Lesson Three: Aircraft Situation Display

Question 1

Which list line will an aircraft Flight Planned from Norfolk Island to Nadi first appear?

Answer 1

Departure 1

Question 2

If the range displayed is reduced so that some aircraft CANNOT appear on the display, the details of the affected flights go into which list?

Answer 2

Active

Question 3

Name the lists that can be displayed on the ASD

Answer 3

Entry, Departure, Active, Airspace Reservation and Pacific ATSU

Question 4

What is the refresh rate of the ASD?

Answer 4

10 seconds

Question 5

The default value of the velocity vector function is how many minutes?

Answer 5

10 minutes

Question 6

The Figure of Merit (FOM) provides what?

Answer 6

an indication of the accuracy of a position report

Question 7

Explain the difference between the “Apply” and the “OK” button

Answer 7

Apply - Applies the functionality and leaves the window open

OK - Applies the functionality and closes the window

Question 8

What is the requirement concerning Auto Route?

Answer 8

Auto Route shall be enabled at all times

Question 9

The controller may reset the ASD to the default range and centre using what key?

Answer 9

Spacebar

Question 10

Where on the ASD would you find a SCC (Special Condition Code)?

Answer 10

End of line 1 of an aircraft data block

Question 11

What is the minimum and maximum character length of an ACID in an aircraft data block?

Answer 11

Minimum 2, Maximum 7

Question 12

In an aircraft data block how is vertical movement indicated?

Answer 12

An upward or downward arrow

Question 13

When creating a map annotation, what is done to enclose an area?

Answer 13

Copy and paste the first fix as the last