VFR Departures Training - Scholarly Flashcards
What is the terminal objective of Lesson 202 VFR Departures?
In a simulated environment depart VFR aircraft in accordance with MATS.
What are the enabling objectives of Lesson 202 VFR Departures?
EO 202.1 Issue taxi clearance to VFR departure. EO 202.2 Apply runway separation. EO 202.3 Issue take-off clearance. EO 202.4 Apply ATS surveillance.
What are the total training hours for Lesson 202 VFR Departures?
Theory: 3 hours Skill: 2 hours.
What aids are used in the training of VFR Departures?
PowerPoint BAC 202 VFR Departures EN BAC 202 VRR LAB EN BAC 202 Phraseology Lab VFR Departures optional IWP CBT Space-Based ADS-B.
What is the motivation for learning about VFR departures?
A large part of an airport controller’s job is to clear aircraft for takeoff. Processing departures is a daily task of any unit and it is essential to be highly competent at fulfilling this task.
What does the pilot need to do before taxiing for takeoff at a controlled airport?
A pilot must contact ATC the ground controller before taxiing for takeoff.
What should the pilot state upon initial contact for departure?
The pilot will state their intentions such as destination and requested altitude.
What should pilots do if no flight plan has been filed?
The pilot should inform the tower Clearance Delivery or ground control of the nature of the flight on initial contact such as local VFR or proceeding VFR to destination.
What is the expected communication from ground control to a pilot requesting taxi clearance?
Ground control will provide RUNWAY number WIND in magnetic degrees and knots ALTIMETER four-digit group giving the altimeter in inches of mercury TAXI VIA runway or other specific point and other information such as traffic or airport conditions.
What should a pilot do if they have not received specific authorization to cross a runway?
Pilots should hold short and request authorization to cross the runway.
What happens if a taxiing aircraft is given normal taxi authorization?
The pilot is expected to proceed to the taxi-holding position for the runway assigned for takeoff.
What is an FDE in the context of airport control?
An FDE is a Flight Data Entry created for a vehicle and a taxiing aircraft.
What is the procedure if there is no FDE already existing when an aircraft calls the ground controller?
The controller must create one using F8 or the NEW FDE Button.
What information is MATS concerned with regarding aircraft events?
MATS requires recording only aircraft events that are controlled by the tower or not already recorded in another category.
What is the protocol for recording aircraft event data?
Record the initial takeoff and final landing of each aircraft and specific details such as aircraft identification and type.
What altitude must a VFR flight flying east adhere to according to CARs?
An aircraft heading east must fly at an odd number of thousands of feet.
What altitude must a VFR flight flying west adhere to according to CARs?
An aircraft heading west must fly at an even number of thousands of feet.
What is the altitude requirement for VFR flights as specified in CARs?
A pilot on a VFR flight must add 500 feet to the selected number of thousands of feet to distinguish the flight from an IFR flight.
What needs to be recorded for the departure runway in the context of a flight data entry?
The departure runway is required for the airport controller the IFR controller and statistics.
What is the importance of the SSR transponder code in FDE?
The transponder code will be generated on the FDE itself.
What should the notepad in the FDE include?
It must include the direction of flight special intentions and requested altitude.
What is the significance of the ATIS letter in the FDE?
It serves as a reminder of which ATIS the pilot received filled in with one click.
What is meant by a published VFR route?
A published VFR route is a route included in the Canada Flight Supplement CFS aimed at standardizing the routes of VFR aircraft.
What are VFR routes and how do they assist pilots and controllers?
VFR routes make the pilots and controllers’ jobs easier since arrival and departure routes may be separated laterally and/or vertically in the vicinity of the airport.
How should a VFR waypoint be identified in communications with pilots?
In communications with pilots identify a VFR waypoint by its full name not by its identifier.
What is the purpose of VFR waypoints?
VFR waypoints allow greater ease in locating reporting points with GNSS and other Area Navigation receivers.
What is the structure of VFR waypoints?
Waypoints are depicted in latitude and longitude and use unique five-letter identifiers beginning with the letters VC.
What is the mandatory requirement regarding the destination in flight operations?
A destination is mandatory.
What is the significance of location indicators air traffic designators suffixes and abbreviations?
These codes help to standardize how data is written and guarantee that the controller will be able to read an FDE.
What code is used if the destination has no location code?
If the destination has no location code ZZZZ is used instead.
What should the Site Remarks indicate?
The Site Remarks should indicate the pilots’ intentions or direction of flight.
How should information be entered into the Flight Data Entry (FDE)?
Information is entered into the FDE as it is received from the pilot.
Why is it critical to learn how to input data into IWP?
It is critical to learn how to input data into IWP while listening or talking to concentrate on controlling airplanes not managing IWP.
What must a ground controller ensure before advancing the strip to the airport controller?
The ground controller must be diligent and ensure the FDE is complete prior to advancing the strip to the airport controller.
What is the importance of complete strips for the airport controller?
Incomplete strips can confuse or slow down the airport controller leading to undesirable outcomes.
What is the purpose of a transponder in air traffic control?
The purpose of a transponder is simple: it takes a surveillance target and allows us to link the target to a specific aircraft.
What does a Mode C transponder provide?
A Mode C transponder also provides accurate altitude information which is essential in our work.
What must pilots comply with regarding transponders?
Pilots must comply with instructions from air traffic control (ATC) regarding the use of transponders until they receive other instructions or until the aircraft has landed except in emergencies communications failures or unlawful interference.
