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State the purpose of Controlled Airspace

Controlled Airspace (CAS) is of defined dimensions within which ATC Service is provided in accordance with the airspace classification

State the details and dimensions of an Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ)

State the details and dimensions of a Military Air Traffic Zone (MATZ)

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On a map, what indicates the controlling authority of a combined MATZ?

Describe a Control Area (CTA)

Extends from a specified height above the surface to a specified upper limit



Has no contact with the ground



At major airports the CTA is known as a TMA (Terminal Management Area) due to a higher density of traffic

Describe an Airway

Airways are Controlled Airspace (CAS) established in the form of a corridor



Navigation along the the corridor is directed by the addition of beacons

State the elevation limits of UIR and FIR

UIR- FL245 up to unlimited



FIR- Surface level up to FL245

Where is RAF (U) Swanwick located?

NATS, Southampton

What airspace do LACC manage?

London FIR, includes en route traffic over England and Wales, up to the Scottish border (55N)

State the purpose of the Distress and Diversion cell (D&D)

D&D is the emergency centre of RAF(U) Swanwick



Provides safe and accurate service to aircrew when in an emergency situation



Covers the entire UK up to the FIR boundary and operate 24/7



Has the ability to pinpoint any Air System

What is the MABCC?

Military Airspace Booking and Coordination Cell



Books airspace for military activities



Acts as a liaison point between Military and civilian airspace users

Which 3 centres make up NATS Prestwich ACC?

Scottish Area Control Centre (ScACC) Scotland, NI, North England and North Sea



Manchester Area Control Centre (MACC) North England, Midlands, North Wales



Oceanic Area Control Centre (OACC) Eastern half of North Atlantic from Azores to Iceland