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Question 21-1 : In accordance with icao doc 4444 what minimum lateral separation should be applied between two aircraft approaching on converging radials of the same navaid ? [ Session helipad ]
Dependent on the navaid
Question 21-2 : What are the different types of horizontal separation ?
Longitudinal and lateral.
Refer to figures icao annex 11 33 operation of air traffic control service 335 separation by an air traffic control unit shall be obtained by at least one of the following b horizontal separation obtained by providing 1 longitudinal separation by maintaining an interval between aircraft operating along the same converging or reciprocal tracks expressed in time or distance or2 lateral separation by maintaining aircraft on different routes or in different geographical areasTime and miles-tail dme and gnss. rnav and ads-b.
Question 21-3 : The lower limit of a control area is established at a height of not less than ?
700 ft agl.
Icao annex 11 2103 control areas21032 a lower limit of a control area shall be established at a height above the ground or water of not less than 200 m 700 ft note— this does not imply that the lower limit has to be established uniformly in a given control area see figure a 5 of the air traffic services planning manual doc 9426 part i section 2 chapter 3 control area a controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth control zone a controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit300 ft agl 1000 ft agl 200 ft agl
Question 21-4 : You are a light aircraft and about to land behind a medium category aircraft on a controlled airfield not using radar what is the minimum separation to be applied ?
3 min.
Refer to figures icao doc 4444 58 time based wake turbulence longitudinal separation minima582 arriving aircraft 5821 except as provided for in 5811 a and b the following separation minima shall be applied 58211 the following minima shall be applied to aircraft landing behind a heavy or a medium aircraft a medium aircraft behind heavy aircraft — 2 minutes b light aircraft behind a heavy or medium aircraft — 3 minutes6 nm 4 nm 2 min
Question 21-5 : A speed restriction of 120 knots is given to the pilot what is the effect on the compulsory position reports ?
You have to report the 120 knots restriction when changing atc frequency.
Icao doc 4444 4111 transmission of position reports41113 under conditions specified by the appropriate ats authority flights may be exempted from the requirement to make position reports at each designated compulsory reporting point or interval in applying this account should be taken of the meteorological requirement for the making and reporting of routine aircraft observations4112 contents of voice position reports41122 when assigned a speed to maintain the flight crew shall include this speed in their position reports the assigned speed shall also be included in the initial call after a change of air ground voice communication channel whether or not a full position report is requiredflights may be exempted from the requirement to make position reports at each designated compulsory reporting point this makes the assigned speed report not 'mandatory' the answer 'you have to report the 120 knots restriction when changing atc frequency' seems to be the most accurate please provide any feedback available in the commentsIt is mandatory to report your speed. time should be reported instead of speed. you don't have to report the speed since the time is included in the position report.
Question 21-6 : During approach for landing atc decides to discontinue vectoring of the aircraft what instruction might the pilot anticipate receiving ?
Resume own navigation direct to xxx heading 150 distance to the point 60 nm.
Refer to figure icao doc 4444 12414 termination of vectoringa resume own navigation position of aircraft specific instructions b resume own navigation direct significant point magnetic track three digits distance number kilometres or miles upon concluding radar service the pilot is advised to resume their own navigation reinstating their responsibility for guiding the aircraft subsequently if the aircraft had been deviated from its original course due to vectoring the controller furnishes the aircraft's position along with suitable instructions this positional information is conveyed using various methods • a recognised geographic position • track and distance magnetic to some significant point or navigation aid • direction and distance from a well known position • touchdown distance for aircraft on finals • proximity to an ats route centrelineposition of aircraft heading 150 distance to the point 60 nm specific instructions direct to name of the point note providing only the distance from some point is not enough to indicate the position of the aircraftResume own navigation, direct to xxx distance to touchdown 86 nm. direct to xxx. direct to xxx, distance to touchdown 86 nm.
Question 21-7 : What is the lower limit of a control area cta ?
Minimum 700 feet above ground or water.
Control area a controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earthicao annex 11 2113 control areas21132 a lower limit of a control area shall be established at a height above the ground or water of not less than 200 m 700 ft Ground level. minimum 1000 feet above ground level (agl). minimum 3000 feet msl.
Question 21-8 : During radar vectoring atc provides to the aircraft to fly and ensures that the aircraft is not entering airspace except during emergencies ?
Headings uncontrolled.
