CTS - International Operations
1 foot is equal to:
.305 meters.
If your aircraft type has a certificated take-off mass of 100,000 kg, what will you write on Item 9 in the box marked Wake turbulence category?
/M.
The PANS-OPS minimum obstacle clearance equals zero at the departure end of the runway (DER). From that point, it increases by:
0.8% of the horizontal distance in the direction of flight.
SIGWX charts are valid for which fixed times?
0000, 0600, 1200, 1800.
What is the maximum time interval between reports on routes not defined by designated reporting points?
1 hour.
One nautical mile is equal to:
1,852 meters.
It is recommended to cross-check navigational performance and course compliance approximately ____ minutes after passing each oceanic waypoint.
10.
QNE's standard altimeter setting of 29.92 inches of mercury is the same as:
1013.25 hectopascal or millibars.
For emergency landings, communicate with and alert nearby aircraft at suitable intervals on which frequency?
121.5 MHz.
What is the air to air communication frequency in Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace?
123.45 MHz.
PANS-OPS specifies that minimum visibility for visual maneuvering (circling) approach for Category D aircraft is:
2.5 NM.
Prior to oceanic entry, crews must check the two primary altimeters, which must be within:
200 feet of one another.
Maximum speed for a turning departure for category A aircraft according to PANS-OPS is:
225 km/h (120 kts).
ETOPS under Part 135 are authorized over a route that contains a point farther than 180 minutes flying time from an airport, up to but no farther than:
240 minutes flying time.
All PANS OPS turns in holding patterns are to be made at a rate of 3° per second or a bank angle of _____; whichever is less:
25 degrees.
PANS-OPS visual maneuvering area for a circling approach is determined by drawing arcs centered on each runway threshold and joining those arcs with tangent lines. The radius of the arcs assumes a wind speed of:
25 kt.
What is the highest indicated airspeed generally allowed below 10,000 ft. AGL in Canadian airspace?
250 kt.
The PANS-OPS maximum speed for final on a missed approach in a Category B aircraft is:
280 km/h (151 kts).
Unless otherwise specified, fixed wing departure procedures for PANS-OPS assume a Procedure Design Gradient (PDG) of:
3.3%
1 US gallon is equal to:
3.785 liters.
The minimum route spacing where RNP 4 is utilized is:
30 NM.
The minimum obstacle clearance (MOC) value to be applied in the primary area for the en-route phase of an IFR flight under PANS-OPS is:
300 m. (1000 ft).
According to PANS-OPS, maximum speed for visual maneuvering (circling) approach for Category C aircraft is:
335 km/h (180 kts).
All clock times on an international flight plan shall be written in:
4 figures UTC.
The period of validity for AIRMET information is not more than:
4 hours.
B-RNAV meets a track accuracy equal to or better than:
5 NM.
The minimum route spacing where RNP 10 is utilized is:
50 NM.
SIGMET information for volcanic ash cloud is valid up to:
6 hours.
An electronic version of the journey logbook is acceptable, but you should retain the data for at least:
6 months.
When planning an international flight, lead time required for planning depends on experience and country requirements. Depending on the country it can take up to how long to obtain visas and/or overflight and landing permits?
6 weeks.
IFR operations in oceanic airspace generally start at:
6,000 feet.
The minimum obstacle clearance in the primary area of the final approach segment, according to PANS-OPS, is:
75 m (246 ft).
PANS-OPS provides a minimum obstacle clearance in the turn initiation and turn area of:
90 m (295 ft).
In PANS-OPS, procedure turn selection is at the pilot's discretion unless prohibited in the approach procedures. For TERPS, specific procedure turns are mandatory unless:
A "barb" is depicted.
Before flying abroad, check each destination and en route country for unfavorable travel conditions. For every country, the U.S. Department of State issues:
A Travel Advisory.
The ITCZ, or Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, consists of:
A band of clouds containing showers and occasional thunderstorms, circling the globe near the equator.
