Q. What is the purpose of AIS?

A) To ensure the flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of
international air navigation
B) To ensure good contact between ATC services and flight crews
C) Providing the ATC service to pilots in the air
D) To ensure that all aeronautical documents and publications are kept up to date
ANSWER: A
Explanation: AIS - Aeronautical Information Services

Q. The ICAO document concerning the provision of the AIS is Annex ___ to the Convention on Civil
Aviation.
A) 9
B) 15
C) 7
D) 16
ANSWER: B

Q. Each contracting state shall provide an Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) in its territory and
for areas in which the state is responsible for the Air Traffic Services outside its territory, and this
shall include the preparation and origination of:
A) Only NOTAM's and Circulars
B) Integrated Aeronautical Information Package
C) Only AIP and NOTAM's
D) AIP, NOTAM's, Circular and AIRAC
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
Integrated Aeronautical Information Package consists of:
• Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).
• AIP Amendments and Supplements.
• NOTAMs
• Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB).
• Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs).
• Checklists and Summaries.
It is as simple as ABC
A > AIP with its Amendments and Supplements.
B > Bulletins
C > Circulars and Checklists
N > NOTAMs

Q. An integrated aeronautical information package consists of the following elements

A) AIP, including amendment service, supplements to AIP, NOTAM, AIC and checklist summaries
B) AIP, including amendment service, supplements to AIP; NOTAM and pre-flight information
bulletin (PIB); AIC; checklists and summaries
C) AIP; including amendment service; supplements to AIP; NOTAM, AIC; AIRAC
D) AIP, supplements to AIP; NOTAM and PIB; AIC and checklist summaries
ANSWER: B

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Q. A publication issued by or with the authority of a State and containing aeronautical information of
a lasting character essential to air navigation is the definition of:
A) NOTAM
B) Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)
C) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
D) Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC)
ANSWER: C

Q. The contents of Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) are:

A) GEN, ENR (en-route) and AD (aerodromes)
B) GEN, AGA, COM, RAC, FAL, SAR, MET, MAP
C) GEN, AGA, COM, ENR, FAL
D) GEN, ENR, RAC, AD
ANSWER: A
Explanation:
Part 1 GEN (General)
Part 2 ENR (Enroute)
Part 3 AD (Aerodromes)

Q. Name the chapter in the AIP where one can find a list of significant differences between national
regulations and practices of the State and the related ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and
Procedures:
A) GEN 1
B) AD 1
C) ENR 4
D) GEN 2
ANSWER: A
Explanation:
GEN 1 — National Regulations and Requirements
GEN 2 — Tables and Codes
GEN 3 — Services

Q. In which section of AIP are contained information elements relating to areas and/or routes for
which meteorological service is provided?
A) COM
B) GEN
C) AGA
D) AD
ANSWER: B

Q. The SIGMET service in the AIP is in the following part:

A) GEN
B) AGA
C) ENR
D) MET
ANSWER: A

Q. The information concerning charges for aerodrome/heliports and Air Navigation Services are on
the following part of the AIP
A) AD
B) GEN
C) FAL
D) RAC
ANSWER: B

Q. In which chapter of the AIP can you find a list with 'location indicators'?
A) GEN
B) AGA
C) ENR
D) AD
ANSWER: A

Q. Aerodrome locators are published in:

A) AIP-GEN
B) AIP-ENR
C) AIP-RAC
D) AIP-AD
ANSWER: A

Q. Which part is AIP Part 2?

A) GEN
B) ENR
C) AGA
D) AD
ANSWER: B

Q. A detailed description of lower ATS routes can be found in part ___ section ___ of the AIP.
A) 1, ENR0
B) 2, ENR3
C) 3, ADO
D) 3, AD2
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
ENR 1 — General Rules and Procedures
ENR 2 — Air Traffic Services Airspace
ENR 3 — ATS Routes
ENR 4 — Radio Navigation Aids/Systems
ENR 5 — Navigation Warnings
ENR 6 — Enroute Charts

Q. In which section of AIP are contained information elements relating to prohibited, restricted and
dangerous areas?
A) GEN
B) ENR
C) AGA
D) MAP
ANSWER: B

