FOB

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

5 mins

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

State the ARFF for the Hawk (single aircraft)

Answer 6

3

Question 7

State the ARFF required for formation takeoffs and landings

Answer 7

5

Question 8

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

Answer 8

• Callsign
• Number of aircraft
• POB
• Location

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Low Level South

Low Level North/East

Question 10

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

Answer 10

500ft

Question 11

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

Answer 11

1000ft

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

2500ft

Question 13

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

Answer 13

10nm

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Valley 1000ft Valley QFE
Mona 2000ft (at or above) Mona QFE

Question 15

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

Answer 15

800ft

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Hawk - not above 300kts

Texan - not below 240 kts

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Weather minima for circuit?

Answer 18

5km vis

1000ft cloud

Question 19

What does the bird level medium risk require from aircrew?

Answer 19

To be vigilant to the presence of birds in the circuit

Question 20

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

Answer 20

5nm - long final, intentions

2nm - final, gear down

Question 21

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?

Answer 21

Upwind

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Left hand, over the sea (avoiding Rhosneigr)

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Their ‘company’ side

Question 24

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

Answer 24

1000ft

Question 25

If a gear inspection is required from Valley ATC, at what height should aircraft commanders overfly the landing gear check lights? (What runway?)

Answer 25

200ft, 13/31

Question 26

What are the routine transit heights (Valley QFE) between Mona and Valley for Hawk and Texan?

Answer 26

Hawk - 1500ft

Texan - 1000ft

Question 27

Any change in height or routing when transiting between Mona and Valley requires permission from who?

Answer 27

ATC

Question 28

Fixed wing overflight of villages on the Isle of Anglesey should be avoided below what height?

Answer 28

2000ft

Question 29

With a clearance to ‘high approach, one on’ aircraft should not go below what height on the QFE?

Answer 29

150ft

Question 30

Given the instruction to ‘Go Around’ by ATC what actions should pilots take?

Answer 30

Discontinue the approach and climb to 1000ft QFE turning onto the deadside

Question 31

Below what height Valley QFE would you expect rotary aircraft to operate below in the cliff winching areas?

Answer 31

500ft Valley QFE

Question 32

When transiting the Mountain Flying Training Area outside of the flow arrows, fixed wing aircraft should not fly below what height?

Answer 32

1000ft AGL

Question 33

What GH area should not be used for dynamic manoeuvring in the vertical?

Answer 33

GH X

Question 34

When flying a routine 4FTS sortie as a singleton you suffer an IFF transponder failure. What action should you take?

Answer 34

Terminate the sortie and recover as soon as practicable

Question 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?

Answer 35

Front - fore and aft

Rear - side to side

Question 36

At what intervals should baro altimeters be cross checked?

Answer 36

Below 5000ft - every 1000ft
Between 5000ft and 10000ft - every 2000ft
Above 10000ft - every 5000ft

Question 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?

Answer 37

Minimum fuel

Question 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?

Answer 38

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