Law 1 - Types of Airspace Flashcards
What is an ATZ and its dimensions? (2)
Airspace of defined dimensions established around an aerodrome for the protection of aerodrome traffic
2000ft
2nm (2.5nm if rwy length is 1850m>)
If two different airspaces adjoin vertically, What services would be given to the lower airspace?
If at a common level, the service that is less restricted is given
What is a CTR? (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
What is a CTA? (2)
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)
What is a TMA? (2)
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)
At what height can a CTA start from? (1)
Minimum of 700ft AGL
CTA / CTR Diagram
What speed limitations is imposed 10,000ft / F100? (1)
250kts<
What airspace imposes the 250kt< below 10,000ft / F100 rule? (2)
Class C - VFR only
Class D E F G - All flights
Whre / when may an aircraft fly higher than 250kts? (4)
Authorised by ATC
Safety / Technical reasons
Class A B - All traffic
Class C - IFR
What is an airway and its dimensions? (2)
A control area or portion thereof established in the form of a corridor. (ICAO)
5 miles - Vertically
10 miles - Horizontally
What are the ICAO Airspace classifications? (7)
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
What is an ATS Route? (1)
A specified route designed for channeling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services. (ICAO)
What does an ATS Route include? (6)
Airways
Advisory routes
Arrival / departure routes
Heli main routes
Link routes
Supersonic routes
What specifications does an ATS route include? (6)
Route designator
Track to/from significant points
Distance between significant points
Reporting requirements
Lowest safe altitude
Other info determined by ATS authority
What are the three types of CDR? (3)
Cat 1
Permantently plannable route
Cat 2
Plannable route IAW Airspace Utilisation Plan (AUP)
Cat 3
Not a plannable route (but can be tactically)
What is DRA? (1)
Direct Route Airspace (Free route)
What are the benefits of DRA? (2)
Fuel savings
CO2 emissions reduction
What is a TRA? (1)
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
What is a TSA? (1)
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
What is an RMZ? (1)
Airspace of defined dimensions wherein the carriage and operation of radio equipment is mandatory
(SERA 6005(a)).
What is considered as two-way communications? (6)
Callsign
Type
Position
Flight rules
Intentions
Received acknowledgement from ATC
What is a TMZ? (1)
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
