RNP, Flight Plans

Question 1

• Can you deviate from the centre of a RNP route?

Answer 1

• All pilots are required to maintain route centrelines, as depicted by on-board lateral devition indicators and/or flight guidance.

Unless

• ATC authorise a deviation
• In an emergency

Question 2

• Min lateral separation between RNP10 aircraft

Answer 2

• 50nm

Question 3

• Min lateral separation between RNP4 aircarft?

Answer 3

• 30nm

Question 4

• Min lateral separation between all other aircraft in RNP airspace other than RNP10 and RNP4

Answer 4

• 100nm lateral or time-based longitudinal separation will be applied

Question 5

• Where is RNP airspace in New Zealand?

Answer 5

• NZZO FL245 - FL600

Question 6

• Example of an RNP route Air Nelson flys

Answer 6

• Most Stars and SIDs at regional aerodromes - RNP 1 requirement

Question 7

• When must you submit a flight plan IFR?

Question 8

• When must you advise ATC of a delay to departure?

Question 9

• When are you required to terminate an IFR flight plan?

Answer 9

• On the ground at any aerodrome without an ATS, within 15 minutes of last acknowledged ETA.