ACIF

Question 1

Runway Deceleration RoT

ACIF29: Braking Technique

Answer 1

Double distance to go & subtract 20

eg. 5000’ to go, max GS 80 etc.

Question 2

Tyre U/S definition

ACIF3

Answer 2

If >25% of the tyre has worn to the base of the centre groove

Question 3

When must A/C on outside downwind transmit “c/s, 90 to initial” by

Answer 3

Prior to turning inbound

Question 4

Procedure for joining the closed pattern from initial during Civil traffic avoidance procedures

Answer 4

Track from initial at 6,500’ until the break

Then descend to 6,000’

Question 5

On outside downwind, what is required before turning inbound?

Answer 5

• 7 DME
• Transmitted “90 to initial” and received traffic information

Question 6

With jets holding at 7,000’ in the closed pattern to facilitate civil arrivals/departures, what are the requirements for aircraft joining the closed from initial?

Answer 6

Maintain 7,500’ until the break, then descend to 7,000’ on the break when clear of other holding traffic

Question 7

Latest point at which contact must be made with TWR on a radar IAP

Answer 7

10DME (12 on RWY24)

Question 8

If high on the final IAP profile, (eg >4,500’), at 10DME or 12DME on RWY24 what is the extra comm requirement?

Answer 8

“Callsign, established final RWYxx, 10/12DME, descending through [alt] feet”