ATC

Question 1

Describe components of Aerodrome Control

Answer 1

Control of aerodrome traffic including aircraft and vehicles on the airfield. Includes runways, taxiways, aprons and a small amount of airspace around the aerodrome.

Question 2

Describe components of Approach Control

Answer 2

Control of aircraft approaching and departing aerodromes (usually witching 30 - 50nm), this controller normally separates using RADAR.

Question 3

Describe components of Area Control

Answer 3

Controls the airspace between aerodromes or when traffic aircraft are not in controlled airspace.

Question 4

Describe the Automatic Terminal Service (ATIS)

Answer 4

Provides information regarding aerodrome conditions.
Automated transmission, with changes made by ATC personnel and identified by new descriptors for each new ATIS.
Broad cast on discreet frequency.

Question 5

Describe Australian Flight Information Regions

Answer 5

Defined airspace where flight information, alerting, and air traffic control services are provided to ensure the safety and efficiency of flights.

2 FIR’s in Australia
Melbourne FIR
Brisbane FIR

Question 6

Describe controlled airspace

Answer 6

Airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided in accordance with the airspace classification.

Question 7

Describe uncontrolled airspace

Answer 7

Class - G, non controlled airspace
ATC clearance not required

Question 8

Breakdown Air Traffic Services

Answer 8

Air traffic control services (separating aircraft)
Flight information service (weather, facilities, hazards)
Alerting Service (in flight emergency response)

Question 9

Breakdown Air traffic control service

Answer 9

Aerodrome control service (ADC) (controllers for Tower/Ground)
Approach control services (ACS) (Arrivals and Departures)
Area control service (En Route)

Question 10

List 2 types of controlled airspace

Answer 10

Control Areas (CTA): A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above earth

Control Zones (CTR): A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a SPECIFIED upper limit

Question 11

List airspace classes

Answer 11

A
C
D
E
G (uncontrolled)