Ops

Question 1

When must you file a flight plan?

Answer 1

1) within controlled airspace notified as IFR only
2) within other controlled airspace in IMC or at night except SVFR
3) within special rules airspace
4) within UIRs
5) when the route length is above a certain length and MTOW above 5700kg
6) when crossing FIRs
7) when you intend to use the air traffic advisory service on an advisory route

Question 2

What is minimum en route altitude (MEA)?

Answer 2

The altitude within an airway and min altitude which radio reception is guarenteed

Question 3

Outline the IFR semi circular flight levels

Answer 3

000-179 = odd 
180-359 = even

When above 3000ft

Question 4

What is the lowest usable flight level?

Answer 4

500ft above the absolute min altitude

Question 5

How are DA(H) and MDA(H) calculated?

Answer 5

the highest of the OCH or precision approach system minima plus 50ft for position error correction

Question 6

Define RVR?

Answer 6

Runway visual range. An instrument derived visibility measurement which represents the range at which the runways high intensity lights can be seen in the direction of landing

Question 7

When is RVR reported?

Answer 7

When visibility drops below 1500m

Question 8

What is provided under a radar control?

Answer 8

1) separation from traffic
2) radar vectoring
3) controlled airspace crossing
4) nav assistance
5) wxr info
6) hazard warnings
7) emergency assistance

NOT TERRAIN CLEARANCE

Question 9

What is provided when under a radar advisory service?

Answer 9

1) traffic info

2) advisory avoiding action

Question 10

What is provided when under a radar information service?

Answer 10

Traffic info

Question 11

What is the standard circuit direction?

Answer 11

Left hand

Question 12

What is a rate 1, 2 and 3 turn?

Answer 12

Rate 1 = 3 degrees per sec
Rate 2 = 6 degrees per sec
Rate 3 = 9 degree per sec

Question 13

What is the formula for glide distance?

Answer 13

Best glide speed (Vmd) divided by ROD

Question 14

What is the IFR conspicuity code?

Answer 14

2000

Question 15

Who has right of way when an aircraft is being overtaken.

Answer 15

The aircraft being overtaken

Question 16

Describe the aircrafts nav lights?

Answer 16

Green = right side (starboard) visible from straight ahead to 110 degrees right
Red = left side (port) visible from straight ahead to 110 degrees left
White = 70 degrees either side of behind the aircraft