PENB 2.2: Military Flashcards
What are MTAs?
Military Training Areas
What are MDAs?
Military Danger Areas
Can civil aircraft enter MTAs/MDAs?
Generally, no - unless co-ordinated with the Military controller
When can MDAs be used?
When booked by one military unit. Usage times notified via NOTAM.
When can MTAs be used?
They can be used at their published operating times, which may be 24/7. Can be used by multiples groups.
What is the MABCC?
Military Airspace Booking Coordination Cell
Where is the MABCC based?
Swanwick
How do Military Units book airspace?
Via the MABCC
How are MTAs and MDAs identified on flight maps?
Marked red border areas
What does TRA stand for?
Temporary Reserved Area
What is a TRA?
Reserved areas of airspace via temporary agreement, by another aviation authority.
What service is provided in a TRA?
FIS
Where can a TRA operate vertically?
5,000ft - FL195
When is a TRA open?
Office Hours Mon-Fri
What is Fighter Control Training?
Practice of intercepting aircraft not following instruction from ATC or enter UK airspace without permission.
Where does Fighter Control Training take place?
Within MTAs, MDAs and TRAs.
What are Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems? (RPAs)
Military Drones.
Where do Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAs) generally operate?
Wiltshire
How many Air-to-Air Refuelling Zones are in UK airspace?
14
How do you know an Air-to-Air Refuelling Zone is active?
NOTAM
Which airspace do Air-to-Air Refuelling Zones exist?
Class G
Air-to-Air Refuelling Zones are non-segregated. What does that mean?
Other aircraft may enter these zones.
Where can you find the chart showing Air-to-Air Refuelling Zones
UK MOD AIP - United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Aeronautical Information Publication (Online)
