4.62.4 State the requirements for coordinating with an Aerodrome Flight Information Service. CAR 91.225 b & c [vfr_Rule p1=”91.225″]
- If equipped with radio, maintain two-way radio communications with that service on the prescribed frequency;
- advise that service of the intended use of that aerodrome before
- (i) taxiing on any portion of the manoeuvring area; or
- (ii) landing at or taking-off from any runway or heliport at
- that aerodrome; or
- (iii) entering the aerodrome traffic circuit at that aerodrome
- If not equipped with radio and Aerodrome Flight Information Service is in operation, you must advise that service of the intended use of the aerodrome before —
- (1) taxiing on to any portion of the manoeuvring area; and
- (2) entering the aerodrome traffic circuit at that aerodrome.
4.62.2 State the requirements for complying with ATC clearances and instructions. CAR 91 & AIP ENR 1.1 section 8.
- [vfr_Rule p1=”91.225″] aerodromes with air traffic services-
- obtain an ATC clearance from that service before—
- (i) taxiing on any portion of the manoeuvring area; or
- (ii) landing at or taking-off from any runway or heliport at that aerodrome; or
- (iii) entering a control zone.
- [vfr_Rule p1=”91.241″] Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions-
- you must comply with any ATC clearance or instruction issued by the ATC unit
- except in accordance with an ACAS resolution advisory or a GPWS or TAWS alert,
- when a deviation is required for the safe operation , notify ATC as soon as possible.
- need not comply if compliance would cause the pilot to breach any rule in this Part.
- A pilot who elects not to comply with the airspace in which a clearance or instruction as above, must immediately notify the appropriate ATC unit of the non-compliance.
- [vfr_Rule p1=”91.245″] [vfr_Rule p1=”91.247″] prescribe the airspace in which an ATC
clearance is required.
AIP 1.1 8. Section one describes clearances in detail
- Section two readback requirements
- Section Three IFR clearance contents
- Section four Standard Route Clearance Delivery System
- Section five IFR Clearance Limit
- Section six Route Instructions
- Section seven Level Instructions
- Section eight IFR Departure Instructions
- Section nine IFR Departures from Aerodromes/Heliports in Uncontrolled Airspace
4.60.16 State the communications requirements when TIBA procedures are in force. AIP ENR Emergency procedures 1.15 8
- 8.1.1 TIBA are reports and information transmitted by pilots for the
information of pilots of other aircraft in the vicinity following a significant
disruption to air traffic or telecommunication services
- In event of failure of ATS coms, initiate TIBA procedures. only when necessary and as a temporary
measure. If circumstances permit, introduction of TIBA will be by NOTAM
- follow frequency instructions issued by ATS. if none, refer
to the TIBA Frequency Map. ENR 1.15
- Broadcast..
- (a) 10 minutes before entering TIBA airspace or, for a pilot taking off
from an aerodrome located within the lateral limits of TIBA airspace,
as soon as appropriate prior to or after take-off;
- (b) 10 minutes prior to, and crossing any reporting point;
- (c) at 10 minute intervals between reporting points;
- (d) 10 minutes prior to crossing or joining an ATS route;
- (e) where possible 2 to 5 minutes before a change in flight level or
altitude;
- (f) at the time of a change in flight level or altitude;
- (g) when reaching new flight level or altitude; and
- (h) at any other time considered necessary by the pilot.
- The information to be broadcast in a TIBA is detailed in Table
ENR 1.15-1
- The broadcasts should not be acknowledged unless a potential
collision risk is perceived.
- Follow instructions regarding changes in cruise levels , Collision Avoidance manoeuvres and normal position reporting 1.15.8 (9)(10)(11)
4.60.14 State the meaning of the various light signals from a control tower. CAR 91 & AIP AD
- [vfr_Rule p1=”91.243″]
- Each pilot of an aircraft shall comply with the clearance or instruction specified for ATC light signals in Table 1.
