Progress Test 4

Question 1

Which are the correct three main types of ATSU?

Answer 1

ATC; AFIS; AGCS

Question 2

In what circumstances can AGCS operators issue instructions to a/c?

Answer 2

Never

Question 3

ATC issues an instruction to a PART-FCL PPL(A) without any form of instrument qualification to climb that will result in the a/c entering cloud. What’s the correct course of action?

Answer 3

Don’t climb. The pilot must inform ATC that they’re unable to comply

Question 4

Name the call sign suffix associated with an AFIS:

Answer 4

Information

Question 5

What does ATIS stand for, and what’s its purpose?

Answer 5

Automatic terminal information service; recorded announcement giving airfield information, weather, and instructions to save controllers time giving this information to individual a/c

Question 6

Earls Colne airfield operated an AGCS. It’s therefore not necessary to speak to them when transiting their ATZ. True or false?

Answer 6

False