Section 7 - Info Transfer Flashcards
How should you conduct coordination?
Conduct coordination:
a) on a point-to-point basis, whenever possible;
b) so that traffic coordination takes precedence over non-traffic coordination
requirements;
c) on intercom or liaison channels; and
d) on public telephone channels when c) is not available.
What are the elements of a headsup coordination?
A heads-up notification is:
a) an indication of the aircraft’s position;
b) the aircraft’s callsign; and
c) the coordinated level if different to the CFL.
For example:
a) relative to the position of the aircraft expressed as a cardinal point
(“SOUTH WEST, QANTAS ONE”);
b) the name of the position waypoint on, or closest to, the boundary
(“VIA APOMA, QANTAS ONE”); or
c) a taxi and/or departure call (“DEPARTURE BNA, ABC”).
What are the readback requirements for coordination?
Coordination must be acknowledged over fixed voice channels by the:
a) callsign of the aircraft involved in the message; and
b) identification of the acknowledging unit when replying to a call addressed to
more than one position/unit, or when communicating on HF in conditions where
misunderstanding is likely.
MATS 6.4.4
The receiving controller must acknowledge the key elements of any
coordination, clearance or instruction verbally as per a pilot’s readback
requirements.
Additionally ATC receiving coordination must read back QNH and the words
‘VISUAL’, ‘AMENDED’, ‘RECLEARED’ or ‘CANCEL CLEARANCE’where applicable.
On receipt of a position report (including departure report), a level check or a
change of level the receiving controller must read back the aircraft callsign and
advised level.
How do you coordinate formation flying?
When coordinating formation or in-company flights, include the type of
formation and dimensions if appropriate. For tactical formations or in-company
flights, include the disposition of group members in the coordination.
How do you manage significant weather?
When you are the first ATS officer to become aware of the presence of
significant weather information you have a responsibility to advise affected
aircraft and other units that may have aircraft affected by the weather. The
information should also be sent to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) so that
they can update their products for dissemination.
Significant weather phenomena include:
a) Mist (BR)/Fog (FG);
b) Dust (DU)/Duststorm (DS);
c) Funnel cloud (FC);
d) Smoke (FU)/Haze (HZ);
e) Hail (GR)/Small hail or Snow pellets (GS)/Ice pellets (PL);
f) Dust devil (PO);
g) Rain (RA)/Drizzle (DZ)/Unidentified precipitation (UP);
h) Sand (SA)/Sandstorm (SS);
i) Snow (SN)/Snow grains (SG);
j) Squall (SQ); and
k) Volcanic ash (VA)
What is RAWFNTO?
R Runways
A Airspace and Airspace releases
W Present and Forecast Weather
F Facilities / Frequencies / Equipment
N Navaids and NOTAMs
T Traffic
O Outstanding Instructions / Matters
What is ASAIR?
Air Safety Accident or Incident Report (IRM, RRM)
What is an RRM?
See TSI Regs Part 12
What is an IRM?
See TSI Regs Part 11
