Carolyn's Bank - CLACTON Flashcards

1
Q

What are the frequencies for the traffic routing through REDFA and SOMVA to Maastricht and Amsterdam airspace?

A

Delta High - 132.085
Delta Middle - 135.510
Delta Low - 135.960

Amsterdam - 125.750

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2
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What are the following frequencies?
TC JACKO
TC SABER
TC REDFA
TC DAGGA
A

TC JACKO - 135.425
TC SABER - 129.605
TC REDFA - 121.230
TC DAGGA - 124.930

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3
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Name the airfields in the LTMA airfield group

A

Heathrow, Gatwick, Northolt, Luton, Stansted, Cambridge, Biggin Hill, Southend, London City, Denham

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4
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What radar sources cover the Clacton sectors?

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Bovingdon, Claxby, Cromber, Debden, Pease Pottage

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5
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What frequencies are used on Clacton?

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S12 - 133.940
S13 - 128.160
S14 - 118.480
Standby - 133.525

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6
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Which RTF transmitter sites provide coverage for each of the Clacton sectors?

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S12 - Primary: SWINGFIELD, Secondary: CHEDBURGH, BURT: SWINGFIELD
S13 - Primary: CHEDBURGH, Secondary: SWINGFIELD, BURT: SWINGFIELD
S14 - Primary: CHEDBURGH, Secondary: SWINGFIELD, BURT: SWINGFIELD

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7
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If the Grantham 133.525 transmitter is unserviceable, what should GS East do?

A

GS East should request the release of 136.6MHz from GS Channel

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8
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What are the DFL’s between Maastricht Delta High/Middle & Low?

A

Delta High - FL365+
Delta Middle - FL335 - FL365
Delta Low - FL245 - FL335

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9
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When Maastricht has only 2 sectors open, how will they be configured?

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Delta Middle & Low will be combined and split off from Delta High.

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10
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What is the DFL between Maastricht Low and Amsterdam?

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FL245

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11
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What is the minimum cruising level for traffic flying via P155 through SOMVA, to and overflying the Scandinavia?

A

FL270+

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12
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Which overflying level is not available through REDFA/SOMVA?

A

FL250

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13
Q

Which destinations are covered by the phrase “Scandinavia”?

A

Norway - EN**
Sweden - ES**
Finland - EF**
Denmark - EK**

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14
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What traffic is UM604 available to?

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It is only available eastbound for traffic from the LTMA to and overflying Scandinavia

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15
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What is the maximum plannable level for German group arrivals via REDFA?

A

FL330

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16
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What can Maastricht Low/Middle and High sectors do to traffic on contact?

A

They can climb and turn them provided they do not infringe S10/S11 unless coordinated

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17
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To what level are EHAM arrivals via REDFA released to? What conditions apply?

A

Flights inbound to EHAM are released to FL190 10nm before REDFA and released for left turns only, to cross the Amsterdam/London FIR boundary no further north than 5nm of REDFA.

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18
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What are the geographical criteria for traffic transferred to Maastricht on parallel radar headings?

A

Both aircraft are exiting UK airspace via SOMVA
One is exiting UK airspace via SOMVA and the other is exiting via REDFA
Both aircraft are exiting via REDFA but neither is inbound to German Group airfields

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19
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With which sectors do GAT departures from East Anglia join at LAPRA/BANEM?

A

Traffic departing East Anglian group airfields will normally join the ATS route structure with TC East

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20
Q

M197 is an eastbound route. After what position does it become RNAV1 and against which parallel airway does it enable separation against?

A

Becomes RNAV1 after BRAIN and separates against M40 westbound.

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21
Q

Name the airway and next two reporting points after NOGRO

A

M40 - LUSOR RINIS

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22
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Name the airway and next two reporting points after ABNED

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UL980 - IBNOS XAMAN

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23
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What airway runs between GALSO and ARREK and what are the reporting points in between?

A

Q63 - GALSO, AMRIV, MOMIC, SUMUM, BLIXY, ARREK

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24
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What is the distance between each of the three RNAV1 westbound airways?

A

7nm

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What is the minimum plannable Flight Level between NOGRO-IDESI-SABER

A

FL280 (M40 overflies S12’s FL275- eastbound M197 airway)

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26
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There are pairs of Radar Monitored Routes within Clacton’s airspace. Name the airway pairs and the positions between which this applies.

A

M197 between BRAIN & REDFA and M40 between RINIS and SABER
M40 between NOGRO and IDESI & L980 between ABNED and LOGAN
L980 between ABNED and LOGAN & Q63 between GALSO and ERING

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27
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What rules must S13/S14 follow regarding westbound KNOWN/UNKNOWN traffic from Maastricht?

A

For traffic known to Maastricht Delta, Sector 13/14 will not route/vector further north than the IBNOS A Area/NOGRO without coordination

For traffic unknown to Maastricht Delta in the IBNOS A Area must remain 2.5nm south of the northern edge of the IBNOS A Area, or coordination shall be effected by Sector 13/14.

