OPS

Question 1

VFR cruise levels table based on direction of flight.

Answer 1

NOSE
North = Odd + 500
South = Even + 500

Question 2

When may vertical and horizontal separation be reduced?

Answer 2

ATC can continuously see both aircraft.
Each aircraft can see each other and maintain their own separation.
Following aircraft can see aircraft in front and can maintain visual separation.

Question 3

List three occasions when an ATC clearance is required.

Answer 3

All aircraft, pedestrians and vehicles wishing to enter and operate on the manoeuvring area at a controller aerodrome.
All VFR flights to operate in Class C & D airspace.
All parachute descents in controlled airspace.
All IFR flights to operate in Classes A, C and D airspace.

Question 4

What are some exceptions to (first in best dressed) priorities?

Answer 4

For a more orderly flow of traffic or significant economic benefit
RVSM approved aircraft for level allocation on in RVSM airspace.
Operating in the normal pattern
Climbing preference over arriving
Other than normal pattern for operational reasons
IFR training when on final Flight inspections

Question 5

List five items that shall always be read back.

Answer 5

ATC Route Clearances 
Clearances and instructions to operate on the manoeuvring area at a controlled aerodrome
Runway-in-use
Altimeter Settings
SSR Codes
Level Instructions
Heading and Speed instructions
Frequency after frequency change instructions.

Question 6

List three words that can be omitted from transmissions provided no confusion or ambiguity will result.

Answer 6

SURFACE
DEGREES
VISIBILITY, CLOUD and HEIGHT
HECTOPASCALS

Question 7

Name five flight operations that are considered special operations.

Answer 7

Dropping or Spraying
Glider Towing
Parachute Descents
Aerobatics
Formation Flight

Question 8

What are the minimum safe heights and horizontal distances for IFR safe flight.

Answer 8

Over high terrain or in mountainous areas - at least 600m (2000ft) above the highest obstacle located within 8km of the estimated aircraft position.
Everywhere else - at least 300m (1000ft) above highest obstacle within 8km of estimated aircraft position.

Question 9

Giveway rules A/C in flight vs taking off vs landing

Answer 9

Head On - Neither Aircraft have right of way, both turn to the right.
Converging - The aircraft gives way to the aircraft on its right.
Overtaking - The aircraft being taken over has right of way.

Question 10

When must a VFR flight file a flight plan?

Answer 10

When operated within Classes B, C and D airspace
When forming part of aerodrome traffic at controlled aerodromes
When operated as special VFR flights.

Question 11

List the five objectives of flight service.

Answer 11

Prevent collisions between aircraft
Prevent collisions between aircraft on the manoeuvring area and obstructions on that area
Expedite and maintain an orderly flow of traffic
Provide advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights
Notify appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue air, and assist such organisations as required.

Question 12

List the items that are to be included when issuing essential traffic information.

Answer 12

“Essential Traffic”
Direction of flight
Type of Aircraft 
Level information
Position information

Question 13

RVSM Altitude Stratum

Answer 13

2000ft from FL290 - FL410

1000ft RVSM on approved aircraft from FL290 - FL410

Question 14

Elements of a clearance in order.

Answer 14

Aircraft callsign/identification
If appropriate give the reason for the unavailability of the requested route and/or cruising level
Authorisation to operate in controlled airspace in accordance with instructions issued
Clearance limit
Route instructions
Level instructions
Any other information as required

Question 15

Three general types of separation.

Answer 15

Visual
Vertical
Horizontal
-Lateral
-Longitudinal

Question 16

What aircraft receive priority over all other traffic?

Answer 16

An aircraft known or believed to be in a state of emergency or impaired operation has priority over all other aircraft.

Question 17

Name the four categories for aircraft priority landing.

Answer 17

An aircraft which anticipates being compelled to land because of factors affecting the safe operation of the aircraft
Hospital aircraft or aircraft carrying sick, injured persons requiring urgent care.
Aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations.
Other aircraft as may be determined by the appropriate authority.

Question 18

Three phases of alerting service - name and definition.

Answer 18

INCERFA - Uncertainty Phase - a situation wherein uncertainty exists as to the safety of an aircraft and its occupants.
ALERFA - Alert Phase - a situation wherein apprehension exists as to the safety of an aircraft and its occupants.
DETRESFA - Distress Phase - a situation wherein there is reasonable certainty that an aircraft and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger or require immediate assistance.

Question 19

What types of flights shall be provided with an alerting service.

Answer 19

All aerodrome traffic when ATS is in attendance
For all aircraft:
-Aircraft operating under a filed flight plan
-Otherwise know by ATS to need assistance
-Aircraft known or believed to be the subject of unlawful interference (hijacking).

Question 20

What items should be included in a pilots distress RTF message.

Answer 20

Name and station addressed
Identification
Nature of Distress Condition
Intention of Person in Command
Present position, level and heading.

Question 21

3 Aerodrome Emergency Phases

Answer 21

Local Standy
Full Emergency
Crash

Question 22

If an aircraft is known or believed to be in an emergency, ATS personnel shall…

Answer 22

Give priority to and render all possible assistance to the A/C
Declare the appropriate phase
Take actions in accordance with guidance and instructions in:
-MATS RAC 7
-IFERC - for airborne emergencies beyond the area of jurisdiction of;
-AEP - for aircraft emergencies at or in the vicinity of an aerodrome as described in the plan

Question 23

ELT process testing rules

Answer 23

Maximum 3 sweeps
First five minutes of the hour
Must not exceed 20 seconds
No airborne tests
Testing done outside these parameters must be coordinated with ATS and RCC NZ