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17 Cards in this Set
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How many classes of airspace are there in the UK and what are they |
5 A C D E G |
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Which classes of airspace relate to controlled airspace |
A C D E |
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What class of airspace relates to areas outside controlled airspace |
G |
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Controlled airspace is provided to protect its users, what are the conditions required to fly in such airspace |
Aircraft must be equipped to a certain standard Pilots must hold necessary qualifications Pilots must obtain clearance from ATC to enter the airspace and except in emergency follow ATC instruction implicitly |
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What are the details of class A airspace |
This is the most strictly regulated Only IFR (instrument flight rules) flight is permitted Aircraft are separated from all other traffic Users of this airspace are mainly major airlines and business jets |
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What are the details of class C airspace |
Extends from FL195-660 IFR and VFR traffic can operate Clearance is required to enter the airspace |
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What are the details of class D airspace |
Control areas around aerodromes are class D Speed limit of 250kts applies below FL100 IFR and VFR allowed and ATC clearance is required |
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What are the details of class E airspace |
IFR allowed with mandatory ATC clearance VFR does not require clearance to enter Compliance with ATC instruction is mandatory for separation purposes |
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Controlled airspace is also divided by type depending on where it is and function it provides what are these 4 divisions |
Aerodrome control zones Control areas Airways Upper air routes |
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What is the purpose of aerodrome control zones in a controlled airspace structure |
Afford protection to aircraft in the immediate vicinity of aerodromes |
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What is the purpose of control areas in a controlled airspace structure |
Situated above aerodrome traffic zone and afford protection over a larger area to a specified upper limit Terminal control areas are normally established at the junction of airways in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes |
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What is the purpose of airways in a controlled airspace structure and what are the dimensions they exist in |
Airways are corridors of airspace connecting terminal control areas and link with airways in other countries too These are usually 10 miles wide, have bases between 5000-7000 ft & extend upward to FL245 |
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What is the purpose of upper air routed in a controlled airspace structure |
These sit above airways. Their vertical limits are usually between FL250-460 Civil & military aircraft operating above FL245 are subject to full mandatory ATC service |
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What are the rules within class G airspace |
Aircraft may fly when and where they like subject to a simple set of rules There is no legal requirement to notify ATC of their presence and intentions but many pilots do They take full responsibility for their own safety but can ask for help |
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What are the services available offering varying degrees of protection&/ information in uncontrolled airspace |
Deconfliction service Traffic service Basic service Avoidance of other aircraft remains the pilot's responsibility |
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What is the purpose of an alerting service to pilots outside controlled airspace |
To notify and assist appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of search & rescue aid |
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What is the purpose of a procedural service to pilots outside controlled airspace |
Non radar based service which provides deconfliction advice against other aircraft recieving the same service from the same controller |