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28
Q

When are aircraft from Maastricht Delta High RFD and to what level?

A

RFD on contact to FL370

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29
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When are aircraft from Maastricht Delta Low to S14 RFD and to what level?

A

RFD on contact to FL260

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30
Q

If Maastricht KOKSY position traffic to enter the KOKSY Buffer Zone, what are the rules relating to that traffic?

A

Traffic is released for right turns only but not released for climb/descent unless coordinated with Maastricht KOKSY, S2 or S15 as appropriate.

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31
Q

Traffic inbound to several airfields can be filed to fly on UL613 between FL250 and FL280. Which airfields do these rules apply to?

A

EGPD, EGNT and EGNV inbounds. (Aberdeen, Newcastle, Teeside/Durham)

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32
Q

For EGKK arrivals, what is the level restriction through GALSO and BULAM that Maastricht have to adhere to?

A

FL290 for both

33
Q

What is the Standing Agreement between S14 and TC SABER for EGKK arrivals via BARMI, GALSO and BULAM?

A

FL220L ODROB, FL220L BLIXY and FL220L SUNUP

34
Q

For EGKK arrivals, what is the next standing agreement TC SABER have to make by ABTUM?

A

FL140L ABTUM

35
Q

What is the holding pattern at LOGAN?

A

LH 289 degrees

36
Q

What is the holding pattern at BRASO and how many miles from LAM is BRASO?

A

LH 263 degrees and 20 miles.

37
Q

Where does the TANET1Z STAR start and what’s the routeing to BIG?

A

TANET-DET-LLE02-BIG

38
Q

What is the likely level restriction by TANET for TC on a TANET1Z?

A

FL130L TANET

39
Q

When the LAM VOR is U/S what does a LOGAN1H become?

A

LOGAN1Z

40
Q

When the LAM VOR is U/S, what does LAM become known as?

A

TAWNY

41
Q

What is the lowest available level that aircraft for the LTMA can be held at BARMI and how does this affect any standing agreements?

A

FL290. All inbound/outbound standing agreements between Clacton and North Sea will be suspended.

42
Q

Who needs to be informed that holding is taking place at BARMI and who is responsible for this?

A

S10/11 (NSEA) is responsible for informing Maastricht

S12P will notify GS East who will notify Swanwick Mil

43
Q

What is the Standing Agreement for traffic inbound to EGHH from S10 to S13?

A

FL300L BARMI

44
Q

When Clacton sector is split out three ways, which sectors receive TDL’s on a EGHH inbound from NSEA?

A

S12 and S13.

45
Q

What is the Standing Agreement for EGHH inbounds from S13 to TC, and which TC sector does it work next?

A

FL250L LOGAN and TC SABER.

46
Q

What is the Standing Agreement for ABBOT and EGTC traffic from S10 to S12?

A

FL260L BARMI

47
Q

Is Standing Agreement traffic for ABBOT and EGTC RFD in S10 airspace?

A

No

48
Q

What is the Standing Agreement for ABBOT and EGTC to TC REDFA inbound from S10?

A

FL220L MEGEL or FL220L 10nm before DITOB

49
Q

What STAR would ABBOT and EGTC inbound traffic be flying from NSEA?

A

BARMI 1A

50
Q

When is the IDESI1Q and BARMI1Q used and for which airfields?

A

When the BKY VOR or DME is U/S and it’s used for EGSS/EGGW/EGSC.

51
Q

For an IDESI1Q what does the ABBOT reporting point change its name to?

A

CASEY

52
Q

What is the Standing Agreeement from S14 to TC JACKO for ABBOT arrivals?

A

FL220L RINIS/XAMAN/TOSVA

53
Q

What other airfields does the Standing Agreement from S14 to TC JACKO for ABBOT arrivals apply to?

A

EGTC (Cranfield), EGSH (Norwich), EGUL (Lakenheath), EGUN (Mildenhall) and EGYM (Marham).

54
Q

Regarding LTMA outbounds, what is the Standing Agreement from TC DAGGA to S12 and which airfields does this apply to?

A

FL230 and EGLL (Heathrow), EGWU (Northolt), EGGW (Luton), EGKK (Gatwick), EGKB (Biggin Hill) and Farnborough Group

55
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Regarding LTMA outbounds, what is the Standing Agreement from TC REDFA to S12 and which airfields does this apply to?

A

FL210 and EGSS (Stansted), EGSC (Cambridge), EGLC (London City), EGMC (Southend) and EGTO (Rochester).

Also EGUL (Lakenheath) and EGUN (Mildenhall)

56
Q

What is the STAR for EGBB from Clacton Sector and where does the STAR start?

A

GROVE1C from BUZAD.

57
Q

When HON VOR or DME is U/S, what does the STAR become and what does the OLIVE reporting point change it’s name to?

A

OLIVE3A and OLIVE (or possibly OSKOT…)

58
Q

What is the maximum level for a/c inbound to EGLC/EGKB/EGMC via GALSO from Maastricht?