What is a discrete code in transponder assignment?
Assign an aircraft a discrete code in preference to a non-discrete code.
What non-discrete code do gliders use?
Gliders use the non-discrete code 1202.
What non-discrete codes do VFR aircraft use below and above 12500 ASL?
VFR aircraft use the following non-discrete codes: 12500 ASL and below 1200 above 12500 ASL 1400.
What must ATC ensure when issuing transponder codes?
Minimize discrete code assignment changes due to system limitations regarding the number of codes.
What should be avoided during departure and arrival phases of flight regarding transponder code changes?
Avoid issuing code changes during these phases of flight due to high pilot workload.
What happens when an aircraft without a serviceable transponder requests to operate in transponder airspace?
Respond as indicated in Requests to Operate without a Transponder.
What conditions allow an aircraft without a functioning transponder to continue operating in transponder airspace?
An aircraft may continue to operate in transponder airspace to the next point of intended landing without ATC authorization and thereafter in accordance with an ATC clearance.
When must transponders normally be set to STANDBY?
Transponders must normally be set to STANDBY during taxi.
What order should taxi departure clearance items be issued?
- Aircraft identification 2. Unit identification 3. Runway information 4. Wind information 5. Altimeter information 6. Movement instructions 7. Supplementary information 8. Communication instructions.
What should be done to prevent information overload when issuing taxi instructions?
You may issue an SSR code as a separate transmission.
What is the format for issuing runway identification?
Identify a runway by saying the word RUNWAY followed by the number using separate digits.
What is the historical method of providing wind information?
Historically wind indicators had a needle to indicate the wind speed and direction and controllers provided a rounded estimation of the wind.
What should be issued if wind data is extracted from automated observations?
Time wind direction and speed.
How should altimeter settings be relayed to pilots?
The most recent altimeter setting must be relayed with stale altimeter settings requiring the time issued.
What should be included in the taxi instructions?
The taxi instructions should include the phraseology rules discussed in previous lessons and any other relevant information.
How is communication transferred as an aircraft moves to the departure runway?
Communications control is transferred from the ground controller to the airport controller.
What must a pilot ensure when requesting an intersection departure?
The pilot must ensure that the length of the runway to be used will be enough for their takeoff run.
What is required before approving an intersection departure?
Due consideration for factors such as traffic wake turbulence direction of flight etc.
Why must the ground controller obtain approval from the airport controller before authorizing an intersection departure?
It is routine for a pilot to use the full runway for departures and the airport controller expects most aircraft to take off from the threshold.
What does the FDE indicate to the airport controller regarding intersection departures?
The FDE is used to indicate to the airport controller which intersection the aircraft will be departing from.
What can the ground controller access for the intended runway for departure?
A drop-down menu of taxiways and the remaining runway length by clicking on the intersection popup in IWP.
What are the steps to indicate an intersection departure after selecting a runway for departure?
- Tap the RWY control on a departure FDE. 2. Tap the Intersection INT control. 3. Tap the intersection to be used for departure.
What happens after an intersection is selected for departure?
The Intersection popup closes and the FDE shows the departure intersection below the runway.
What should the ground controller do if a request for a bad intersection is made?
The ground controller is encouraged to unilaterally refuse a bad intersection request without coordinating with the airport controller.
What is the definition of an oblique angle in the context of taxiway departures?
Any angle that is not 90 degrees.
What concern do runway incursions present in Canada?
Runway incursions mainly pilot deviations are of great concern to all aviation stakeholders and continue to be part of the Transportation Safety Board watchlist.
What must be visible for an oblique taxiway departure to be approved?
The flight crew must be able to see the threshold of the active runway and the final approach of the active runway.
What conditions allow oblique taxiway departures?
Oblique taxiway departures are approved if there are no other options to access the active runway without crossing an active runway.
What should ground controllers do regarding oblique angle intersections?
Do not permit aircraft to use oblique angle intersections to access an active runway if the departure threshold and final approach are not visible to the flight crew.
What are examples of non-routine situations that may require the use of oblique angle intersections?
MEDEVAC flights a closed taxiway or a disabled aircraft or vehicles.
What must a pilot do if they wish to backtrack on a runway?
They must inform the controller of these intentions and obtain clearance before entering the runway.
What is the difference between ‘CONTACT HOLDING SHORT’ and ‘HOLD SHORT’?
CONTACT HOLDING SHORT is used when a ground controller asks a pilot to contact the Tower while holding short of the runway and does not require a readback while HOLD SHORT requires a readback.
What does the expression HOLDING SHORT signify in communication transfer?
It is used as a location for the purpose of communication transfer and does not require a readback.
What must the ground controller ensure regarding frequency changes?
The ground controller must specify the function and frequency for the pilot to change to when changing from ground to tower frequency.
What is the appropriate take-off clearance instruction for an aircraft?
TAKE-OFF CLEARANCE ISSUED ON THE TOWER FREQUENCY.
When must the ground controller advance the FDE to the tower?
While the aircraft is taxiing for departure but before arriving at the control transfer point before the runway or intersection from which it will begin take off.
What is the importance of advancing an FDE?
For transferring control of the aircraft from the ground controller to the airport controller ensuring that all relevant information for the flight has been recorded properly.
What is the procedure if a runway or RPA is not free before a departure?
Inform the pilot that a clearance cannot be issued provide the reason and request the pilot’s intentions.