Q. In order to avoid confusion, the identification numbers given to each prohibited area, restricted
area and danger area shall not be re-used for a period of
A) At least 6 months after cancellation of the area to which they refer
B) At least 3 months after cancellation of the area to which they refer
C) At least one year after cancellation of the area to which they refer
D) At least 2 months after cancellation of the area to which they refer
ANSWER: C

Q. The identification of each prohibited, restricted and danger area shall be composed by:
A) The nationality letters for the location indicators assigned to the state, followed by P, R and D
B) The letters P (Prohibited), R (Restricted) and D (Dangerous) for the area concerned and figures
C) The nationality letters for location indicators assigned to the state or territory, followed the
letters P, R and D and figures
D) The letters P (Prohibited), R (Restricted) and D (Dangerous) followed by figures
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
The identification assigned is used to identify the area in all subsequent notifications pertaining to
that area. The identification is composed of a group comprising; nationality letters for location
indicators assigned to the state or territory, which has established the airspace (EG is used for the
UK); a letter: P - Prohibited area; R - Restricted area; D - Danger area; and a unique number within
the state or territory concerned. Hence EGD001 is danger area number 001 in the United Kingdom.

Q. The information on holding, approach and departure procedures, are found in the following part
of the AIP
A) MAP
B) GEN
C) ENR
D) AD
ANSWER: C

Q. Fuel available at an aerodrome will be published in:

A) AIP-GEN
B) AIP-AD
C) AIP-RAC
D) AIP-ENR
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
AD 1 — Aerodromes/Heliports Introduction
AD 2 — Aerodromes
AD 3 — Heliports
Charts Related to an Aerodrome

Q. In which section of AIP are contained information elements relating to refuelling facilities and
limitations on refuelling services?
A) FAL
B) GEN
C) SAR
D) AD
ANSWER: D

Q. Detailed description of meteorological information provided at the aerodrome and an indication

of which meteorological office is responsible, is in the following part of the AIP
A) RAC
B) GEN
C) MET
D) AD
ANSWER: D
Q. Which of the following is information that is not given in AIP approach and landing charts:
A) DME-frequencies
B) Visibility minima
C) OCH or OCA
D) Obstacles penetrating the obstacle free area in the final approach sector
ANSWER: B

Q. The temporary, long-term modification (3 months or more) and the short-term extensive or
graphical information are published as follows:
A) AIP Amendments
B) Trigger NOTAM
C) AIP Supplements
D) NOTAM
ANSWER: C

Q. Temporary changes on specifications for AIP supplements of long duration and information of
short duration which contains extensive text and/or graphics shall be published as AIP supplements.
It is considered a long duration.
A) Three months or longer
B) Two months or longer
C) One year or longer
D) Six months or longer
ANSWER: A

Q. The closure of a runway for a year, because of maintenance, will be published:

A) in NOTAM and AIP, inclusive Supplement
B) only in AIP
C) NOTAM, AIP and MAL
D) only in NOTAM
ANSWER: A

Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC)

Q. What is AIRAC?
A) A package of information including AIP, NOTAMS route briefings
B) A telecommunicated message of operational significance which has short notice
C) The main body of knowledge concerning a national aviation system
D) A means of amending operationally significant permanent information
ANSWER: D

Q. An AIRAC is:
A) A notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the
establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility service, procedure or hazard, the
timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations
B) A package which consists of the following statements: AIP, supplements to the AIP, NOTAM, AIC,
checklists and summaries
C) A publication issued by or with the authority of a state containing aeronautical information of a
lasting character essential to air navigation
D) An Acronym for a system aimed at advance notification based on common effective dates, of
circumstances necessitating significant changes in operating procedures
ANSWER: D
Q. Operationally significant changes to the AIP shall be published in accordance with __ procedures
and shall be clearly identified by the acronym ___
A) Aeronautical information circular, AIRAC
B) Aeronautical information regulation and control, AIRAC
C) Aeronautical information and control, NOTAM
D) Aeronautical information publication, AIS
ANSWER: B

