Chapter 4.1 - Documents

Question 1

What does CASA stand for?

Answer 1

Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Question 2

What does AA stand for?

Answer 2

Airservices Australia.

Question 3

What two documents provide a legal basis for enforcing rules and procedures to ensure safety in Australian Aviation?

Answer 3

• Civil Aviation Regulations.

- Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.

Question 4

What does CAO stand for?

Answer 4

Civil Aviation Orders.

Question 5

What is the difference between CARs and CAOs?

Answer 5

Civil Aviation Orders is more specific and detailed.

Question 6

What does CAAP stand for?

Answer 6

Civil Aviation Advisory Publication.

Question 7

What does AIP stand for?

Answer 7

Aeronautical Information Publication.

Question 8

What is the AIP?

Answer 8

The main operational document used by Pilots.

Question 9

What does ERSA stand for?

Answer 9

En Route Supplement Australia.

Question 10

What does RDS stand for?

Answer 10

Runway Distances Supplement.

Question 11

What does DAP stand for?

Answer 11

Departure and Approach Procedure Charts.

Question 12

What does TAC stand for?

Answer 12

Terminal Area Charts.

Question 13

What does ERC stand for?

Answer 13

En Route Charts.

Question 14

What does PCA stand for?

Answer 14

Planning Chart Australia.

Question 15

What does VTC stand for?

Answer 15

Visual Terminal Chart

Question 16

What does DAH stand for?

Answer 16

Designated Airspace Handbook.

Question 17

How often is the ERSA updated?

Answer 17

Every 13 weeks.

Question 18

What does PRD stand for?

Answer 18

Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas.

Question 19

What does NOTAM stand for?

Answer 19

Notice to Airmen.

Question 20

What does AIC stand for?

Answer 20

Aeronautical Information Circular.

Question 21

What is the difference between AIC and NOTAM?

Answer 21

Aeronautical Information Circular contains information on a long-term nature than a NOTAM.

Question 22

What does VFG stand for?

Answer 22

Visual Flight Guide.