Local Ops - Visual Pattern Procedures (11) Flashcards
When a pattern fuel is established, where must you arrive with the specified amount of fuel?
RADAR or VFR pattern
What to squawk when entering Tinder’s pattern
0377
What mode to have the transponder in when entering Tinder’s pattern or any other VFR pattern
Switch from RA to TA
When entering tinder’s pattern from point B/C, cross that point between _____ and _____ MSL.
4000’ and 3300’
When entering tinder’s pattern from point B/C, cross 7 mile initial at or above ____ and be at _____ by ____
3300’, 2800’, 3 mile initial
What is the definition of point A in tinders pattern
Wichita Valley Airport
When entering Tinder’s pattern from point A, be wings level _____ minimum prior to point A and clear vigorously for other entry aircraft
1 mile
Cross point alpha at what altitude and what heading
3500’ and 45 intercept heading for outside downwind
After crossing point A, descend to what altitude prior to what point
2800’ 1 mile prior to outside downwind
After an approach to Tinder’s runway, if not approved for closed traffic, what should you do?
Automatically turn crosswind at the departure end of the runway and maintain 2300’ MSL until clear of inside downwind ground track
References to DME in Tinder’s pattern are based on what NAVAID?
Sheppard TACAN (SHP CH45X)
When entering Tinder’s pattern direct to initial, report what two things?
15 mile initial and direction of traffic entry
When should you not break (2 times)
- Straight in between 9 miles and 4 miles
2. Unable to follow the last aircraft on inside downwind with sufficient spacing
When will you turn crosswind off of a break point straight through?
Departure end of runway
When pulling closed from 15, what altitude should you be at when crossing the extended runway centerline of runway 18?
At or above 2300 MSL
Normally, request closed approximately ____ down the runway
2/3
When can you not request closed (2 times)
- Straight in between 9 and 4 miles
2. Aircraft between 3 mile initial and “in the break”
Request closed no later than ______.
Rolling out on crosswind
If requesting closed with a runway 18 departure in place, what will be different about the closed request?
Acknowledge the advisory call at the closed request with a “tally” call. “Kent 11, Request closed, tally”
Normally, fly ____ KTS on inside downwind prior to configuring
220
With a straight-in inside 4 miles, do not begin the final turn unless ____
straight-in is in sight and a normal final turn can be flown behind the straight-in
Land at least ____ behind other aircraft on the runway when not landing on alternate sides (crosswind procedures, formation landing, night, etc)
6000’
On a go-around or offset, climb as required, no higher than ____
2300’
If there are aircraft on the runway for takeoff, or if directed, where should you offset to?
To the west, between taxiway D and the runway. If possible, retract landing gear prior to offsetting
Do not descend below ___ during a restricted low approach
500’
Solo UPT students enter the high pattern after takeoff and normally remain there until able to fly the first overhead pattern with fewer than _____ lbs
2500
Steps for executing a pattern breakout (3)
- Climb to 4000
- Turn heading 240
- Contact Shep Arrival for sequencing to desired entry point
* 1 and 2 can be conducted simultaneously, just be wary of the 45 degree / 1.5 g ops limit for gear extension/retraction
On a pattern breakout, maintain 240 heading until….
Further advised by ATC
What to do when breaking out from departure end of runway (15R/33L)
Climb to 4000, turn heading 240, contact Shep Arrival
What to do when Tinder directs a breakout at the departure end of 15C/33C
Climb to 4000, contact Shep Arrival, do NOT turn heading 240
T or F. Single-ship landings are normally accomplished to either side of the centerline on all Sheppard runways.
True
What should you do if you need to discontinue a straight in for some reason
Continue at 2300’ along the normal ground track to the departure end
The Falls pattern is radar vectors to a _____ mile VFR straight-in to which runway
9, center
DME for the Falls is based on ____.
Sheppard TACAN, Channel 45X (SHP)
Min weather for Falls
Ceiling: 2300’
Vis: 3 nm
i.e Restricted Pattern
After cancelling IFR on the Falls, descend VFR from the last assigned altitude to be at ____ feet MSL no later than ____ DME
2300’, 9
For Runway 33C on the falls, do no descend VFR below 2800 until….
East of extended runway centerline for Kickapoo Airport (unless specifically cleared by arrival)
Speeds for the falls (downwind, base, final)
300 KTS, 250, slow to configure on final
On the falls, if vectored to a long final, maintain ____ knots until ___ DME, then slow to configure
250, 9
Radio calls to Tower on the falls: what to report after cancelling IFR and told to contact Tower
Report position, type landing, and intentions
Radio calls to Tower on the falls: what to report at ____ nm (___ DME)
5 nm (6.5 DME), report configuration, type landing, and intentions
What mode should the transponder be in when performing a Falls?
