Types Of Airspace Flashcards

1
Q

What is the IAS speed limit for aircraft below 10,000ft (FL100)

A

250kts (IAS)

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When can an aircraft go faster than 250kts IAS below 10,000ft (FL100)

A

1) Flights in class A+B airspace.
2) IFR Flights in Class C.
3) VFR Flights in C or all (IFR+VFR) in Class D E F G if authorised by competent authority

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3
Q

Define a TMZ

A

Airspace of Defined Dimensions where on the carriage and operation of pressure-altitude reporting transponders is mandatory.

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Define RMZ

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Airspace of Defined Dimensions where on the carriage and operation of radio equipment is mandatory.

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5
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Define Temporary Segregated Airspace (TSA)

A

Defined volumes of airspace normally under jurisdiction of one aviation authority and temporarily segregated (by common agreement) for exclusive use by another aviation authority and through which other traffic will NOT be allowed to transit.

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6
Q

Define

Temporary Reserved Airspace (TRA)

A

Defined volume of airspace normally under jurisdiction of other aviation authority and temporarily reserved for specific use by another aviation authority and through which other traffic may be allowed to transit under ATC Clearance.

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Direct Route Airspace (DRA)

A

Airspace where ATS routes are removed at levels indicated in the AIP
(And part of free route airspace operations)

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8
Q

Define Conditional Routes (CDR)

A

ATS Routes useable only under specified conditions

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9
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List the categories of Conditional Routes (CDR)

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Cat 1: Permanently planable during the times published

Cat 2: only planable in accordance with conditions in daily airspace utilisation plan

Cat3: Not planable but may be used tactically at the discretion of ATC

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10
Q
Conditional Routes (CDRs) May have more than one category. 
True or False?
A

True.

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11
Q

List the other airspace

A
Conditional Routes (CDR)
Direct Route Airspace (DRA)
Temporary Segregated Area (TSA)
Temporary Reserved Area (TRA)
Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ)
Transponder Mandatory Zone (TMZ)
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12
Q

Define ATS Route

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A specified route designed for channelling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic Services.

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13
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What is an Airway?

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A controlled area or portion thereof established in the form a corridor

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14
Q

What are the dimensions of an airway?

A

5 miles high and 10 miles wide.

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15
Q

Define

Terminal Control Area (TMA)

A

A Control Area normally establishes at a confluence if ATS Routes in the vicinity of one or more major Aerodromes

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16
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Define 
Controlled Areas (CTAs)
A

Controlled airspace which has been further notified as a CTA which extends upwards from a specific height or flight level

17
Q

What is the minimum height for a CTA?

A

700ft AGL

18
Q

Define Control Zones (CTRs)

A

Controlled airspace which has been further notified as a CTR which extends upwards from the surface.

19
Q

Define
Aerodrome Traffic Zone
(ATZ)

A

Airspace of defined dimension established around an aerodrome for the protection of aerodrome traffic.

20
Q

How far to CTRs normally extend?

A

5nm from the aerodrome centre