Approach Control Flashcards
Define the term SID
Standard Instrument Departure
How are Procedural SIDs identified?
Procedural SIDs are identified by the name of the first en route way-point, or by the name of a way-point within the SID.
It is a departure procedure that terminates when the outbound route is intersected. That is, the pilot flies the entire procedure without intervention from air traffic control.
How are Radar SIDs identified?
Radar SIDs are identified by the name of the city in which the aerodrome is located, or the name of the aerodrome.
It is a departure procedure that terminates in the aircraft flying a radar vector under the control of the Approach/Departures controller.
Define the term STAR
Standard Arrival Route
What does a STAR clearance contain?
a) STAR identifier;
b) a transition route when applicable;
c) a runway, when a STAR includes more than one arrival track; and
d) a level assignment.
What MET conditions are required for a visual approach by day?
A flight within 30NM of an aerodrome may be authorised for visual approach.
If IFR, the pilot has established and can continue flight to the aerodrome with
continuous visual reference to the ground or water and
the visibility along the flight path is not less than 5000 m (or by day, the
aerodrome is in sight)
VFR has no such requirements.
May level restrictions be placed on aircraft when cleared to make a visual
approach?
No
The MSA displayed on instrument approach charts displays what obstacle
clearance? Within what radius?
The lowest altitude which may be used which will provide a minimum clearance of 1000 FT above all objects located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 25 NM or 10 NM radius centred on a significant point, the ARP, or the HRP.
At what point does an instrument approach begin?
The Initial Approach Fix
Within what distance of an aerodrome, by day, may an aircraft commence a
visual approach?
30NM
What are the key Approach Control positions?
APPROACH – Approach Control for arriving aircraft
DIRECTOR – Final Control (civil) on a frequency separate from Approach Control
DEPARTURES – Departure Control for departing aircraft
FLOW – Manages the sequence of arrivals at controlled aerodromes
Are you familiar with the elements on an Approach chart?
I hope so.