Refer to figure learning objective 01007021707 describe how radar vectoring shall be achieved source icao doc 4444 chapter 8 865 vectoringicao doc 4444 pans atm chapter 8 865 vectoring8651 vectoring shall be achieved by issuing to the pilot specific headings which will enable the aircraft to maintain the desired track when vectoring an aircraft a controller shall comply with the followingd controlled flights shall not be vectored into uncontrolled airspace except in the case of emergency or in order to circumnavigate adverse meteorological conditions in which case the pilot should be so informed or at the specific request of the pilot andvectoring is often a fast paced process and there is not much time for pilots of older aircraft no track readout to calculate wind corrections in order to fly correct tracks this is why atc issue vectors as headings and do the wind corrections themselves when required Headings; controlled altitudes; controlled altitudes; uncontrolled
Question 21-9 : An aircraft is operating a flight in class f airspace and is communicating on the advisory frequency the aircraft is flying under ?
Ifr.
Refer to figure icao annex 11 26 classification of airspacesclass f ifr and vfr flights are permitted all participating ifr flights receive an air traffic advisory service and all flights receive flight information service if requested class type of flight service provided a ifr only air traffic control service b ifr air traffic control service vfr air traffic control service c ifr air traffic control service vfr 1 air traffic control service for separation from ifr 2 vfrvfr traffic information and traffic avoidance advice on request d ifr air traffic control service traffic information about vfr flights and traffic avoidance advice on request vfr frvfr and vfrvfrtraffic information and traffic avoidance advice on request e ifr air traffic control service and as far as practical traffic information about vfr flights vfr traffic information as far as practical f ifr air traffic advisory service flight information service vfr flight information service g ifr flight information service vfr flight information serviceVfr. vfr or ifr. special vfr.
Question 21-10 : A checklist of aip supplements currently in force shall be issued at intervals of ?
Not more than one month.
Annex 15 aeronautical information service ais 44 specifications for aip suppléments446 a checklist of valid aip supplements shall be issued at intervals of not more than one month this information shall be issued through the medium of the monthly printed plain language list of valid notam required by 52133Not more than three months. not more than 28 days. not more than 2 months.
Question 21-11 : A checklist of notam currently in force shall be issued at the aftn at intervals of ?
Not more than one month.
No more than 15 days. not more than 28 days. not more than 10 days.
Question 21-12 : A notice containing information concerning flight safety air navigation technical istration or legislative matters and originated at the ais of a state is called ?
Aeronautical information circular aic .
Icao annex 15 aeronautical information services chapter 7 an aeronautical information circular aic is a notice containing information that does not qualify for the origination of a notam or for inclusion in the aip but which relates to flight safety air navigation technical istrative or legislative mattersAirac. notam. aeronautical information publication (aip).
Question 21-13 : A notice providing information on rules of the air air traffic services and air navigation procedures and distributed in advance of its effective date is ?
An airac.
An ats notam. an advisory notam. a notam rac.
Question 21-14 : Aeronautical information service name the accronym signifying the system aimed at advance notification based on common effective dates of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practices ?
Airac.
Advisory notam. ats notam. notam rac.
Question 21-15 : Aip supplementstemporary changes of 'long duration' and information of 'short duration' with extensive text andor graphics are published as aip supplements the period of 'long duration' is ?
Three months or longer.
Aip supplement sup is a temporary amendment containing temporary changes of long duration three months and longer or information of short duration which consists of extensive text andor graphics supplementing the permanent information contained in the aipoperationally significant temporary changes to the aip are published in accordance with the airac system and its established effective dates and are identified by the acronym airac airac aip sup Six months or longer. one year or longer. two months or longer.
Question 21-16 : Aipwhich part contains a brief description of areas andor routes for which meteorological service is provided ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableEnr. meteo. ad.
Question 21-17 : Aipwhich part of the aip contains a brief description of the service s responsible for search and rescue ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableEnr. ad. sar.
Question 21-18 : Aipwhich part of the aip contains a list with 'location indicators' ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableEnr. ad. loc.
Question 21-19 : Aipwhich part of the aip contains information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableGen. ad. the aip does not contain this information.
Question 21-20 : Aipwhich part of the aip gives detailed information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades available ?
Ad.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableSar. gen. fal.
Question 21-21 : An airac is ?
An acronym for a system aimed at advance notification based on common effective dates of circumstances necessitating significant changes in operating procedures.
A publication issued by or with the authority of a state containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation. a notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations. a package which consists of the following elements: aip, supplements to the aip, notam, aic, checklists and summaries.
