ATC Flashcards

1
Q

How is horizontal navigation done

A
Compass/DI
Automatic direction finder - signal from non-directional beacon
VOR - VHR omidirection range finger
Global positioning system
inertial navigation
instrument landing system
flight management computers
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2
Q

Roles of ATC

A

air base air traffic services

battlefield airspace controller

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3
Q

Medical requirement for ATC

A

SPEC C: 1,2,3,4

2 yearly medicals

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4
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Type of work required for ATC

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Prolonged sitting at radar
shift work and fatigue
Constant vigilance
high workload
rapid response to emergencies
errors have high consequences
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5
Q

Health effects of shiftwork

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Circadian dysrhythmia
GIT disturbance
CVS risk increased 40%
dyslipidaemia and HTN
Possible reproductive effects
Possible tendency to depression
Social/family disruption
Management of medical conditions
use of substances
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6
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Risk mitigation for ATC

A

selection - healthy worker effect
Proximity restriction (as or with)
Non-controlling duties
Tower vs enrolee duties

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7
Q

Features of edinburgh tower visit

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Class C airspace
Radar data from adelaide TAR and Mt Lofty
Approach control by Adelaide TCU
ATC clearances required during hours of ATC
IFR flight separated from IFR and VFR
SVFR flights separated fromSVFR
Different services provided at airspace boundaries with parafield (class D) and airspace to the west (Class G)

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8
Q

name the different types of Airspace

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Class C - Controlled airspace for passenger aircraft
Class E below 12500ft
Class G below 8500ft
uncontrolled airspace. Free and easy, see and be seen. notify to land only.
Class D below 1500ft general aviation and regional airport

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