Lesson 204 & 205 Glossary

Question 1

Reciprocal track

Answer 1

In the application of separation, a term used to indicate tracks that converge or diverge at an angle of 136 to 180 degrees inclusive

Question 2

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)

Answer 2

The application of 1000 ft vertical separation between RVSM aircraft in RVSM airspace

Question 3

State aircraft

Answer 3

Any aircraft used for military, customs, police, or other law enforcement services of a state

Question 4

Conflict

Answer 4

… the actual or predicted convergence of aircraft that violates one or more separation minima

Question 5

Crossing track

Answer 5

In the application of separation, a term used to indicated tracks that converge or diverge at an angle of 45 to 135 degrees inclusive

Question 6

Polar route

Answer 6

A northbound or southbound route that enters or exits Canadian Domesitc Airspace via designated Russian polar fixes located north of 75 degree north. Routes are defined as northbound when aircraft are flying a track of 315 degree clockwise to 045 degrees and southbound when tracking 135 degrees close to 225 degrees

Question 7

Same track

Answer 7

In the application of separation, expression used by ATC to indicate identical tracks or tracks that converge or diverge at an angle of 1 degrees to 44 degrees inclusive