Chp3 Annex 2 Lights And FPL Flashcards
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What are the three types of light found on an aircraft
Navigation light
Anticollision light - beacon light
Anticollision light - strobe light
When can a pilot reduce or turn off flashing lights
If it will adversely affect the satisfactory performance of duties
If it will subject an outside observer to harmful dazzle
What should aircraft fitted with anticollision lights do
Display them from sunset to sunrise
An aircraft is not to be flown under simulated circumstances unless
There are fully functioning dual controls
A qualified pilot operates the control seat
What are the 5 stages of a circuit
Take off
Crosswind leg
Downwind leg
Base leg
Final leg/ landing
What should you do when in a circuit
Make all turns to the left, take off and land into wind, conform with circuit pattern, observe other aerodrome traffic
When do you insert ZZZZ
If you don’t know your aircraft type then you should specify name of destination and alternate destination in other info section
When should you submit a flight plan
When provided with an ATC service
If you are under IFR
If you are along a route where alerting is required
Crossing international borders
Or going along a route that needs to be coordinated with the military
What is an AD ICAO designator
A 4 letter code which speficies a country and location you are flying to. It can be found in the AIPs
What is a flight plan
A statement of intent which converts your requested into clearance
When can you use a repetitive flight plan
If you have at least one flight on a specific day for 10 consecutive weeks
At least 1 flight a day for 10 consecutive days
Whenshould you submit a fpl on the ground
At least 60mins before departure
When should you submit a full in flight
At least 10mins before intended point of entry into a controlled area
Or
The point of crossing an airway or advisory route
What should you do to your fpl if delayed
It should be amended or cancelled if a controlled flight has a delay time of more than 30mins off block
Or an uncontrolled flight has a delay time of more than 60mins off block
What should you do if changes to the fpl are needed
For IFR or VFR operated as a controlled flight then changes should be reported as soon as practical
Other VFR flights only report significant changes
What to do when closing a fpl
A report of arrival shall be made in person or via data link at the earliest point after landing
It should include:
Aircraft ID, Departure aerodrome, Arrival Aerodrom and Time of Arrival
If an arrival report is needed but
1. Not ATSU exists there
2. communications facilities are inadequate
Then…
- Make a report to the nearest ATSU by the quickest means available
- Immediately prior to landing the aircraft shall transmit a message to the appropriate ATSU
How is time keeping done for the aircraft
A coordinated universal time is used with a 24hr clock
All time provided by ATC shall be accurate to within 30secs of UTC
When do you need an ATC clearance
Prior to operating a controlled flight which is requested through a fpl
If on the ground and need to taxi through a manoeuvring area
What happens if ATC clearance isn’t satisfactory
The PIC may request a change and if practical will receive an amended clearance
Highly unlikely
You should always adhere to a flight plan unless
- A request for a change has been made and cleared by ATSU
- An emergency situation has occurred- pilot should inform ATC asap
