INRAT - Air Traffic Services and Separation
For wake turbulence separation purposes, - SUPER HEAVY = __________kg - HEAVY = ___________lbs - MEDIUM = ___________ lbs - LIGHT = ____________ lbs
- SUPER HEAVY = 560,000 kg - HEAVY = 300,000lbs+ - MEDIUM = 15,500 - 300,000lbs - LIGHT = 15,500 lbs or less
Pilots complying with a speed adjustment are expected to maintain a speed within +/- _____kt of the specified speed
10
If you are on an off airway track, the airspace to be protected is ______NM on each side of that portion of the track which is beyond navigational and signal coverage range
45NM
ATC provides a vertical separation for IFR traffic not on radar below FL290 of Select one: a.1,000 ft. b.2,000 ft. c.1,500 ft. d.500 ft.
A
When an IFR clearance is accepted by the pilot Select one: a.the pilot must read back the entire clearance unless the clearance is for an unmodified SID. b.in class E, it can be deviated from without ATC notification. The pilot must broadcast intentions first. c.it must be complied with at all times. d.it must be complied with even if safety is in jeopardy.
A
During radar vectoring, who is responsible for obstacle and traffic avoidance?
ATC
Lateral IFR separation is provided in the form of what?
ATC saying "airspace to be protected" in relation to a holding procedure, instrument approach or the approved track
When an IFR flight is cleared to descend to a lower altitude, who is responsible for collision/obstacle avoidance?
ATC until the aircraft is in position from which an approved instrument approach or a visual approach can be commenced
When will additional airspace be protected for turns? Why?
Additional airspace will be protected at and above FL180 on the maneuvering side of tracks that change direction by more than 15 degrees overhead navigation aids or at intersections = It is based on the premise that the changeover from one navigation reference to another will take place approx midway between facilities = It is expected that pilots below this altitude will remain within the normal width of airways or airspace protected for off airway tracks
ACC stands for what? controls what?
Area control centre Controls IFR traffic while en route and in the terminal control area Will also control VFR traffic within a TCA and all VFR traffic requesting flight following and CVFR above 12,500
A low level airway based on a VOR and NDB station has a lateral protected airspace of Select one: a.4.5° on either side of the airway. b.5° on either side of the airway. c.4 NM from airway centerline up to 49.66 NM from either station. d.8.0° on either side of the airway.
B
A low level airway based on two NDB stations has a lateral protected airspace of Select one: a.4.5° on either side of the airway. b.4.34 NM from airway centerline up to 49.66 NM from either station. c.4.34 NM from airway centerline up to 50.8 NM from either station. d.10.0° on either side of the airway. Feedback
B
Question text Speed adjustments will be expressed in units of Select one: a.5 KIAS. b.10 KIAS and multiples of 10 based on IAS. c.10 KCAS and multiples of 10 based on CAS. d.10 KTAS and multiples of 10 based on TAS.
B
The lowest usable flight level for an aircraft in the standard pressure region when the altimeter setting is 28.62 in. Hg is Select one: a.FL190. b.FL200. c.FL180. d.FL210.
B
Usually issuance of an approach clearance Select one: a.cancels the speed adjustment upon intercepting the inbound track. b.cancels the speed adjustment. c.doesn't cancel the speed adjustment unless ATC specifically states so. d.cancels the speed adjustment after arrival over the FAF.
B
With radar ATC within 40 miles can provide a minimum of Select one: a.2 miles separation between IFR aircraft. b.3 miles separation between IFR aircraft. c.5 miles separation between IFR aircraft. d.7 miles separation between IFR aircraft.
B
A low level airway based on two VOR stations has a lateral protected airspace of Select one: a.4.34 NM from airway centerline up to 50.8 NM from either station. b.4.5° on either side of the airway. c.4 NM from each side centerline out to 50.80 NM, thereafter 4.5° on either side of the airway. d.4 NM from each side centerline out to 49.66 NM, thereafter 4.5° on either side of the airway. Feedback
C
When can visual separation be utilized?