- Table AD 1.9-1
Visual Signals
Colour and Type of
Signal Aicraft in Flight Aircraft on the
Aerodrome
Steady green Cleared to land Cleared for take-off
Steady red Give way to other
aircraft Stop
and continue
circling
Series of green flashes Return for landing * Cleared to taxi
Series of red flashes Aerodrome unsafe —
do not land Taxi clear of landing
area in use
Series of white flashes Land at this aerodrome
and Return to starting point on aerodrome
proceed to
apron
Series of alternate red
and green flashes Danger — be on the
alert Danger — be on the
alert
Red pyrotechnic Notwithstanding any
previous
instructions
do not land for the
time being
circling means continue tracking via the aerodrome traffic circuit.
Do not orbit in position.
* Clearance to land and taxi will be given in due course
4.60.12 State the purpose of Aerodrome and Weather Information Broadcasts (AWIB). AIP GEN
Aerodrome and Weather Information Broadcasts (AWIB)
3.4.3
- automated broadcast on a specified frequency at
some unattended aerodromes. It relays information on meteorological and
operational conditions that are obtained from automatic sensors and
manual observations.
- 3.4.4 An AWIB is not provided by an air traffic service and is therefore not
required to have the same standard of accuracy
- 3.4.5 The following information (may vary with
location) may be broadcast by an AWIB:
- (a) Preferred runway–in–use;
(b) Other operational information;
(c) Wind direction and strength;
(d) Visibility;
(e) Cloud cover;
(f) Temperature;
(g) QNH or mean sea level
pressure.
- 3.4.6 Pilots should note that MET information may not necessarily be
representative of the conditions in the vicinity of the runway because of the
siting of the AWS and the area of scan.
4.60.10 State the purpose of an Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit (AFRU). AIP GEN
- Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit (AFRU)
3.3.20
- provides confirmation to pilots that they have
selected the correct aerodrome frequency, and that their aircraft radio is
operating correctly. ( may operate as a supplementary device to a UNICOM or may be the
sole ground communications device.)
- see 3.3.21 for types of response triggered by transmissions
4.60.8 State the purpose of Universal Communications Services (UNICOM). AIP GEN
Universal Communication (UNICOM) Services
3.3.16
- UNICOM is not an air traffic service. UNICOM is an air/ground
communications facility providing an information service at aerodromes
with no aerodrome control or aerodrome flight information service.
- 3.3.18 Information may include:
- (a) current aerodrome information
- (b) basic weather information
- (c) meteorological reports
- (d) Aerodrome and Weather Information Broadcasts (AWIB).
- 3.3.19 UNICOM operator may also provide other ancillary services.
4.60.6 State the content of a VFR position report. AIP ENR 1.1 7 (7.3)
- 7.3 Content of Visual Position Reports
7.3.1 Visual position reports should contain those elements of the
following as applicable to the reason for the report:
- (a) identification;
- (b) SSR code (if on discrete code);
- (c) position;
- (d) time;
- (e) altitude;
- (f) intended route;
- (g) next landing point; and
- (h) ETA at next landing point
4.60.4 State the requirements for making position reports to an ATS unit. CAR 91.309 & AIP ENR
[vfr_Rule p1=”91.309″]
- on a VFR flight shall, when operating in controlled airspace, report the position of the aircraft to ATC at the times or reporting points required by ATC.
- ENR 1.1 part 7 7.1 Position Reports Required
7.1.1 The pilot of an aircraft operating under VFR is required to report
position:
- (a) clearance to enter Class C and D airspace;
- (b) requested by ATC when operating within Class C and D
airspace;
- (c) prior to entry, at specified interval while operating within, and
exiting a MBZ; and
- (d) prior to entry into a restricted area or military operating area where
ATC is the administering authority for that area.
- 7.2.1 operating under VFR is recommended to
report position at regular intervals:
- cross country flight; and
- (to the TWR) on a local flight.
4.56.10 State the time search and rescue action would be initiated if a flight plan is not terminated before SARTIME.