits (for containment within controlled airspace or separation from adjacent routes or procedures)
(4) Instrument approach procedure speed limits (for obstacle avoidance or controlled airspace containment)
Can procedure speed limits ever be relaxed?
Yes, however, caution should be exercised as the ATCO then becomes responsible for separation, containment and obstacle clearance
Who is responsible for determining whether the met conditions permit VFR Flight?
The pilot in command
What are the day VMC criteria for controlled airspace?
At and above FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
8km Flight Visibility
Below FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
5km Flight Visibility
Class D, at and below 3000ft AMSL, or below 1000ft AGL
Aircraft flying 140kts or slower, COCSIS 5km
Helicopter flying 140kts or slower, COCSIS 1500m
What are the day VMC criteria for uncontrolled airspace?
At and above FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
8km Flight Visibility
Below FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
5km Flight Visibility
Below 3000ft AMSL, or below 1000ft AGL
Flying 140kts or slower, COCSIS 1500m
What are the night VMC criteria for controlled airspace?
At and above FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
8km Flight Visibility
Below FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
5km Flight Visibility
At and below 3000ft AMSL, or below 1000ft AGL
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
5km Flight Visibility
Maintain continuous sight of the surface
What are the night VMC criteria for uncontrolled airspace?
At and above FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
8km Flight Visibility
Below FL100
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
5km Flight Visibility
At and below 3000ft AMSL, or below 1000ft AGL
COCSIS
5km Flight Visibility
Are any flights exempt from the VMC criteria?
Yes, helicopters conducting Police, HEMS, SAR, SAR Training, Pipeline, Powerline or Railtrack flights are exempt and so are ATCUs when controlling such flights
When must a pilot fly IFR?
(1) If flying in Class A
(2) If the met conditions preclude VFR or SVFR
What are the additional airspace rules that a pilot must comply with when flying IFR?
Within Controlled Airspace
(1) File a flight plan and obtain a clearance
(2) Conduct the flight in accordance with clearances and instructions from ATC
(3) Maintain a listening watch on the appropriate radio frequencies and report the position of the aircraft according to published procedures
Outside Controlled Airspace
Comply with the table of cruising levels when in level flight above 3,000 ft amsl
What classification of airspace are ATZ?
ATZ adopt the classification of airspace within which they are situated
How does an ATCO acknowledge a pilot cancelling IFR?
“IFR flight cancelled at (time)”
Pilots are then given any information which indicates that IMC may be encountered along the intended route
What are the SVFR minima for Aerodromes in a control zone?
Cloud Ceiling 600ft
Fixed Wing Vis 1500m
Helicopter Vis 800m
Can an SFVR flight cross a CTR without landing when the ground visibility is below the minima?
Yes, so long as the flight visibility is above the ground visibility minima
Which flights are separated from SVFR?
IFR and other SVFR
Is a Flight Plan required for SVFR?
No, but the pilot must give brief details of the callsign, aircraft type and their intentions
A flight plan is not required for an SVFR flight, but is one required if the pilot wishes their destination to be notified?
Yes
What is an AIRPROX?
A situation in which the distance, speed and relative positions between aircraft have been such that safety may have been compromised, in the opinion of the pilot or ATCO
Can an aircraft fly without lights that are required by ANO?
No, unless the light cannot be immediately repaired or replaced
What should happen if a light required by ANO breaks during flight?
The aircraft shall land as soon as it can safely do so
