UK Nav and HF for orals

Question 1

Name some charts that are specific to the UK

Answer 1

• UK AIAA, ATA, and Military Low Flying Systems
• UK airspace restrictions and hazards
• LARS (lower airspace radar service)
• TMA’s
• Military ATZ’s
• Lower and Upper ATS routes
• Chart of airspace classifications

Question 2

What can we not do with VRP’s in the UK?

Answer 2

They are used for guidance and aircraft can normally hold over them unless outside CAS- this is because outside CAS the traffic enviornment is unknown and we can’t guarantee safety.

Question 3

What is the blood alcohol limit for controllers in the UK?

Answer 3

20mg/100ml of blood (a 1/4 of the drink drive limit)

Question 4

What should a controller consider when giving blood?

Answer 4

That light headness may result and you may therefore not be fit for work.

Question 5

What is SRATCOH?

Answer 5

Scheme for the Regulation of ATCO’s Hours

A system designed to all controllers breaks to help combat fatigue.

Question 6

What is CISM?

Answer 6

Critical Incident Stress Management

A system that acts ASAP to mitigate the effects of stress related symptoms following a incident, therefore maintaining the good mental health of the ATCO’s