The cloud cover symbol is plotted in the center of a Station Model plot. How is cloud cover indicated?
A circle that is filled according to the amount of cloud cover.
What is considered a gross navigation error (GNE)?
A lateral deviation from course of 25 NM or more, or in the North Atlantic of 10 NM.
Aircraft performing ETOPS operations are required to have:
A life preserver with a locator light for each occupant of the plane.
Thunderstorms are indicated on high level SIGWX charts by:
A red scalloped outline around the area.
If an aircraft is unable to continue the flight in accordance with its ATC clearance, prior to initiating any action:
A revised clearance shall be obtained, when possible.
Basic distress signals usually include:
A square flag with a ball above or below it.
Automated stations may not know if clouds exist above 12,000 feet. Therefore:
A square is used to represent this uncertainty.
What FAA publication serves as a single-source document for operators initially planning oceanic, international, and remote flights?
AC 91-70.
Which of these is a document containing public information made available through the aviation authority of the publishing country, making it a good starting reference for researching international flights?
AIP.
What is the difference between RNP and ANP?
ANP is the actual navigation performance, and RNP is the required performance for that airspace.
As soon as it is known that two-way communication has failed:
ATC shall determine whether or not the aircraft is able to receive transmissions.
What is the first step in the data link CPDLC process?
ATS Facilities Notification logon.
Radiation levels over the polar regions are:
About twice those over the equator at the same altitudes.
The Performance-Based Navigation concept specifies that aircraft RNAV and RNP system performance requirements be defined in terms of:
Accuracy, integrity, continuity, and functionality.
Dual maintenance on the "same" ETOPS significant system can be described as:
Actions performed on the same element of identical, but separate ETOPS significant systems during the same visit.
ICAO Document #9426 covers:
Air Traffic systems, planning, and organization.
Cabotage is:
Air transport of passengers and goods within the same national territory.
In addition to direct communication, CPDLC also:
Allows the flight crew to store and review messages.
The CDA is further divided into low and high level airspace. Low level airspace consists of:
All airspace below 18,000 ft. ASL.
The Atlantic Orientation charts have dedicated panels to help with which of the following contingencies:
All answers are correct.
A TAF is valid for:
All answers can be correct, depending upon the TAF.
Cruising speed can be expressed in:
All of the answers are correct.
D-VOLMET reports may include:
All of the answers are correct.
For international flights, which of the following paperwork should be available for presentation to local authorities?
All of the answers are correct.
The current PBCS trial allows the reduced lateral and longitudinal separation for aircraft that meet the Required Communication and Surveillance Performance (RCP and RSP) standards. In order to operate on published PBCS tracks the flight must be:
All of the answers are correct.
When conducting flights in polar areas, a set of alternate airports should be designated to support any necessary diversion. The airport(s) designated for use should be capable of allowing a safe landing of the aircraft, and be able to protect the safety of all personnel by having the capability to:
All of the answers are correct.
Which non-SI alternative unit does not have an established termination date?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is an altimetry difference you may encounter outside the U.S?
All of the answers are correct.
For Part 135 operations outside of the United States, operators must also comply with:
All the regulations of 14 CFR parts 61, 91, and 135 that are more restrictive and do not violate Annex 2 or the rules of the foreign country.
Flying SLOP reduces the risk to the airspace from highly accurate navigation systems or ATC operational errors by:
Allowing pilots to fly 0, 1, or 2 NM right of the centerline, and never left.
When over the high seas, Annex 2, Rules of the Air, is controlling. When in another country's airspace:
Always comply with the rules of that country.
Which ICAO Annex establishes global search and rescue standards and rules for cooperation among member nations?
Annex 12.
Which ICAO Annex contains rules relating to conducting visual and instrument flights?
Annex 2, Rules of the Air.
For border crossing procedures and documentation requirements, which Annex is the best source?
Annex 9 - Facilitation.
High Level Airspace is divided into three control areas: the Southern, Northern, and:
Arctic.
Instrument approach charts will display the missed approach track with a(n):
Arrowed, broken line.
