MATS Flashcards

Question

In what airspace is gliding in IMC permitted? RAC 3-61 2 marks

Answer 1

Only permitted in class G, or in a restricted area designated by the Director specifically for IMC flying

Answer 2

Parachutists are required to remain clear of clouds except that a descent through cloud may be permitted in class C or D airspace, if a clearance is specifically obtained.

Answer 3

IFR flights shall be kept clear of an active PDS or PDA unless visual separation can be applied Traffic information shall be passed to VFR flights in regards to a PDA, except that VFR aircraft shall be kept clear of an active PDA when a clearance to drop through cloud has been given VFR shall be kept clear of an active PDS unless visual separation can be applied.

Answer 4

Between RVSM aircraft 1000ft RVSM <>NON-RVSM 2000ft NON-RVSM <> NON-RVSM 2000ft

Answer 5

Any track which intersects another by less than 45° from a particular direction if flight and from its reciprocal OR Parallel same direction tracks or reciprocal tracks not otherwise separated

Answer 6

Yes to both

Answer 7

All flights Class A IFR flights Classed C&D (except not during daylight in Class D when flights have been cleared to climb or descend providing own sep in VMC) IFR and VFR flights class C IFR and SVFR Between SVFR flights when reported visibility is less than 5km Between all flights taking off or landing at a controlled Aerodrome to ensure runway and WT minima are met Between aircraft without an operable transponder and all other flights (IFR or VFR) known or believed to be ACAS equipped in addition to any airspace classification Separation can be achieved by: 1000ft vertical or Keeping aircraft without an operable translonder on routes or in portions of airspace that are separated from ACAS aircraft or Visual sep provided that the ACAS pilot is advised the other aircraft is without an operable transponder OWN SEP IN VMC NOT PERMITTED

Answer 8

When requested by the pilot or considered necessary by the controller Pilot reports servere turbulence or mountain wave activity or is known to be entering an area of severe turbulence or mountain wave activity Navigational accuracy of an aircraft may be impaired Failure of a navaid reduces the capacity for frequent determination of position and speed Aircraft is experiencing communications failure Aircraft performance is abnormal Aircraft subject to unlawful interference

Answer 9

Visual or composite visual sep Military sep Aircraft in formation, providing prior notice of the formation flight has been given or formation consists of a flight in distress and it's escort

Answer 10

D20 if each aircraft uses: * same DME station * DME ststion and collocated waypoint * the same waypoint AND sep checked my obtaining simultaneous DME/GNSS readings D10 Leading aircraft maintains speed 20kts or more faster than following in addition to above

Answer 11

Turbo/piston 5km/1200ft by day Turbo/piston 8km/2000ft by night Jet 8km/2000ft day or night *or circling minima for approach/category NOT USED WHEN Circling not authorised for approach type/cat Aircraft cat D or DL Weather - fluctuating cloud base, wind shear, turb, strong cross winds reported Low cloud which may obscure Aerodrome line of sight Reason to believe pilot is unfamiliar with Aerodrome or surrounding terrain Pilot advises fhey do not wish to

Answer 12

In all phases of flight when operating directly behind (up to. 5 nm laterally) at the sane level or less than 1000ft below In all phases of flight when crossing behind at the sane level or less than 1000ft below When both aircraft are on approach to or departure from the same runway or runways less than 760m apart

Answer 13

In CLASS C or D and approach or area controller may apply a visual sep during DAYLIGHT provided: Specific request made by pilot Each aircraft under control of the same operating position, or physically adjacent poditions and both controllers agree No possibility of misidentification PILOT RESPONSIBILITIES remain VMC each aircraft continuously visible to the pilot of the other aircraft and bith pilots agree or the oilot of a following aircraft hss preceding aircraft in sight and can maintain visual sep

Answer 14

IFR or FRULZ or International VFR fails to report 30mins after EOBT IFR fails to arrive within 15 mins No communication received within 15mins Comm examples * ETO/time/Z<>Y * after being instructed to call new ATC * after bring called by a ground station without response * after advising readiness for take off from unattended Aerodrome *after arrival when pilot has advised intention to do so ETA plus 30mins for International VFR with no Sartime R Failure to terminate Sartime ANY uncertainty exists as to the safety of an aircraft and it's occupants because aircraft is * not on proper track or level * not in normal comms * experiencing nav difficulties * experiencing hazardous met conds * operating at night when pilot or aircraft limited to daylight ops * a declared emergency flight * a missing flight

Answer 15

Recognition of ACID in a, datablock, provided that position and track of symbol is consistent with that expected Recognition of an assigned discteet code, the setting of which has been verified, provided that position and track of symbol is consistent with that expected By transfer of radar ident Observation of compliance with an instruction to set a specific code Observation of compliance with an instruction to SQAWK IDENT

Answer 16

The use of current VOR/ VORTAC od NDB lateral and longitudinal separation is approved with GNSS certified aircraft provided the aircraft are flying routes or tracks that are from/to a VOR/VORTAC or NDB. This also applies while aircraft are below MRA/MEA

Answer 17

Wheb a ground based navaid is out of service, iaw RAC 3 approaches and departures based on that navaid may not be available. An approach, missed approach or deoarture that is based on VOR or NDB (including ILS missed approach) may be fkown if the operator is approved by CAA fir RNAV overlay.