A

FL260L GALSO

59
Q

What is the STAR for EGLC/EGKB/EGMC from GALSO?

A

EGLC/EGKB - SUMUM1C

EGMC - SUMUM1S

60
Q

In which areas does Clacton provide a delgated ATS?

A

S14 provides a delegated ATS east of the London/Amsterdam FIR boundary from FL215 to FL295 as shown on the map

S13 provides a delegated ATS east of the London/Amsterdam FIR boundary from FL295 and above as shown on the map.

61
Q

Who shall ensure that the Assistant workstation is configured correctly and which mandatory windows must be open?

A

The Planner

Full Flight Plan, Flight Messages, Accepted Bay.

Recommend Flight Data Editor open too.

62
Q

When TC East begin holding at BRASO, what is the effect on S14 to TC SABER Standing Agreement for Heathrow, Northolt etc.

A

The FL240 Standing Agreement is suspended and aircraft require individual coordination. This traffic will then be RFD on contact.

EGKK Standing Agreement can continue but caution as route is not separated from the hold.

63
Q

Describe the Brussels area of responsibility?

A

Brussels ACC is responsible for L179 east of SASKI and L610 east of RAPIX between FL55 and FL245.

Within the BULAM area the use of FL250 is permanently delegated to Brussels ACC from Maastricht. Maastricht must not assign FL250 in this area without coordination from Brussels.

64
Q

With which sector will Brussels coordinate traffic departing EBBR unable to cross SASKI at FL220?

A

TC JACKO by Brussels

65
Q

With regards to Radar transfers to Maastricht, what is the minimum longitudinal separation, constant or increasing that must exist between aircraft at the same level?

A

10nm constant or increasing.

66
Q

To allow minimum longitudinal separation between London and Maastricht to take place, what must the aircraft be equipped with and what are the equipment requirements for Maastricht/London?

A

Aircraft transferred with minimal longitudinal separation must have functioning Mode C transponders displaying discrete codes.

London/Maastricht equipment must both have functioning primary/secondary radar as well as direct radar-to-radar telephone lines must be serviceable.

67
Q

What are the rules regarding changing SSR codes for all westbound traffic from Maastricht KOKSY and DELTA sectors?

A

CLN can change SSR codes from KOKSY when 10nm east of COA (Costa) and the aircraft are within 5nm of the UL610 centreline.

CLN can change SSR codes from DELTA when within 10nm of the IBNOS A area (dotted radar line)

68
Q

Regarding traffic at FL245- from Amsterdam FIR entering Clacton sector group via NOGRO/ABNED, what are rules regarding RFT, vectoring limitations and RFD?

A

Released for turns on contact. Traffic must not be vectored to the north of the M40 centreline unless coordination is effected with Amsterdam.

Flights are released to FL220 subject to known traffic provided that flights are within the IBNOS B Area.

Traffic must not be vectored within 2.5nm of Amsterdam S3 boundary without coordination.

69
Q

Westbound traffic from Amsterdam FL245+ is RFT in which direction within the confines of Maastricht Delta?

A

All traffic is released for left turns only when climbed into Maastricht Delta.

70
Q

What are the vertical dimensions and hours of operation of the EAMTA Low and High?

A

Low - FL245 - FL285 - 0830 - 1800UTC (Winter), 0730 - 1700 UTC (Summer).

High - FL285 - FL660 - NOTAM’d through MABCC specifying an upper level

71
Q

What is the minimum overflying level above the EAMTA?

A

2,000ft in RVSM airspace and 3,000ft in non-RVSM airspace above the upper limit of the activity.

72
Q

During the hours of operation of the EAMTA, what restrictions apply to traffic on P155?

A

Traffic on P155 must remain on or south of the centreline when below FL310 when EAMTA low is active.

When EAMTA High is active traffic must remain on or south of the centreline of P155 if not above P144 minimum levels (whatever the min overflying level is to cross the EAMTA High)

73
Q

When AEW aircraft are operating in UK3 Lobes 1, 2 and 3 what levels are they normally operating at and what restrictions apply to traffic operating on UP155?

A

They normally operate between FL290 and FL330. Traffic on UP155 must remain 1nm south of the centreline between BANTO and BANEM.

74
Q

What does NSTORA stand for and who may authorise or withdraw its use?

A

North Sea Tactical Off Route Area - the Swanwick Mil East Supervisor.

75
Q

When offering a Midlands or Gamston arrival to S26 or S02, what are the associated RFD conditions?

A

Irrespective of the level offered to S2/S26, all traffic is RFD to FL250 within the confines of S13 unless otherwise stipulated.

76
Q

What is the ICAO code for Gamston?

A

EGNE.

77
Q

What other airfields are part of the FL220 by RINIS standing agreement?

A

Cranfield, Norwich, Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Marham

78
Q

What other airfields are part of the FL250 standing agreement at LOGAN?

A

Northolt, Solent group, Oxford, Farnborough and Brize Group