FOB EKQ

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

• if there is any doubt about the effectiveness of the G-Suit
• When changing from winter to summer AEA and vice-versa

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The ejection seat/canopy pins 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 the high G manoeuvres?

Answer 4

5 minutes

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

State the Aerodrome rescue and firefighting cat required for your a/c type (singleton only)

Answer 6

Hawk T2: 3
Texan T1: 2

Question 7

State the aerodrome rescue and firefighting cat required for formation take offs and landings

Answer 7

5

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Callsign
Number of aircraft
POB
location
(ATIS Code)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Low level south
Low level north/east

Question 10

Rotary aircraft transit within the CMATZ not above a max of what height on the 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 (inc A5 pass), u less dictated by weather aircraft should fly at what height on the valley QFE?

Answer 12

2500ft

Question 13

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

Answer 13

10 nm

Question 14

With Valley using rwy 31 and mona on 04 what height should traffic fly when joining?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

The min break height for the cct is 500ft valley QFE except on rwy 31. What is this height?

Answer 15

800ft

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Hawk T2: no greater than 300
Texan T1: no less than 240

Question 17

What is the max number of speaking units permitted in both the valley and mona visual circuit?

Answer 17

3 with an extra unit joining/departing

Question 18

What are the weather minima for the visual circuit

Answer 18

Cloud: 1000ft
Visibility: 5km

Question 19

What does the bird strike risk level medium 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 final’ with intentions
‘Final, gear down’

Answer 20

5nm
2nm

Question 21

When intending to fly a low level cct/re join through initial/re join for a SIA Aircraft commander should declare their intentions at which point in the visual circuit?

Answer 21

Up-wind

Question 22

Departing the visual circuit on rwy 31 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

The exit side

Question 24

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

Answer 24

1000ft

Question 25

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

Answer 25

200ft

Question 26

What are the routine transit heights (valley QFE) between mona and valley

Answer 26

Hawk T2: 1500ft
Texan: 1000ft

Question 27

Any change of 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 AGL

Question 29

Circle the noise sensitive area pertinent to the downwind track at Mona

Answer 29

Question 30

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

Answer 30

150ft

Question 31

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

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

500ft Valley QFE

Question 33

When transiting the mountain flying training area outside of the flow arrows fixed wing aircraft should not fly below what height?

Answer 33

1000ft AGL

Question 34

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

Answer 34

GH X

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Terminate the sortie and recover as soon as practicable

Question 36

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 36

Read cockpit: side to side
Front cockpit: fore and aft

Question 37

At what intervals should Baro Alts be cross checked

Answer 37

Every 5000ft above 10,000ft
Every 2000ft at or below 10,000ft
Every 1000ft at and below 5000ft

Question 38

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 38

‘’Minimum fuel’

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Off