PPL Prep - General Flashcards
What is the AIP?
Aeronautical Information Publication - contains information for pilots
What information does the Vol. 4 contain?
General Information, Aerodome Plates. VFR
What is the Supplement?
Updated informaiton that needs to be provided outside of the normal amendment dates.
How often is the supplement replaced?
28 days
How often is an amendment issued?
56 days
When should amendments be inserted into the AIP?
Before first flight after the effective date. Ideally on the effective date.
How do you know what the amendment status of an AIP is?
The amendments should be recorded at the front of the AIP to ensure that all amendments have been applied.
How do you know this is the current amendment?
Gen 0.4 checklist of AIP pages will have the latest amendment applied.
What is the significance of the grey highlights in the index?
Changes made when the current amendment was applied
How is new or changed information indicated in the AIP?
With a Veritcal Line beside it.
How is deleted information indicated in the AIP?
It has a D in the margin on the left hand side.
If you are taxiing on an aerodrome, and tower flashes a green light to you, what does this mean?
Cleared to Taxi
What is the purpose of the pink pages in the AIP?
Pink pages cover emergency procedures in the AIP 4
What is TIBA?
Is the emergency broadcast system in the event that Chch is out of action
What do the PSR / SSR charts show?
Primary and secondary survellinece reach and signal
Where is the elevation measurement taken on the aerodrome?
Near the center of aerodrome
Is the elevation point measurement on the aerodrome plate?
Yes.
Circle with a cross in it.
Is elevation point measurement described in terms of latitude / longitude anywhere on an aerodrome chart?
Yes. At the bottom of the aerodrome chart.
Where is North on the aerodrome chart?
It is the top of the page.
It is shown in the top left of the chart
On the Aerodrome chart is the North shown as true or magnetic north?
True North and Magnetic North are shown.
The top of the page is True North.
How are WDIs shown on an aerodrome chart?
Triangles on the chart
What does it mean when the WDI symbol has lines radiating from the end?
That the Wind Direction Indicator is lit
What do the elevation annotations at the runway ends mean?
These are at the runway threshold and indicates
the elavation at that point of runway
What do the arrow-shaped flags with a number in them mean on an aerodrome chart?
Distance available to the end of the run way
What is the purpose of a clearway on an aerodrome chart?
Extra length at the end of a runway that is clear of obstacles
What is the purpose of a starter extension?
??
What is a displaced threshold?
When the landing zone is beyond the start of the runway. This can be used for takeoff
How is an displaced threshold indicated?
3 ovals on the runway diagram
Can you use the displacement for take-off and landing?
Take-off only
Taxiway A5 at Ardmore is NOTAM closed, how would you ID this taxiway?
Look at the AIP Ground Movement chart.
Why are preferred procedures published?
The goal is to provide common procedures, allowing safer airspace.
However they are only preferred, so look out is required.
What is ESWL?
Equalivant single load. Which is to provide gudiance on the max weight allowed on that taxiway
What is runway slope measured in?
Degrees
What is ASDA?
Accelerate-Stop Distance.
What is the purpose of the yellow pages for AA, CH etc.?
Aerodrome has significant construction
What do the solid blue dots signify in the VNC?
Mandatory Broadcast Zone
What must you do in an MBZ?
Broadcast position reports:
* at regular intervals
* On Entry and Exit
* Joining Circuit
* Prior to entering a runway
Anti-collision lights must be on if fitted
Where are the details of the MBZ displayed?
In a Blue Box on the VNC
What does LLCA mean?
Lowest Level for Class C
What do the open blue diamond symbols signify?
Common Freq Zone.
What must you do in a CFZ?
Use the CFZ radio. However there is no requirement to broadcast position.
What is a transit lane?
An area in the controlled airspace that can be used by uncontrolled traffic ( don’t need to contact ATC )
Are Transit Lanes available 24 hours a day?
No.
Tranist lanes are only active during the day.
What is a danger area?
Any area where additional caution must be taken.
You can fly in them after consideration. There is no-one to ask permission of.
General recommendation is to avoid them.
Can you enter a danger area?
Yes.
As long as you take into account all hazards
Can you enter a military area?
With Permission only.
Can you enter a restricted area?
With Permission only.
Can you enter a volcanic hazard area?
Yes
During day only.
VMC
What is a low flying zone?
An area that allows lower than normal ( 500ft ) for training purposes
How low can you fly in a low flying zone?
Depends on the procedures for the LFZ. But generally for Ardmore LFZ it’s not below 200ft
What is a general aviation area?
A training area for general avaiation.
Uses Transponder code of 1400 instead of 1200
Marked as DAY means it does not need to be activated.
Otherwise ATC needs to be contacted.
Are FISCOM frequencies listed on the chart?
Yes
What does the number next to a black dot signify?
Height at that point.
What is special about the spot height in a black box?
??
What are the numbers in the middle of each grid-square on the VNC for?
The Maximum Elevation Figure ( MEF )
This is the maximum height of any obstacle, including trees and objects in the grid.
If you flew at the MEF grid altitude would you hit anything?
Yes.
This is the maximum height of any obstacle, including trees and objects in the grid.
How could you ensure minimum legal height above obstacles in that grid-square?
Add 500 ft to the MEF.
How are powerlines indicated?
Squiggly lines
How are golf courses indicated?
Golf flag
How are areas of sensitive fauna indicated?
Red Box with a duck symbol
How are conspicuous buildings indicated?
Black Sqaures
How are wire-hazards indicated?
Red line, which ‘sags’
Height is indicated as well.
What does the number above the wire symbol mean?
Height of the highest element of the wire
The number with a red wite line….
Is this the lowest or highest point of the span?
Highest point of the structure
Where is the wire based on the symbology?
Across a saddle or river
When their is a wire, is it an accurate location?
No.
It’s warning when flying in that area.
Does the marking of wires mean there are no other wires around?
No.
Why are some aerodromes blue, and some purple?
IFR vs VFR
Why do some of the purple ones aerodromes a teardrop symbol near them?
Indicating approach/depature paths for IFR approaches/depatures
What are the requirements to hold a PPL?
17 years old. Valid medical, passed all theory tests, passed practical flight test