Part 3 Flashcards
State two reasons why traffic is passed to pilots in controlled airspace
Traffic information is passed to allow pilots to:
1. maintain separation from other aircraft and
2. operate IAW ATC instruction
(ref slide 46 ATC10)
State when traffic would be passed to pilots in controlled airspace
Passed when proximity of traffic warrants it
(ref slide 46 ATC10)
List types of flight and airspace in which a clearance is required
Class A, C, D, E (IFR), and restricted areas
(ref slide ATC 10)
What is the Phonetic code for U
Uniform
State the 5 legs of a fixed wing circuit
Upwind, crosswind, downwind, base, final, dead side.
What is the standard fixed wing circuit standard direction?
Left
Which document states if a runway’s circuit is non-standard?
ERSA
What is the role of the ground controller?
- Controls aerodrome traffic operating not on the landing areas (not the runways or Helipads)
- Issue of airway clearances of no clearance delivery is available
(source slide 4 ATC12)
What is the Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS)?
The provision of current , routine information to arriving and departing aircraft by means of continuous and repetitive broadcasts during the hours when the unit responsible for the service is in operation.
(Current routine information on continuous repetitive broadcasts for air users while the responsible unit is operating)
What does the STEADY GREEN ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?
In Flight: Authorized to land if pilot satisfied no collision risk exists
On ground: Authorized to takeoff if pilot satisfied no collision risk exists
What does the STEADY RED ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?
In Flight: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
On ground: Stop
What does the GREEN FLASHES ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?
In Flight: Return for landing
On ground: Authorised to taxi if pilot satisfied no collision risk exists
What does the RED FLASHES ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?
In Flight: Airfield unsafe - do not land
On ground: Taxi clear of landing area in use
What does the WHITE FLASHES ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?
In Flight: No significance
On ground: Return to starting point on airfield
What is the format for a clearance delivery call?
Location’s “Delivery”, Callsign, IFR (if IFR) to (destination) FPR, type of departure, request clearance
What would be the clearance delivery call be for Taipan 42 flying to Merimbula IFR with a visual departure?
“Nowra Delivery, Taipan 42, IFR to Merimbula FPR, Request Clearance”
What is the format for taxi clearance request on ground?
Location’s “ground”, Callsign, POB #, “Received _” (ATIS), Request Taxi
What would be the taxi clearance request for Taipan 42 with 3 POB, recieved Alpha ATIS?
“Nowra Ground, Taipan 42, POB 3, received Alpha, request taxi”
What two documents used in the planning phase would detail the suitability of your destination for your proposed flight?
ERSA, NOTAMS (NAIPS)
List the departure procedure that would normally conducted under VMC
A ‘Visual Departure’
State one essential altitude requirement that must be achieved when conducting an IMC departure
Achieve required sector safety height prior to reaching each new sector
What conditions must be met to request to ATC a visual approach by day for an IFR aircraft?
(Refer FINA ENR 1.5-8)
a) clear of cloud;
b) in sight of ground or water;
c) with flight visibility not less than 5,000M or, in the case of a helicopter, is able to proceed under helicopter VMC, or the aerodrome is in sight; and
d) subsequently can maintain (a), (b) and (c) at an altitude not less than:
1. if in controlled airspace - 500FT above the lower limit of the CT unless a clearance is received from ATC to depart and re-enter controlled airspace during the descent; and
2. the minimum height prescribed by MAO OIP as relevant to the location of the aircraft.
What are the tracking requirements for an IFR aircraft on a visual approach by day? (2 marks)
The captain must maintain track/heading on route progressively authorised by ATC until…
a) Within 5nm of the aerodrome
b) Then join the circuit as directed by ATC and approach on nominated runway
What are the requirements for a night visual approach for an IFR aircraft?
The captain must maintain track/heading on route progressively authorised by ATC until…
a) Within the prescribed circling area.
b) Then join the circuit as directed by ATC and approach on nominated runway
Readback requirements for
“Taipan 42 contact Melbourne centre 121.2”
“121.2, Taipan 42”
You are OCTA tracking to reporting position “AKMIR” on to your reporting destination, Bathurst. Is a position report required?
A position report is required at AKMIR unless you have been identified on radar
State the correct order for a position report
Where you are (over what position), what time you are at, what you are maintaining, estimate for next time.
E.g. AKMIR, 19, 6000, Estimating Bathurst 55
ATC SAR alerting procedures
INCERFA Uncertainty Phase
ALERFA Alert Phase
DETRESFA Distress Phase
If an aircraft has not landed after being given a clearance to land 5 mins ago, and comms could not be established, state which SAR alert phase would be declared
ALERFA - Alert Phase
State two existing criteria required for someone to make a distress call
a) Threatened by imminent or grave danger
b) Requires immediate assistance
State a mayday call format
*Bold face items
*MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
Station Addressed
*Aircraft Identification
*Nature of distress
*Intentions
*Position
Altitude
Heading
Any other info (POB, emergency services required, etc)
Describe the initial actions in the event of a comms failure (5 marks)
a) Ensure terrain clearance at all times
b) Squak code 7600
c) Listen out to ATIS or voice mandated Nav aid
d) Tx intentions and all position reports - prefix with transmitting blind
State the ACT separation rules that apply from IFR to IFR in Nowra’s airspace
They are separated
Is a clearance required to operate in our local training areas?
Yes
