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GMC - Section 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the ground frequency?

A

121.805

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2
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What is the spare frequency available to Ground?

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134.230

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3
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According to MATS 1, when can the ASMGCS be used and what for?

A

MACDCLE

Monitor, Advice/Assistance, Clear, Departing, Commenced, Lights, Emergency

When traffic on the aerodrome cannot be adequately seen from the Tower during periods of low visibility or during the hours of darkness to

  • Monitor the movements of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area
  • Provide advice and assistance for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area
  • Determine that a runway is clear of aircraft and vehicles
  • Ensure that departing aircraft are lined up on the correct runway
  • Ascertain that aircraft have commenced take-off run
  • Facilitate switching of taxiway lighting
  • Monitor and assist emergency service vehicles when required
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What are the MATS 1 methods of establishing SMR identification?

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VAMRP

Visually, Another Source, Manoeuvre, Reported Position, Position on Situation Display

By Correlating

  • Visually observed aircraft/vehicle position
  • An identified SMR position from another ATS source
  • An SMR position complying with an ATC instruction for a specified manoeuvre
  • Aircraft/vehicle position report
  • A known aircraft/vehicle position, e.g. entering a runway or taxiway, holding position or any position marked on the situation display
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5
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Who’s responsibility is it to check the code/callsign pairing of inbound and outbound aircraft?

A

Inbound - AIR

Outbound - GMC as soon as is practicable after commencement of pushback

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For inbound aircraft, what is the easiest way to validate code/callsign pairing?

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By recognising a pairing previously observed on the ATM.

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7
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When is the AGL required to be on?

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  • Official night
  • The IRVR is less than 1500m
  • LVPs are in force
  • Whenever snow covers the manoeuvring area
  • During Northern Runway operations
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8
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Which is the main source of information on aircraft, EFPS or ASMGCS?

A

EFPS

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What is ASMGCS and what are the two systems that make it up?

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ASMGCS - Aircraft Surface Movement Ground Control System

Containing MDS and SMR

  • SMR - Surface movement radar, which is a primary return
  • MDS - Multistatic dependent surveillance, secondary return using a transponder
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10
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Are ATC allowed to clear an aicraft onto a stand showing occupied, if it is visibly clear?

A

No. There may be issues that ATC are unaware of. Apron must be consulted.

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11
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Which aircraft manoeuvres require prior permission from Airfield Operations?

A
  • Park nose out on a stand
  • Reverse under own power from a nose-in stand
  • Taxi off a stand unless specified
  • 180 degree turns on Taxiways
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12
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When parked nose out, which aircraft are allowed to taxi off under their own power without assistance or permission?

A
  • Pier served stands
    Propeller driven aircraft ATR size or smaller
  • Remote stands
    Propeller driven aircraft F27 size or smaller
    Jet aircraft G4 size or smaller
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13
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When operating in Stand Mode, what are the maximum size of aircraft that can park on 41/42/43?

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41 - Code E
42 - Code D
43 - Code E

OR

41E/W - Code C
42 - Unavailable
43E/W - Code C

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14
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When operating in Mixed mode what special consideration needs to be given to aircraft taxiing off 41M and 43M?

A

Any aircraft larger than Code C must be given a route which avoids them directing jet blast onto stand 42

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15
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Describe Stand Mode on 41/43?

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Barriers block access to/from taxiway Lima
Lima East crossing opens and is controlled
Aircraft will pull onto stand from Kilo and be pushed back onto Kilo
Responsibility for allocating the stands is with Apron

Ops can remove the barriers on Lima to allow the aircraft to taxi forward onto Lima

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16
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What is Mixed Mode on 41/43

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When 41/43 are used in ‘Stand Mode’ and ‘Drive Through Mode’ independently.

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17
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What is Drive Through Mode on 41/43?

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Stand 42M closed
Lima East crossing closed and barriered
ATC are responsible for allocating the stands

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18
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What are the options for remote holding and name the stands?

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  • Zulu and Alpha-November between Mike and Whiskey
  • 41/43 E/M/W
  • 130s (132 and 133)
  • 140s (141R, 142R, 143L, 144L)
  • 170s (171L, 173L and 175L)
  • 230s (230L, 231L, 232L, 233L)
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19
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What is the maximum size aircraft that can remote hold on 41/43 and in the other areas?

A
  • Code E on 41/43
  • Code C on all others
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20
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What restriction is associated with remote hold manoeuvring and jet blast?

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Only one aircraft may move on/off a remote stand area at a time, due to jet blast.

41/43 are considered separate.

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21
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What phrase must be used for aircraft parking on a remote stand that requires a marshaller?

