master list 2.0 Flashcards
4 Services Provided by ATS
- VFR Control Services
- IFR Control Services
- Information Services
- Supplementary Services
VFR Control Services
To maintain a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic operating under the control of a Control Tower.
(Not under control of ACC)
- This is done by Airport Control Services and ATS Surveillance Services
2 Types of VFR Controllers
- Tower Controller: Clear aircraft for take off
2. Ground Controller: Instructions on which taxiways the pilots should take to get to runway
Airport Control Service
The control service provided by Airport Control Towers to airport traffic
ATS Surveillance Service
Control service provided by ATC units to:
- VFR a/c operating in class B, C and D airspace
- VFR a/c in a Tower Surveillance Area
IFR Control Services
To maintain a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic under the control of an IFR unit.
- This is done by Terminal Control Services and Area Control Services.
Terminal Control Service
The control service provided by ACCs to aircraft operating within specified control areas.
Area Control Service
The control service provided by ACCs to IFR and CVFR aircraft operating within specified control areas.
- En Route controllers!
What 3 things are apart of information services?
- Aircraft Movement Information Service (AMIS)
- Alerting Service
- Flight Information Service
AMIS
The service provided by ACCs for the collection, processing, and dissemination of aircraft movement information, for use by air defence units. (Military)
Alerting Service
The service provided by ATC units to notify appropriate organizations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue aid, and to assist such organizations, as required.
Flight Information Service
The service provided by ATC units for the purpose of giving advice and information, useful for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft.
