AIP Reference Amendment Quiz

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What does RPS stand for in the context provided?

Regional Pressure Setting

What should the pilot report before commencing descent in the ILS/MLS approach?

Established on the localiser

When should the RPS values be passed to pilots according to the text?

When requested or at the discretion of the controller

In what situation should the RPS not be volunteered to the pilot?

When the aircraft is operating below controlled airspace Signup and view all the answers

What should the pilot be instructed to do after reporting established on the localiser?

Cleared for the approach, descend on the glidepath, or given alternative level instructions Signup and view all the answers

What should ATSUs have available for the ASR in which they are situated?

The RPS Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Manual of Air Traffic Services Part 1 CAP 493?

To provide UK ANS providers with guidance on achieving compliance with UK regulatory requirements and ICAO SARPs and PANS. Signup and view all the answers

How many strands of UK aviation-related regulation now exist?

Two strands. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the publication of CAP 493?

To provide guidance, clarification, and details of additional national requirements to UK ANS providers. Signup and view all the answers

What does CAP 493 provide to UK ANS providers?

Guidance, clarification, details of national requirements, and administrative procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What forms the basis of the Manual of Air Traffic Services Part 1 CAP 493?

National legislation, ICAO SARPs, and PANS. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the target audience for CAP 493?

UK ANS providers (ANSPs). Signup and view all the answers

What should the controller consider before deviating from basic procedures?

They should be quite sure that the resultant co-ordination can be carried out without excessive workload and without detriment to the safety of traffic under their control. Signup and view all the answers

Why should controllers pay attention to each other's actions when working together?

To provide an additional safeguard against errors or omissions. Signup and view all the answers

How is UK airspace divided?

UK airspace is divided into two Flight Information Regions (FIRs). Signup and view all the answers

What determines the flight rules and minimum services provided within a FIR?

The classification of the airspace within the FIR. Signup and view all the answers

What are the aircraft requirements for Class A airspace?

IFR only, ATC clearance before entry, comply with ATC instructions, and separate all aircraft from each other. Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of ATC in Class A airspace?

Separate IFR flights from other IFR and VFR flights, separate VFR flights from IFR flights, pass traffic information to VFR flights on other VFR flights, and give traffic avoidance advice if requested. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for collision avoidance according to SERA.3201?

Pilots Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of air traffic services according to SERA.7001(a)?

To prevent collisions between aircraft Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance may traffic avoidance advice be passed by ATC before traffic information?

When more immediate action is required by the pilot Signup and view all the answers

What should pilots be aware of according to SERA.3201?

Factors that might affect the ability of a controller to detect a collision hazard Signup and view all the answers

In vertically adjoining volumes of airspace, what level should flights at a common level comply with?

The less restrictive class of airspace Signup and view all the answers

When controlled airspace is adjoined vertically by Class G airspace, where can aircraft operate?

At the lower limit of control areas or at the upper limit of a control zone or control area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a speed limit of 250 kt to published SID procedures?

To assist in the initial provision of separation between successive departing aircraft. Signup and view all the answers

Why are non-standard maximum holding speeds sometimes used in holding patterns?

For containment within controlled airspace or separation from adjacent routes or procedures. Signup and view all the answers

When can controllers relax procedure speed limits for aircraft under ATS surveillance service?

Except for instrument approach procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What remains the pilot's responsibility even if there is no tactical ATC requirement to sustain a speed limit?

Operating their aircraft in such a manner as to adhere to other requirements, e.g. noise preferential route track-keeping. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the speed control procedures detailed?

Section 1, Chapter 12. Signup and view all the answers

Why are non-standard maximum speeds used in some instrument approach procedures?

For obstacle avoidance or controlled airspace containment. Signup and view all the answers