Section 1 - ATS Org Flashcards
What are the two aviation bodies in Aus?
CASA, Airservices Australia
What is the International regulatory body for aviation?
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organisation
What are the five objectives for ATC?
ATS objectives
The objectives of Air Traffic Services are to:
a) prevent collisions between aircraft;
b) prevent collisions between aircraft on the manoeuvring area and obstructions
on that area;
c) expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic;
d) provide advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of
flights; and
e) notify appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue
aid, and assist such organisations as required.
What are the separation requirements for each class of airspace?
MATS 2.4.1
What are the two Aus FIRs and what are their callsigns?
Melbourne YMMM, Brisbane YBBB
What is a Prohibited airspace?
An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial
waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited.
Designation is appropriate only for reasons of military necessity.
What is a Restricted airspace?
An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial
waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in
accordance with certain specified conditions.
What is a Danger airspace?
An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to
the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times.
What is the callsign and role for the tower operator in charge of the manoeuvring areas (non-runway)?
Ground - ACD (Airways Clearance Delivery)
What is the callsign and role for the tower operator in charge of the active runways?
Tower - ADC (Aerodrome Controller)
Who creates and designates active flex tracks?
Trackmaster
What is a Track Definition Message?
The Airservices Australia Trackmaster uses the Track Definition Message/TDM.
This message is disseminated to the airlines via AFTN and promulgated as a
NOTAM.
The TDM consists of:
* Message formatting info
* Track identifier
* Validity period
* Track description
* RMK section
Irrespective of any concept of standard
On a chart, what does an empty triangle represent?
Position report for aircraft with TAS less than 300kt and for other aircraft on request (or Initial Position Fix).
On a chart, what does a solid triangle represent?
Compulsory position report for all aircraft.
On a chart, what does a square (around a triangle) represent?
AIREP Section 3 required from designated flights.
