NAS Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of the NAS?
A
the NAS includes every person and thing required to successfully get a plane from point a to b
2
Q
what are the components of the NAS?
A
airspace and ATS routes, navigational aids, airports or landing areas, aeronautical charts, rules regulations and procedures, and personnel + equipment
3
Q
what is the airspace and ATS routes + examples?
A
various types of routes
(VOR and RNAV)
4
Q
navigational aids
A
- used to navigate from point to point and provide approach aids for landings
-VORs and VORTAC are primary NAVAIDS
5
Q
aeronautical charts
A
- charts outline airways, mark boundaries of classes of airspace, provide airport information, show NAVAIDs, obstacles and landmarks on the ground
6
Q
rules, regulations, and procedures
A
- rules and regulations establish and maintain positive control to prevent accidents
- promote safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic