DTY Verbal Question Bank Flashcards

1
Q

What are the various DTY sector splits?

A

All together (27 and 28 and 32 and 34)
All split (exceptional) (27/28/32/34)
N/b vs S/b (27 and 32, 28 and 34
N/b, with S/b split apart (28 and 34, 27, 32)
S/b, with N/b split apart (27 and 32, 28, 34)
S/b with half of N/b (27 and 32 and 28, 34 OR 27 and 32 and 34, 28)

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2
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Which sectors must remain adjacent when split?

A

S27/32

S28/34

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3
Q

What radar sources cover DTY sectors?

A
Bovingdon
Clee Hill
Cromer
Debden
Great Dun Fell
Pease Pottage
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4
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What is the frequency for S27? What are the RTF sites?

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129.205
Primary: Greenford
Secondary: Daventry
BURT: Daventry

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5
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What is the frequency for S28? What are the RTF sites?

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127.105
Primary: Daventry
Secondary: Chedburgh
BURT: Daventry

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6
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What is the frequency for S32? What are the RTF sites?

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134.390
Primary: Daventry
Secondary: Winstone
BURT: Winstone

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7
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What is the frequency for S34? What are the RTF sites?

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127.880
Primary: Daventry
Secondary: Greenford
BURT: Daventry

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8
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What is the DTY standby frequency and RTF site? Who is it shared with?

A
126.875
Primary: Cleehill
Secondary: Snaefell
BURT: Snaefell
Shared with Lakes
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9
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What are the levels for the EAMTA A and B?

A

FL245-550 inclusive

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10
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What is the SA for LC and Biggin i/b from S28 to TC DAGGA?

A

FL220L ODVOD

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11
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What route restrictions apply to (U)N601

A

W/b traffic only

Exceptionally ATC may clear traffic E/b

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12
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To the east of which centreline should S27/32 not allow traffic to fly without co-ordination with S28/34?

A

MCT-WCO centreline

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13
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What is the holding pattern at HON?

A

FL200+ - 147 degrees RH

FL190- - 147 degrees LH

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14
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What intention codes to traffic exiting via SOMVA/REDFA display, and what route do they fly?

A

SOMVA (UP155) display exit code C1, route HON-SOMVA

REDFA (UP155-UP137-UM183), exit code C2, route HON-UMBAG-SONDO-REDFA

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15
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What is the vertical split between S28/34?

A

S34 above FL295

S28 at and below FL295

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16
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When splitting S28 and S34 what may be need to be done?

A

Entering 290Δ for climbing a/c so the co-ordination sequence is correct

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17
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If S28 and S34 are split, what traffic is RFC?

A

All traffic co-ordinated by S34 with S3/4 at FL300 or above is RFC
Traffic co-ordinated by S28 with S3 at FL290 is RFC subject to co-ordination with S34

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18
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What routings are issued by S28/34 to the a/c on the following routes?
UL613-UY250-UP18
UP6-UM65-UL603
UP6-UL28-UL70

A

UL613-UY250-UP18 – RIMTO-GASKO-NATEB
UP6-UM65-UL603 – RODOL-TENSO-REMSI
UP6-UL28-UL70 – RODOL-MCT-PENIL

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19
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What are the SAs from TC to S28?

A

HH/HI/FARN/KK – At or climbing to FL210

All other LTMA and TK – FL190 level TIMPO/PIPIN/SAPCO/10 b4 LESTA

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20
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What is the TC WELIN sector split and what is each responsible for?

A

TC WELIN WEST FL165+
• Mids and NE inbounds under S26 SA
• KK departures
• Mids departures routing via S12 and BPK (may be transferred to EAST)
TC WELIN EAST FL165-
• HH/HI/FARN/LTMA (not KK) departures
Traffic subject to internal co-ordination

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21
Q

What is UP18 route used for? What routing will be issued by DTY?

A

When available, compulsory for PD arrivals RFL290+

Via UL613, route RIMTO-GASKO-NATEB

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22
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What conditions apply to the use of UL613?

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CDR1/3 between MOGLI and MAMUL
For flight planning, W/b only
Min level for traffic into and overflying ScTMA FL290, subject EAMTA activity
PD/NT/NV i/b min cruising level FL250 subject EAMTA activity

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23
Q

Who do you call for a KK o/b to be transferred? Who would you call to request climb prior to S28 airspace and what considerations are there?

A

From TC WELIN
Send S26P a point out then call for higher
May be transferred on radar heading against traffic unknown to S28. RFT to right on first contact. Left only when:
• a/c in or north of Westcott Corridor and within lateral and vertical confines of S28
• Above FL230 if south of Westcott Corridor
• Transferred on own nav

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24
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LFPG-EGNV cruising at FL340 – describe co-ordination sequence and SAs (S28/34 split)

A

S2 -> S34 -> S28 -> PC E
S34 descend to FL300 for S28
S29 descend to FL280 level BETAX/25 b4 MAMUL

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25
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What level would you plan out for an a/c at FL340 i/b to NC?

