Radio procedures in controlled airspace Flashcards
CTR vs CTA
CTR is a control zone
CTA is a control area
TMA vs UTA
TMA terminal control area (arranged around busy airports)
UTA is upper control area (generally above 9500ft)
Class of controlled airspace is either
C or D
Zone vs area
Airspace that touches earths surface is zone
Airspace that does not touch the surface is called an area.
CTR commonly found around controlled aerodrome hence is control zone. Remaining controlled airspace is an area.
Are airspaces A B E F used in nz
No
Class C outline
IFR and VFR require clearance to enter.
ATC separates VFR from IFR traffic.
ATC separates special VFR (SVFR) from IFR flights.
ATC separates SVFR from SVFR when vis less than 5km
ATC do not seperate VFR from VFR
Class D outline
IFR and VFR require clearance to enter.
ATC do not seperate VFR from IFR
ATC separates SVFR from IFR
ATC separates SVFR from SVFR when vis less than 5km
ATC do not seperate VFR from VFR
Class G outline
Aircraft, VFR or IFR, do not require clearance, ATC does not seperate any aircraft.
When to make clearance request
about 10nm from boundary
Items required in clearance request
Callsign
Position
Level
Intended route
Destination
Clearance request
If in ohakea control and which to enter wellington control, who to make request to
Request for entry into following CTA is made on the frequency that you are on at the time i.e. ohakea control.
Highlights the fact that when on a clearance, you cannot make changes to tracks altitudes, frequencies, and so on unless you have obtained prior clearance to make the change.
Must report when at places of points stated in clearance and reports on alt
E.g. if cleared through Napier CTA/D via Havelock north and waipatiki beach, you must report when arrive overhear these places. Required to report when reaching and leaving assigned altitudes.
