IS Definitions Part 4

Question 1

Estimated block off time

Answer 1

The estimated time at which the aircraft will commence movement associated with departure.

Question 2

Estimated time of arrival

Answer 2

For IFR flights, the time at which it is estimated the aircraft will arrive over that designated point, defined by reference to navigation aids, from which it is intended that an instrument approach procedure will be commenced, or if no navigation air is associated with the aerodrome, the time at which the aircraft will arrive over the aerodrome. For VFR fligths, the time at which it is estimated that the aircraft will arrive over the aerodrome.

Question 3

Expected approach time

Answer 3

The time at which ATC expects that an arriving aircraft, following a delay, will leave the holding fix to complete its approach for a landing.

Question 4

Filed flight plan

Answer 4

The flight plan as filed with an ATS unit by the pilot or a designated representative, without any subsequent changes.

Question 5

Flight crew member

Answer 5

A licensed crew member charged with duties essential to the operation of an aircraft during a flight duty period.

Question 6

Flight Information Center

Answer 6

A unit established to provide flight information service and alerting service.

Question 7

Flight Information Region

Answer 7

An airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided.

Question 8

Flight information service

Answer 8

A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.

Question 9

Flight level

Answer 9

A surface of constant atmospheric pressure which is related to a specific pressure datum, 1 013.2 hectopascals(hPa), and is seperated from other such surfaces by specific pressure intervals.

Question 10

Flight Plan

Answer 10

Specified information provided to air traffic services units, relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight of an aircraft.

Question 11

Flight Visibility

Answer 11

The visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.

Question 12

Ground visibility

Answer 12

The visibility at an aerodrome as reported by an accredited observer or by automatic systems.

Question 13

Heading

Answer 13

The direction in which the longitudinal axis of an aircraft is pointed, usually expressed in degrees from North (true, magnetic, compass or grid).

Question 14

Height

Answer 14

The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from a specified datum.

Question 15

IFR

Answer 15

The symbol used to designate the instrument flight rules.