fss 204.2b - conflict resolution knowledge check

Where are the regulations regarding aircraft Right of Way located?

CARS 602.19

What is the rule to be followed by pilots of fixed wing aircraft when they are on converging tracks at the same altitude?

The aircraft with the other aircraft on its right must give way.

Where an aircraft is required to give way, what precautions should it take not to compromise safety?

Must not pass over or under, or cross ahead of, the other aircraft unless passing or crossing at such a distance as will not create a risk of collision.

In a situation where one aircraft is being overtaken by another which aircraft shall give way to the other?

The overtaking aircraft.

Where an aircraft is in flight or manoeuvring on the surface while another aircraft is landing or about to land, who shall give way?

The aircraft in flight or manoeuvring.

Where two aircraft are approaching an aerodrome for landing, which aircraft shall give way – the one at the lower altitude or the one at the higher altitude?

The one at higher altitude.

Where an aircraft at a higher altitude is in the final stages of approach for landing, may an aircraft at a lower altitude overtake or cut in front of it?

No

Before take-off or landing what shall an aircraft confirm?

That there is no apparent risk of collision with any aircraft, person, vessel, vehicle or structure in the take-off or landing path.

What is the purpose of the phrase “Can you” …?

To assist pilots in coordinating aircraft movement only in those situations when requested by the pilot or when you judge it necessary to avoid an immediate conflict, provided that it is clear that you do not control aircraft movement.

If there is a need to have an aircraft hold short of a runway or taxiway because of a potential for conflict, what phrase should the flight service specialist use?

"CAN YOU HOLD SHORT (runway or taxiway), REASON"

When an aircraft has been requested to hold short because of a (potential) conflict, what phrase is used when the conflict no longer exists?

TAXI AT YOUR DISCRETION.

How soon after becoming aware of an unsafe situation should an alert transmission be made to involved aircraft?

Immediately

When should you request position reports or intentions?

As appropriate, a lengthy period has elapsed since the last report or when an aircraft position is doubtful

Define traffic update.

Any item of traffic information issued by ATS to pilots after the initial advisory or previous update.

What are three reasons for providing traffic updates?

• Assist aircraft to establish visual contact

• Advise aircraft of new traffic that may impact on their intentions

• Provide other traffic information the aircraft requires that will assist in the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic.

Define Conflict.

With respect to aerodrome advisory, a situation where one aircraft comes in proximity to another aircraft such that one may require an immediate alteration to its flight path to avoid creating a risk of collision.

What are the three ways of assisting aircraft in establishing visual contact with each other and avoiding other aircraft stated in MATS?

Source: (MATS FSS > Traffic Management > Traffic Information > Providing Traffic Information)

Provide traffic information, provide traffic updates, request position reports

What is the flight service specialist’s responsibility in a situation that has the potential for a conflict?

Provide the aircraft involved the position and intentions of the aircraft that may conflict.

Whose responsibility is it to determine what course of action a pilot will take once informed of an unsafe situation?

The pilot