Question 21-22 : In which section of aip are contained information elements relating to areas andor routes for which meteorological service is provided ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableMet. com. rac.
Question 21-23 : Detailed description of meteorological information provided at the aerodrome and an indication of which meteorological office is responsible is in the following part of the aip ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableMet. ad. rac.
Question 21-24 : The information concerning changes for aerodromeheliports and air navigation services are on the following part of the aip ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableAd. fal. rac.
Question 21-25 : An information issued by a meteorological watch office concerning the occurence or expected occurence of specified en route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of low level aircraft operations and which was not already included in the forecast issued for low level flights in the flight ?
An airmet information.
Annex 3 meteorological service for international air navigation chapter 7 sigmet and airmet information aerodrome warnings and wind shear warnings and alerts72 airmet information721 airmet information shall be issued by a meteorological watch office in accordance with regional air navigation agreement taking into account the density of air traffic operating below flight level 100 airmet information shall give a concise description in abbreviated plain language concerning the occurrence andor expected occurrence of specified en route weather phenomena which have not been included in section i of the area forecast for low level flights issued in accordance with chapter 6 section 65 and which may affect the safety of low level flights and of the development of those phenomena in time and space722 airmet information shall be cancelled when the phenomena are no longer occurring or are no longer expectedto occur in the area723 the period of validity of an airmet message shall be not more than 4 hoursA sigmet information. a notam. an en-route meteo report.
Question 21-26 : An integrated aeronautical information package consists of the following elements ?
Aip including amendment service supplements to aip notam and preflight information bulletin pib aic checklists and summaries.
Aip, including amendment service, supplements to aip, notam, aic and checklist summaries. aip, supplements to aip, notam and pib, aic and checklist summaries. aip including amendment service, supplements to aip, notam, aic, airac
Question 21-27 : Each contracting state shall provide an aeronautical information service ais in its territory and for areas in which the state is responsible for the air traffic services outside its territory and this shall include the preparation and origination of ?
Integrated aeronautical information package.
Icao annex 15 specifies that aeronautical information should be published as an integrated aeronautical information package iaip composed of the following elements the aeronautical information publication aip including amendment services aip supplements aeronautical information circulars aic notam notice to airmen alerts aircraft pilots of any hazards en route or at a specific location checklists and lists of valid notam pre flight information bulletins pib each element is used to distribute specific types of aeronautical informationOnly aip and notams. aip, notams, circular and airac. only notams and circulars.
Question 21-28 : In the case of parallel runways each runway designation number shall be supplemented ?
By a letter for example 2 parallel runways 'l' and 'r' for 3 'l' 'c' and 'r'.
Example for amsterdam schipol airport 758schipol airport diagram 759schipol airport runway 36c c for center By a letter - for example 3 parallel runways 'l' and 'r' and the central has no letter. by a number like '0' and '01' for 2 parallel runways. by a letter for 2 parallel runways.
Question 21-29 : Which part of the aip contains information relating on holding approach and departure procedures ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades availableAd. map. gen.
Question 21-30 : Operationally significant changes to the aip shall be published in accordance with ?
Airac procedures and identified by the acronym airac.
Airac is an acronym aeronautical information rregulation and control signifying a system aimed at advance notification based on common effective dates of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practicesannex 15 ais 42 general specifications428 operationally significant changes to the aip shall be published in accordance with airac procedures and shall be clearly identified by the acronym 'airac'Notam procedures and identified by acronym notam followed by a number. aip supplements and shall be clearly identified. aic procedures and identified by the acronym aic followed by a number.
Question 21-31 : Select the acronym corresponding to the following definition 'an special notam series notifying by means of a specific format an important change for the aircraft operations due to a volcano activity a volcano eruption or a volcanic ash cloud' ?
Ashtam.
Icao define an ashtam as a special series notam notifying by means of a specific format change in activity of a volcano a volcanic eruption andor volcanic ash cloud that is of significance to aircraft operationsthe aviation volcano level of alert colour code is green alert volcanic activity considered to have ceased and volcano reverted to its normal yellow alert volcano is experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levelsor after a change from higher alert level volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for possible renewed increase orange alert volcanic eruption in progress but ash plumecloud not reaching nor expected to reach fl250 red alert volcanic eruption in progress ash plumecloud reported above fl250orvolcano dangerous eruption likely with ash plumecloud expected to rise above fl250aeropuerto de san carlos de bariloche argentina 760embraer 190 covered by volcanic ashGvatam. navtam. vultam.
