Knowledge Requirements for Air Traffic Services and Procedures

In plain language

You must be able to determine airspace controllers, use correct radio frequencies and phraseology, interpret the Canada Flight Supplement (CFS), and coordinate with NAV CANADA.

Requirement as structured

A pilot candidate must understand airspace coordination, radio frequencies (MF/ATF), traffic patterns, CFS interpretation, and NAV CANADA communication procedures.

Original regulatory text

- Determine who provides coordination or air traffic control service for the airspace being used (if applicable). - Determine the Mandatory Frequency (MF)/Aerodrome Traffic Frequency (ATF) and enroute frequencies (if applicable) for the operating area. - Explain any traffic patterns of passing traditional aircraft. - Anticipate patterns of traditional aircraft sharing the airspace. - Determine the aeronautical radio frequencies in use for this airspace. - Use appropriate phraseology in radio communication. - Recognize clearances and instructions directed to traditional aircraft. - Interpret the Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) with respect to aerodrome airspace and location procedures. - Communicate/interface with NAV CANADA according to their “Best Practices” documents. - Determine how to conduct RPA operations at controlled and uncontrolled aerodromes.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

advanced_operations

regulatory category

Specific