FP/ 351-400

An aircraft in mid-Atlantic at 1400LMT on Midsummer's Day wishes to contact New York Area Control Centre. The listed frequencies are: 3016, 13306, 5598, 17496, 8906 The frequency(s) most likely to be tried in order to obtain eventual two-way communication are:

• 3.016 kHz, 5.598 kHz or 8.906 kHz

• 13.306 MHz or 17.496 MHz

• 13.306 kHz or 17.946 kHz

• 3.016 MHz or 5.598 MHz

The MACH NUMBER TECHNIQUE for the North Atlantic Track System (NAT OTS) is based upon:

• True Mach Number

• Indicated Mach Number

• MMO

• MNE

Flights certified as complying with MNPS and RVSM should insert , after "S" in item 10 of their ICAO Flight Plan, the letter(s):

• W

• X

• XR

• XW

Under what circumstances may an Aircraft Operator (AO) submit Repetitive Flight Plans (RPLs) rather than individual flight plans? When ..... flights are operated regularly on the same day(s) of consecutive weeks and on at least ...... occasions or every day over a period of at least ..... consecutive days. The elements of each flight shall have a high degree of .....

• IFR, ten, ten, stability

• VFR, seven, seven, familiarity

• IFR, seven, seven, familiarity

• VFR, ten, ten, stability

What are the reasons for the format of the ICAO Flight Plan?

• The format is internationally agreed, is printed in two languages, usually English and the language of the State concerned, to help ensure correct completion which is essential for electronic data transfer

• It is designed to fit into a standard pilot's bag, and have plenty of room for flight data

• The format ensures that minimum writing is required, to reduce pilot workload in flight

• The format is agreed between EC member states, for use in Europe only

Which sections of a CA48 are not normally transmitted to other ATSUs? i Addressees ii Items 3 to 18 - the main body of the message iii Supplementary information

• i only

• i and ii

• iii only

• None, all are always transmitted

Normally, flight plans should be filed on the ground at least .... before clearance to start up is requested. Exceptionally, when it is not possible to meet this requirement, operators should ............... and never .......

• 30 minutes, give as much notice as possible, less than 60 minutes

• 60 minutes, give as much notice as possible, less than 30 minutes

• 3 hours, cancel the flight, cause such trouble again

• 3 hours, give as much notice as possible, 30 minutes

Flight plans for flights affected by Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) rules, and in areas such as the North Atlantic, must be filed at least ....... before EOBT.

• 3 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• Never less than 10 minutes

Where would you find information regarding Customs and Health facilities?

• ATCC broadcasts

• NOTAMs

• NAV/RAD supplements

• AIPs

Where would you find information regarding Search and Rescue procedures?

• ATCC broadcasts

• NOTAMs

• SIGMETs

• AIPs