Pacific - Climb and Cruise Procedures

Question 1

When should you request clearance prior to departure from a CTAF?

Answer 1

When the en-route LSALT is within controlled airspace

Question 2

What information is provided to approach control when not identified?

Answer 2

DME or GNSS distance from airport

VOR radial, GNSS track, compass quadrant or STAR designator

Assigned level

Flight conditions if appropriate

ATIS Identifier

Question 3

What are the requirements of a step climb?

Answer 3

Lower aircraft – report approaching each assigned level in the sequence
Higher aircraft – after hearing lower aircraft report, report the last vacated level

Question 4

What are the requirements of a step descent?

Answer 4

Higher aircraft – report approaching assigned level in the sequence
Lower aircraft – after hearing higher aircraft report, report the last vacated level

Question 5

What does standard rate climb/descent mean?

Answer 5

Not less than 500ft/min except the last 1000ft which must be done at 500ft/min

Question 6

What is the requirement for IFR aircraft where ATC approval is not required prior to changing level?

Answer 6

Report position and intention approximately 1min prior to making change

Question 7

What LSALT should be used?

Answer 7

The highest grid MORA falling within the are covered by the determined navigation error
For RNP 2 specification – the area to be considered is 5nm surrounding the departure point, destination point and either side of the nominal track

Question 8

What levels comprise RVSM airspace and what equipment is required prior to entry?

Answer 8

FL290 to FL410 inclusive

Two independent primary altimeters
Mode C capable SSR Transponder
Altitude Alert System
Autopilot with Height Lock