If a revised clearance cannot be obtained in Oceanic Airspace, the aircraft should generally be flown:
At a flight level on an offset track where other aircraft are unlikely to be encountered.
What must be onboard each plane performing Polar Operations?
At least two cold weather anti-exposure suits.
To operate in NAT HLA airspace generally (not including special routes), an aircraft must have:
At least two long range navigation systems.
A strayed or unidentified aircraft may:
Be suspected of unlawful interference.
The North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA) is:
Between FL285 and FL420 in an area across the North Atlantic.
Annex 2, Rules of the Air, provides inflight procedures and recommended practices for:
Both VFR and IFR flight.
The primary objective when providing assistance to VFR flights in adverse meteorological conditions is to:
Bring the aircraft into VMC as soon as possible.
Which of the following must be shown on an Aerodrome Obstacle Chart?
Buildings associated with the aerodrome.
Who publishes the latest health and immunization information for specific countries?
CDC.
Which of the following is a means of dialogue between controller and flight crew, using data link instead of voice ATC communications?
CPDLC.
The non-SI unit that shall be used in lieu of, or in addition to, degrees Kelvin for measuring temperature is:
Celsius.
Some countries will ___________ to certain civil aircraft that fly through their airspace if they do not take off or land in the country or its possessions.
Charge overflight fees.
If you are notified by ATC of a possible or actual deviation from your cleared track when operating on an OTS track with half-degree spacing you should first:
Check full degrees and minutes loaded into the FMC for the NEXT and/or NEXT +1 waypoints and verify against the cleared route.
How can you verify the NAT Track message?
Check that the Julian calendar date and TMI match.
Which of the following maneuvers should be performed first if an aircraft wants to direct a surface craft toward a craft in distress?
Circling the surface craft at least once.
Over the high seas, the NAT region is primarily:
Class A airspace.
What language(s) is/are acceptable when sending text data link messages?
English only.
Which of the following can be found on a North Atlantic Orientation Chart?
Communications procedures for the area.
When an aircraft is making an emergency descent through traffic, it is expected that other aircraft:
Continue on the current clearance and maintain a listening watch on the frequency in use.
If an aircraft's two way communications have failed in VMC and it is unable to receive/acknowledge transmissions, it is assumed that the aircraft will:
Continue to fly in VMC.
In the event of unlawful interference or bomb threat warning, ATS units shall:
Continue to transmit information for the safe conduct of flight without expecting a reply.
Which of the following is never allowed to be brought into the United States?
Counterfeit items.
How should you indicate your compliance with ADS-C requirement on the ICAO flight plan?
D1 on Item 10b.
If the departure aerodrome is not located on or connected to an ATS route, what letters do you use to indicate this?
DCT, followed by the point of joining the first ATS route.
The International System of Units is a complete, coherent system which includes three classes of units: base units, supplementary units, and:
Derived units.
If an aircraft's two way communications have failed in IMC where an ATS surveillance system is used, and it is unable to receive/acknowledge transmissions, it is assumed that the aircraft will:
Descend at the next designated navigation aid or fix serving the destination aerodrome as close as possible to the last expected approach time.
If the designated ETOPS alternate airports fall below operating weather minima after departure:
Designate new ETOPS alternate airports within the ETOPS diversion limit that do meet the minima.
In lieu of using the standard minimum fuel freeze temperatures, a certificate holder may:
Develop a fuel-freeze strategy and monitoring program.
The standard ETOPS alternate airport IFR weather minimum ceiling for airports with at least two operational navigational facilities is:
Different for each operator and reflected in each individual operations manual.
When dealing with Customs, American Goods Returned (AGR):
Do not have to be declared, but be prepared to prove to Customs that they are AGR.
In the Standard Pressure Region, the altimeter setting shall be at 29.92, except:
During takeoff and landing.
The United States depends on ICAO for which of the following?
Ensuring that facilities, airports, weather, and radio services provided by other nations meet ICAO standards.
