22 Questions
Which term is used to designate an alert phase?
Alerfa
What is an alternate aerodrome?
An aerodrome to which an aircraft may proceed when it becomes either impossible or inadvisable to proceed to or to land at the aerodrome of intended landing.
What does the term 'along track distance' refer to?
The distance measured from a point-in-space by systems using area navigation reference capabilities that are not subject to slant range errors.
Which type of route is designed for channeling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services?
ATS Route
What does ATIS stand for?
Automatic Terminal Information Service
Which surveillance technique allows aircraft to automatically provide data derived from on-board navigation and position fixing systems?
Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS)
What is the purpose of the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS)?
To support aviation operations and weather forecast activities
Which system is similar to AWOS and ASOS and provides all the weather information furnished by ASOS systems?
AWSS
What is the purpose of a base turn during the initial approach?
To transition between the outbound track and the intermediate or final approach track
What does a report of 'braking action' provide to pilots?
A degree/quality of braking that might be expected
What is the purpose of a catch point in navigation?
To serve as a transition point from the high altitude waypoint navigation structure to the low altitude structure or an arrival procedure (STAR)
Which of the following is an example of a cloud of operational significance?
Cumulonimbus cloud
What does the term CTAF stand for in the context of aviation?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
What is the purpose of a Community Aerodrome Radio Station (CARS)?
To provide weather information and accept flight plans
What is the difference between a Continuous Descent Final Approach (CDFA) and a Non Precision Approach (NPA)?
CDFA has no level-off while NPA does
Which one of these best defines Dead Reckoning (DR) Navigation?
The process of estimating or determining position by advancing an earlier known position using direction, time, and speed data.
What is Decision Altitude (DA) or Decision Height (DH) in precision approach or approach with vertical guidance?
A specified altitude or height at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference has not been established.
What is Data Link Initiation Capability (DLIC)?
A data link application that provides the ability to exchange addresses, names, and version numbers necessary to initiate data link applications.
Which one of these is the correct definition of QNH?
The atmospheric pressure setting which causes the altimeter to read altitudes referenced to mean sea level
Which one of these is the correct definition of MSL Altitude?
Altitude expressed in feet measured from mean sea level (QNH)
Which one of these is the correct definition of ARC?
A deÀned area, on a land aerodrome, intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, fueling, parking or maintenance
Which one of these is the correct definition of ETOPS En Route Alternate?
A suitable and appropriate alternate aerodrome at which an aeroplane would be able to land after experiencing an engine shutdown or other abnormal or emergency condition while en route in an ETOPS operation
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