General Section MATS 2 Flashcards
Definition of Transition Altitude
At or below of which vertical position of a/c is controlled by reference of altitude or height
Definition of Transition Level
Lowest flight level available for use above the Transition Alt (1000ft above TA)
Definition of Transition Layer
The airspace between the TA and TL
What is the standard pressure setting and exact value per hPa
1013.25 hPa and 27.3ft per hPa
What is the Safety Altitude within 25nm of EGNV and what is it based on
3400ft and Great Shunner Fell
How high is Great Shunner Fell and what is the distance/bearing from EGNV
2349ft AMSL and 260 degrees Mag / 29.9nm
Distance and bearing from POL
359 degrees Mag / 38nm
What is the minimum level for the initial approach to the TD
3500ft
How often are the regional pressure settings changed?
hourly
Who is responsible for issuing SVFR clearances
APC
Standard Separation is must maintained between SVFR- IFR aircraft and SVFR-SVFR aircraft…. TRUE or FALSE
True
When do you transfer SVFR aircraft to ADC
When reduced separation in the vicinity can be used then you can transfer the aircraft to ADC
List the VRPs and their distance/bearing
Hardwick Hall 353/8.8nm HAH
Hartlepool Marina 038/13.5nm HPL
Redcar Racecourse 066/14nm RED
Stokesley 107/8.5nm STO
Northallerton 181/10nm NOR
A1(M) Junction 57 (A66M) 266/7nm JCT
List other VRPs used in the vicinity and these sep from standard MAP
Amazon Warehouse 296/2.7nm
Reservoirs 349/2nm
Yarm 102/2.5nm
No
List the operators from private strips
CAA looking into this so need to update accordingly
CConditions for operators at private strips
Radio Failure Procedure for light a/c
1- Transmit blind on 119.805 giving intentions
2- Squawk 7600
3- If outside the CTR/CTA, enter the zone on a direct track to the airfield from HAH or STO, not above 1000ft AMSL. Enter orbits 1nm NW/SE and after completing 3 orbits proceed with normal cct to land
4- Use light signals from VCR (ATC will transmit blind also)
5- Pilots try to establish two way comms such as mobile phones etc
6- If inside CTR/CTA when the failure occurs, continue as cleared, if necessary leave the CTR/CTA and follow above procedure
7- Do not apply to a/c which have left EGNV frequencies
8- If PSR u/s this procedure is withdrawn
What are the conditions for RTF failure on light a/c at EGNV
1- Local Flights
2- VFR only
3- Pilot must not have left EGNV frequencies
4- Maintain VMC at all times
Local Police callsigns and SSR Codes
UKP28
UKP42
UKP152
UKP28 - NT based - 0056 - EC35
UKP42 - Carr Gate - 0052 - EC35
UKP152 - NM based - 0047 - P68
Local Emergency Services callsigns and SSR Codes
HLE63
HLE58
HLE99
HLE98
HLE63 - Urlay Nook - AS65 - 0020
HLE58 - Langwathby - AS65 - 0020
HLE99 - XZ - EC45 - 0020
HLE98 - Nostell Priory - EC45 - 0020
What is the location of the HEMS base from EGNV
1.2NM from the threshold of Rwy 23 and 600m SE of 23 final approach track
Only 1 helicopter is allowed at the HEMS base at any one time to carry out CAT A flights ? true or false
true, unless prior approval
In the event, 2 way comms cannot be established between HLE and ADC, the pilot is permitted to enter a 10ft hover true or false ??
If unsuccessful what should then happen
true and if unsuccessful, the helicopter must land
Describe the HEMS airborne RFT failure procedure
1- Pilot will inform their air desk and request them to inform ATC in order to continue/obtain clearance to operate in Class D
2- Retain squawk 0020
3- Transmit blind giving intentions
4- Unless (1) has been fully actioned, leave CAS by the quickest route
5- Unless (1) has been fully actioned, when outside CAS, route around to enter CAS south of JCH not above 1000ft AMSL and squawk identing upon zone boundary . Once on the ground at JCH phone ATC
During what hours is training accepted at EGNV
0600 - 2200 Local and during normal operating hours
What is the max timings an aircraft start/push regarding EBOT
+ 15mins
What flow restrictions can you put in place as ATCO i/c during non radar ops, or adverse weather, blocked runway etc
Inform flow on the reason for the flow rate
The maximum arrival rate (or zero is necessary)
The timings of the restriction
Inform PC Ops Supervisor also
What is the normal FMP monitoring value at Teesside and what is the non radar value
Normally- 8 arrivals per hour
Non radar- 4 per hour
This allows for the 15 mins EAT for Runway 05
What is the minimum noise procedures at EGNV (6)
1- Operators using the airport shall ensure at all times aircraft are being operated in a manner to cause least disturbance practical
2- Turbojet and Turboprop aircraft approaching NV will be expected to conform to continuous descent and low power, low drag approach procedures.
Aircraft should fly within speed band of 210kt-240kts during approach phase, reduce to the band 160kt-180kt at a range of 12nm, and maintain 160kt from 8nm - 4nm from touchdown
3- Pilots comply with ATC speed requirements if needed as promptly as they can
4- ATC advise on track miles from touchdown (pass when giving descent and the turn onto the heading to intercept the Loc)
5- Ground running not allowed during 2200-0700 (2100-0600)
6- Aircraft to avoid overflying MSG and Yarm and Eaglescliffe where possible
If a pilot reports a Special Air Report, what are toy actions
Mod or Serv Icing, turbulence, Serv Mountain Wave, TS with or without hail and volcanic ash ….
