ATC Services

Question 1

107. What is an Advisory Area? Can you fly in Advisory Areas?

Answer 1

Basically Class F and G airspace where Radar Control is not available. A ‘deconfliction’ service may be available however pilots are ultimately responsible for collision avoidance and terrain clearance. Flight is permitted in such airspace with due regard to wx condx/traffic density/duration within and possible alternate routings.

Question 2

108. Define VMC? OMA 8.28.12.e

Answer 2

Sfc to 3000ft > viz 5km clear of cloud in sight of surface
3000ft – FL100 > viz 5km, 1500m horizontally and 1000ft vertically from cloud
Above FL100 > viz 8km, 1500m horizontally and 1000ft vertically from cloud

Question 3

109. Can you cancel an IFR flight plan if rqstd?

Answer 3

No. OMA 8.28.12.f and 8.2.10 IFR flight plan must be filed for every BA flight.

Question 4

110. Where would you look for info on filing a replacement flight plan?

Answer 4

Contact Flight Technical Dispatch.

Question 5

111. When and where can you accept a VFR climb/descent?

Answer 5

Exceptionally in London and Manchester TMA’s.

Question 6

112. Line-up clearance is received but your colleague is on the PA at the time. Can you accept it?

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

113. You are given ‘land after’ clearance. Who is responsible for separation?

Answer 7

You are responsible for separation and wake-turbulence.

Question 8

114. Can you accept a visual approach and if so under what conditions?

Answer 8

May only be conducted when viz > 5km. If established on rwy centerline this may be reduced to 800m. In USA the requirement is 3sm. Note: Circling approaches are not permitted in USA in the main due to ‘old’ TERPS obstacles clearances.