When completing a plotting chart, it is advisable to note _____ for contingencies such as medical diversions.
Equal time points.
P-RNAV is defined as RNAV that meets a track keeping accuracy:
Equal to or better than +/- 1NM for 95 percent of the flight time.
In order to be permitted to flight plan to enter NAT DLM airspace, the aircraft must be equipped with:
FANS 1/A CPDLC and ADS-C data link systems.
The high level Arctic Control Area is located at and above:
FL 270.
Mid Level SIGWX charts are similar to High Level charts, with more extensive detail. They apply from:
FL100 to FL450.
CMNPS airspace is the controlled airspace within CDA between:
FL330 and FL410.
SAR procedures should be initiated if an aircraft:
Fails to make a report.
True or False? Use of OTS tracks is mandatory for NAT flights.
False. About half of NAT flights currently use the OTS.
True or false? An aircraft approved for RNP 1 is automatically approved for RNP 4.
False. Aircraft approved for more stringent requirements may not meet functional requirements of less stringent specifications.
One of the responsibilities of a WAFC is to prepare gridded global forecasts of:
Flight level and temperature of tropopause.
In Item 8, Flight Rule and Type of Flight, a pilot would put Y if he or she intended to:
Fly IFR first, and switch to VFR en route.
ETOPS operations must have sufficient fuel to:
Fly to an ETOPS alternate assuming a rapid decompression at the most critical point and decent to a safe altitude.
For polar operations, the MEL should be reviewed for the availability of:
Fuel quantity indicating system.
When required to make a manual input of waypoints for a flight operating on half-degree spaced tracks, pilots should use what input for those containing half-degrees of latitude?
Full latitude/longitude (13-character) for all waypoints, including whole degree waypoints.
When the density of traffic operating below flight level 100 warrants the issue of AIRMET information, area forecasts in abbreviated plain language will be prepared as:
GAMET forecasts.
Due to limitations of VHF and satellite-based voice communications over polar routes, ATC communications will probably require:
HF voice.
Weather stations worldwide report weather conditions using METAR format every:
Hour.
Which ICAO document covers air traffic services, and air traffic management?
ICAO Document #4444.
Where can one find the full details of aircraft separation and obstacle clearance procedures during approach and departure for non-US-based flights?
ICAO Document 8168.
ADDS decodes METAR reports and displays them in a visual format. For flight category, a red circle indicates:
IFR.
What is the difference in Departure End of Runway (DER) between PANS-OPS and TERPS?
In TERPS, DER is the "end of the runway opposite the landing threshold" while in PANS-OPS, DER can be end of the runway or clearway, as appropriate.
If a country's procedures or standards differ from ICAOs, those differences are published:
In that country's AIP.
To provide a wider margin of safety in areas of poor to no ATC coverage, especially over the African continent, pilots should use:
In-Flight Broadcasting Procedures (IFBP).
What makes an inactive CPDLC connection different from an active connection?
Inactive connections do not allow an ATSU and the aircraft to exchange CPDLC messages.
If a revised oceanic clearance is received while operating on tracks with half-degree spacing, the pilots should:
Independently verify the full latitude and longitude coordinates of un-named waypoints contained in the revised clearance.
When loading waypoints into the FMC for operations on tracks with half-degree spacing, pilots should:
Independently verify the full latitude and longitude coordinates of un-named waypoints.
The AT (High/Low) 3/4 Atlantic Orientation Chart does not contain:
Informational panels.
Annex 6 is divided into three parts: International Commercial Air Transport - Aeroplanes, International Operations - Helicopters, and:
International General Aviation - Aeroplanes.
What is the standard system of units of measurement for all aspects of international civil aviation air and ground operations?
International System of Units.
B-RNAV, or Basic RNAV, is in effect in Europe. Which of the following is true about B-RNAV?
It is the same as RNAV 5.