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“Park on stand (number) following marshaller instructions”

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22
Q

Can taxi clearance be given to an aircraft on a marshalled remote stand if an aircraft is moving onto a remote stand in the same area and why?

A

No, because of jetblast effects.

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23
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What are the rules associated with remote holding on 41/43?

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For All Aircraft
* Aircraft may face either north or south, irrespective of the orientation of any other aircraft on those stands
* Aircraft facing south on 41E must not exit onto Kilo eastbound due to the proximity of the grass area
* A marshaller is required when positioning onto East/West positions when the AGL is required

Pushbacks
* Comms will be with the flight deck using aircraft flight call sign
* For aircraft pushing into 41/43 the instruction must be for the complete route in one transmission
* Push onto East/West positions is not allowed
* Push onto 41/43 is not allowed when the AGL is required

Towing
* Aircraft under tow onto East/West positions is only allowed from taxiway Kilo
* Tow onto 41/43 is not allowed when the AGL is required

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When is a marshaller required for remote holding?

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For 140s/170s/230s
* A marshaller is required to enter the stand. Aircraft may self-manoeuvre to exit

For 41/43
* A marshaller is only required when positioning onto East/West positions when AGL is required

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What are the 170 remote stands?

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171L, 173L and 175L

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What are the 230 remote stands?

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230L, 231L, 232L and 233L

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27
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What are the 140 remote stands?

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141R, 142R, 143L and 144L

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28
Q

Can an aircraft be routed via Whiskey after a push from 1/2/3 into Z/AN facing east?

A

Yes, but only when the flight crew report that their ground crew have detached and vacated taxiway Whiskey

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29
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Can an aircraft be pushed non-standard onto V to face east between M and W?

A

No.

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30
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When aircraft are pushed back from stands 18-28 to face north on Juliet, what must be considered when they begin taxi?

A

Jet blast effects

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31
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What size aircraft are required to complete the non-standard pushback from 13M to face south on KA?

A

Code D size and larger

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32
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What length of aircraft pushing back from stand 15 prevents access to stand 15 and 31 L/M/R after pushback?

A

55m (B764)

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Which aircraft are only able to accept the standard pushback from stands 25/27 and what could 25 do instead?

A

A330/A340/A350
Airbus Heavy

25 could push into 43M

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34
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Which aircraft requires a different pushback on 33M and what is the push?

A

A346. Standard push is face west on Kilo abeam 32M

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35
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What wingspan of aircraft cannot be pushed back far enough from 36M to allow another aircraft onto 36M?

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> 61M (Bigger than B772)

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36
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Can an aircraft taxi onto 37/38 when an aircraft has pushed back from 37/38 and why?

A

No, because there is insufficient room for aircraft to park on 37/38 after something has pushed from 37/38.

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37
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Which aircraft require a dog-leg pushback from stands 572/573/574 and 64 and which stands will they infringe?

A

Aircraft of B763 size or smaller will require a dogleg pushback manoeuvre that will infringe the access to Stands 569/570/571 and 65 L/M/R

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38
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How will aircraft larger than B763 be pushed from stand 573 and 64?

A

Face north on Quebec-Alpha abeam stand 560

For 573
If 64 is unoccupied, ATC may ask if the ground crew are able push straight back into 64, and then pull forward onto Quebec Alpha facing south, abeam Stand 571

39
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What size aircraft require a pushback into 64 or to face north on QA from stand 573?

A

Aircraft LARGER than a B763.

40
Q

Which taxiway must be used to access Stand 67?

41
Q

Which stands on Pier 6 have straight-back pushbacks available and what are the rules?

A

When the 130s are in push and hold
106 straight back into 132
107 straight back into 133

Rules
* Simultaneous pushbacks are not permitted.
* Visibility 200m or more
* Aircraft must not require a cross-bleed start
* When taxiing from 132/133, the Kilo crossing must be closed

42
Q

How is a 747 parked on a pier served stand with no guidance?

43
Q

What is the preferred route for parking on 33R and where will an aircraft parking on 33R infringe if it parks from KA southbound?

A

Preferred route Via Kilo eastbound.

It will infringe Kilo if parking on 33R from KA Southbound

44
Q

How must aircraft be positioned to perform a cross-bleed start?

A

On the taxiway centreline.

45
Q

Can an aircraft perform a 180 degree turn on a taxiway?

A

Not on it’s own. Permission must be given by Ops and a GAL marshaller must always be in attendance during the manoeuvre

46
Q

What is special about a movement through block 14 (W1 - Y3) and which types of movement are allowed?

