FOB Flashcards
In the event of Uncontrolled Control Movement/controlled restriction/unusual occurrence, what should you ensure the Groundcrew do not start?
Initiate UO process via DA to ensure that post-flight servicing is not initiated
When should aircrew have G-suit refitted? (X2)
1) if there is any doubt about the effectiveness of the G-suit
2) when changing from winter to summer AEA, and vice versa
On entry to Sparrowhawk line, aircrew taxi past ‘check pins’ signs. What checks should they confirm at this point?
Ejection seat/canopy movement elements of the after-landing checks
If practicable, the G-awareness and G-warm should be executed within how many minutes prior to high-G manoeuvre?
5 mins
When can a sortie be continued with a G-suit that is less than 100% serviceable?
On sorties that normally experience <3G, with an absolute limit of 4G.
State the ARFF for the Hawk (single aircraft)
3
State the ARFF required for formation takeoffs and landings
5
Initial start request call to ATC should include what details? (X4)
- Callsign
- Number of aircraft
- POB
- Location
There are only 2 occasions where VFR departures can be flown by fixed wing aircraft from RAF Valley, what are they?
Low Level South
Low Level North/East
Rotary aircraft transit within the CMATZ not above a maximum of what height on Valley QFE?
500ft
Low Level VFR recoveries from the south should remain at what height on the Valley QFE?
1000ft
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?
2500ft
Within what range to the aircraft can you ‘request further descent’ enabling ATC to descend you 500ft below the RVC under a traffic service?
10nm
With Valley using 31R, and Mona using 04R, what height should traffic fly when joining? (Which QFE?)
Valley 1000ft Valley QFE Mona 2000ft (at or above) Mona QFE
The minimum height for a break in the circuit is 500ft on Valley QFE for 4FTS aircraft except on 31R, what is this height?
800ft
For fixed wing mixed type joins (through initial), Hawk T2 following Texan T1, at what speed should you fly your aircraft?
Hawk - not above 300kts
Texan - not below 240 kts
What is the maximum number of speaking units permitted in both the Valley and Mona visual circuit?
3, with an extra speaking unit permitted if joining or departing
Weather minima for circuit?
5km vis
1000ft cloud
What does the bird level medium risk require from aircrew?
To be vigilant to the presence of birds in the circuit
When flying a visual straight-in approach, at what range should you call long and short final?
5nm - long final, intentions
2nm - final, gear down
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?
Upwind
Departing the visual circuit on 31R to then rejoin, where should you route?
Left hand, over the sea (avoiding Rhosneigr)
After landing, once under control, aircraft of the same type should move to what side of the runway?
Their ‘company’ side
When the golf course is active with rotary traffic above 250ft Valley QFE, what height are fixed wing circuits restricted to on Valley QFE?
1000ft
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
What are the routine transit heights (Valley QFE) between Mona and Valley for Hawk and Texan?
Hawk - 1500ft
Texan - 1000ft
Any change in height or routing when transiting between Mona and Valley requires permission from who?
ATC
Fixed wing overflight of villages on the Isle of Anglesey should be avoided below what height?
2000ft
With a clearance to ‘high approach, one on’ aircraft should not go below what height on the QFE?
150ft
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
Below what height Valley QFE would you expect rotary aircraft to operate below in the cliff winching areas?
500ft Valley QFE
When transiting the Mountain Flying Training Area outside of the flow arrows, fixed wing aircraft should not fly below what height?
1000ft AGL
What GH area should not be used for dynamic manoeuvring in the vertical?
GH X
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
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
At what intervals should baro altimeters be cross checked?
Below 5000ft - every 1000ft
Between 5000ft and 10000ft - every 2000ft
Above 10000ft - every 5000ft
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
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