Answer 18

RAIM is part of the aircraft GNSS system that warns the pilot when there is not enough quality information to continue using GNSS for nav purposes. The pilot is required to advise ATC and verify aircraft position every 10 minutes using another IFR approved nav system. Pilot may request re-routing to a VOR or NDB, a climb to MFA, or radar assistance with tracking and terrain clearance until established on a promulgated VOR/NDB route

Answer 19

The route and intentions of the aircraft not in sight are known and it's position can be confirmed by approved use of surveillance system or pilot report Instructions shall be issued to either aircraft, as appropriate, which will ensure separation Where there is a possibility of either aircraft taking avoiding action as a result of sighting the other, or receiving a safery akert/ TCAS, traffic information that would assist crew SA shall be passed to both aircraft.

Answer 20

D20 any level D10 up to F150 on opposite sides of DME station D10 up to F290 on the same side of DME station Speed differential provisos: The same speed reference applicable to phase of flight shall be used If IAS is used, then speeds shall be checked when aircraft ate within 4000ft of each other prior to apply the separation

Answer 21

Designation is a position symbol by automated means as long as only one symbol is indicated and no possoof misidentification ie: * standard hand/accept procedure * point function Notification of discrete code of aircraft Physically pointing to symbol on receiving controllers display Description of position/ distance and bearing from a geographical position, reporting point or navaid together with track or heading if route not known Instruction to aircraft by transferring controller to change code and receiving controller observing the change Instruction to aircraft by transferring controller to sq ident and receiving controller observing the change

Answer 22

Upon identification (except when ident is based on pilot position report or upon departure and observation is consistent with aircrafts ATD OR by use of ADS-B aircraft ident OR transfer of ident When requested by pilot When, after querying a pilot estimate, the estimate differs significantly from surveillance controllers estimate based on Situation Display or route readout data At intervals when vectoring particularly when an aircraft is being vectored for an approach Prior to reverting to own nav following vectors, except when instructions to regain track prior to a waypoint are given When an aircraft is off track to the extent that it is outside the nav tolerance for the type of navaid being used When the pilot is informed that ident has been regained following a loss of ident

Answer 23

As a well known geographical position Magnetic track and distance to a significant point or navaid Bearing (compass points) and distance from a known position Position relative to the centre line of an ATS route, or final approach track Distance from touch down

Answer 24

The structural complexity of the control area or sector The functions to be performed with tbe control area or sector Assessment of controller workload and sector capacity The degree of technical reliability and availability of main and back up surveillance and communication systems Possibility of a surveillance equipment failure or other emergency that eould eventually require reverting to back up facilities and/or non-surveillance separation

Answer 25

Where one aircraft is being radar monitored and is in communication with another sector provided that: * the aircraft being monitored has or will be under control of the radar controller or coordination including transfer of radar ident hss taken place AND * the radar controller is aware if the terms of tbe clearance AND * the terms of the clearance are acceptable to the Radar controller who will ensure that separation is maintained AND * the aircraft can be transferred to the Radar controller if requested AND voice switch direct access line communication exists with the other unit Or where one aircraft is not in direct communications with the radar controller provided that RAC 6 Between Aircraft on Approach applies

Answer 26

A, C, D for separation, safety, noise abatement, operational advantage, to assist aircraft navigation or on pilot request In Class G only in an emergency

Answer 27

In VMC By day only IFR aircraft arriving or departing under surveillance control

Answer 28

Flights that have been cleared for an approach (inside or outside controlled airspace) Flights vacating controlled airspace Flights transferred to procedural approach early after co-ord Flights transferred to Aerodrome control on a visual approach Individual flights for whom SFL is transmitting incorrect information

Answer 29

RESET code/confirm correct code has been set Instruct pilot to set a sector code. If successful then modify the FPL SSR code If not successful identify aircraft using methods in RAC 6. Thereafter modify the FPL SSR to that of the aircraft.

Answer 30

LEFT or RIGHT followed by relative bearing (clock reference) DISTANCE DIRECTION which conflicting traffic appears to be tracking LEVEL information Any other pertinent info such type, speed or otger traffic in the vicinty which may cause confusion

Answer 31

BLINKING of the datablock AIDC co-ord field Attention window pop-up No further transfer of data across the ATM system boundary and verbal manual co-ord must take place

Answer 32

On an instrument approach - when established On a visual approach - prior to entering the circuit Following flights may also be instructed to contact Aerodrome control when appropriate sep had been provided. ADC may not issue instructions that will reduce sep establihed by APP. APP tensions responsible for sep until transfer in control has been effected.

Answer 33

Clearance limit is the Aerodrome of first intended landing Clearance or revisions are only apple within controlled airspace. Traffic information shall be privided for portions of flight outside controlled airspace.