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Question 1

SAME TRACK

Answer 1

In the application of separation, an expression used by ATC to indicate identical tracks or tracks that converge or diverge at an angle of 1° to 44° inclusive.

Question 2

8.2.1 Mach Number

Answer 2

Clearances to turbojet aircraft equipped with a Machmeter may include an appropriate Mach number. If the Mach number cannot be adhered to, ATC is to be so informed when the clearance is issued. Once accepted, the Mach number shall be adhered to within .01 Mach, unless ATC approval is obtained to make a change. If an immediate temporary change in Mach number is necessary (e.g. because of turbulence), ATC must be notified as soon as possible. When a Mach number is included in a clearance, the flight concerned should transmit its current Mach number with each position report.

Question 3

8.2.2 True Airspeed (TAS)

Answer 3

ATC is to be notified as soon as practicable of an intended change to the TAS at the cruising altitude or flight level, where the change intended is five percent or more of the TAS specified in the IFR flight plan or flight itinerary.

Question 4

TC AIM RAC 11.1 > Adherence to Mach Number

Answer 4

Within CDA, aircraft shall adhere to the Mach number assigned by ATC, to within 0.01 Mach, unless approval is obtained from ATC to make a change or until the pilot receives the initial descent clearance approaching destination. If it is necessary to make an immediate temporary change in the Mach number (e.g. because of turbulence), ATC shall be notified as soon as possible that such a change has been made. If it is not possible to maintain the last assigned Mach number during en route climbs and descents because of aircraft performance, pilots shall advise ATC at the time of the climb/descent request.

Question 5

Flight Profile

Answer 5

Trajectory or its graphic representation, followed by an aircraft in flight and defined by its altitude, speed, distance flown and manoeuvre.

Question 6

You may amend the route provided in a previous clearance by doing one of the following:

Answer 6

• State the route amendment and, if applicable, that the rest of the route is unchanged.
• Issue the entire route.

Question 7

Identify and correct any errors made during…

Answer 7

Identify and correct any errors made during delivery of a clearance or instruction. If there is any possibility of misunderstanding, cancel and restate the clearance in full.

Question 8

Issue a route description using any of the following elements.
(Direct)

Answer 8

Question 9

Issue a route description using any of the following elements
(Airway and route identification)

Answer 9

Question 10

The RNPC longitudinal standards are:

Answer 10

• Same track 10 minutes, and
• Same track 30 NM.

Question 11

Separate aircraft consistently according to these fundamentals of safe, orderly, and expeditious control:

Answer 11

• Planning: determine the appropriate separation minimum required
• Executing: implement the selected standard
• Monitoring: ensure that the planned and executed separation is maintained

Question 12

If the type of separation or the minimum used to separate aircraft cannot be maintained,

Answer 12

If the type of separation or the minimum used to separate aircraft cannot be maintained, take action to ensure that another type of separation exists, or another minimum is established, before the current separation becomes insufficient.

Question 13

To ensure an expeditious flow of traffic,

Answer 13

To ensure an expeditious flow of traffic, operate as closely to the prescribed minimum as circumstances permit. If exceptional circumstances call for extra caution, apply greater separation than the specified minimum.

Question 14

RNAV

Answer 14

AREA NAVIGATION

A method of navigation that permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground- or space-based NAVAIDs or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these.

Question 15

Base control decisions on…

Answer 15

Base control decisions on ATC estimates and aircraft performance. Verify the estimate and aircraft performance using position reports over fixes, or as determined by radio aids, ATS surveillance, RNAV, or visual means that accurately define the position of the aircraft.

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CAATS generated times are considered ATC estimates. Although estimates are system-generated, controllers are not relived of the responsibility for ensuring estimates are accurate
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This includes position reports derived from ADS-C and CPDLC

Question 16

Use _________ to verify ATC estimates. If a discrepancy exists between an ____________ and an ATC estimate for the same reporting point, and separation could be affected:

Answer 16

Use aircraft estimates to verify ATC estimates. If a discrepancy exists between an aircraft estimate and an ATC estimate for the same reporting point, and separation could be affected:

1. Check the accuracy of the ATC estimate.
2. If a discrepancy remains, request the pilot to check the aircraft estimate.
3. If a discrepancy still exists, take appropriate action to ensure that separation is not compromised.

Question 17

When separating aircraft, the estimated time may not be correct. If an expected report does not arrive and flight safety is likely to be jeopardized….

Answer 17

When separating aircraft, the estimated time may not be correct. If an expected report does not arrive and flight safety is likely to be jeopardized, obtain the report no more than 5 minutes after the estimated time over a reporting point. Otherwise, obtain the report as soon as feasible.