A

FL280 (i.e. traffic not allowed in S3/4)

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26
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What is the routing for NT i/b after MAMUL?

A

RIMTO-GASKO-TINLI-NATEB

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27
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Who is responsible for separating LTMA/Solent/Farn departures from BB/BE/NX i/b?

A

TC WELIN

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28
Q

LFPG -> EGPH flight cruising at FL280 – co-ordination sequence? What if it climbs to FL300 in DTY? What if it climbs to FL340 in LUS?

A

S26 -> S28 -> PC S29
S26 -> S28 -> S34 -> S3
S26 -> S2 -> S34 -> S4

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29
Q

Routing of HI o/b into sector? If it climbs well, who to call for higher?

A

NORRY-Q41->WCO-DTY

S27 and S25 if necessary

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30
Q

If S28P gives TC WELIN higher on BB o/b routing via CLN, then KK o/b transferred to S28, who is responsible for separation?

A

TC WELIN, but might confirm via phone

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31
Q

Route for CC arrival via DTY?

A

HEMEL-WELIN-ELVOS-TNT

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32
Q

SA for CC arrival via DTY? What level would this traffic be released to in S2?

A

FL200L ELVOS

FL310

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33
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What are the provisos for S28 to transfer traffic to PC E or S29 without co-ordination?

A

A/c at RFL
Not at ODL
A/c is following route displayed on EFS
Time is within +/-5 mins of that displayed on the EFS

34
Q

NJ i/b calls @ FL320 in S2’s airspace and requests descent. RFD? If on own nav, RFT? How much?

A

Yes, RFD to FL310

RFT up to 20 degrees either direction, so long as a/c remains in original sector

35
Q

What are S28P actions for slow climbing LTMA/HH/HI/Farn o/b which will penetrate PC S29?

A

S28P requests assistant calls PC S29A and obtains an EFS
S28P co-ordinates by phone with PC S29P
If S29 don’t want to work, S28P enters correct XFL with appropriate SCL and advise S3P that S29 have declined to work and co-ordinated climb has been agreed
PC S29P may request traffic be stopped off at level below FL290 and transferred to S29. S28P shall enter the new XFL and hit the manual co-ordination button. S29 responsible for input of NAS Field 8 amendment if required
Traffic routing via PENIL that cannot make FL280 by RODOL shall be stopped off below FL290 and transferred to S29, who shall co-ordinate with S7. S29 again responsible for field 8 amendment if required

36
Q

What are TC WELIN and S28 responsibilities for slow climbing LTMA departures with PC TRENT?

A

TC WELIN
• Co-ordinate with PC TRENT for slow climbing departures likely to enter their airspace
• TC Mids inform S28P of co-ordination and if TRENT have elected to work the traffic
If transferred to TRENT
• S28P informs S29P a/c has been transferred to TRENT and climb co-ordination will come from TRENT
• S28T will ensure PC arrivals are transferred ASAP
• S28P should set XFL of FL190 and target S29 as next sector
If not transferred to TRENT
• TC Mids inform S28P that TRENT have elected not to work

37
Q

What is unique about S27/32 split

A

Area of responsibility is shared

38
Q

When S27/32 split, which traffic works which sector?

A

S27:
• All a/c i/b to TMA on BNN, LOREL, JACKO or SPEAR STARs
• SG/SU/SX i/b
• MTMA departures with exit codes Dx, Cx, EB, EX, AM, AS
S32:
• All other traffic

39
Q

When S27/32 are split, what must the tactical display and why?

A

RFD line on the radar

Not allowed to descend traffic to north and west of this line, unless co-ordinated with other side

40
Q

What is the STAR and SA between DTY and TC COWLY for a/c routing PH -> SS?

A

LOREL3G – 200L ROGBI

41
Q

What is the STAR and SA between DTY and TC COWLY for a/c routing AC -> LL?

A

BNN1B – 200L TOBID

42
Q

What is the STAR and SA between DTY and TC COWLY for a/c routing DW -> GW?

A

LOREL4F – 200L ROGBI

43
Q

What is the STAR and SA between DTY and TC COWLY for a/c routing PH -> HI?

A

SAM1E – 200L PEPUL

44
Q

What is the STAR and SA between DTY and TC COWLY for a/c routing AA -> KK?

A

WILLO3B – 200L DISIT

45
Q

What is the STAR and SA between DTY and TC COWLY for a/c routing DW -> MC?

A

SPEAR1L – 200L ROGBI

46
Q

What is the STAR and SA for LC/KB i/b from S28 to TC DAGGA?

A

JACKO1L/M, FL220 level ODVOD

47
Q

What is the route of the BNN1B STAR?

