010.07 ATS and ATM .02.01 + .02.02 + .02.03 + .02.05 (definitions, ATFM, clearances)

Question 1

The flight crew shall read back to the air traffic controller safety-related parts of ATC clearances and instructions which are transmitted by voice. The following items shall always be read back:

a) (…);
b) clearances and instructions to (…); and
c) runway-in-use, altimeter settings, SSR codes, level instructions, heading and speed instructions and transition levels.

Answer 1

The flight crew shall read back to the air traffic controller safety-related parts of ATC clearances and instructions which are transmitted by voice. The following items shall always be read back:

a) (ATC route clearances);
b) clearances and instructions to (enter, land on, take off from, hold short of, cross, taxi and backtrack on any runway); and
c) runway-in-use, altimeter settings, SSR codes, level instructions, heading and speed instructions and transition levels.

Question 2

The code word used in an air traffic incident report to designate aircraft proximity is (…).

Answer 2

The code word used in an air traffic incident report to designate aircraft proximity is (AIRPROX).

Question 3

The abbreviation ‘PSR’ stands for (…).

Answer 3

The abbreviation ‘PSR’ stands for (Primary Surveillance Radar).

A surveillance radar system which uses reflected radio signals.

Question 4

The objectives of the air traffic control service (do/do not) include prevention of collision with terrain.

Answer 4

The objectives of the air traffic control service (do not) include prevention of collision with terrain. The procedures prescribed in this document do not relieve pilots of their responsibility to ensure that any clearances issued by air traffic control units are safe in this respect.

Question 5

ATC clearances must be issued early enough to ensure that (…).

Answer 5

ATC clearances must be issued early enough to ensure that (they are transmitted to the aircraft in sufficient time for it to comply with them).

Question 6

Air traffic services unit. A generic term meaning variously, (ATC units/FICs/Air Service reporting offices. multiple answers possible).

Answer 6

Air traffic services unit. A generic term meaning variously, (air traffic control unit, flight information centre or air traffic services reporting office).

Question 7

ATC services are to prevent collission with terrain when an IFR flight (…).

Answer 7

ATC services are to prevent collission with terrain when an IFR flight (is vectored or is given a direct routing which takes the aircraft off an ATS route).

Question 8

The difference between an AIRMET and SIGMET is (…).

Answer 8

he difference between an AIRMET and SIGMET is (an AIRMET is used for low-level aircraft operations​).

Question 9

Ceiling is the height above the ground or water of the base of the (lowest/highest) layer of cloud below (5 000/10 000/15 000/20 000) ft covering more than (a quarter/half/three quarter) of the sky.

Answer 9

Ceiling is the height above the ground or water of the base of the (lowest) layer of cloud below (20 000) ft covering more than (half) of the sky.

Question 10

An air traffic flow management (ATFM) service shall be implemented for airspace when and where traffic demand (…).

Answer 10

An air traffic flow management (ATFM) service shall be implemented for airspace when and where traffic demand (at times exceeds the defined ATC capacity).

Question 11

An air-report is a report from (…) prepared in conformity with requirements for position, and operational and/or meteorological reporting.

Answer 11

An air-report is a report from (an aircraft in flight) prepared in conformity with requirements for position, and operational and/or meteorological reporting.

Question 12

The abbreviation ‘ATFM’ stands for (…).

Answer 12

The abbreviation ‘ATFM’ stands for (Air Traffic Flow Management)​.

A service established with the objective of contributing to a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic by ensuring that ATC capacity is utilized to the maximum extent possible, and that the traffic volume is compatible with the capacities declared by the appropriate ATS authority.

Question 13

Aerodrome traffic is all traffic (…).

Answer 13

Aerodrome traffic is all traffic (on the manoeuvring area and flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome).

Question 14

The abbreviation ‘PAR’ stands for (…)

Answer 14

The abbreviation ‘PAR’ stands for (Precision Approach Radar).

Primary radar equipment used to determine the position of an aircraft during final approach, in terms of lateral and vertical deviations relative to a nominal approach path, and in range relative to touchdown.

Question 15

• Instrument approach operations.* An approach and landing using instruments for navigation guidance based on an instrument approach procedure. There are two methods for executing instrument approach operations:
  a) a two-dimensional (2D) instrument approach operation, using (lateral/vertical/lateral and vertical) navigation guidance; and
  b) a three-dimensional (3D) instrument approach operation, using (lateral/vertical/lateral and vertical) navigation guidance.

Answer 15

• Instrument approach operations.* An approach and landing using instruments for navigation guidance based on an instrument approach procedure. There are two methods for executing instrument approach operations:
  a) a two-dimensional (2D) instrument approach operation, using (lateral) navigation guidance; and
  b) a three-dimensional (3D) instrument approach operation, using (lateral and vertical) navigation guidance.

Question 16

When flying under control of an ATC unit, the (PIC/ATC unit) is responsible for adhering to the applicable rules and regulations.

Answer 16

When flying under control of an ATC unit, the (PIC) is responsible for adhering to the applicable rules and regulations.

Question 17

A broadcast is a transmission of information relating to air navigation that (is/is not) addressed to a specific station or stations.

Answer 17

A broadcast is a transmission of information relating to air navigation that (is not) addressed to a specific station or stations.

Question 18

Clearances are issued solely for (…) and are based on known traffic conditions which affect safety in aircraft operation. Such traffic conditions include not only aircraft in the air and on the manoeuvring area over which control is being exercised, but also any vehicular traffic or other obstructions not permanently installed on the manoeuvring area in use.

Answer 18

Clearances are issued solely for (expediting and separating air traffic) and are based on known traffic conditions which affect safety in aircraft operation. Such traffic conditions include not only aircraft in the air and on the manoeuvring area over which control is being exercised, but also any vehicular traffic or other obstructions not permanently installed on the manoeuvring area in use.

Question 19

The phrases “cleared (designation) departure” or “cleared (designation) arrival” may be used when standard departure or arrival routes have been established by the appropriate ATS authority and published in (…).

Answer 19

The phrases “cleared (designation) departure” or “cleared (designation) arrival” may be used when standard departure or arrival routes have been established by the appropriate ATS authority and published in (Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs) ).

Question 20

The phrase “cleared flight planned route” may be used to describe any route or portion thereof, provided the route or portion thereof is (…) and sufficient routing details are given to definitely establish the aircraft on its route.

Answer 20

The phrase “cleared flight planned route” may be used to describe any route or portion thereof, provided the route or portion thereof is (identical to that filed in the flight plan) and sufficient routing details are given to definitely establish the aircraft on its route.

Question 21

A blind transmission is a transmission from one station to another station in circumstances where two-way communication cannot be established but where it is believed that (…).

Answer 21

A blind transmission is a transmission from one station to another station in circumstances where two-way communication cannot be established but where it is believed that (the called station is able to receive the transmission).

Question 22

Manoeuvring area is that part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding (…).

Answer 22

Manoeuvring area is that part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding (aprons).

Question 23

Define the term ‘clearance limit’.

Answer 23

The point to which an aircraft is granted an air traffic control clearance.