Part 3

Question 1

State two reasons why traffic is passed to pilots in controlled airspace

Answer 1

Traffic information is passed to allow pilots to:
1. maintain separation from other aircraft and
2. operate IAW ATC instruction

(ref slide 46 ATC10)

Question 2

State when traffic would be passed to pilots in controlled airspace

Answer 2

Passed when proximity of traffic warrants it

(ref slide 46 ATC10)

Question 3

List types of flight and airspace in which a clearance is required

Answer 3

Class A, C, D, E (IFR), and restricted areas

(ref slide ATC 10)

Question 4

What is the Phonetic code for U

Answer 4

Uniform

Question 5

State the 5 legs of a fixed wing circuit

Answer 5

Upwind, crosswind, downwind, base, final, dead side.

Question 6

What is the standard fixed wing circuit standard direction?

Answer 6

Left

Question 7

Which document states if a runway’s circuit is non-standard?

Answer 7

ERSA

Question 8

What is the role of the ground controller?

Answer 8

1. Controls aerodrome traffic operating not on the landing areas (not the runways or Helipads)
2. Issue of airway clearances of no clearance delivery is available

(source slide 4 ATC12)

Question 9

What is the Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS)?

Answer 9

The provision of current , routine information to arriving and departing aircraft by means of continuous and repetitive broadcasts during the hours when the unit responsible for the service is in operation.

(Current routine information on continuous repetitive broadcasts for air users while the responsible unit is operating)

Question 10

What does the STEADY GREEN ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?

Answer 10

In Flight: Authorized to land if pilot satisfied no collision risk exists

On ground: Authorized to takeoff if pilot satisfied no collision risk exists

Question 11

What does the STEADY RED ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?

Answer 11

In Flight: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

On ground: Stop

Question 12

What does the GREEN FLASHES ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?

Answer 12

In Flight: Return for landing

On ground: Authorised to taxi if pilot satisfied no collision risk exists

Question 13

What does the RED FLASHES ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?

Answer 13

In Flight: Airfield unsafe - do not land

On ground: Taxi clear of landing area in use

Question 14

What does the WHITE FLASHES ATC visual signal mean for aircraft in flight vs. on the airfield?

Answer 14

In Flight: No significance

On ground: Return to starting point on airfield

Question 15

What is the format for a clearance delivery call?

Answer 15

Location’s “Delivery”, Callsign, IFR (if IFR) to (destination) FPR, type of departure, request clearance

Question 16

What would be the clearance delivery call be for Taipan 42 flying to Merimbula IFR with a visual departure?

Answer 16

“Nowra Delivery, Taipan 42, IFR to Merimbula FPR, Request Clearance”

Question 17

What is the format for taxi clearance request on ground?

Answer 17

Location’s “ground”, Callsign, POB #, “Received _” (ATIS), Request Taxi

Question 18

What would be the taxi clearance request for Taipan 42 with 3 POB, recieved Alpha ATIS?

Answer 18

“Nowra Ground, Taipan 42, POB 3, received Alpha, request taxi”

Question 19

What two documents used in the planning phase would detail the suitability of your destination for your proposed flight?

Answer 19

ERSA, NOTAMS (NAIPS)

Question 20

List the departure procedure that would normally conducted under VMC

Answer 20

A ‘Visual Departure’

Question 21

State one essential altitude requirement that must be achieved when conducting an IMC departure

Answer 21

Achieve required sector safety height prior to reaching each new sector

Question 22

What conditions must be met to request to ATC a visual approach by day for an IFR aircraft?

(Refer FINA ENR 1.5-8)

Answer 22

a) clear of cloud;
b) in sight of ground or water;
c) with flight visibility not less than 5,000M or, in the case of a helicopter, is able to proceed under helicopter VMC, or the aerodrome is in sight; and
d) subsequently can maintain (a), (b) and (c) at an altitude not less than:
1. if in controlled airspace - 500FT above the lower limit of the CT unless a clearance is received from ATC to depart and re-enter controlled airspace during the descent; and
2. the minimum height prescribed by MAO OIP as relevant to the location of the aircraft.

Question 23

What are the tracking requirements for an IFR aircraft on a visual approach by day? (2 marks)

Answer 23

The captain must maintain track/heading on route progressively authorised by ATC until…
a) Within 5nm of the aerodrome
b) Then join the circuit as directed by ATC and approach on nominated runway

Question 24

What are the requirements for a night visual approach for an IFR aircraft?

Answer 24

The captain must maintain track/heading on route progressively authorised by ATC until…
a) Within the prescribed circling area.
b) Then join the circuit as directed by ATC and approach on nominated runway

Question 25

Readback requirements for

“Taipan 42 contact Melbourne centre 121.2”

Answer 25

“121.2, Taipan 42”

Question 26

You are OCTA tracking to reporting position “AKMIR” on to your reporting destination, Bathurst. Is a position report required?

Answer 26

A position report is required at AKMIR unless you have been identified on radar

Question 27

State the correct order for a position report

Answer 27

Where you are (over what position), what time you are at, what you are maintaining, estimate for next time.

E.g. AKMIR, 19, 6000, Estimating Bathurst 55

Question 28

ATC SAR alerting procedures

Answer 28

INCERFA Uncertainty Phase
ALERFA Alert Phase
DETRESFA Distress Phase

Question 29

If an aircraft has not landed after being given a clearance to land 5 mins ago, and comms could not be established, state which SAR alert phase would be declared

Answer 29

ALERFA - Alert Phase

Question 30

State two existing criteria required for someone to make a distress call

Answer 30

a) Threatened by imminent or grave danger
b) Requires immediate assistance

Question 31

State a mayday call format

*Bold face items

Answer 31

*MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
Station Addressed
*Aircraft Identification
*Nature of distress
*Intentions
*Position
Altitude
Heading
Any other info (POB, emergency services required, etc)

Question 32

Describe the initial actions in the event of a comms failure (5 marks)

Answer 32

a) Ensure terrain clearance at all times
b) Squak code 7600
c) Listen out to ATIS or voice mandated Nav aid
d) Tx intentions and all position reports - prefix with transmitting blind

Question 33

State the ACT separation rules that apply from IFR to IFR in Nowra’s airspace

Answer 33

They are separated

Question 34

Is a clearance required to operate in our local training areas?

Answer 34

Yes