Question 21-32 : Sigmet information can be found in which part of the aip ?
.
The structure and contents of aips are standardized by international agreement through icao aips normally have three parts gen general enr en route and ad aerodromes examples of classification gen areas or routes for which meteorological service is provided service s responsible for search and rescue aerodromeheliports and air navigation services list of 'location indicators' sigmet informationenr information relating to existing prohibited restricted and danger areas information on holding approach and departure proceduresad information about refuelling facilities and the fuel grades available kuebelkiller pay attention there's no met part of the aip this comes up in more than just one questionEnr. aga. met.
Question 21-33 : The ashtam provides information on the status of activity of a volcano when a change in its activity is or is expected to be of operational significance this information is provided using the volcano level of colour code when volcanic eruption in progress or volcano dangerous eruption likely with ?
Red.
Icao define an ashtam as a special series notam notifying by means of a specific format change in activity of a volcano a volcanic eruption andor volcanic ash cloud that is of significance to aircraft operationsthe aviation volcano level of alert colour code is green alert volcanic activity considered to have ceased and volcano reverted to its normal yellow alert volcano is experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levelsor after a change from higher alert level volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for possible renewed increase orange alert volcanic eruption in progress but ash plumecloud not reaching nor expected to reach fl250 red alert volcanic eruption in progress ash plumecloud reported above fl250orvolcano dangerous eruption likely with ash plumecloud expected to rise above fl250aeropuerto de san carlos de bariloche argentina 760embraer 190 covered by volcanic ashGreen. magenta. blue.
Question 21-34 : The atis broadcast message should whenever practicable not exceed ?
30 seconds.
Icao annex 11 air traffic services 4348 recommendation the voice atis broadcast message should whenever practicable not exceed 30 seconds care being taken that the readability of the atis message is not impaired by the speed of the transmission or by the identification signal of a navigation aid used for transmission of atisthe atis broadcast message should take intoconsideration human performance1 minute. 2 minutes. 3 minutes.
Question 21-35 : The closure of a runway for a year because of maintenance will be published ?
In the notam and in the aip including supplement.
Only in notam. only in aip. in the notam, aip and mal.
Question 21-36 : The identification of each prohibited restricted and danger area shall be composed by ?
The nationality letters for location indicators assigned to the state or territory followed the letters p r and d and figures.
Icao annex 15 aeronautical information services 366 identification and delineation of prohibited restricted and danger areas 3661 each prohibited area restricted area or danger area established by a state shall upon initial establishment be given an identification and full details shall be promulgated see enr 51 of appendix 1 3662 the identification so assigned shall be used to identify the area in all subsequent notifications pertaining to that area3663 the identification shall be composed of a group of letters and figures as follows a nationality letters for location indicators assigned to the state or territory which has established the airspace b a letter p for prohibited area r for restricted area and d for danger area as appropriate c a number unduplicated within the state or territory concernednote nationality letters are those contained in location indicators doc 7910 The letters p (prohibited), r (restricted) and d (dangerous) for the area concerned and figures the nationality letters for the location indicators assigned to the state, followed by p, r and d the letters p (prohibited), r (restricted) and d (dangerous) followed by figures
Question 21-37 : The system notifying in advance the circumstances requiring important changes in the methods of operation based on common effective dates is identified by the acronym ?
Airac.
Icao annex 15 ais airac an acronym aeronautical information regulation and control signifying a system aimed at advance notification based on common effective dates of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practicesNotam. ifps. eatchip.
Question 21-38 : The temporary long term modification 3 months or more and the short term extensive or graphical information are published as follows ?
Aip supplements.
Aip amendments. notam. trigger notam.
Question 21-39 : When are 'atis' broadcasts updated ?
Upon receipt of any official weather regardless of content change or reported values.
Every 30 minutes if weather conditions are below those for vfr , otherwise hourly. only when weather conditions change enough to require a change in the active runway or instrument approach in use. only when the ceiling and/or visibility change(s) by a reportable value.
Question 21-40 : Which information is not included in instrument approach charts iac in the aip ?
Any addition to minima when the aerodrome is used as alternate.
Aerodrome minima are calculated by the crew at flight planning when the airport is used as alternatein other words at flight preparation you have to downgrade the available procedure according to table belowdowngrading the procedure is a safety rule at preparation only 761while in flight if you have to divert to your alternate destination airport you will use the normal available procedureObstacles penetrating the obstacle free area in the final approach sector. oca or och. dme-frequencies.
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