FOB EKQ Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

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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Q

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

A

-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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3
Q

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

A

The Ejection Seat / Canopy pins movement element 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 the high G manoeuvers?

A

5 mins

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5
Q

When can a sortie be continued with an anti-G system 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 Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Category for your aircraft type (single aircraft only)

A

Hawk T2: 3
Texan: 2

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7
Q

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

A

5
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8
Q

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

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 The Valley QFE?

A

500ft

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11
Q

Low level 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 recovery from the North/East (including the 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 airfield 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 Rwy 31 and Mona using Rwy 04 what height should traffic fly when joining?

A: Valley
B: Mona

A

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

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15
Q

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?

A

800ft

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16
Q

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

A

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

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17
Q

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

A
  1. With an extra speaking unit joining or departing

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18
Q

What are the weather minima for the visual circuit?

Cloud:
Visibility:

A

Cloud: 1000ft
Visibility: 5Km

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19
Q

What does the birdstrike risk level MEDIUM require from aircrew?

A

To be vigilant to the presence of birds in the circuit

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20
Q

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

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

A

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

21
Q

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?

A

Up-wind

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22
Q

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

A

Left hand over the sea avoiding Rhosneigr

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23
Q

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

A

The exit side

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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?

A

1000ft

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25
Q

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

A

200ft

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26
Q

What are the routine transit heights (Valley QFE) between Mona and Valley for:

A. Hawk T2:
B. Texan T1:

A

A. Hawk T2: 1500ft
B. Texan T1: 1000ft

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27
Q

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

A

ATC

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28
Q

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

A

2000ft Agl

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29
Q

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

A

Soz can’t upload pic as it’s a pro feature…

South west tip of Cefni reservoir, farm building left of ‘Ty-Gwyn’

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30
Q

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

A

150ft

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31
Q

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

A

Discontinue the approach and climb to 1000ft QFE turning onto the dead side

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32
Q

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

A

500ft Valley QFE

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33
Q

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

A

1000ft AGL

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34
Q

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

A

GH X

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35
Q

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

A

Terminate the sortie and recover as soon as practicable

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36
Q

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

A. Rear cockpit: side to side
B. Front cockpit: fore and aft

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37
Q

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

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

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38
Q

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?

A

‘Minimum fuel’

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39
Q

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?

A

OFF

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