Can be applied in a control zone or terminal control area at 12,500 and below
Will wake turbulence be worse in cold or hot air? why?
Cold because the air is denser and more lift is being created
An Area Control Center (ACC) provides pilots with Select one: a.arriving IFR aircraft operations. b.flight planning and weather briefing services. c.ground taxi instructions. d.en route IFR traffic and VFR flight following services.
D
The airspace to be protected along Off-Airway tracks beyond navigational and signal coverage range is Select one: a.24 NM on either side of the track. b.60 NM on either side of the track. c.15 NM on either side of the track. d.45 NM on either side of the track. Feedback
D
When a track changes direction by more than . . . . . overhead navigation aids while flying at or above . . . . . extra airspace will be protected for the turn. Select one: a.25°; FL230 b.25°; FL180 c.15°; FL230 d.15°; FL180
D
When radar is available to an air traffic controller then Select one: a.within 40 miles, as low as 3 miles of separation may be utilized between VFR aircraft. b.beyond 40 miles, as low as 5 miles of separation may be utilized between VFR aircraft. c.within 40 miles, as low as 5 miles of separation may be utilized between IFR aircraft. d.beyond 40 miles, as low as 5 miles of separation may be utilized between IFR aircraft.
D
Who controls a FIR? FIR stands for what?
Each ACC is in charge of a FIR Flight information region
Vertical IFR separation in NON RADAR environment is ________
FL290 and above = 2000' Below FL290 = 1000'
The dimensions of protected airspace for a particular track do not take into account the accuracy of navigation that can reasonably expected. Select one: True False
False
What information can FSS provide?
Flight information services enroute FISE Airport advisory service AAE Remote aerodrome service RAAS Vehicle control service VCS Flight planning service Surface weather observing service Aviation weather information service AWIS Aviation weather briefing service AWBS VFR alerting service Aeronautical broadcast service Navigation assistance service VDF Navigation aids monitoring service NOTAM PIREP Fixed Telecommunications service Paid communications service
FSS stands for? Are these controllers?
Flight service stations no
what is the core cause of wake turbulence?
GENERATION OF LIFT
What conditions cause the worst wake turbulence?
HEAVY SLOW = high AOA CLEAN CONFIGURATION = flaps etc will cancel vortices
What should be considered in terms of vertical separation between aircraft flying at 17,000' and FL180? How is this compensated for?
If the altimeter setting is less than 29.92, there will be less than 1000' vertical separation between aircraft flying at these altitudes as the lower aircraft will still be in altimeter setting region and the higher aircraft will be in standard region COMPENSATED BY: Alt setting: 29.92+ = lowest altitude to be assigned is FL180 Alt setting 29.91-28.92: Lowest altitude to be assigned is FL190 Alt setting 28.91-27.92: lowest altitude to be assigned is FL200
Longitudinal IFR separation is provided by ATC how?
In the form of position reports
What cancels a speed adjustment?
Issuance of an approach clearance or the cancellation by the controller
When ATC assigns a speed adjustment, what airspeed is this given in?
KIAS
Are IFR aircraft provided with separation from other IFR aircraft in uncontrolled airspace?
NO
beyond the signal coverage of a navaid, becomes a _________
TRACK
The lateral airspace to be protected when in a hold or on a track is _________ in dimensions
The full width of the airway
Canada has what FIRs?
Vancouver Edmonton Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Moncton/Gander
In regards to IFR separations within radar, a controller can provide ____ miles separation within _____ miles and beyond _____ miles, _____ miles.
Within 40 miles = 3 miles separation Beyond 40 miles, = 5 miles separation
Do pilots always have to read back IFR clearances?
Yes unless its an unmodified SID
You refer to ACC's as "______" while talking to them on the radio, and while in a terminal environment you'd refer to them as "________" If you are VFR, you will refer to them as "______"
______ centre Departure or Arrival TERMINAL
can controllers assign speed control instructions on departure?
no
IFR separations takes place in what dimensions?
vertical longitudinal lateral
Is all high level airspace controlled?
yes within the southern, northern and arctic control areas