Progress Test 5 Flashcards
Name the call-sign suffixes for the ATC ATSU(s) that control a/c on the ground?
Ground or tower
Which of the UK flight information services (outside controlled airspace) need to have radar in order for that service to be provided?
Traffic; Deconfliction
Which types of ATSU can provide a traffic or deconfliction service?
ATC
An AGCS ATSU can instruct an a/c to remain clear of the ATZ. True or false?
False
Full air traffic control can control you in uncontrolled airspace. True or false?
True
The ATC instruction “G-BXJB, climb flight level 55” would put the non-instrument qualified pilot into cloud. What is the correct action to take?
Tell ATC “G-BXJB unable to comply” and remain at the current level
Which of the following are not ATZ call signs?
- Radar
- Director
- Tower
- Approach
- Radio
- Information
Radio; information
Under what circumstances can an AFIS officer control an a/c?
Only when on the ground at the aerodrome concerned
Under a deconfliction service, a pilot can change height or heading at will. True or false?
False
What does ATIS provide?
Automatic information for arrivals and departures
List four of the objectives of ATC?
- Prevent collisions between a/c in flight
- Prevent ground collisions between a/c
- prevent ground collisions between a/c and other airfield obstructions
- Expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic
Name the 4 UK flight information services provided outside controlled airspace:
Basic; traffic; deconfliction; procedural
List the types of ATSU that can provide a basic service
ATC; AFIS
When do you receive an “Alerting service”?
At all times when you’re in radio contact with ATC or AFIS, but not an AGCS
