Law 1 - Purpose of ATS & Division of airspace Flashcards
What is ANS?
Air Navigation Services
What comprises ANS?
ATM
Air Traffic Management
CNS
Communication, Navigation & Surveillance systems
MET
Met services for navigation
SAR
Search & Rescue
AIS
Aeronautical Info Service
What determines the need for ATS?
Types of traffic involved
Density of Air Traffic
Met conditions
Any other relevent factors
What is Annex 11?
Air Traffic Services
What is the EU Reg for SERA?
Reg (EU) No 923/2012
What are the aims of ATS? (5)
Prevent Collisions
Prevent collisions on the ground
Expedite, maintain forderly flow of Air Traffic
Provide advice / info for safe / efficent flights (FIS)
Alerting serivce
What 3 types of airspace are there? and their Letters? (7)
A B C D E is Controlled airspace
F is Advisory
G is “Other”
Class A airspace
Class B airspace
Class C airspace
Class D airspace
Class E airspace
Class F airspace
Class G airspace
What speed limits apply in Class C-G?
(250kts or less)
C(VFR)
D
E
F
G
Describe an Air Traffic Control Service IAW SERA.8001
All IFR flights - ** Class A B C D E**
VFR flights - Class B C D
All SVFR flights
Aerodrome traffic at controlled aerodromes
Issue clearances
Coordinate clearances with other units
Describe Aerodrome traffic
Manoeurvring area of AD
Flying in vicinity of AD
Describe an Air Traffic Advisory Service
Provide advice to A/C within advisory airspace/routes to ensure separation to A/C on IFR flight plans
What shall be executed IAW SERA.8005?
(Air Traffic Control Service)
ATC Unit shall:
Be provded with info on intended movements of A/C & actual progress
Know the relative position of A/C to each other
What is an Alerting Service?
To notify appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue aid, and assist such organisations as required
Provided to all flights known to an Air Traffic Service Unit
What is a Flight Information Service (FIS)?
A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights
What is an Flight Information Region (FIR)?
An airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided
When should a FIS be provided, IAW SERA.9001?
shall be provided by the appropriate air traffic services units to all aircraft which are likely to be affected by the information:
Provided with ATC service or
Otherwise known to the relevant ATS units
What info is provided on SIGMET & AIRMET for FIS?
Volcanic activity
Release of radioactive/toxic materials
Info change of radio nav services
Conditions of ADs / facilities (Inc weather at AD)
Unmanned balloons or other info to affect safety
Weather conditions /forecast at dep/dest/Alt ADs
Collisions to A/C operating in Class C D E F G
Flights over water
When requested by a pilot
Any info of surface vessels in area
