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Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)
An Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) is an area of airspace over land or water within which the identification, location, and control of aircraft is required in the interest of national security. Australia maintains an ADIZ with specific entry and operating procedures.
Key Points
- •Pilots must lodge a flight notification at least 60 minutes before entering the ADIZ.
- •Position must be reported at the ADIZ boundary and at designated reporting points.
- •Transponder must be activated within <strong>100 NM</strong> of the ADIZ boundary.
- •A continuous listening watch is required on the assigned frequency.
- •Deliberate deviation from filed tracks or altitudes is prohibited within the ADIZ.
Exam Relevance
Pilots must understand the strict communication and flight planning requirements to prevent military interception when operating near national borders.
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