FTM Chapters 5+6 Emergencies/ Local Area Information Flashcards
Available equipment during an emergency
Ambulance
Firefighting equipment
Rescue equipment
Chief officers
Rescue equipment: helicopters
MEDEVAC located at hanger 6 and is equipped w/ medical evacuation aircraft.
Vehicles: Rescue 90
ATCT flight data: emergencies
1) activate the PCAS alarm (on installation) or 911 (off base) and ensures each station responds before providing all available information on the situation
2) obtain operating initials of each station on the crash circuit prior to hanging up
3) log time and pertinent info
4) notify weather of an emergency in progress
5) notify other ATC facilities that may be affected
6) answer facility phones
Why is it important for ATC to notify weather during an emergency
The weather station is required to intensify the weather watch to ensure that the aircraft in distress receives the maximum weather support.
A “local observation” is taken in this instance
Emergencies: ground control
1) Restrict the movement of ground traffic to emergency aircraft and vehicles as necessary.
2) Monitor the ALMRS radio for coordination w/ emergency vehicles.
Emergencies: local control
1) Shall start assistance as soon as enough information has been obtained upon which to act.
2) Alert other traffic to the emergency.
3) Give priority to search and rescue aircraft as needed.
4) Have airborne traffic remain clear of the traffic pattern if warranted
PCAS
Primary Crash Alarm System
If possible, obtain at least the following information prior to activating PCAS:
- aircraft ID/ type
- nature of emergency
- Pilots desires
PCAS is activated by ATCT personnel to notify:
-DES Dispatch
- base operations
• base operations will activate the secondary crash alarm system to notify other agencies of the emergency
Emergencies: GCA flight data
Will notify ATCT of an emergency in progress and relay all information obtained to the tower
Emergencies: arrival control/final control
1) Will vector the aircraft in the most expeditious and safe manner to the final approach course.
2) Continue to provide a PAR or ASR approach to the emergency aircraft.
-If pilot wishes to terminate the approach and proceed visually, AR/FC will relay the information to FD
Closure of airfield during an emergency
The airfield or any portion thereof may be closed in the event of an emergency.
Can only be re-opened by authority of the airfield manager or his representative
Da form 3502 shall be used to record all pertinent information
Foaming of the runway:
Only after all other possibilities have been exhausted will the runway be foamed. The fire station will not begin foaming until authorized to do so by the airfield manager or his representative.
All pertinent information logged on DA Form 3502
Fire fighting personnel is alerted by whom?
The dispatcher at directorate of emergency services (DES) will sound the alarm upon notification of an emergency to alert firefighting personnel
Medical personnel and equipment
Automatically respond w/ firefighters
Rescue helicopters dispatched by base ops as necessary
Aircraft requested to respond to an off-airfield accident will check for damages and injuries, will report to ATCT who will relay info to base ops.
Charlie Company MEDEVAC, 1st Battalion, 52nd -
Provides tactical aero medical evacuation support to Division, Brigade, and Special Operations Forces within the Pacific AOR.
Also provides uninterrupted MEDEVAC and MAST services to the interior region of Alaska
Military police
Will provide security and order, and prevent pilferage of wreckage
Incidents/accidents: on the airfield
Any emergency that occurs on Ft. Wainwright, tower will initiate emergency services via the PCAS
Incidents/accidents: off the airfield
Ladd towers will initiate emergency services by dealing 911 through the IVSR
Sources of information of an emergency
Most common is the
- aircraft involved
- other aircraft in the vicinity
- ATC facilities
- eyewitnesses
Primary emergency reporting procedures
Controllers shall call the ATC Chief immediately
Give verbal report on accident/incident
Followed by a written statement from all controllers
Minimum information to be entered on DA Form 3502
1) time of accident/ incident
2) aircraft ID/ type
3) nature of emergency
4) landing or accident site
5) time emergency terminated
6) local weather observation
7) other details of significance
Procedures for implementation of ESCAT
Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic
Ladd ATCT/GCA shall implement restrictions to air traffic as directed by Anchorage ARTCC directly or relayed through Fairbanks approach control
Civil and military ATC responsibilities
Current info regarding flight info and restrictions shall be annotated on DA Form 3502 and briefed to oncoming shift, ATC Chief, and ATCT/GCA Facility Chiefs.
