Operating Procedures Flashcards
As given in the lesson handout, state the recommended “best practice” checklist for handing over and taking over an en-route position at an ACC. Give the titles in the checklist and, where applicable, give two examples within each. (8 marks)
Weather - fog/snow, clear air turbulence, CB’s, upper winds, pressure, SIGMET’s, North Atlantic Tracks
Equipment - Serviceability, maintenance, radars, frequencies
Situation - Flow, Holding, Weather Delays, Royal/Mil flights, Danger Areas
Traffic - Strip to display, Non-RVSM
WEST
According to MATS Part 1, what meteorological information is available to a controller at an ACC? Do not go into detail with the contents of such information. (8 marks)
Routine Reports
Aerodrome Forecasts
SIGMET Messages
Trend Forecasts
Advice on Diversions
Forecast of Conditions in the FIR
Forecast RPS values
RVR
RASTAFFR.
According to MATS 1, list the phenomena which will necessitate the issue of a SIGMET, together with explanatory notes.
Severe Icing Severe Turbulence Severe Mountain Waves Heavy Hail Heavy Dust/Sandstorm Volcanic ASH Cloud Freezing RAIN Tropical Cyclone Thunderstorm - this refers not only to thunderstorms but also to cumulonimbus clouds that may not be currently accompanied by a thunderstorm.
