GMC

Question 1

During an IAirport/EFPS failure, how will we receive stand information?

Answer 1

Call Apron

Question 2

Can GMC instruct pilots to park on a stand that is showing occupied but looks clear?

Answer 2

No, as there may be other reasons its occupied (adjacency issues, equipment on stand). Must be checked with apron

Question 3

When 41/43 are in STAND or MIXED mode how will A/C be given taxi out of those stands?

Answer 3

A/C taxiing will be given routes that avoid jet blast onto stand 42. ie 41 left turn onto Iima.

Question 4

What is the max A/C type stands 130-136?

Answer 4

CODE D

Question 5

What is the max A/C type stand 42?

Answer 5

CODE D

Question 6

What is the max A/C type stand 41/43?

Answer 6

CODE E

Question 7

When will Lima East be closed to vehicles?

Answer 7

When 41/43 are in Mixed or Drive-thru mode. Barriers will be placed to block 42
Parking 49
Pushing 49/50/51 until ab 51

Question 8

Where can A/C remote hold?

Answer 8

Option 1- Z & AN east of Mike
Option 2- 41/43 when in Drive thru mode
Option 3 - 171L, 173L 175L
Option 4- 230L 231L 232L 233L
Option 5 - 141R 142R 143L 144L

Question 9

Which A/C taxi routes can be given for an A/C facing south on STAND 41E?

Answer 9

A/C must make a right turn onto Kilo due to proximity of grass strip

Question 10

Can A/C be pushed into 41/43 East and West?

Answer 10

No, A/C can only be pushed into the middle position.

Question 11

Can A/C be towed into 41/43 East and west ?

Answer 11

Yes, but only from taxyway Kilo

Question 12

When is a marshaller required to enter and exit 41/43?

Answer 12

At Night, during LVPS and when there is a requirement for AGL to be on.

Question 13

What criteria need to be met for an A/C to be TOWED to 41/43?

Answer 13

The instruction must be given in one transmission
Comms must be with the flight deck using A/C callsign
A/C must not require marshalling
Cannot be towed into EAST/WEST from Lima

Question 14

Can an A/C park on stand 33R during daylight?

Answer 14

There is no safedock or centreline on Stand 33r so A/C must be marshalled to park.

Question 15

When can you hold 2 A/C simultaneously at B1?

Answer 15

Daytime
AGL off
Max code C

Question 16

Which A/C can remote De-ice?

Answer 16

All code C A/C

Virgin 747

Question 17

Which areas are available for Remote De-icing ?

Answer 17

DA 43

DA Sierra

Question 18

What is the max code A/C that can park on 170s whilst DA sierra is active ?

Answer 18

Max CODE D

Question 19

What are the two mode DA Sierra can operate in ?

Answer 19

Taxiway mode and Apron mode

Question 20

What is the max code that can use DA Sierra East and West?

Answer 20

CODE C

Question 21

When DA Sierra is in Taxiway mode, can an A/C taxi through Sierra?

Answer 21

Yes provided no A/C is De-Icing

Question 22

Is Sierra Crossing open during DA Sierra?

Answer 22

No it will be closed to vehicles with a sign at Northern approach

Question 23

What is the earliest DA Sierra can be used?

Answer 23

7 Zulu

Question 24

DA Sierra taxiway mode - how will controllers instruct pilots?

Answer 24

They will initially hold on Lima then be instructed to enter either DA Sierra East (first instance) or DA sierra West.

Question 25

When AGL is on are DA sierra East and West Available?

Answer 25

No, if we are in Taxiway mode. if OPS request Apron mode then they can position A/C East and West

Question 26

Can a 747 use DA Sierra in Apron mode ?

Answer 26

No, Apron mode is max CODE C

Question 27

Which stands should be clear, where possible when DA Sierra is in APRON mode?

Answer 27

174/175

Question 28

Which Stands cannot push back whilst DA Sierra is in APRON mode?

Answer 28

170-180 & 158/159

Question 29

When in DA Sierra mode and AGL is on, what should the LPO do with Sierra Lighting ?

Answer 29

Airfield OPS will switch to Arpon mode at substation
Airfield OPS to inspect Sierra centreline is illuminated on the lighting panel
APL to confirm with LPO that the Sierra centreline is illuminated on lighting panel
Airfield OPS will perform a stop bar check at each end of Sierra

Question 30

What are the conditions that require AGLS?

Answer 30

official night
IRVR less than 1500m
LVPs in force
Snow

Question 31

What must the LPO do if we switch to “ALL GREENS” ?

Answer 31

A message must be put on the ATIS

Question 32

Can A/C cross a red stop-bar?

Answer 32

Provided GMC gives permission,can see the aircraft (at least on ASMGCS) or a follow me is used

Question 33

Uniform Crossing during LVPS

What must be done in this scenario for an A/C parking 234/235?

Answer 33

A marshaller must safeguard the crossing
They will hand-switch the crossing to red
They will re-switch the crossing and inform GMC crossing is open.

Question 34

How will helicopters arrive/depart and taxi in/out?

Answer 34

All helicopters will land via the active runway.

They must be taxiied to/from runway with a Follow me

Question 35

Who is allowed to Request Free-Ranging on 08L/26R and block 14?

Answer 35

Only OPS and Airfield Engineering.

Ops may escort up to 2 vehicles while free ranging.

Question 36

When can tugs use LIMITED FREE RANGING?

Answer 36

Not in Airs controlles area of responsibility during northern
Not during LVOs
Give way to all A/C
Maintain listening watch GMC

Question 37

Behind which stands can Tugs Limited free range and cross double white Lines?

Answer 37

170s south of Crossing
All stands on Kilo
All stands on Piers 2, 3, 4 & 6
552-554

Question 38

On Which taxiways can Limited free ranging tugs cross stand to stand?

Answer 38

Tango 
Sierra
Lima (West of RA) (553-P) (49R-46)
QA (North of 57
66)
Q & QB (554 & 553)
Kilo (West of Papa) (ab 42) (East of KA)
Yankee (Y2-Y3)

Question 39

Where can tugs Limited free Ranging cross taxiways P & N ?

Answer 39

Stand 25 to stand 103
OR
Stand 25 to Stand 130

Question 40

How should vehicles under a positive route be treated by ATC?

Answer 40

As an A/C