FOB EKQ Flashcards by Tom Napier

In the event of an uncontrolled flying control movement / control restriction / unusual occurrence what should you ensure the ground crew do not start?

Aircrew must ensure the UO process via the type-specific DA/EFS/DSS to ensure that post flight servicing is not initiated.

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When should aircrew have their G-suit re-fitted?

-If there is any doubt about the serviceability of the G-suit

When changing from winter to summer AEA and vice-versa

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

The Ejection Seat / Canopy pins movement element of the after-landing checks

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

5 mins

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

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

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State the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Category for your aircraft type (single aircraft only)

Hawk T2: 3
Texan: 2

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State the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Category required for formation take-offs and landings

5
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The initial start request call with ATC should include what details?

-Callsign
-Number of aircraft
- POB
-Location

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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

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

500ft

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Low level recoveries from the south should remain at what height on The Valley QFE?

1000ft

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

2500ft

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

10Nm

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With Valley using Rwy 31 and Mona using Rwy 04 what height should traffic fly when joining?

A: Valley
B: Mona

Valley: at 1000ft Valley QFE
MONA: at or above 2000ft Mona QFE

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The minimum height for a break into the circuit is 500ft on Valley QFE for 4 FTS aircraft except on Rwy 31. What is this height?

800ft

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

A. Hawk T2: No greater than 300
B. Texan T1: No less than 240

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

With an extra speaking unit joining or departing

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What are the weather minima for the visual circuit?

Cloud:
Visibility:

Cloud: 1000ft
Visibility: 5Km

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What does the birdstrike risk level MEDIUM require from aircrew?

To be vigilant to the presence of birds in the circuit

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When flying a visual straight in approach at what range should you call:

A. ‘Long final’ with intentions:
B. ‘Final, gear down’:

A. ‘Long final’ with intentions: 5Nm
B. ‘Final, gear down’: 2 Nm

When intending to fly a low level circuit/ rejoin through initials/ rejoin for a straight in approach aircraft commanders should declare their intentions at which point in the visual circuit?

Up-wind

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

Left hand over the sea avoiding Rhosneigr

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

The exit side

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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

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If a gear inspection is required from RAF Valley ATC at what height should aircraft commanders overfly the landing gear check lights?

200ft A25 FOB 2307 Para 26

What are the routine transit heights (Valley QFE) between Mona and Valley for: A. Hawk T2: B. Texan T1:

A. Hawk T2: 1500ft B. Texan T1: 1000ft A26 FOB 2307 Para 9

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

ATC A26 FOB 2307 Para 9

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

2000ft Agl A27 FOB 2307 Para 1

On the map circle the noise sensitive area pertinent to the downwind track at Mona.

Soz can’t upload pic as it’s a pro feature… South west tip of Cefni reservoir, farm building left of ‘Ty-Gwyn’ A27 FOB 2307 Para 3

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

150ft A28 FOB 2307 Para 5

Given the instruction to ‘go around’ by ATC what actions should pilots take?

Discontinue the approach and climb to 1000ft QFE turning onto the dead side A28 FOB 2307 Para 5

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

500ft Valley QFE A29 FOB 2307 Para 3

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

1000ft AGL A29 FOB 2307 Para 8

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

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

Terminate the sortie and recover as soon as practicable A33 FOB 2307 Para 2

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? A. Rear cockpit: B. Front cockpit:

A. Rear cockpit: side to side B. Front cockpit: fore and aft A37 FOB 2309 Para 16

At what interval should BARO altimeters be cross checked: A. Every ____ ft above 10,000ft B. Every ____ ft at and below 10,000ft C. Every ____ ft at and below 5,000ft

A. Every 5000 ft above 10,000ft B. Every 2000 ft at and below 10,000ft C. Every 1000 ft at and below 5,000ft A37 FOB 2309 Para 21

Should aircraft commanders estimate they only have sufficient fuel remaining to make one approach and arrive with the minimum declared fuel to safely divert, what call should they make?

‘Minimum fuel’ A46 FOB 2350 Para 1

If an intentional transmitter (mobile phone) or unintentional transmitter (GPS device, mobile phone in flight mode) is carried by aircrew in what state should it be for the duration of the flight?

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