A

It is considered a runway movement and must be on the AIR frequency

Only towed aircraft and vehicles can use block 14

47
Q

What route would a Code E aircraft take from a stand to W1 in order to cross via the undershoot?

A

Due to Pier 1/2 restrictions, a Code E aircraft must be routed via Alpha-November, Mike, Victor and Whiskey to W1.

48
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What is the maximum size of aircraft that can use Block 14 W1 - Y3?

A

Max Code E aircraft with a wingspan of less than 61m

49
Q

Define the area around Pier 1 that is restricted to Max Code C

A

J east of N
Z east of N
AN east of M
V east of W
W

50
Q

What size aircraft may vacate 08R at BR and hold short of Alpha-November?

A

Code C2 size or smaller

51
Q

How should an A346 position onto 33M?

A

Via taxiways Kilo and Kilo-Alpha.

52
Q

What is the restriction between two Code E aircraft taxiing around 08L/26R and B1?

A

A Code E aircraft on the curve of 26R/08L and Papa is not separated from another Code E on the curve of November and B1

53
Q

What restrictions apply to taxiing onto Stand 25 and 27 with Code E aircraft?

A

Code E aircraft cannot position onto Stand 25 while taxiing northbound on November or westbound on Kilo

Code E aircraft cannot position onto Stand 27 while taxiing southbound on November

54
Q

What is the maximum wingspan of aircraft that can proceed on Lima behind stands 37 and 38?

55
Q

Can a 747 self-maneuvre onto stand 36?

A

No, the aircraft must be towed onto Stand 36 but It does not need to be shut down

(It could be parked on 41M while the tow is attached for example)

56
Q

Which aircraft are not allowed under the Pier 6 bridge?

A

Code F and B74S

57
Q

What is the last available exit from 08R and what phrase shall not be used with regards to vacating on 08R?

A

Alpha.

The phrase “vacate at the end of the runway” shall not be used when operating on 08R.

58
Q

What rule applies to aircraft vacating 08R at Alpha onto Alpha-Sierra at night?

A

Aircraft must not be told to hold short AN on N. There is not enough wing tip clearance for aircraft passing in front via AN

59
Q

Can an aircraft on 26L vacate at B?

A

By day
Any aircraft, including Code F, can vacate 26L at B
Following unlit painted route
Must not turn first right onto AS due the proximity of grass

By night or during LVPs
No, ER is the first available exit from 26L due to lead-off lights

60
Q

Can an aircraft on 26L vacate at C?

A

By day
Aircraft up to Code C can vacate at C on 26L
Following unlit painted route

By night or during LVPs
No, ER is the first available exit from 26L due to lead-off lights

61
Q

What is the standard route for aircraft vacating via Bravo/Bravo-Romeo on 08R?

A

Papa to hold short of Juliet

62
Q

Can aircraft on 26L vacate at Delta?

63
Q

Can aircraft on 08R vacate via ER?

64
Q

Can an aircraft on 08R vacate at G?

A

By day
Aircraft up to and including Code E can vacate at Golf on 08R
Following unlit painted route

By night or during LVPs
No, D is the first available exit from 08R due to lead-off lights

65
Q

Can aircraft on 08R vacate via H?

66
Q

When can an ATCO route an aircraft vacating 26L at FR first right onto 08L?

A

When
* Pilots are warned on ATIS that Juliet is closed, and the only route is via 08L
* AIR requests a pilot to route via 08L in sufficient time prior to vacating
* A pilot requests to route via 08L

67
Q

When are two aircraft allowed to hold side-by-side at Bravo 1?

A
  • Daytime only
  • AGL Off
  • Maximum aircraft size Code C
68
Q

What are the two remote de-icing areas and which aircraft may participate?

A

DA 43 and DA Sierra for Code C only

69
Q

If the AGL is on, how is DA Sierra used?

A

With AGL on, DA Sierra may be used only on the centreline, or in Apron Mode.

70
Q

Can aircraft be positioned on all East, Middle and West lines on DA Sierra?

A

No, either the middle is used, or the East/West lines, not both

71
Q

What are the two modes of DA Sierra?

A

Taxiway mode, where operation is under control of ATC

Apron mode, where the AGL is off and operation is under control of Airfield Ops

72
Q

Can an ATCO tell aircraft solely to ‘Follow the Greens’?

A

No. A full taxi clearance must be given. Aircraft may be told to follow the greens as an aid.

73
Q

What is the procedure for allowing an aircraft to cross an inoperable stop bar?

A
  • The affected stopbar and the aircraft must be visible to GMC visually or electronically
  • The phraseology must be unambiguous and relate to the inoperable stop bar only
74
Q

What is the order of actions during a block closure?

