Air Traffic Services - Air Law: DGCA Air Regulations questions

Question 1

What is the definition of Distress?

Accepted Answer

An emergency condition where an aircraft is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance

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Persons on board an aircraft are in imminent danger and the flight cannot be continued

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The aircraft will be unable to land at a suitable aerodrome

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The aeroplane has a message to transmit concerning the safety of a person on board or within sight

Question 2

What defines the Alert Phase (ALERFA)?

Accepted Answer

A situation where apprehension exists about an aeroplane and its safety

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A situation where an aeroplane and passengers are known to be in serious and imminent danger

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A situation where it is certain that fuel is exhausted

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A situation in which an aeroplane and its passengers are in emergency

Question 3

Voice ATIS is transmitted on:

Accepted Answer

A discrete VHF frequency or on voice on VOR

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A discrete VHF frequency only

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A VHF frequency or on ILS frequency

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ILS only

Question 4

Who is responsible for initiating the Alert Phase?

Accepted Answer

FIC or the relevant ATCU

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The State and ATC

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The Area Control and the RCC

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RCC and the FIR

Question 5

What is the definition of the Emergency Phase?

Accepted Answer

A generic term meaning, as the case may be, the Uncertainty Phase, the Alert Phase, or the Distress Phase

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The Distress Phase

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The Alarm Phase

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The Alert Phase

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