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Chapter 5 - Airspace Flashcards

Airspace

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How many FIRs does the UK have? What are they?

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2
London FIR
Scottish FIR

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What is the vertical range of the UK FIRs?

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Surface to 19,500 feet

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What is the airspace called above the FIRs? How else is this known in the UK?

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Upper airspace

Upper Information Regions (UIRs)

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What is the vertical extent of the UK UIRs?

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19,500 feet to 66,000 feet

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What are the two distinct categories of airspace?

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Controlled airspace

Uncontrolled airspace

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Which airspace categories are assigned to uncontrolled airspace in the UK?

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F and G

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What are the four broad classes of airspace to be found in the UK?

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Control Zones (CTR)
Terminal Control Areas (TCA)
Control Areas (CTA)
Airways

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Describe the purpose and limitations of Control Zones (CTRs)

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  • Airspace around certain aerodromes in which ATC is provided to all flights
  • Ground level to a specified altitude/flight level
  • Minimum 5 nm either side of the centre of the airport, in the direction of the approach path
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Describe the purpose of TCAs

How else can it be abbreviated?

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  • A Control Area at the confluence of controlled airspace routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes
  • TMA (Terminal manoeuvring area)
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Describe a Control Area (CTA)

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A portion of airspace in which ATC is provided, and which extends upwards from a specified base altitude or flight level to an upper limit expressed as a flight level

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Describe an Airway

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A Control Area in the form of a corridor, delineated by radio nav aids
Each has a specific ID code
Extends 5nm each side of a straight line joining certain places

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All airways are Class…

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A

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VFR operations in controlled airspace are usually confined to Class…because…

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D and E
Class A= IFR only
Class B= Not used in UK
Class C= 19,500 feet upwards

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SVFR is an authorisation to fly in…(subject to ATC clearance)

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A Control Zone

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What are the flight conditions specified for SVFR?

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  • Clear of cloud
  • 1500m (800m for helicopters)
  • No more than 140kts IAS
  • Day only
  • Ground visibility of 1500m+ (800m+ for helicopters)
  • Cloud ceiling no less than 600ft
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The UK also permits SVFR…

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At night

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Under what circumstances may a PPL holder cross an Airway?

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By flying at right angles to the base of the airway where the base of the airway is described as a Flight Level
The Airway must not be entered

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Under what circumstances may one penetrate an Airway in VMC?

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  • By holding a valid IR
  • Filing a flight plan
  • Requesting a crossing clearance from at least 10 minutes away
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When eligible, which other rules must be adhered to when crossing or entering an Airway?

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They must be crossed using the shortest possible route

They must be entered while already at the required flight level

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How else may uncontrolled UK airspace be known?

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The open FIR/Class G airspace

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What kinds of areas are included in the Open FIR?

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MATZs
Radar Advisory Service Areas (RASAs)
ATZs

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Which Air Traffic Services are available in Open FIR and what are their sub-divisions (if any)?

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Flight Information Service (FIS)
Radar Services (including Lower Airspace Radar Advisory Service/LARS)
- Traffic Service
- Deconfliction Service
ATZ/MATZ services
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Who provides a FIS in the UK?

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London Information or Scottish Information

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What services are provided by a FIS?