Aerodrome obstacle charts should be sufficient to cover all obstacles. In the event that there is an isolated, distant obstacle that would unnecessarily increase the sheet size:
It may be indicated by the appropriate symbol and arrow, and the distance, bearing, and elevation are given.
Which of the following is true regarding Performance-Based Navigation?
It reduces the need to maintain sensor-specific routes and procedures.
Which of the following is true about ADS-C?
It uses various onboard systems to automatically provide aircraft position, altitude, speed, intent and meteorological data.
Which of the following annotations should be included in Item 10a to indicate that the aircraft is equipped with FANS 1/A CPDLC (Inmarsat or Iridium)?
J5/J7.
If a pilot sees an aircraft in distress, the pilot should:
Keep the aircraft in sight until compelled to leave the scene.
The SI base unit for mass is:
Kilograms.
Distances on international charts are displayed in:
Kilometers, nautical miles, or both.
The additional ICAO signal of a flashing white light means:
Land at this aerodrome and proceed to apron.
Which of the following is a type of event that can be contained in an event contract established by ATSU?
Lateral deviation event (LDE).
The two World Area Forecast Centers are in Washington D.C. and:
London.
During operations in extreme cold temperatures, the airplane is:
Lower than the indicated altitude.
How can a flightcrew indicate an emergency situation using the CPDLC downlink?
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.
One of the distinguishing features of ETOPS is the concept of an en route alternate airport being available for diversions. Such an alternate airport:
May be the only alternate within a range dictated by the endurance of the airframe system.
Without an NAT HLA approval, pilots:
May still fly above the NAT HLA.
The primary unit of measurement of altitude and elevation or height is the _____; however, the most widely used unit of measurement in aviation is the ______ .
Meter; foot.
The symbol "m" is equated with which metric prefix?
Milli-
A yellow dashed line on a low level SIGWX chart indicates:
Moderate or greater turbulence.
ATC must receive timely notification in the event of a change in ETA for the next waypoint of:
More than two minutes.
The Pacific Ocean High and Low Altitude 1/2 En Route Charts cover much of the north and central Pacific Ocean. Chart P (High) 1 is primarily for:
NOPAC operations between the United States and Japan.
In addition to individual AIPs, the best place to get the most recent information during international flight is:
NOTAMs.
Both RNP and RNAV specifications have certain functional requirements, which may include:
Navigation data storage function.
The blue/white checkered square flag or a succession of "N" in morse code means:
Negative, unable to comply.
You may deviate from your assigned Mach by _____ without consequence in the NAT OTS.
None, you may not deviate from your assigned Mach.
PANS-OPS procedures are designed for:
Normal operations only.
For flights outside designated ATS routes, insert points:
Normally not more than 30 minutes flying time or 370 km (200 NM) apart.
Which routes interface with the NAT oceanic and domestic airspace and connect Canada and the United States?
North American Routes.
Canadian Domestic Airspace is broadly divided into:
Northern and Southern Domestic Airspace.
GNEs often arise from which of the following circumstances?
Not ensuring the FMS is updated to reflect the current effective route clearance.
In the event of an equipment failure in B-RNAV airspace, pilots should:
Notify ATC of conditions that may affect the ability of the aircraft to maintain position.
In an emergency situation, it may become necessary to dump fuel. What is the first step you should take?
Notify ATC.
Which of the following information is to be recorded under Item 19: Supplementary Information?
Number of persons on board, emergency equipment, and the name of the PIC.
Various codes are used in Item 10: Equipment, to indicate the COM/NAV/approach aid equipment is available and serviceable. What letter is used for VOR?
O.
The United States provides ATS for the Pacific Ocean from the Anchorage FIR and:
Oakland FIR.
Under Part 135, operators of two-engine aircraft must have a maintenance program including:
Oil consumption monitoring.
SAR services are provided:
On a 24 hour basis.
How should the entry of waypoint data into the navigation system be conducted?
One person should key in the data and the other should recall and confirm the data against sources.
Track spacing between RLatSM tracks will be established by publishing one track defined by __________ between two adjacent existing tracks.
