Law 2 - Airspace Restrictions Flashcards
Which EU regulation refers to airspace restrictions? (1)
Reg (EU) No 923/2012
What types of airspace restrictions are there? (10)
- Danger Area
- Restricted Area
- Prohibited Area
- Small Arms Range
- Air-to-Air Refueling Area
- Aerial Tactics Area - ATA
- Military Training Area - MTA
- High Intensity Radio Transmission Area - HIRTA
- Areas Of Intense Aerial Activity – AIAA
- Various other Hazardous Areas
What is the definition of a Danger Area? (1)
Airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times
What type of activity is in a Danger Area? (3)
- Military
- Captive balloon sites
- Weapon ranges
Several types of activity may take place in each Danger Area. True or False?
True
Does an aircraft towing targets within a Danger Area have right of way over power aircraft? (1)
Yes
3 examples of a Prohibited & Restricted areas
- H.M Prisons
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Military Establishments
What is the definition of a Restricted Area? (1)
Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions
Can you land / take-off at an AD within a restricted area? (1)
Yes - Specified conditions apply
What is the definition of a Prohibited Area? (1)
Airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited
what is the vertical height limit for a Small arms range? (1)
500ft AGL
Do Small arms ranges attract Danger Area status? (1)
No
Where are Small Arms ranges detailed within the AIP? (1)
ENR 5-3
What is the definition of an Aerial Tactics Area? (1)
ATA: Area Tactics Area
Airspace of defined dimensions designated for air combat training within which high energy manoeuvres are regularly practiced by aircraft formations
What is the definition of a Military Training Area? (1)
MTA: Military Training Area
An area of Upper Airspace of defined dimensions within which intense military flying training takes place
Is it possible to provide Civil ATC service within an MTA during its published hours of activity? (1)
No
What is the definition of a High Intensity Radio Transmission Area? (1)
HIRTA: High Intensity Radio Transmission Area
Airspace of defined dimensions within which there is radio energy of an intensity which may cause interference with, and on rare occasions damage to, communications and navigation equipment
What is the definition of an Area of intense air activity? (1)
An airspace within which aircraft, singly or in combination with others, regularly participate in unusual manoeuvres
