Controlled aerodromes and operations quiz (helicopter)

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1. You are flying a helicopter VFR in Class C airspace by visual reference to the ground. What tracking tolerance applies before you must notify ATC of any deviation?

0.5 NM

1 NM

2 NM

2,000 m

Correct.

See:

page 53 of the Part 91 Plain English Guide: Operational rules
AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 4.6.2.

Incorrect.

2. When requesting a clearance to enter Class C airspace, what information should you provide to approach control?

position and level

flight conditions

receipt of ATIS, if applicable

all of the above

Correct.

See:

page 83 of the Part 91 Plain English Guide: Flight notifications
page 277 of the VFRG.
AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 2.2.6.5.

Incorrect.

3. In controlled airspace, unless you request otherwise, what is the maximum tailwind that ATC is permitted to issue for a take-off or landing clearance?

Nil

5 kt

10 kt

12 kt

Correct.

See page 277 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

4. You are operating a helicopter in a helicopter access corridor or lane in controlled airspace. Amongst other requirements you must:

not exceed 120 KIAS

apply see and avoid procedures

maintain altitude within plus or minus 100 ft

all of the above

Correct.

See:

page 341 of the VFRG
AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 10.15.3.4.

Incorrect.

5. You are flying your helicopter VFR and plan to enter Class C airspace. What is the minimum period of time for submitting flight details to minimise delays?

5 minutes

10 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 2.5.

Incorrect.

6. For VFR flights intending to operate in controlled airspace, except Class E, what is the preferred order for submitting a flight notification?

NAIPS via the internet, in writing, by telephone or by radio to ATS

NAIPS via the internet, by radio to ATS, in writing, by telephone

NAIPS via the internet, by radio to ATS, by telephone, in writing

by radio to ATS, NAIPS via the internet, in writing, by telephone

Correct.

See:

page 163 of the VFRG
AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 2.4 and 2.8.

Incorrect.

7. You are flying a VFR helicopter in Class C airspace. What level of separation service does ATC provide?

VFR separated from IFR

VFR separated from VFR

traffic information from VFR and avoidance on request

VFR separated from IFR and VFR separated from VFR

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 2.1.2.

Incorrect.

8. Where do you find helicopter prescribed entry gates and associated standard routes or altitudes for controlled airspace?

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

Aeronautical Information Package (AIP)

Manual of Standards (MOS)

local airfield guides

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1 paragraph 10.15.5.1.

Incorrect.

9. Are helicopter prescribed entry gates and associated standard routes or altitudes for controlled airspace mandatory?

yes

Correct.

See page 340 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

10. On a Visual Terminal Chart, Class C and D control zones are shown by a dashed blue line. The arcs used are measured from what reference point?

an Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP)

a NAVAID

a runway threshold

b or c, as shown on the chart

Correct.

See page 120 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

Non-controlled operations

Weather and forecasting

Flight planning