UK APS Oral Question Bank Flashcards
Do you need to be visual with the aerodrome for a visual approach?
No, just need visual reference to the surface
Describe class A airspace
IFR only
Clearance required
ATC must be complied with
Everyone separated from everyone
Gliders may enter in VMC
Describe Class C airspace
VFR & IFR
Clearance required to enter
Instructions must be followed
IFR sep from IFR & VFR
VFR sep from IFR, given Tx info on other VFR
VMC
Describe Class D airspace
VFR and IFR
Clearance required to enter
Instructions must be followed
IFR sep from IFR and SVFR, given tx info on VFR
VFR given tx info on everyone
SVFR treated as IFR for all intents and purposes
VMC
Describe Class G airspace
ATCU’s provide FIS
Pilots responsible for all collision avoidance
Pilots still expected to comply with advice
Which aircraft are exempted from the VMC criteria in the UK?
- Powerline
- Pipeline
- Police
- Helimed
- SAR
- SAR training if LOA (letter of agreement) with ATC provider exists
What are the VMC minima for an Aircraft cruising at FL100 or above in the day?
1500m and 1000ft from cloud with a flight visibility of 8km
What are the VMC minima for an Aircraft criusing between FL100 and 3,000ft amsl or above 1,000ft above terrain in the day?
1500m and 1000ft from cloud with a flight visibility of 5km
What are the VMC minima for an Aircraft criusing at or below 3,000ft amsl or at or below 1,000ft above terrain whichever is higher, Class C, D or E airspace during the day?
1500m and 1000ft from cloud with a flight visibility of 5km (Class A-E airspace)
What are the VMC minima for an Aircraft criusing at or below 3,000ft amsl or at or below 1,000ft above terrain whichever is higher in uncontrolled airspace (F&G) in the day?
clear of cloud with the surface in sight with a flight visibility of 5km
What are the daytime VMC minima for a fixed wing Aircraft cruising at or below 3,000ft in Class F or G airspace where its IAS in Knots is 140 or less?
Clear of cloud with the surface in sight with a flight visibility of 1500m.
What are the daytime VMC minima for a Helicopter at or below 3,000ft in Class F or G airspace where its IAS in Knots is 140 or less?
Clear of cloud with the surface in sight with a flight visibility of 1500m
At night what are the VMC minima for aircraft at or above FL100?
1500m and 1000ft from cloud with a flight visibility of 8km
At night what are the VMC minima for aircraft between FL100 and 3,000ft amsl or 1,000ft above terrain?
1500m and 1000ft from cloud with a flight visibility of 5km
At night what are the VMC minima for aircraft at or below 3,000ft amsl or at or below 1,000ft above terrain whichever is higher?
1500m and 1000ft from cloud with a flight visibility of 5km and with the surface in sight
Under what met conditions do ATC advise pilots that VMC no longer possible?
In Class D airspace when the reported met conditions are below
a Cloud ceiling of less than 1,500ft and/or a G.V of less than 5km in dya or night ATC shall;
- Advise pilots of a/c intending to operate under VFR to or from such aerodromes, and
- Request the pilot to specify the type of clearance required.
What are the conditions for a VFR refusal?
ATC shall not issue any further VFR clearances to a/c wishing to operate under VFR,
- to or from an aerodrome
- or enter the ATZ
- or traffic circuit
In Class D airspace when the reported MET conditions are below the following minima;
- Cloud ceiling less than 1,500ft, and/or
- Ground vis less than 5,000m
What are the daytime VMC for a helicopter at or below 3,000ft amsl in Class D airspace when flying 140kt IAS or less?
1500m flight vis COCSIS
What are the daytime VMC for a fixed wing aircraft at or below 3,000ft amsl in Class D airspace when travelling 140kts IAS or less?
5km flight vis COCSIS
At night what are the VMC minima for aircraft at or below 3,000ft amsl or at or below 1,000ft above terrain whichever is higher?
1500m and 1000ft from cloud with a flight visibility of 5km and with the surface in sight
slides say that it is 5km COCSIS in Class G airspace but MATS 1 makes no reference to this!!
What are the conditions for a SVFR refusal?
ATC shall not issue any further VFR clearances to a/c wishing to operate under VFR,
- to or from an aerodrome
- or enter the ATZ
- or traffic circuit
In Class D airspace when the reported MET conditions are below the following minima;
- Cloud ceiling less than 600ft, and/or
- Ground vis less than 1,500m (800m for helis)
Under what met conditions do ATC advise pilots that SVFR no longer possible for fixed wing a/c?
In Class D airspace when the reported met conditions are below
a Cloud ceiling of less than 600ft and/or a G.V of less than 1500m in day or night ATC shall;
- Advise pilots of a/c intending to operate under VFR to or from such aerodromes, and
- Request the pilot to specify the type of clearance required.
Under what met conditions do ATC advise pilots that SVFR no longer possible for a helicopter?
In Class D airspace when the reported met conditions are below
a Cloud ceiling of less than 600ft and/or a G.V of less than 800m in day or night ATC shall;
- Advise pilots of a/c intending to operate under VFR to or from such aerodromes, and
- Request the pilot to specify the type of clearance required.
What is a FRZ in regards to SUA’s?
Define a Basic Service
An ATS provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful to the safe and efficient conduct of flight. This may include;
1) Weather information
2) Changes of serviceability of facilities
3) Conditions at aerodromes
4) General airspace activity information
5) Any other info likely to affect safety
Define a Traffic Service
A surveillance based service where in addition to the provisions of a Basic Service the ATCO provides specific surveillance derived traffic information to assist the pilot in avoiding other traffic. ATCOs may provide headings and/or levels for the purposes of positioning and/or sequencing, however the ATCO is not required to achieve deconfliction minima and the pilot remains responsible for collision avoidance
Define a Deconfliction Service
A surveillance based service where in addition to the provisions of a Basic Service the ATCO provides specific surveillance derived traffic information and headings and/or levels aimed at achieving defined deconfliction minima or for the purposes of positioning and/or sequencing, however the avoidance of other traffic is ultimately the pilot’s responsibility
Define a procedural service
An ATS where, in addition to the provisions of a basic service, the ATCO provides restrictions, instructions and approach clearances, which, if complied with, shall achieve deconfliction minima against other a/c participating in the procedural service. Neither traffic info nor deconfliction advice can be passed with respect to unknown traffic
Which a/c can be provided with a DS?
IFR only
Which a/c can be provided with a PS?
IFR only
If the weather is 3000m to the N and 1000m to the S can an A/C depart SVFR?
No as the lowest visibility is the one used to determine the flight rules permitted.
Which visibility is used to determine whether SVFR or VFR flights can operate to/from an aerodrome?
Ground visibility
If the ground vis is <1000m but the flight vis is 2000m can an SVFR a/c operate?
Not to/from the aerodrome or in the ATZ but they could transit the zone