A

NUGRA-TOBID-SOPIT-WCO-BNN

48
Q

What is the route of the WILLO3B STAR?

A

KIDLI-MID-HOLLY-WILLO

49
Q

What is the route of the LOREL3G STAR?

A

MCT-PEDIG-ROGBI-CLIPY-BKY-BUSTA-LOREL

50
Q

What is the route of the SPEAR1M STAR?

A

MCT-PEDIG-ROGBI-CLIPY-BKY-BRAIN-MAYLA-SPEAR

51
Q

What is the route of the SAM1E STAR?

A

PEPUL-MOVEN-BAMBO-EVSEM-RISIN-NUBRI-PEPIS-SAM

52
Q

If MID VOR is u/s, what is the arrival route for KK i/b?

A

ASTRA2B

53
Q

When is OCK1D used? What is new routing for a/c on it?

A

BNN arrivals unable to be routed to BNN should be switched to OCK1D STAR and routed to OCK
TC GS A will advise S27 of a/c to be switched
Offload STAR route is HON-WOD-OCK
TC Mids will cancel SAs associated with stack swap a/c and co-ordinate with S27 to position a/c as required

54
Q

What is the split of TC COWLY and what traffic are they responsible for?

A
Split by traffic
TC COWLY EAST responsible for:
•	LTMA i/b via BNN, LOREL, SPEAR
•	SG/SU/SX i/b
•	NX o/b via CPT, WCO and FINMA
TC COWLY WEST responsible for
•	KK i/b via WILLO and i/b to HH/HI/Farn
•	BB/BE o/b via CPT and COWLY
Other flights subject to individual co-ordination with an appropriate sector
S27/32 must position conflicting traffic correctly (i.e. E/W), otherwise need to co-ordinate
55
Q

Is traffic transferred to S26 on its own nav RFT/RFC?

A

Released for right turns up to 20 degrees within confines of S32’s airspace
MTMA o/b RFC FL300

56
Q

For traffic routing UP15, who do you transfer to and what must you ensure before transferring?

A

S26/S2

S27T must ensure S26/S2 have accepted the right prior to transfer of comms

57
Q

What are the level by points for MTMA departures requesting FL310+ and the NAS intention codes?

A
H-H4 -60nm before SAM
E(2) -65nm before GWC
V-V6 -60nm before MID
P -90nm before SFD
D-D3 - 60nm before BIG/level PIXUP
58
Q

What traffic departing London FIR is excluded from LUS? Is EGNT in London FIR?

A

I/b to BRU TMA
I/b to Paris TMA
MTMA/NT -> Paris TMA excluded between 0630 and 0900 local
EGNT is in London FIR

59
Q

What is the SA for NM/NO/NH/NJ/CN departures? Who would you co-ordinate further climb with?

A

Climbing to FL280 from PC S29

Co-ordinate climb with S7

60
Q

Offer received from Lakes of FL340 for a/c descending into TC COWLY. Does traffic have to be level at FL340? What traffic does this procedure apply to?

A

No, it can be descending to this level

Applies to all traffic

61
Q

A/c departing NT to LFPG, offered by S7 at FL330. Thoughts/actions?

A

LUS excluded between 0630 and 0900 local so should be at FL290 at these times
• Could reject and ask for at FL290
• Or Accept flight and set XFL of FL290 for S25
• Or, accept flight and ask S2 if they can take it at FL330

62
Q

What are the vertical limits of the Brize Fillet and what are the instructions relating to the display of this area?

A

FL195-245

Must be displayed on radar map

63
Q

Can S27/32 able to vector a/c into the confines of the Brize Fillet?

A

Only after co-ordination with Swanwick Mil C

Procedure applies even when off-route status has been granted

64
Q

Where does LTMA traffic normally hold in the DTY sector and how may it affect LKS? Who requires notification that DTY are holding?

A
HON FL200+, I/b axis 148o RH
Restricts s/b levels/EATs/Diversions
Any level FL200+ notify PC S29, S7P, S4P
FL200/210 inform TC Mids Co-ordinator
FL250+ notify S23P and Mil W Supervisor
FL310+ notify S24P
65
Q

If you have issued an OCT, would you issue an EAT?

A

Yes, provides more accurate time on which to base radio fail procedures

66
Q

When would you use “delay not determined”

A

When holding for weather

67
Q

When S27/32 are split, who is responsible for accepting joining clearances, CFPs and crossing clearances?

A

CFP request offered to both by Mil
Offer processed by S32P with reference to TDLs and agreement with Tac and other Planner
After agreement, both Planners shall accept the flight

68
Q

if the level of CFP has to be amended when S27/32 are split, who is responsible for the co-ordination?

