Lecture 1

Question 1

What are the ATZ dimensions?

Answer 1

2.5nm
2000ft

Question 2

What is the airspace?

Answer 2

G

Question 3

What is the transition altitude?

Answer 3

3000ft

Question 4

What is the airfield elevation?

Answer 4

102ft

Question 5

RWY 08 threshold height?

Answer 5

100ft

Question 6

RWY 26 threshold height?

Answer 6

102ft

Question 7

RWY length?

Answer 7

2076m

Question 8

What is D061?

Answer 8

Danger Area 061
Woodbury common - Royal Marine Grenade range
0.5nm - SFC - 1500ft QNH

Question 9

What is the RFFS Category?

Answer 9

Cat A6
Cat 7 provided with Cat 6 under remission
Cat 8 & 9 with prior arrangement

Question 10

TWR Frequency

Answer 10

119.805MHz

Question 11

Radar North Frequency

Answer 11

128.980MHz

Question 12

Radar South Frequency

Answer 12

123.580MHz

Question 13

ATIS Frequency

Answer 13

119.330MHz

Question 14

ILS Frequency

Answer 14

109.900MHz

Question 15

Dunkeswell Radio Frequency

Answer 15

123.480MHz

Question 16

Responsibility of Aerodrome Control

Answer 16

Aerodrome Control shall issue information and instructions to aircraft under its control to achieve a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic with the objective of preventing collisions between:
- aircraft flying in, and in the vicinity of, the ATZ;
- aircraft taking-off and landing;
- aircraft and vehicles, obstructions and other aircraft on the manoeuvring area.

Question 17

Lighting
Approach, RWY and PAPI light intensities

Answer 17

Available are: 1%, 3%, 10%, 30% and 100%.

Question 18

Lighting

APPROACH LIGHTING - RWY 26

Answer 18

APP 26 - 750m HI coded centre-line with five crossbars PAPIS (3½°)

Question 19

Lighting

APPROACH LIGHTING - RWY 08

Answer 19

APP 08 - 332m HI coded centre-line with two crossbars PAPIS (3°)

Question 20

Lighting

RUNWAY LIGHTS - Threshold RWY 26/08

Answer 20

THR 26 - HI flush green plus wing bars
THR 08 - HI flush green plus wing bars

Question 21

Lighting

RUNWAY LIGHTS - Edge Lights RWY 26/08

Answer 21

RWY08/26 edge -
HI elev. bi-directional with LI omni directional component.

Question 22

Lighting

RUNWAY LIGHTS - Centreline Lights RWY 26/08

Answer 22

RWY08/26 centreline HI colour coded 15m spacing

Question 23

Lighting

RUNWAY LIGHTS - End Lights RWY 26/08

Answer 23

RWY08/26 end lights Red

Question 24

Lighting

Periods of Display

Answer 24

The runway guard lights and illuminated holding point signs are to be lit at all times when the watch is open.
AGL shall be displayed as necessary at least 15 minutes prior to an expected arrival and for 15 minutes after a departure.

Question 25

Factors to consider when selecting the RWY in use?

Answer 25

- Traffic pattern, - the length of runways or landing runs - Approach aids available - Any meteorological conditions which may be significant to the choice of runway. Other; - Efficiency - Noise abatement.

Question 26

What is the preferential runway and why?

Answer 26

**RWY 26** - Generally departure performance criteria are more favourable, - Instrument approach procedures are more expeditious, - Approach lighting is of a higher specification. - Airport layout.

Question 27

Who shall be informed when changing runways?

Answer 27

Aerodrome Control, after consultation with Approach Control, shall perform the following at a time agreed with Approach Control to instigate the runway change: - Aircraft under their control; - Aerodrome Fire Service; - Contractors working on the aerodrome who will be affected by the change; - Other agencies according to local instructions. - Make a broadcast stating the new Runway in Use MATS 2 (Inform the parties listed in MATS Part 1)

Question 28

What equipment needs to be updated when the runway has been changed?

Answer 28

Select the following equipment to the new Runway in Use 1) Aerodrome Ground Lighting (AGL) 2) Surface Wind Indicator 3) Any aide-memoire in use 4) ILS 5) ATIS