HCA

Question 1

What is the control area of a Cdn Warship

Answer 1

3500’ & 1/2nm

Question 2

Control area of an MCDV

Answer 2

None, but 1/2nm Ideal

Question 3

Control area of an aircraft carrier (CV)

Answer 3

5000’ & 10nm

Question 4

describe the “delta”

Answer 4

visual holding pattern oriented into the wind at 200’ right hand turns

Question 5

describe IMC holding pattern

Answer 5

inbound to the ship, from 2-4nm, right hand orbit

Question 6

What are the limits of the Final approach course

Answer 6

Within +/-30 degrees of the ships heading

Question 7

what are the most commonly used FAC’s

Answer 7

R/G 165 (15 degrees off) and 180 (straight in)

Question 8

Define the Final approach area. What restriction must be observed within it?

Answer 8

Area extending 2.5nm from the ship bounded 20 degrees either side of Final approach course. This area must be clear of obstacles prior to & during approach

Question 9

Where is the FAF during a HCA?

Answer 9

Position normally situated on the FAC at 2nm from the ship. Commence descent to the ship

Question 10

approaching ship for an HCA, TACCO calls the ship…

Answer 10

“VAN this is Stinger 43, request clearance for HCA”
“STGR43 de VAN, cleared for HCA to VAN, FC 120-12, RW Red10-16, Altimeter: 29.89”
“STGR43, altimeter 29.89”
“STGR43 de VAN, you are clear to close, RADHAZ safe port

Question 11

What does the TACCO brief for the HCA?

Answer 11

Flying course, True/Relative wind, Approach radial, missed approach procedure

Question 12

State the requirements of a missed approach procedure during an HCA

Answer 12

brief must be given NLT 3nm back
heading must be a minimum of 30 degrees off the FC
must be into the wind
Missed must be called if no visual at 1/2nm
climb back to 200’