A

The appropriate S27/32 planner consults with the other then phones Mil
DoF box ticked by respective tacticals to confirm acceptance. Then CFP can be accepted

69
Q

What is the SA for MTMA o/b from PC STAFA transferred to S27/32? Who is responsible for co-ordinating slow climbing departures with TC?

A

FL190 level 10nm before HON
All MTMA deps routing via (U)P155 and UP15, and RFL200+ will be transferred to S27 by PC
All MTMA deps with exit codes Dx, Cx, EB, EX, AM and AS will be transferred to S27 by PC
All other MTMA deps RFL200+ will be transferred to S32 by PC

PC STAFA will co-ordinate with TC COWLY
If TC COWLY elect not to work, PC will transfer to S27/32 who can assume co-ordination has taken place
If TC COWLY elect to work, then they are responsible for co-ordinating with S27/32 before a/c is transferred

70
Q

Where is the radar gate and how should PC STAFA position a/c through it?

A

12nm wide, NW of BB and 2nm inside CAS
Traffic with exit codes Hx, Ex, Vx and P must be positioned through the gate (either on heading or own nav) unless co-ordinated
Traffic with exit codes Dx, Cx, AM, AS, EB, EX must be positioned east of the radar gate, taking into account other DTY traffic
Max 2 a/c on radar headings unless co-ordinated
STAFA or S27/32 may request a higher level for MTMA departures if appropriate
S27/32 should not alter heading/speed of a/c until is in the confines of S27/32.
Speed should be maintained until FL260 unless separation likely to be compromised, or to aid in achieving levels to LUS

71
Q

What are the levels and dimensions of the Westcott Corridor? What is it aligned on?

A

8nm wide
FL230/240
BZN and MAM (Marham) TACANs

72
Q

What are the conditions of use of the WCO corridor?

A
Traffic not in corridor, unless inside laterally AND level at either FL230 or FL240
a/c inside ATS route structure but not conforming to above is deemed to be taking 5, unless other co-ordination agreed
If a/c is vectored outside corridor, again taking 5 and Mil will cancel any previously submitted CFP, unless other co-ordination agreed
Crossing traffic will operate on Swanwick Mil SSR code, and this will not be changed until a/c is clear of ATS Route Structure
Swanwick Mil controller will:
•	Identify to S28P and S25P any non-SSR a/c prior to entry
•	Notify S28P and S25P when such a/c are clear of the corridor
All normal radar facilities must be availabl•	Corridor activation suspended when either a Royal Flight will transit at published corridor levels or GAT traffic in an emergency needs to transit through the corridor
Eastern half (East of DTY-BNN) lies in S28
Western half (West of DTY-BNN) lies in S25. S27/32 shall regard corridor as permanently active
73
Q

How does tactical activation of WCO corridor take place?

A

• Swanwick Mil submit electronic CFP request to S25 and S28
If accepted, planners inform tac and accept CFP request
If Swanwick Mil don’t receive response in a reasonable time, they will contact civil sector to expedite response
Mil entitled to take entire corridor given 5 mins notice and, if a clearance is not forthcoming, this call will commence the 5-min notice period

74
Q

Describe activation TFN for the WCO corridor

A

• Min 5 mins notice required
Airspace ceded to Mil at FL230/240 – otherwise need to co-ordinate with Mil
Can be activated by Mil/S25P/S28P when too busy for individual co-ordination
Civil sectors need agreement of other civil sectors before phoning Mil to activate
Selection on radar can be changed to activated colour (solid red line)
Civil planners shall create an electronic blocking strip to populate the accepted bay and Tac’s incomm bay
When no longer required, will be de-activated by Mil C Planner by phoning S25P and S28P
Mil will aim to vector as many a/c through it as possible. However can still submit other CFPs for a/c crossing in other locations
Existing enhanced co-ordination agreements are not affected when corridor is activated TFN

75
Q

When operating fully bandboxed and a CFP request is received, how many CFP requests are received and why?

A

3 if RVSM complaint
• S27/32 and either S28 or S34)
4 is non-RVSM at FL290 or FL300

76
Q

What is the next level by point after PEPUL for an a/c on the SAM1E STAR?

A

FL150L BAMBO

77
Q

What is the next level by point after DISIT for an a/c on the WILLO3B STAR?

A

FL150L KIDLI

78
Q

What is the next level by point after TOBID for an a/c on the BNN1B STAR?

A

FL150L SOPIT for LL

FL150L 5nm b4 SOPIT for WU

79
Q

What is the next level by point after ROGBI for an a/c on the LOREL4F/3G STAR?

A

FL150L CLIPY

80
Q

What is the next level by point after ROGBI for an a/c on the SPEAR1L/M STAR?

A

FL150L CLIPY

81
Q

What is the next level by point after ROGBI for an a/c on the JACKO1H STAR?

A

FL120L INLIM

82
Q

What is the next level by point after ODVOD for an a/c on the JACKO1L/M STAR?

A

FL120L INLIM