Flight plans shall be processed in accordance w/ the current instructions received from Anchorage ARTCC to ensure flight restrictions are adhered to
Air Traffic Priority List
As directed by ZAN or relayed through FAI.
In the absence of directives from ZAN or FAI, follow EATPL in TC 3-04.15 (8 priorities)
TRSA
Terminal Radar Service Area
Ladd Class D/E airspace falls within Fairbanks TRSA
Ladd Class D Surface Area
Ladd Class D Surface Area is defined as airspace within 5NM of the geographical center of the airport extending upward from the surface up to and including 2,900ft MSL;
Except where Ladd’s Surface Area joins Fairbanks’ Surface Area to the West.
This boundary begins where the 5NM arc meets the Steese Highway to the North, Then South via the Steese Highway to the Chena River,
Then West via the Chena River to the Cushman Street Bridge,
Then South via Cushman Street to the point where Cushman Street meets the 5NM arc.
PPR / CALP
Prior Permission Request
Civil Aircraft Landing Permit
Ladds Class E Airspace
Ladd surface area has an instrument approach extension defined as:
That airspace which extends from the 5NM arc to the East via lines parallel to, and 2.5NM either side of the CUN 089° bearing to a point 5NM East of CUN NDB.
- NOT subject to the restrictions of class D airspace
Ladd GCA boundaries
Categorized as class E airspace. The arrival/ final controller shall ensure aircraft handed off by FAI approach control or aircraft remaining VFR with GCA, remain within 4NM of the final approach course and within 12NM of the landing runway
Who may use FBK airspace?
All aircraft may use FBK airspace
General
Commercial
Military flying clubs
Bureau of land management (BLM)
Aircraft are permitted to use LANDING SURFACES with a PPR or CALP
BLM
Bureau of Land Management
Adjacent airspace
Fairbanks International Class D/E
Navigational aids: type
Chena NDB
Fairbanks VORTAC
Navigational aids: location
1) Chena NDB located 2.4 NM Northeast of Ladd AAF.
- used for the NDB-A approach to Ladd AAF
2) Fairbanks VORTAC is located 10.4 NM Southwest from the departure end of Runway 25
NAVAID- Chena NDB
Identifier: CUN
Frequency: 257
Channel: N/A
NAVAID: Fairbanks VORTAC
Identifier: FAI
Frequency: 108.6
Channel: 23
Prominent objects and obstructions: birch hill
Bearing: 330° NW
Distance: 2 NM
Height: 1,138’ MSL
Prominent objects and obstructions: approach hill
Bearing: 060° NE
Distance: 1.5 NM
Height: 538’ MSL
Prominent objects and obstructions: KFAR Antenna
Bearing: 305° NW
Distance:6.5 NM
Height: 835’ MSL
Prominent objects and obstructions: KJNP Antenna
Bearing: 090° E
Distance: 11 NM
Height: 921’ MSL
Special use airspace: R-2205 A-K Fairbanks
Location: approximately 3ONM East of Ladd AAF (center of RA)
Altitude: surface to 20,000 feet MSL
Times: 0700 - 1900L, Monday - Friday
Controlling agency: FAA, Fairbanks Approach Control
Using agency: U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK
Use: military live fire training
Special use airspace: R-2211 Blair Lakes, AK
Location: approximately 28 NM South of Ladd AAF (center of RA)
Altitude: surface to FL 310
Times: 0700 - 1900L, Monday - Friday
Controlling agency: FAA, Fairbanks Approach Control
Using agency: U.S. Air Force, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson AFB, AK
Use: military live fire training
Grey Eagle
MQ-1C Grey Eagle UAS
•transits via The green Route to R-2205
•surface to 3,500 feet MSL
•Army helicopter escort required to/from R-2205
•authorized local traffic pattern work at LAAF
• operations only conducted in VMC
Black Hornet sUAS operate at the CACTF
Night Vision System
NVG/ NVS aircraft are not restricted to local area.