Q. A notice providing information on rules of the Air, Air Traffic Services and Air Navigation
Procedures and distributed in advance of its effective date is:
A) A NOTAM RAC
B) An AIRAC
C) An ATS NOTAM
D) An Advisory NOTAM
ANSWER: B

Q. How far in advance of the effective date is AIRAC information to be distributed?

A) 28 days
B) 42 days
C) 56 days
D) 14 days
ANSWER: B

Q. Information concerning the establishment and withdrawal of, and premeditated significant
changes to taxiways and aprons will be included at part ___ of an ___ issue.
A) 1, AIRAC
B) 1, AIC
C) 2, AIC
D) 2, AIRAC
ANSWER: D

Q. Each AIRAC AIP amendment page shall display:

A) Page number and date of issue
B) Date of issue
C) The effective date
D) Colour coding
ANSWER: C

NOTAMS
Q. If there is sufficient time for information to be disseminated by other means, a NOTAM is not
issued. What is the time limit?
A) 2 days
B) 28 days
C) 14 days
D) 7 days
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
If someone knows the exact reference please let me know. Something close to this is Annex 15 para
5.1.1.4 which states: "At least seven days' advance notice shall be given of the activation of
established danger, restricted or prohibited areas and of activities requiring temporary airspace
restrictions other than for emergency operations." However still looking for the exact reference.

Q. Whenever practicable, NOTAMs are distributed by:

A) AFTN
B) E-Mail
C) Fax
D) Printed brochure
ANSWER: A

Q. A checklist of NOTAM currently in force shall be issued at the AFTN at intervals of:
A) Not more than one month
B) Not more than 28 days
C) Not more than 15 days
D) Not more than 10 days
ANSWER: A
Explanation:
A checklist of NOTAMs in force is issued over the AFTN at intervals of not more than one month; it
refers to the latest AIP Amendments, AIP Supplements and at least the internationally distributed
AICs. The checklist must have the same distribution as the actual message series to which they refer.

Q. Select the acronym corresponding to the following definition: a special NOTAM series notifying,
by means of a specific format, an important change for the aircraft operations, due to a volcano
activity, a volcano eruption or a volcanic ash cloud.
A) VULTAM
B) NAVTAM
C) ASHTAM
D) VOLCAM
ANSWER: C

Q. The volcano alert code used in field E of an ASHTAM is:

A) a colour code
B) a letter code
C) a symbol code
D) a number code
ANSWER: A

Q. The ASHTAM provides information on the status of activity of a volcano when a change in its
activity is, or is expected to be of operational significance. This information is provided using the
volcano level of colour code. When volcanic eruption in progress or volcano dangerous, eruption
likely, with ash plume/cloud is reported above FL250 or is expected to rise above FL250, the level of
alert colour code is
A) YELLOW
B) RED
C) GREEN
D) ORANGE
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
RED: Volcanic eruption in progress or likely. Ash plume/cloud reported/expected above FL250.
ORANGE: Volcanic eruption in progress or likely. Ash plume/cloud not reported/expected above
FL250.
YELLOW: Volcano known to be active or activity increased or decreased from RED or ORANGE. Not
currently dangerous but exercise caution.
GREEN: Volcanic activity has ceased or returned to normal state.

Q. Information concerning snow, ice and standing water on aerodrome pavement areas is to be
reported by:
A) ASHTAM
B) ICETAM
C) SNOWTAM
D) NOTAM Class 1
ANSWER: C

Aeronautical Information Circulars (AICs)

Q. Which of the following contains administration, financial and legislative information?
A) AIP
B) AICs
C) AIRAC
D) NOTAM
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
AICs are used to promulgate information which does not qualify for inclusion in an AIP or NOTAM.
They are issued monthly and contain administrative, technical, air navigation, legislative and flight
safety information.

Q. A notice containing information concerning flight safety, air navigation, technical, administration
or legislative matters and originated at the AIS of a state is called:
A) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
B) Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)
C) AIRAC
D) NOTAM
ANSWER: B