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12 Cards in this Set
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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 |
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State the details and dimensions of an Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) |
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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? |
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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 |
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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 |
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State the elevation limits of UIR and FIR |
UIR- FL245 up to unlimited FIR- Surface level up to FL245 |
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Where is RAF (U) Swanwick located? |
NATS, Southampton |
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What airspace do LACC manage? |
London FIR, includes en route traffic over England and Wales, up to the Scottish border (55N) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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