Question 18

Separate aircraft longitudinally:

Answer 18

• By a minimum expressed in time or distance
• So that the spacing between the estimated positions of the aircraft is never less than a prescribed minimum

Example
If a slower leading aircraft is estimated at a fix 10 minutes ahead of a faster trailing aircraft, establish vertical separation before or at the time the leading aircraft is estimated at the fix.

Question 19

Establish time-based longitudinal separation using one of the following methods:

Answer 19

• By clearing an aircraft to depart at a specified time
• By clearing an aircraft to cross a specified fix at a specified time
  CROSS (reporting point) AT (time) [OR LATER / OR BEFORE]
• By clearing an aircraft to hold at a fix until a specified time
• By clearing an aircraft to reverse heading
• On the basis of position reports, provided that one of the following applies:
  ◦ Both aircraft have reported over the same reporting point.
  ◦ The trailing aircraft has confirmed not yet reaching the reporting point used by the leading aircraft.

Question 20

When applying time-based longitudinal separation,

Answer 20

When applying time-based longitudinal separation, separate RNPC-certified aircraft on same or crossing tracks by a minimum of 10 minutes.

Question 21

When applying distance-based longitudinal separation, separate RNPC-certified aircraft on the same track or crossing tracks by a minimum of ________, and:

Answer 21

• Maintain direct communication using VHF/UHF voice.
• Using RNAV or ATS surveillance from a common point, determine distance and ensure that the required separation is maintained or increased.

Question 22

Longitudinal Separation

Determining Distance

Answer 22

Distance can be determined by requesting RNAV position reports or by using SiT distance measuring tools. Aircraft using RNAV can report a position at any point along their track.
REPORT DISTANCE / SAY MILES TO / FROM (common point)

When applying DME separation, advise RNPC-certified aircraft to use DME distance
… USE DME DISTANCES …

Question 23

WAYPOINT

Answer 23

A specified geographical location, defined by longitude and latitude, that is used in the definition of routes and terminal segments and for progress-reporting purposes.

Question 24

MATS ACC > Separation > ATS Surveillance Separation

Answer 24

CSiT and NARDS are both operationally certified ATS surveillance display systems that can be used to apply the appropriate separation minima provided in this section. CSiT is the primary display, and NARDS is the auxiliary. Ensure both aircraft are identified, and that you are in direct communication using VHF/UHF voice with at least one of them. Do not permit PPSs to touch. Unless applying target resolution, apply ATS surveillance separation between the centres of PPSs as indicated in ATS Surveillance Separation Conditions. When providing ATS surveillance control service, a wake turbulence separation standard is required.[1]

Question 25

MATS ACC > Separation > ATS Surveillance Separation

Range Bearing Line and Halo Function

Answer 25

The Range Bearing Line (RBL) and Halo function can be used to assist in determining the separation between PPSs. The distances provided by RBL are measured from centre to centre of the PPSs. The radius of the halo is user-selectable and does not vary with range.

Question 26

MATS ACC > Separation > ATS Surveillance Separation

IFR Departures Before Arrivals

Answer 26

When separating a departing aircraft from an arriving aircraft, the minima indicated in IFR Departures Before Arrivals: Same Runway, IFR Departures Before Arrivals: Intersecting Runways, and IFR Departures Before Arrivals: Interacting Runways can supersede those in ATS Surveillance Separation Conditions.

Question 27

You may terminate vectoring of an aircraft, provided any of the following apply to the aircraft:

Answer 27

• It is cleared for an approach.
• It is cleared to hold.
• It is established on a cleared route without requiring navigation assistance
  Note: An aircrat that is on a track that will intercept “ON COURSE” within a reasonable distancce is considered to be established on th cleared route

Question 28

When terminating vectors,
Inform the pilot of:

Answer 28

• Termination of vectoring, except when the aircraft has been cleared for an approach
  (position) RESUME OWN NAVIGATION
• Position of the aircraft when vectoring is terminated, unless you know the pilot has the information.

When an aircraft has been vectored off its cleared route, clear the aircraft to the next waypoint or fix on its route of flight, or vector the aircraft back to a point on its original route.

Question 29

Describe the position of an aircraft in relation to a…

Answer 29

Describe the position of an aircraft in relation to a fix, airway, course, or radial indicated on the situation display

Question 30

Vector an aircraft to intercept the final approach course at…

Answer 30

Vector an aircraft to intercept the final approach course at an angle of 30° or less, and one of the following distances:
* 2 miles or more from the point at which final descent will begin

Question 31

Within controlled airspace, you may have to apply separation between aircraft and the outer edge of the following airspaces:

Answer 31

• Canadian Class F Airspace
• Canadian Airspace Restricted by the Minister
• American Special-Use Airspace and Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

Question 32

If an aircraft is identified and receiving ATS surveillance service, separate that aircraft from the boundary of procedural airspace as indicated in ATS Surveillance Separation between Aircraft and Adjoining Procedural Airspace.

Answer 32