LOCAL CONTROL

Question 1

How many wind socks and what are they rated?

Answer 1

7
15 knots

Question 2

Are simultaneous intersecting runway operations allowed?

Answer 2

no, unless approved but Air Operations Officer or ATCFO

Question 3

Can an a/c do a restricted low approach when a runway is closed?

Answer 3

yes at or above 500’

Question 4

Distance between runway centerlines

Answer 4

700’

Question 5

Are simultaneous same direction operations authorized?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

When conducting runway 14 IMC/nightime ops what has to be done?

Answer 6

lights on 23/05 needs to be turned on as well for circle to land

Question 7

When to issue arresting gear status?

Answer 7

• when asked
  -non-station or non carrier based a/c
  -civil aircraft

Question 8

When to omit arresting gear info?

Answer 8

-If a/c is familiar with airfield
-a/c reports the the ATIS containing current gear configuration

Question 9

Information to be passed for emergency

Answer 9

1. Type Aircraft
2. Location
3. Nature of emergency
4. FOB
5. SOB
6. Ordinance stores or hazardous cargo
7. Landing runway and ETA
8. Any additional pertinent information

Question 10

I have an EPU emergency is what?

Answer 10

Hydrazine leak which is an emergency
Hydrazine is used in the emergency power unit of the F16.
has the odor of ammonia and produces a white vapor.
1.Notify other aircraft to remain clear and/or upwind of the subject aircraft.
2. Ensure the known location of the aircraft/vapor for future clean up. Cleanup is the responsibility of General Dynamics F-16 contractor and crash crew personnel. Generally, sand and large amounts of water will be used.
3. After landing, the aircraft shall be taxied to an isolated area on the airfield (as directed by the Crash Captain).
4. Request pilot to point aircraft into the wind.
5. After General Dynamics and crash crew personnel secure the aircraft, it will be towed to one of the following decontamination areas: compass rose, approach end of runway 14, or perimeter taxiway north side of runway 32.
6. If required to support clean up, runway will be closed.
7. General Dynamics will normally be accompanied on the field by the standby fire truck from the base of the Tower.
8. Adjust pattern not to interfere with hydrazine aircraft (i.e. land or depart from another runway).

Question 11

is crash phone activated for hot brakes

Answer 11

no