IR Ops

Question 1

What does “expected approach time” refer to

Answer 1

The time at which ATC expects an arriving aircraft, following a delay, will leave the holding point to complete its approach for landing

Question 2

What is the required performance of RNP4 for flying RNAV routes

Answer 2

To remain within 4nm of the centreline of the route for 95% of the time

Question 3

What class airspace are RNAV routes

Answer 3

Class A

Question 4

1-Who is Aerodrome Control Service provided for during IMC conditions
2-What controller handles traffic in the air and on the runway
3-Who must approve the movement of aircraft in the CTR,ATZ and on the runway

Answer 4

1-Aircraft on taxiways
2-Tower relays instructions from the approach controller
3-Approach control

Question 5

What is the IATA IFBP, what is the frequency used and why is it used

Answer 5

International Air Transport Association
In Flight Broadcasting Procedure

126,9MHz

Used for International flights where other pilots might be speaking another language. 126,9 is maintained as an English frequency so pilots can create a better mental image of traffic around them

Question 6

When should IFBP broadcasts be made

Answer 6

-When necessary
-10 minutes before entering an FIR or crossing an air route
-Before changing flight level
-Generally not less than 20 minutes apart