AIP Flashcards
Where is the ARP at Luton
Mid point of runway
What is the elevation and reference temperature of Luton
526ft / 19°C
What types of traffic are permitted
IFR/VFR
What fuel types are available
Avtur Jet A-1
What fire categories are available
RFF cat 7 standard
RFF cat 8 and 9 by prior arrangement
Cat 9 provided cat 8 under remission
What type of clearing equipment are available
Mechanical, chemical de icing, sanding and gritting
What width are the taxi ways and what material?
23m and asphalt
E - 19m and concrete
What stands dont require nose in parking
54, 56, 58, 62, 71, 80 and 81
What are MARS stands
Multi aircraft ramp system
Main centre line and two subsidiary centre line (L) and (R)
Describe the types of lights on the runway
Threshold - HI green Edge - HI white Centrline - HI colour coded white / red Touchdown zone - HI white Stop end - HI red Turn off to cat lll stop bar - amber / green
What obstacles are on the approach to RWY 26
Trees - 523ft- 553ft
Crane - 661ft/720ft
Mast - 722ft
ATC tower - 676 ft
What are the dimensions of the RWY
2162x46m
What is the RWY PCN number
75/R/D/X/T
What is the size if the runway strip? What is the difference on 26?
2280x300m
26 has a 57x46m SWY and a displaced threshold by 82m
What are the declared distances for 08?
TORA 2162M
TODA 3243M
ASDA 2162M
LDA 2162M
What are the declared distance for 26
TORA 2162M
TODA 3243M
ASDA 2219M
LDA 2080M
Describe the 08 approach lights
Coded centreline with 3 cross bars 427m Supps inner 240m HI intensity Green flush uni directional wingers PAPIs at 317m
Describe the 08 runway lights
TDZ 900m Centreline colour coded 15m space HI Edge HI bi directional with LI component Blue turning circle Runway end lights Red
Describe the 26 approach lights
Coded centreline with 5 cross bars 844m
Supps inner 240m
Green flush uni directional wing bars
PAPI 320m
Describe the 26 runway lights
TDZ 900m Centreline colour coded 15m spacing Edge elevated HI bi directional with LI component Blue turning circle Stop way- red End lights - red
Describe the TWY lights
Green centrline 15m space
Alt green yellow inside LOC sensitive area lead on/off A1, B1, C1, H1
Blue edge lights on curves and around ERUB
Describe Luton CTR
SFC - 3500FT
CLASS D
LUTON RADAR
TA 6000FT
Describe Luton ATZ
2.5nm circle around aerodrome SFC - 2000ft CLASS D LUTON RADAR TA 6000FT
What is the Luton radar frequency?
129.550
What are the 24H frequencies ar Luton?
- 5 (emergency)
- 725
- 555
What are the opening hours for GMC
Winter 0600-2300
Summer 0500-2200
What is the ATIS frequency?
120.580
What is the ident for 08 ILS/LLZ/GP/DME
ILTN
DME elevation 549ft
109.150 MHz LLZ
331.250 MHz GP
What is the Ident for the 26 ILS/LLZ/GP/DME
ILJ
109.150 MHz LLZ/DME
DME 549ft
331.250 MHz GP
What the Ident for the NDB
LUT
345.000
20nm range
What is the minimum license required at Luton?
Private pilots license
Can fixed wing aircraft fly over any aprons?
Not below 1000ft except when in service of a police authority
When is DCL available and what is the AIRINC number used?
EOBT minus 120 to minus 1
Must be accepted within 5 minutes or revert to voice
623
What suggests an aircraft is ready when they call?
Doors and hatches closed, steps removed, tug attached.
Only switch on anti collision once clearance given
Which aircraft MUST push onto Echo facing east from 30 and 31
All wide bodied and A319/20/21, BAe146, B737, B757 and Lockheed Hercules!
What are the rules on wide bodies aircraft at E1 and maximum size to pass through under own power?
Wide bodies aircraft must not use E1 in either direction
Maximum size 757/A321 under own power
757 to/from MA require follow me vehicle
When does a 757 not need a marshaller routing via E1?
If the controller can see that it has no winglets
What aircraft require a follow me at B8
Wide bodied
Name the visual holding points
E2 B8 northbound J1 C2 northbound A6 eastbound
What is the maximum size of aircraft that can remote hold?
737/A321
What are the rules for accessing A4E?
Eastbound via A4, westbound requires a marshaller
What should pilots report and when after landing in CAT ll/lll ops
Runway vacated when passed last of alternate yellow and green LOC sensitive lights
What warnings does Luton gove pilots in the AIP?
Bird dispersal used pyrotechnics
Grass cutting in summer months
Model aircraft, UAV up to 7kg below 1000ft operate.
Possible light distraction on 08
To minimise damage aircraft over 5700kg minimum power off stand
What must helicopters avoid
Overflying built up areas to the south of the airfield
When can helicopters not use HAP
LVPS
If an aircraft is backtracking cannot use QDM
IFR
What hours are available for training at Luton
0800-2000L
What are the rules for circuits at Luton?
26 - climb straight ahead to 500 ft track 215° to 1500ft (left hand)
08 - not turn cross wind until 1500° unless otherwise instructed (right hand)
MTOM over 5700kg circuit at 2500qfe
What is the maximum noise allowed after TO
82 dBA 0700-2300L
80 dBA 2300-0700L
After a go around what rate of climb should they follow as soon as safe?
At least 500ft min
What constitutes a CDA
From 5000ft no level flight longer than 2.5nm
Clean configuration and landing with reduced flap, and long as safe
When should a visual approach establish?
No less than 7nm, bot below 2500ft
When do NPR obligations cease?
3000ft QNH on SIDs 0700-2300
4000ft QNH 2300-0700 at night and RNAV
Name the SDRs that fly similar SID routes and are NPRs
K/J/S - Olney
P/U/V - Compton
M/T - Match/Det
What is the maximum length of time an engine run is permitted for? What other rules are there?
10 minutes
Positioned to cause no damage or inconvenience
Continuous radio contact with ATC, with permission to start
A person in attendance outside at all times
Weekday - 0600 to 2300 L
Weekends and holidays 0700-2300L
What are the distances from touchdown aircraft should establish at night? 2300-0700L
08 - 10nm
26 - 08nm
What speed restrictions are typically given to inbound
220kt from the hold
180kt on base leg
180-160kt when establishing
165kt +/- 5 to 5 DME
What is the speed limit below FL100
250kts
What routes and limits are given to LL And WU departures
N or U to BNN VOR 4000’
What is the radio fail procedure according to the AIP
Fly to the appropriate holding point , hold at same level until last ETA plus 10min. Then commece descent, to LUT NDB hold 4000’ to 2000’ on 08, and appropriate instrument approach. Land within 30 min, later if visually.
If radio fails on intermediate approach under radar control what will a pilot do?
Descend to given level, hold at NDB for 5 minutes, descent to 2000’ then commence app. If MA follow Mapt to LUT NDB
Can pilots be given vectors on SVFR clearance? What must they do?
Yes, must remain clear of cloud with surface in sight
How far does a SVFR clearance apply?
Within CTR only, not to surrounding airspace of LTMA or SS
Pirton and Offley are the north lane VRPs, what are they?
Pirton is a church
Offley is a bridge over the A505
What is Hyde VRP?
Railway bridge
When does intense gliding activity take place at dunstable? Where else do gliders operate?
Consider always, AIP says daylight.
Gravely
What is the listening out squawk for Luton?
0013