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  • Information and warnings on meteorological conditions
  • Changes of serviceability in navigational and approach aids
  • Condition of aerodrome facilities
  • Alerting services
  • Aircraft proximity warnings
  • Other pertinent safety advice
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What Airspace classification are ATZs?
This is governed by the class of airspace in which they are located
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What are the standard dimensions of an ATZ?
- Ground level to 2,000 feet aal - 2nm radius from the centre of the longest runway if the runway is 1,850m or less - 2.5nm radius from the centre of the longest runway if the runway is greater than 1,850m in length
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What is needed for a pilot to be allowed to fly in an ATZ?
- Permission from ATC or... - Enough information from the AFIS unit to be enable flight within the zone to be made safely or... - Enough information from the A/G unit for safe flight
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What must an aircraft in an ATZ do?
- Maintain a continuous watch on the appropriate frequency for aerodrome communications or keep a watch for visual instructions - Give position and height to the appropriate unit on entering and leaving the zone - Make any other standard calls or requested calls
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Where do the ATZ rules of flight apply?
- Government aerodromes - Those with AFIS or ATC units - National licensed aerodromes with A/G units during hours of watch
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When do stricter than usual rules apply to an ATZ?
When in an airspace with more stringent restrictions
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Where can ATZ info be found?
AIP AD2, charts and flight guides
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What is a MATZ?
A Military Air Traffic Zone | It surrounds existing ATZs around military aerodromes
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What are the limitations of MATZs?
- Surface to 3000 feet - 5nm radius - With stubs extending a further 5nm along final approach path, from 1,000ft to 3,000ft aal and a 4nm width
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While a MATZ is technically...it is strongly advised to enter under the control of the...
Non-regulated | MATZ ATC authority
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Which are the only controlled airspaces generally of concern to VFR pilots?
D and E
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What services are not available in Class G (Open FIR)?
FIS and Radar Services
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Where can one find information on flight restrictions and hazards?
UK AIP | Charts
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What are Prohibited/Restricted areas?
Airspace in which flight is prohibited/restricted
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What is a Danger Area?
Defined airspace in which activities dangerous to flight may occur
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Where may Danger Areas be found (for the purposes of planning)?
``` UK AIP (ENR 5) Charts ```
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What is the meaning of an area demarcated by a solid red circle?
A Danger Area (active within published hours)
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What is the meaning of an area demarcated by a pecked red circle?
A Danger Area which is inactive unless notified by NOTAM
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Where might one find pilotless aircraft? What do they look like?
In Danger Areas up to 60,000 feet | Orange or Red
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Under what circumstances may a tall structure be published in AIP ENR 5-4?
When 300 feet or above (agl)
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What are the laws for lighting tall structures?
They must be lit when 500 feet agl or above
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Where are Aerodrome Obstructions found?
AIP AD | ILS charts
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From what height may gliders be towed/launched?
2,000 feet agl or more
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What are the restrictions for Captive Balloons?
May be flown without notification Up to 1,000 feet Visibility of no less that 5km cloud separation of not less than 1,000 feet
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From which height may parachuting take place?
Up to FL150
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Where may parachuting take place?
Any licensed or Government aerodrome
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Under what conditions may a parachutist drop?
Clear of cloud In sight of the surface 5km visibility
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What are the limitations for parascending?
Up to cloud base or base of airspace (whichever is lower) | Launch cables may be carried up to 2,000 feet agl
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Where may cable launching activities be published?
AIP ENR 5 | 1:500,000 charts
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What are the limitations for Hang-Gliding?
Up to cloud base or base of airspace (whichever is lower) | Launch cables may be carried up to 2,000 feet agl
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Where are areas of intense microlight activity published?
AIP ENR Pooley's Flight Guide Charts
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What are the danger areas in Areas of Intense Aerial Activity (AIAAs)?
Up to 2,000 feet AGL, but mostly between 250 feet and 500 feet agl
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How are gas venting sites identified?
Either AIP ENR or on charts by a magenta circle
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What is the potential vertical danger limit of Small Arms Ranges?
500 ft agl
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Up to what height may Target Towing Trials take place?
10,000 feet
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What are the vertical limits for flying over bird hazards/sanctuaries?
Any listed effective altitude or... | 1,500 feet agl
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Where can migration patterns and bird concentration areas be found?
AIP ENR 6
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Where might temporary bird warnings be published?
By aerodrome ATS units | As Temp Nav Warnings (TNW) when there are indications of imminent flocks/migrations
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What effect may High Intensity Radio Transmissions/Areas (HIRT/A) have on your flight?
They may cause radio interference
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Describe the airspace around a Royal Flight
Only conducted in controlled airspace where possible | When not possible, temporary controlled airspace is established along the route (CAS-T)
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Where is the best place to get info on Royal Flights?
On the corresponding freephone number | NOTAMs
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How do Royal Flights differ when flown on rotor as opposed to fixed wing?
There are no special ATC procedures put in place in this instance

Rick's EASA PPL - Air Law (7 decks)

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