Class 6 Flashcards
During a radar monitored flight what is required
a transponder
ATC will provide traffic info on known traffic and monitor a flights progress through controlled airspace
what is the difference between ATC clearance and instructions
Clearance- can be rejected
Instructions- must be followed
how long to wing tip vortices/ wake turbulence last
around 2-3 mins
how fast do vortices move downward
around 400 to 500 feet per minute
what is the roll rate of a vortex?
80 degrees per second, can cause significant turbulence
what colour are the taxiway holding position markings
yellow
on the air side guidance signs (the runway “directions sign”) what colour is the runway you are on
black/ darker
what are closed runways marked by
an “x”
how fast is the wind speed if the wind direction indicator is fully blown
around 15 knots
explain the three different indications from the VASIS system
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- both white means above approach slope
- top bar red bottom white means on approach slope
- both red means bellow approach slope
explain the five different indications from the PAPI system
[][][][] too high [][][][#] slightly high [][][#][#] on correct approach path [][#][#][#] slightly low [#][#][#][#] Too low
in uncontrolled airspace above 1000 feet above ground level, how far in front and below should you be away from a cloud
you should be 2000 feet in front of a cloud and 500 feet below a cloud (1 sm)
in uncontrolled airspace below 1000 feet above ground level, how far in front and below should you be away from a cloud
stay clear from cloud (2 sm)
in controlled airspace how far should you be from the clouds
1 sm infront and 500 feet below the ceiling
what is overdue mean
in respect of an aircraft means an aircraft for wich an arrival report has not been filed