One-half degree of latitude.
Data link communications should be used:
Only in conjunction with facilities specified for the route to be flown.
Under PBN, generic navigation requirements are defined based on:
Operational requirements.
The European terminal airspace RNAV application is known as:
P-RNAV.
Which of the following is the best place to look for information on the airspace within Hawaii?
Pacific High/Low Altitude Chart 4.
ETOPS rules under Part 121 and 135 apply to:
Passenger-carrying operations where the flight plan includes a point more than 180 minutes away from an adequate airport.
What are the three types of ADS contracts?
Periodic, Event, and Demand.
AC 120-42B covers Extended Operations (ETOPS) and:
Polar Operations.
On the Arctic Polar/North Pacific High Altitude En Route Charts, aeronautical information is complete for:
Polar routes.
As a minimum, ADS-C data includes:
Position, altitude, speed, intent, and meteorological data.
ETOPS systems are designed and tested to identify problems to minimize the potential for a diversion, and ensure any diversions that do occur are successful. This is the concept of:
Preclude and Protect.
Because there is so much information that can be included in Item 18: Other Information, what is important to prevent delays, confusion, and possible rejection when filing the flight plan?
Proper sequence.
Regional Supplementary Procedures (SUPPS) do which of the following?
Provide detailed procedures for specific areas not otherwise covered in Annexes or PANS.
What is the purpose of ICAO NAT DOC 007?
Providing guidance and information for flight within the North Atlantic Region.
What should you enter in Item 18: Other Information, if the registration markings of your aircraft are different from the aircraft identification in Item 7?
REG/
What should you enter in Item 18: Other Information, to indicate any other plain-language remarks as required or deemed necessary?
RMK/
For oceanic, remote, en-route and terminal operations, an RNP specification is designated as:
RNP "X"; such as RNP 4.
Oceanic and remote continental airspace concepts are currently served by RNAV 10 and:
RNP 2 and RNP 4.
Flights which join or leave an organized track at some intermediate point, are considered to be:
Random route aircraft.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires aircraft entering and exiting U.S. airspace to:
Register in the Electronic Advance Passenger Information System.
Places not within 180 minutes of an airport tend to be:
Remote areas that present unique challenges such as extremes in meteorology.
Which of the following would indicate understanding of a ground signal during the day?
Rocking of the wings.
Data link is designed for:
Routine messages.
The SI base unit for time is the:
Second.
For international flights, your master clock should be:
Set to UTC and used for all reporting times.
The night-time (Eastbound) OTS is originated by Gander OAC and the daytime (Westbound) OTS by:
Shanwick.
Blue Spruce Routes are:
Special overseas routes adapted for use by aircraft with only one LRNS.
Annex 5, Units of Measurement to be Used in Air and Ground Operations, contains:
Standard units of measurement, their applications, and conversion factors.
States are required to publish differences from PANS-OPS:
States are not required to publish differences from the PANS-OPS, but it is recommended for them to publish them in the AIP.
Which of the following is a function of an aerodrome meteorological office?
Supply information received on volcanic eruptions or ash clouds.
When operating on a track with half-degree spacing and approaching an oceanic waypoint one pilot should verify the full latitude and longitude coordinates of:
That waypoint, the NEXT, and NEXT +1 waypoints while the other crosschecks coordinates against the master flight plan.
Why is it important that you are familiar with the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) from each country that you overfly or in which you land?
The AIP includes descriptions of where local aviation regulations differ from ICAO standards or recommended practices and procedures.
Flight plans submitted prior to departure must be submitted to:
The ATS reporting office at the departure aerodrome.
Where may significant international information and data affecting the use of foreign or international airspace, such as temporary changes or permanent changes that have not been published in other permanent sources, be found?
The International Notice to Airmen (IN).
The ultimate responsibility for checking that a NAT MNPS/RVSM flight has the necessary approval rests with:
The PIC.
If a crashed aircraft is observed that is marked with a yellow cross, this means that:
The aircraft has been reported and identified.
