FOB Flashcards

1
Q

In the event of Uncontrolled Control Movement/controlled restriction/unusual occurrence, what should you ensure the Groundcrew do not start?

A

Initiate UO process via DA to ensure that post-flight servicing is not initiated

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Q

When should aircrew have G-suit refitted? (X2)

A

1) if there is any doubt about the effectiveness of the G-suit
2) when changing from winter to summer AEA, and vice versa

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3
Q

On entry to Sparrowhawk line, aircrew taxi past ‘check pins’ signs. What checks should they confirm at this point?

A

Ejection seat/canopy movement elements of the after-landing checks

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4
Q

If practicable, the G-awareness and G-warm should be executed within how many minutes prior to high-G manoeuvre?

A

5 mins

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5
Q

When can a sortie be continued with a G-suit that is less than 100% serviceable?

A

On sorties that normally experience <3G, with an absolute limit of 4G.

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6
Q

State the ARFF for the Hawk (single aircraft)

A

3

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7
Q

State the ARFF required for formation takeoffs and landings

A

5

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8
Q

Initial start request call to ATC should include what details? (X4)

A
  • Callsign
  • Number of aircraft
  • POB
  • Location
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9
Q

There are only 2 occasions where VFR departures can be flown by fixed wing aircraft from RAF Valley, what are they?

A

Low Level South

Low Level North/East

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10
Q

Rotary aircraft transit within the CMATZ not above a maximum of what height on Valley QFE?

A

500ft

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11
Q

Low Level VFR recoveries from the south should remain at what height on the Valley QFE?

A

1000ft

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12
Q

On a low level VFR recovery from the North/East (including A5 pass), unless dictated by weather aircraft should fly at what height on the Valley QFE?

A

2500ft

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13
Q

Within what range to the aircraft can you ‘request further descent’ enabling ATC to descend you 500ft below the RVC under a traffic service?

A

10nm

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14
Q

With Valley using 31R, and Mona using 04R, what height should traffic fly when joining? (Which QFE?)

A
Valley 1000ft Valley QFE
Mona 2000ft (at or above) Mona QFE
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15
Q

The minimum height for a break in the circuit is 500ft on Valley QFE for 4FTS aircraft except on 31R, what is this height?

A

800ft

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16
Q

For fixed wing mixed type joins (through initial), Hawk T2 following Texan T1, at what speed should you fly your aircraft?

A

Hawk - not above 300kts

Texan - not below 240 kts

17
Q

What is the maximum number of speaking units permitted in both the Valley and Mona visual circuit?

A

3, with an extra speaking unit permitted if joining or departing

18
Q

Weather minima for circuit?

A

5km vis

1000ft cloud

19
Q

What does the bird level medium risk require from aircrew?

A

To be vigilant to the presence of birds in the circuit

20
Q

When flying a visual straight-in approach, at what range should you call long and short final?

A

5nm - long final, intentions

2nm - final, gear down

21
Q

When intending to fly a low level circuit/rejoin through initial/re-join for a straight-in approach, aircraft commanders should declare their intentions and which point in the visual circuit?

22
Q

Departing the visual circuit on 31R to then rejoin, where should you route?

A

Left hand, over the sea (avoiding Rhosneigr)

23
Q

After landing, once under control, aircraft of the same type should move to what side of the runway?

A

Their ‘company’ side

24
Q

When the golf course is active with rotary traffic above 250ft Valley QFE, what height are fixed wing circuits restricted to on Valley QFE?

25
If a gear inspection is required from Valley ATC, at what height should aircraft commanders overfly the landing gear check lights? (What runway?)
200ft, 13/31
26
What are the routine transit heights (Valley QFE) between Mona and Valley for Hawk and Texan?
Hawk - 1500ft | Texan - 1000ft
27
Any change in height or routing when transiting between Mona and Valley requires permission from who?
ATC
28
Fixed wing overflight of villages on the Isle of Anglesey should be avoided below what height?
2000ft
29
With a clearance to ‘high approach, one on’ aircraft should not go below what height on the QFE?
150ft
30
Given the instruction to ‘Go Around’ by ATC what actions should pilots take?
Discontinue the approach and climb to 1000ft QFE turning onto the deadside
31
Below what height Valley QFE would you expect rotary aircraft to operate below in the cliff winching areas?
500ft Valley QFE
32
When transiting the Mountain Flying Training Area outside of the flow arrows, fixed wing aircraft should not fly below what height?
1000ft AGL
33
What GH area should not be used for dynamic manoeuvring in the vertical?
GH X
34
When flying a routine 4FTS sortie as a singleton you suffer an IFF transponder failure. What action should you take?
Terminate the sortie and recover as soon as practicable
35
In the event of an intercom failure control can be positively handed over between cockpits. The associated cockpit takes control by moving the stick in what direction?
Front - fore and aft | Rear - side to side
36
At what intervals should baro altimeters be cross checked?
Below 5000ft - every 1000ft Between 5000ft and 10000ft - every 2000ft Above 10000ft - every 5000ft
37
Should aircraft commanders estimate they only have sufficient fuel to make one approach and arrive with the minimum declared fuel to safely divert, what call should they make?
Minimum fuel
38
If an intentional transmitter (mobile phone) or unintentional transmitter (GPS device, mobile phone in flight mode) is carried by aircraft, in what state should it be for the duration of the flight?
Off