General - Section 1 Flashcards
What are the forms of separation available to ATCOs?
- Level (Vertical)
- Distance (Horizontal)
- Time
What are some examples of items that should be entered into the ATC Watch Log?
- ATC systems Serviceability
- Essential aerodrome information
- Runway in Use
- Routine Equipment Checks
- Reportable events (Accidents, LOS)
- Any unusual occurrences
- Flow
- Go Arounds
What should an incoming ATCO be aware of when taking over a position and how is this combated?
Errors and omissions by the outgoing ATCO
Combated by a thorough check of the hand-over form, EFPS display and other information sources
Describe the Gatwick ATZ
Surface to 2000ft AGL
2.5nm radius from the midpoint of the Main
Describe the Gatwick CTR
Surface to 2500 ft QNH within the area detailed in the UK AIP
Define the Gatwick CTA
1500 ft QNH to 2500 ft QNH within the area detailed in the UK AIP
What class of airspace are the Gatwick ATZ/CTR/CTA?
Class D
What is the frequency of Gatwick Ground?
121.805
What is the frequency of Gatwick Tower?
124.230
What is the frequency of Gatwick Delivery?
121.955
What is the frequency of Gatwick Director?
126.825
What is the frequency of Gatwick FIN?
118.950
Which surface wind is to be transmitted to aircraft?
The 2 minute average touchdown wind
If the touchdown wind for the Runway in Use is not available, what should be used?
Stop End Wind, and the words “Stop End” must be included in the transmission
Which wind does ADIS normally show?
2 minute average Touchdown wind
When will Variation be shown on ADIS?
If variation has been more than 60º over the last 10 minutes
When will a maximum wind be shown on ADIS?
When the max wind is 10 knots or more above than 2-minute average
When will a minimum wind be shown on ADIS?
When the min wind is 10 knots or more lower than 2-minute average
To which aircraft can the directional variation in wind be omitted?
At 5kts and below, directional variation can be omitted for arriving aircraft
When an accident or incident occurs at or near the aerodrome, what must happen regarding the met?
A SPECI must be issued.
What is the ATIS frequency?
136.525
Should any NOTAMs be included in the ATIS?
Safety Critical NOTAMS should be included in ATIS for 24hrs