Visual Seperation

Question 1

The following visual separations can be used to separate IFR:
3 things

Answer 1

1) VMC Climb/Descent: Pilot’s have to agree to maintain own separation
2) in the vicinity of an AD: under specific conditions
3) When an a/c is executing a visual approach and has preceding traffic in sight

Question 2

Controllers may authorise an aircraft to climb/descend in VMC provided:
6 things

Answer 2

1) Class D/E Airspace
2) below FL100
3) During Daylight
4) A/C flying VMC
5) climbing/descending a/c agrees to maintain his own separation from other a/c and agreed with pilot of other a/c
6) essential traffic information given

Question 3

Separation minima may be reduced in vicinity of an AD if:

Answer 3

1) Adequate Separation can be provided by AD controller when each a/c is continuously visible
2) Each a/c is continuously visible to flight crews of the the other a/c and can maintain their own separation
3) One a/c following another, the flight crew of succeeding a/c reports the other in sight and separation maintained

Question 4

Visual approaches for IFR traffic to execute may be requested by:

Answer 4

The flight crew

The controller (concurrence of the flight crew shall be required)

Question 5

ATCOs shall exercise caution in initiating a visual approach where there is reason to believe the flight crew concerned is not familiar with the AD and it’s surrounding terrain.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

ATCOs should take into consideration the prevailing traffic and weather conditions when initiating visual approaches.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

An IFR flight may be cleared to execute a visual approach provided the pilot can maintain visual reference to terrain and the:
(2 things)

Answer 7

1) Reported ceiling is at or above the approved initial approach level for the a/c so cleared.

Or

2) The pilot reports at the initial approach level or any time during the IAP that met conditions are such that with reasonable assurance a visual approach can be made and landing can be completed.

Question 8

Separation shall be provided between a/c cleared to execute visual approach and other arriving/departing traffic.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

For successive visual approaches(radar/non-radar) Separation shall be maintained until the pilot of a succeeding aircraft reports having the preceding a/c in sight.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

When both a/c are Heavy wake turbulence or preceding a/c is a heavier wake than succeeding and distance between is less than appropriate wake turbulence minimum then….

Answer 10

The controller shall issue a caution of possible wake turbulence. The P.I.C of the a/C concerned shall be responsible for ensuring the spacing. They shall inform ATC if more spacing is required.