A

Lights
Map
Sheet
ATIS

75
Q

What is the order of actions during a block re-opening?

A

Map
Lights
Sheet
ATIS

76
Q

Name the taxiway crossings.

A

Controlled - Victor, Lima East, November/Papa, Kilo, Lima West, Romeo/Quebec, Sierra and Tango

Uncontrolled - Uniform

77
Q

When should a nomally uncontrolled crossing be closed to vehicles?

A
  • When emergency vehicles are en-route
  • When a cross-bleed start may affect the safety of vehicles behind the aircraft
  • Sierra is to be closed when an aircraft pushed back from Stand 152 is given taxi clearance
  • When light aircraft/helicopters are taxiing across the crossings
  • When an aircraft taxis from remote hold 132/133
  • Whenever the LPO deems it appropriate
78
Q

Are controlled crossings to be closed for vehicles on positive routes?

79
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Mike?

A

Mike 1 - Code F Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on Victor or AN

Mike 1 - Code E Aircraft or Smaller
No Aircraft can pass behind on Victor
Anything can pass behind on AN

Mike 3 - Code C or Smaller
No Aircraft can pass behind on Victor but any size aircraft can pass on AN

Mike 3 - Code D or Larger
No Aircraft can pass behind on Victor or AN

80
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Whiskey?

A

Whiskey 1 - Any Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on Victor

81
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Alpha?

A

Alpha 1 - Code C or Smaller
Code D or smaller can pass behind on AN

Alpha 1 - Code D or Larger
No Aircraft can pass behind on AN

Alpha 2 - Code D or Smaller
Any aircraft can use AN alongside

Alpha 2 - Code E
Only Code E or smaller can use AN alongside

Alpha 2 - Code F
Only Code D or smaller can use AN alongside

Alpha 3 - Any Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on AN

Alpha 3 - Code D or Smaller
Any aircraft can use AS alongside

Alpha 3 - Code E
Only Code E can use AS alongside

Alpha 3 - Code F
Only Code D or smaller can use AS alongside

82
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Bravo?

A

Bravo 1 (via November) - Code C or Smaller
Up to Code E can pass behind on AN

Bravo 1 (via November) - Code D or Larger
No aircraft can pass behind on AN

Bravo 1 (via Papa) - Code C or Smaller
Up to Code E can pass behind on AN

Bravo 1 (via Papa) - Code D or Larger
No aircraft can pass behind via AN

83
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Charlie?

A

Charlie 1 - Code C or Smaller
Code C or smaller can pass behind on the Northern

Charlie 1 - Code D or Larger
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

Charlie 1 - Any Towed Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

Charlie 3 - Any Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

84
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Golf?

A

Golf 1 - Code C or Smaller
Code C or smaller can pass behind on the Northern

Golf 1 - Code D or Larger
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

Golf 3 - Any Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

85
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Hotel?

A

Hotel 1 - Code C or Smaller
Code C or smaller can pass behind on the Northern

Hotel 1 - Code D or Larger
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

Hotel 3 - Any Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

86
Q

What are the holding point restrictions for Juliet?

A

Juliet 1 - Code C or Smaller
Code D or smaller can pass behind on the Northern

Juliet 1 - Code D or Larger
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

Juliet 3 - Any Aircraft
No Aircraft can pass behind on the Northern

87
Q

If an aircraft vacates 26L via FR and turns first right on to 08L and is held short of ER, which aircraft can pass behind on FR?

A

Up to Code E - Max Code E Behind

Code F - Max Code C Behind

88
Q

What are the requirements for free-ranging?

A

LLLLSD

Listen, Lookout, Left, LVPs, State, Doubt

  • Maintain a listening watch
  • Maintain separation
  • Drive to the left of the centreline
  • LVOs not in force
  • Check the airfield state
  • If any doubt exists a clearance shall be obtained from GMC
89
Q

When approving free-ranging on 08L/26R, what must vehicles also be told?

A

“Report Vacated”

90
Q

Who should vehicles call when they wish enter the main and northern runways when 08R/26L is in use?

A

Main - AIR
Northern - GMC

91
Q

Are vehicles allowed to free-range in Block 14 (Taxiway Y W1-Y3)?

92
Q

How should vehicles under a positive route be considered with regards to crossings?

A

As an aircraft

93
Q

How will helicopters arrive and depart Gatwick?

A

All helicopter traffic must arrive/depart via the runway in use

Emergency services flights ONLY may carry out direct approaches to or take-off from apron areas or taxiways

94
Q

Are helicopters allowed to self-maneuvre around the airfield?

A

No, all helicopters must be marshalled to and from the allocated parking area

MATS Part 2 EGKK (14 decks)

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