Law 1 - Types of Airspace

Question 1

What is an ATZ and its dimensions? (2)

Answer 1

Airspace of defined dimensions established around an aerodrome for the protection of aerodrome traffic

2000ft
2nm (2.5nm if rwy length is 1850m>)

Question 2

If two different airspaces adjoin vertically, What services would be given to the lower airspace?

Answer 2

If at a common level, the service that is less restricted is given

Question 3

What is a CTR? (3)

Answer 3

Control Zone

Controlled airspace which has been further notified as a control zone and which extends upwards from the surface

Extends at least 5nm from centre of ADs or ADs concerned in direction where approaches are made

Question 4

What is a CTA? (2)

Answer 4

Control Area

Controlled airspace which has been further notified as a control area and which extends upwards from a notified altitude or flight level. (ICAO)

Question 5

What is a TMA? (2)

Answer 5

Terminal Control Area

Control area normally established at the confluence of ATS routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes. (ICAO) - (may encompass a CTA)

Question 6

At what height can a CTA start from? (1)

Answer 6

Minimum of 700ft AGL

Question 7

CTA / CTR Diagram

Answer 7

Question 8

What speed limitations is imposed 10,000ft / F100? (1)

Answer 8

250kts<

Question 9

What airspace imposes the 250kt< below 10,000ft / F100 rule? (2)

Answer 9

Class C - VFR only

Class D E F G - All flights

Question 10

Whre / when may an aircraft fly higher than 250kts? (4)

Answer 10

Authorised by ATC

Safety / Technical reasons

Class A B - All traffic
Class C - IFR

Question 11

What is an airway and its dimensions? (2)

Answer 11

A control area or portion thereof established in the form of a corridor. (ICAO)

5 miles - Vertically
10 miles - Horizontally

Question 12

What are the ICAO Airspace classifications? (7)

Answer 12

Class A - Controlled Airspace
Class B - Controlled Airspace
Class C - Controlled Airspace
Class D - Controlled Airspace
Class E - Controlled Airspace
Class F - Advisory Airspace
Class G - Other Airspace

Question 13

What is an ATS Route? (1)

Answer 13

A specified route designed for channeling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services. (ICAO)

Question 14

What does an ATS Route include? (6)

Answer 14

Airways
Advisory routes
Arrival / departure routes
Heli main routes
Link routes
Supersonic routes

Question 15

What specifications does an ATS route include? (6)

Answer 15

Route designator
Track to/from significant points
Distance between significant points
Reporting requirements
Lowest safe altitude
Other info determined by ATS authority

Question 16

What are the three types of CDR? (3)

Answer 16

Cat 1
Permantently plannable route

Cat 2
Plannable route IAW Airspace Utilisation Plan (AUP)

Cat 3
Not a plannable route (but can be tactically)

Question 17

What is DRA? (1)

Answer 17

Direct Route Airspace (Free route)

Question 18

What are the benefits of DRA? (2)

Answer 18

Fuel savings
CO2 emissions reduction

Question 19

What is a TRA? (1)

Answer 19

airspace normally under the jurisdiction of one aviation authority and temporarily reserved, by common agreement, for the specific use by another aviation authority and through which other traffic may be allowed to transit, under ATC clearance

Question 20

What is a TSA? (1)

Answer 20

Is a defined volume of airspace normally under the jurisdiction of one aviation authority and temporarily segregated, by common agreement, for the exclusive use by another aviation authority and through which other traffic will not be allowed to transit

Question 21

What is an RMZ? (1)

Answer 21

Airspace of defined dimensions wherein the carriage and operation of radio equipment is mandatory
(SERA 6005(a)).

Question 22

What is considered as two-way communications? (6)

Answer 22

Callsign
Type
Position
Flight rules
Intentions
Received acknowledgement from ATC

Question 23

What is a TMZ? (1)

Answer 23

A TMZ is airspace of defined dimensions within which aircraft are required to carry and operate a Mode S SSR transponder, unless in compliance with alternative provisions prescribed for that particular airspace by the ANSP