Lesson 12 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)?
To provide the aviation community with basic flight information and ATC procedures for use in the National Airspace System (NAS) of the United States.
How many chapters are in the AIM and what do they cover?
11 chapters covering:
* Air Navigation
* Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids
* Airspace
* Air Traffic Control
* Air Traffic Procedures
* Emergency Procedures
* Safety of Flight
* Medical Facts for Pilots
* Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications
* Helicopter Operations
* Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
What are the two categories of airspace?
Regulatory and nonregulatory.
List the types of controlled airspace.
Controlled airspace consists of:
* Class A
* Class B
* Class C
* Class D
* Class E
What must be obtained prior to flight activities at a controlled airport?
ATC clearance.
What does ATIS stand for?
Automatic Terminal Information Service.
What is the procedure for taxiing at a controlled airport?
Listen to ATIS, contact ATC Clearance-Delivery, receive transponder code and departure instructions, then contact ground control.
What does ‘line up and wait’ mean?
To take a position on the runway but wait for takeoff clearance.
What is uncontrolled airspace also known as?
Class G airspace.
True or False: ATC has authority over uncontrolled airspace.
False.
What are the conditions for Special VFR operations?
Must have ATC clearance, remain clear of clouds, and be the only aircraft at the airport operating under SVFR.
What does the acronym W.A.R.M.P.C.N. stand for in Special Use Airspace?
W - Warning Area
A - Alert Area
R - Restricted Area
M - Military Operations Area
P - Prohibited Area
C - Controlled Firing Area
N - National Security Area
What is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)?
An area that pilots should avoid for stated times and altitudes, typically found in FDC NOTAMs.
What is the purpose of the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)?
To facilitate communication at airports without an operating control tower.
What should a pilot do if they lose communication in flight?
Complete dummy checks, broadcast in the blind, squawk 7600, and integrate safely with traffic.
What is the Emergency Locator Transponder designed to do?
Transmit a distress signal if the aircraft experiences crash-like impacts.
What is the definition of a runway incursion?
Any occurrence in the airport runway environment involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision hazard.
What is the purpose of the Airport Facility Directory?
To provide data on public and joint use airports, seaplane bases, heliports, military facilities, and selected private use airports.
How often is the Airport Facility Directory updated?
Every 56 days.
What is the role of the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)?
To provide air traffic control services to aircraft in flight.
What is the significance of the term ‘squawk 7700’?
It indicates a general emergency when transmitted by an aircraft.
Fill in the blank: The AIM includes information about __________.
[Air Traffic Procedures]
List the types of airports.
Civil Airports, Military/Government Airports, Private Airports.
What are the key components of good operating practices in aviation?
Runway Incursion Avoidance, communication with ATC, and compliance with instructions.