A CPDLC message is open if:
The aircraft or ground system has not yet received a required response.
The Atlantic Orientation charts also include an explanation of the NAT OTS. What is the best way to describe the NAT OTS?
The alternating flow of traffic between Europe and North America, controlled mostly to specific times of day.
Item 7, Aircraft Identification, requires the ICAO designator for the aircraft operating agency, followed by the flight identification when:
The call sign to be used by the aircraft will consist of these items.
When en route in the Altimeter Setting Region, set the altimeter to:
The current setting of the nearest station along the route.
The North Polar Area is defined as:
The entire area north of latitude 78 degrees North, excluding Alaska.
Annex 11 pertains to:
The establishment of airspace, units, and services necessary to promote safe, orderly flow of air traffic.
The ETOPS Entry Point is considered to be:
The first point on the route of an authorized flight which is more than 180 minutes from an adequate airport.
If a threat is received indicating that a bomb has been placed on board a known aircraft, ATS shall immediately inform:
The flight crew through whatever means available.
While crossing the North Atlantic, where could you find information on weather deviation procedures?
The informational panel on the AT (H/L) Orientation Chart.
In the event of an emergency water landing, in addition to contacting the appropriate aviation authorities and Coast Guard, it can also be beneficial to communicate with AMVER in order to receive:
The name and location of every merchant vessel within 100 miles of reported position.
Who is responsible for the safety of all persons aboard your aircraft during flight time?
The pilot in command.
When prohibited, restricted, or danger areas are shown:
The reference or ID shall be included, and nationality letters may be omitted.
ICAO Area charts are suitable for:
The transition between the en-route phase and approach to an aerodrome.
When operating a two-engine airplane with one-engine inoperative, which factor may be considered sufficient justification to fly beyond the nearest airport?
The weather at the nearest airport renders it unsuitable.
In general, Squawk 2000:
Thirty minutes after oceanic entry.
According to Annex 3, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, what is the objective of meteorological service for international air navigation?
To contribute towards the safety, regularity, and efficiency of international air navigation.
True or false? All controllers and pilots are required to be operationally proficient in the English language.
True, but accents, lack of fluency, and different terminology may cause communication problems.
True or false? PANS-OPS procedures use metric, and TERPS use U.S. customary units.
True. This is because PANS-OPS are ICAO standards and TERPS are only used in the US and a few other countries.
Which of the following meets the equipment requirement for ETOPS flights?
Two independent transmitters and two independent receivers, at least one of each must be capable of voice communications.
How many CPDLC connections can an aircraft have established at a time?
Two.
What is the maximum amount of alternate aerodromes allowed in Item 16: Destination Aerodrome and Total Estimated Elapsed Time, Alternate Aerodrome(s)?
Two.
The accepted international standard for clock time is:
UTC.
Three emergency phases have been established for classifying incidents and to help in determining the actions to be taken. They are:
Uncertainty, Alert, Distress.
Transponder Mode A Code 7500 indicates:
Unlawful interference.
For course reversals, TERPS provides protected airspace on the non-maneuvering side of the defining NAVAID. PANS-OPS:
Utilizes an entry sector.
A permit to enter and leave a country to be visited is a:
Visa.
If ATC data link conflicts with a voice clearance, comply with the:
Voice clearance.
What type of weather access is most likely to be available during an international flight?
Volmets, if an HF radio is onboard.
When a pilot requests a weather deviation, aside from PAN PAN, what is the best thing the pilot can say first to indicate that priority is desired?
WEATHER DEVIATION REQUIRED.
NAT air traffic contributes to two major flows:
Westbound departing Europe in the morning; eastbound departing North America in the evening.
In what order should date and time be presented, according to SI?
Year-month-day-hour-minute-second.
If you owe Customs duty:
You must pay it before the conclusion of your CBP processing.
If no location indicator has been assigned for the departure aerodrome, what four-letter location indicator should be inserted into Item 13?
ZZZZ.