Fill out laminated sheet in ACR file (Mats 1 appendix J )
Inform other aircraft concerned
Inform MET office forecaster - they’ll issue sigmet if necessary
Other ATS units concerned
Describe solar radiation
Can be both at an altitude and ground effecting aircraft. It causes a loss or degradation of satellite based +/or ground based navigations or comms systems
Pilots who encounter space WX may request to descent before the weather warning. ATC shall be mindful that the pilot may emergency descent + Squawk 7700 and advises ATC of the encounter
What do we do if a SIGMET is issued effecting EGNV
Write it on left hand page of watch log
When is XZ active
Weekends
When is Sutton Bank active
Daylight hours
When the wind is between NW-NE at 15kts or less
When are parachuting, aerobatics and unusual activities not permitted within how many miles from NV
3nm of the reference point below 6000ft AGL unless approved by Airport General Manager
What is the radius of the DZ of Peterlee
1.5nm
Are UAS allowed to operator below 400ft outside FRZ but inside/outside CAS without notifying ATC?
Yes
What are you actions regarding an UAS unauthorised outside CAS above 400ft
1- inform aircraft operating within 5nm of the UAS with reported time and height
2- if unknown UAS involved in Airprox or operated in such a manner to effect aircraft or in an area to danger aircraft inform Police
3- file MOR
What are you actions regarding an UAS unauthorised inside CAS above 400ft
for 30 mins following any report of UAS…
1- inform aircraft flying within 5nm and for IFR flights ask the pilots intentions
2- ATCO offer re routes to avoid the reported area, including another approach to other runway of avbl
3- notify police
4- file MOR
What are you actions regarding an UAS unauthorised inside FRZ
for 30 mins following any report of UAS…
1- inform aircraft of time, location and level
2- ATCO offer re routes to avoid the reported area, including another approach to other runway of avbl
3- notify police
4- file MOR
What are you actions regarding an UAS unauthorised within the airfield boundary
1- cease all movements for 30 mins from the report or until reasonable assurances can be made that the operation has ceased
2- immediately, inform pilots of who are already in flight within the ATZ or committed to land
3- notify police and ADM
4- file mor and put in watch log
We
What are the dimensions of the FRZ and when is it active
Consists of the ATZ and the Runway Protection Zones extending 5km (2.7nm) from the threshold of the runway and 500m either side of centre line
Height of 2000ft AGL
FRZ H24
When should Class 1 NOTAM be sent
1- when requested by Aerodrome management with information this wish for it to contain
2- airfield snow closed
3- any part of the manoeuvring area is obstructed and is likely to remain so for atleast one hour
4- following aids are u/s and likely to remain so for atleast one hour;
ILS, PSR, VHF Frequ, NDB, DME, Battery standby radio
Lights within two hours of official nights or if vis and cloud are due to be reduced ; RUNWAY, PAPIS, APPROACH
5- following aids are u/s and likely to remain so for atleast two hour;
VDF, Lights above up to two hours before official night etc, All other airfield lights, Standby Gen, Anemometer
6- RFFS is depleted during published hours
7- When the CTR/CTA is different to that stated in UK AIP
8- ATCO i/c has any other info that they consider to effect safety
9- UAS operations above 400ft within FRZ
Regarding RVR readings when should the centreline lights be on
When an aircraft is taking off or landing within 5nm
When do you start requiring RVR readings
Whenever the lowest reported met visibility is less than 1500m and will continue until the lowest vis is 1500m or greater
What is the minimum and maximum RVR value for Runway 05 and 23
Runway 05
175m - 1400m
Runway 23
100m - 1000m
Weather criteria for Safe Guarding
Met vis reduced to 1500m and expected to decrease, or the cloud ceiling reduces to 300ft and is expected to decrease
Weather criteria for LVPs
RVR or met vis is 800m or less and/or cloud ceiling is below 200ft
What are ADC and ops actions in safeguarding
1- call adm
2- adm/aso visual inspection to ensure barriers in place (south side to get onto runway) and ILS critical areas are not infringed
3- uncover LVO signs
4- suspend all non essential WIP (clearly marked and lit)
5- adm informs atc once the above is done
6- atc cancel free flow - broadcast message (if due to cloud free flow may remain in place)
3- inform, ate, draken, fire, jet centre, gate 7, serco and radar
4- get RFFS out for RVR readings
What are your actions as Radar controller regarding LVPs
1- inform aircraft on frequency
2- arriving aircraft should be vectored to intercept the LOC at a suitable range and altitude to allow period of level flight before descent on GP
3- co-ordinate increased spacing with ADC
What procedures are in place for arriving aircraft in LVPs
1- Landing clearance must be issued no later than 5nm from touchdown
2- unless visible to VCR, any taxiing aircraft must be stationary on stand or at a designated holding point before and inbound aircraft reaches 5nm. Otherwise, MAP carried out.
Can be confirmed by pilot report, CCTV or Airfield ops / AFA vehicle
What procedures are in place for departing aircraft in LVPs
1- dep aircraft must of commenced its take off run before an arriving aircraft reaches 8nm from touchdown to ensure protection of the LSA, otherwise dep should be instructed to hold position and MAP to be initiated
2- airborne reports
3- airfield ops may be used to escort aircraft is necessary
If during LVPs, the generator or main power is unavailable you should do what?
NOTAM
Inform aircraft on RT or ATIS
What do Draken mean when requesting visual / VFR recoveries
Make a VFR join or occasionally request a run and break.
What do Draken mean when requesting radar to visual
IFR initially radar positioning for an instrument approach until the pilot indicates that they wish to continue for a visual approach.
If they request a run and break, need to clarify if their VFR (if so they VFR join required)
What do Draken mean when requesting instrument recovery
Radar positioning for an ILS, or radar to straight in approach
