Flight Rules and Regulations Flashcards
(137 cards)
How many FIRs are present over the UK?
2
Scottish and London

What is FL 245?
This is the upper vertical limit of low level.
It is the lower limit of upper air space.
What is the flight level range of upper information regions?
FL 245 - FL 660
What is the height range of the FIR?
Surface to FL 245
At what level does the UIR begin?
FL 245 and above
What is the FIR?
Flight Information Region
Surface to FL 245
What is the UIR?
Upper Information Region
FL 245 - FL 660
What is the key feature of Class A airspace?
Always controlled.
What is the key feature of Class G airspace?
It is uncontrolled.
What is Controlled Airspace?
Controlled airspace is airspace of defined dimensions, where an ATC service is provided according to the airspace classification, A C D and E are controlled.
What is a Control Zone?
Aerodrome Control Zones afford protection to aircraft within the immediate vicinity of aerodromes.
What is the importance of Fl 195?
FL 195 is the lower ceiling for controlled, Class C airspace.
What is a CTA?
Control Area
Control Areas are situated above the Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) and afford protection over a larger area to a specified upper limit.
Where does Class C airspace begin?
Fl 195
At what FL does the Upper Information Region begin?
Fl 245
What is an ATZ?
Air Traffic Zone
What FL does Class C begin?
FL 195
What is a TMA?
Terminal Manoeuvring Area or Terminal Control Area
(Shared Airspace, eg London)
What is AAL?
Above Aerodrome Level
QFE
What are the dimensions of a MATZ?
ATZ is 2/2.5nm radius, Surface - 2000ft
MATZ is 5nm radius, Surface - 3000ft
Including the Stub:
Stubs are 5nm long and 4nm wide, 1000-3000ft.
These dimensions are based on AAL.

If an airfield name is underlined on a chart what does this indicate?
The underlined airfield is the controlling authority
What are HIRTA?
High Intensity Radio Transmission Area
What are AIAA?
Areas of Intense Aerial Activity.
What are AARA?
Air-Air Refuelling Areas





























