28 Questions
What is the purpose of an aircraft call sign?
To identify the aircraft during radio communication.
What components make up an aircraft call sign?
The ICAO telephony designator and flight identification.
When is an aircraft's nationality or registration mark used as the call sign?
When the aircraft is not assigned a flight identification.
Where are the standards for nationality, common, and registration marks specified?
ICAO Annex 7, Section 3.
Where can you find the ICAO designators and telephony designators for aircraft operating agencies?
Doc 8585 — Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies.
What is the definition of 'same direction tracks' according to the text?
Tracks with an angular difference of less than 45 degrees or more than 315 degrees
What is the minimum longitudinal separation time for aircraft flying on the same track at the same level?
15 minutes
What is the condition for reducing the longitudinal separation time to 10 minutes?
Navigation aids permit frequent determination of position and speed
What is the definition of 'reciprocal tracks' according to the text?
Opposite tracks and intersecting tracks with an angular difference of more than 135 degrees but less than 225 degrees
Under what condition can the longitudinal separation time be reduced to 5 minutes?
The preceding aircraft is maintaining a speed of at least 37 km/h (20 kt) faster than the succeeding aircraft
What is the purpose of indicating the significant points along an ATS route?
To provide a reference for tracking aircraft progress
How many characters can a coded designator for a significant point have?
2 to 11 characters
What information is included in the 7-character representation of a significant point?
Latitude in degrees, direction (N/S), longitude in degrees, direction (E/W)
In the 11-character representation of a significant point, how are the latitude and longitude values expressed?
Latitude in degrees and minutes, longitude in degrees and minutes
What is the purpose of the coded designator assigned to an ATS route?
To uniquely identify the route or route segment
Which of the following is NOT a valid representation of a significant point?
46.5N078.2W
What is the primary responsibility of an Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)?
To ensure aeronautical data and information necessary for air navigation safety is available in an operational format
What information is an AIS responsible for collecting and disseminating?
Aeronautical data and information concerning the entire territory and associated airspace of the State
In what form should an AIS provide aeronautical data and information?
As an Integrated Aeronautical Information Package
When should an AIS be available to provide service?
During the entire period an aircraft is in flight in the AIS area of responsibility, plus a buffer period before and after
Under what condition can an AIS provide service outside of normal operating hours?
Upon request from an appropriate ground organization
What does the abbreviation 'AIS' stand for?
Aeronautical Information Service
What is the main purpose of the ATS unit's actions during an emergency descent?
To safeguard all aircraft concerned
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action the ATS unit may take during an emergency descent?
Contacting the pilot of the aircraft to discuss the emergency
What is the purpose of the pilot setting the transponder to Code 7700 during an emergency descent?
To indicate a state of emergency
Which of the following is the pilot required to do during an emergency descent?
Advise the ATS unit of the emergency descent and intentions
What is the purpose of the pilot selecting the appropriate emergency mode on ADS-B and/or ADS-C during an emergency descent?
To indicate a state of emergency
Which of the following is the main responsibility of the ATS unit during an emergency descent?
To safeguard all aircraft concerned
Explore the meanings of 'same track', 'reciprocal tracks', and 'crossing tracks' for the application of longitudinal separation. Understand the angular differences that determine these track categories.
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