Must adhere to external lighting requirements.
Aircraft that are not lit in accordance w/ the SOP shall be advised to comply.
Corridors
1) Nordale- 2 way corridor; OUTBOUND-1,500ft MSL, INBOUND-1,800ft MSL
2) River- 1 way corridor; OUTBOUND 1,200ft MSL
3) Salchaket- 1 way corridor; INBOUND 1,200ft MSL
Airstrips
3 tactical airstrips exist within the Ladd local flying area.
Primarily used by rotorcraft
Not maintained
For military use only
• Clear Creek Strip: 23 miles South of Ladd
• Blair Lakes Strip: 28.5 miles South of Ladd
• Firebird Strip: approximately 28 miles East of Ladd
VFR training areas
1) Tanana Flats
2) Yukon
3) Donnelly Dome
4) North Training Area (NTA)
- along the South ridge of Birch Hill North of the tower and Eastward to approximately Sage Hill
What airstrips lie within Ladd Class D airspace?
1) Lakloey Air Park
2) Dalrymple Airstrip
Aircraft departing /arriving will utilize FBK CTAF, as well as calling FBK ATCT for transitions when the tower is open
ANC
Anchorage
BIG
Allen AAF
SCC
Dead Horse
EIL
Eielson
EDF
Elmendorf AFB
FYU
Fort Yukon
Fairbanks 2L/20R
Distance: 6.5 NM
Direction: WSW
Runways: 2L / 20R
Length: 11,800’
Fairbanks 2R / 20L
Distance: 6.5 NM
Direction: WSW
Runways: 2R / 20L
Length: 6,501’
Adjacent airports: Eielson AFB
Distance: 17 NM
Direction: E
Runways: 14 / 32
Length: 14,530’
Adjacent airports: Metro Field
Distance: 4 NM
Direction: SW
Runways: 6 / 24
Length: 4,600’
Adjacent airports: Bradley Skyranch
Distance: 7 NM
Direction: SE
Runways: 15 / 33
Length: 3,400’
Adjacent airports: Lakloey Air Park
Distance: 2 NM
Direction: ESE
Runways: 6 / 24
Length: 4,000’
Adjacent airports: Dalrymple
Distance: 4 NM
Direction: NE
Runways: 6 / 24
Length: 2,400’
Paradrop requests
All paradrop requests for jumps within Ft. Wainwright installation boundaries will be coordinated through base ops and approved by airfield manager.
ATCT will be open when jumps are being conducted.
Aircraft will have positive communications with ATCT.
ATCT will be notified 5 minutes prior to the jump.
BLM Jumper remaining within/directly above FBK class D airspace and maintaining communications with FBK tower
1) FBK Tower will call FAI APPROACH and “APREQ” parachute drops to include location and altitude.
EXAMPLE- “ Fairbanks Approach, Ladd Tower, APREQ.” “Jumper12, C-212, parachute drops over Birch Hill at or below 4,500ft.”
2) Ladd tower will instruct jumper aircraft to report 1 minute priorto jumpers away.
3) FAI approach shall be notified 1 minute to jumpers via “PJ” lag on the aircraft target on the TDW
4) controllers will issue advisory info to the jump aircraft and nonparticipating aircraft as necessary for the safe conduct of the jump operations
5) FAI shall be notified once all jumpers are on the ground and jump operations are complete
6) all other jumper aircraft departing the surface area for parachute drops will be coordinated as an, “advisory departure”