Switch from RA to TA
When requesting a Falls-2 procedure, enter Tinder’s pattern for a normal overhead, but add ____ to the ____ and ___ radio calls
Falls-2, Point B/C, 3-mile initial
Sometimes on a Falls, tower might try to transition you over to Tinder to expedite departures. What should you do if you accept this transition.
Maneuver to the appropriate ground track and contact Tinder
If a straight in is needed to Tinder’s runway for Falls pattern not available or for an emergency, the straight in procedure will begin from which location and at which altitude
Point B/C at 2800’
If flying a straight in from point B/C, maintain ___ KTS until the ______ point and call “_____”. If slowing before this point you must ensure sufficient spacing exists with following traffic
300, 9-mile, “CS, 9 miles”
For a straight in from point B/C, after the 9-mile point and cleared for straight-in, descend to _____ and slow down as required.
2300’
What should you do if Tinder denies your request for a straight-in at Point B/C
Climb to 3300’ and continue to initial
What should you do if Tinder gives you negative straight-in upon calling 9-miles?
Maintain 2800’ and report 7 mile initial and 3 mile initial
On a straight in with Tinder, what should you do if at any time Tinder does not respond to straight-in request?
Discontinue the straight-in and report initial
On which runway can you request a straight-in from outside downwind? What should you do at the 90-to-initial point if cleared for a straight-in from outside downwind?
15R
“Call sign, 9-mile base”
Start your turn to rollout 1nm north of the overpass on a 060 heading
On a straight-in from outside downwind on RWY 15R, what is the min airspeed you should be at prior to rolling out on final
Final turn airspeed
Visual reference and radio call for straight-in with Tinder gear down call
Abeam the grain bins, call “Call sign, 4 miles, gear down”
If departing IFR after a straight in to Tinder, what must you add to 9 and 4 mile calls? Why?
Add the departure to both calls. Tinder must confirm your departure release, normally immediately after the 4-mile call.
If a transient aircraft is between 5 miles and the approach end of the runway, what do you do?
Do not begin the final turn, breakout at the perch point
What should you do if you are instructed to go around for a transient aircraft?
Offset to the west
When are you allowed to cross the runway threshold with a transient aircraft on the runway?
Do not cross the runway threshold until the preceding transient clears the runway
What should you do if you are directed to fly a restricted low approach if you are below 500’ AGL?
Attempt to comply prior to crossing the threshold
If you are told to offset on a go-around, what do you do?
Offset to the west between the runway and taxiway D. If possible, retract the landing gear prior to offsetting and clear for Runway 18/36 traffic and add “offset” to radio calls
(T or F) You must advise tinder of a go-around?
False, it is not necessary to advise tinder of a go-around
Who will give way, an aircraft on a straight in or in the final turn?
The aircraft on a straight-in will give way to the final turn aircraft is they perceive a conflict
How is a touchdown fuel calculated?
Touchdown fuels are calculated using the emergency divert profile to arrive at the alternate with normal recovery fuel
Are you allowed to enter via Point A at night?
No
Generally, point A entries are accomplished when?
They are accomplished on a limited basis, normally following pattern breakouts or for fuel and training requirements
Approximate heading for Point A entry on a 15 day?
015
Approximate heading for Point A entry on a 33 day?
105
Max formation size for a Point A entry?
2 ship
Who has priority, aircraft on downwind or entering from point A?
Aircraft on downwind
What are the 4 responses that Tinder can give you for a Center Runway Entry?
- “Center closed approved”
- “Center turn crosswind” - turn crosswind into Tinders pattern and remain clear of inside downwind traffic
- “Center maintain runway heading” maintain runway heading climbing to 2800 until approved to enter the pattern
- “Center Breakout”
(T or F) Aircraft on establish inside of 7-mile initial do not have priority over aircraft on 90 or 45 to initial
False, aircraft established inside of 7-mile DO have priority over aircraft on 90 or 45 to initial
When is the latest time you can call, “in the break”?
Do not make the call after the first half of the break turn
Who has the priority, aircraft established in the Pattern from Point B/C or aircraft from an entry direct to initial
Aircraft established in the Pattern from B/C
Who has the priority, aircraft established in the Pattern from Point B/C or aircraft from an entry direct to initial
Aircraft established in the Pattern from B/C
How far down the runway should you normally request closed?
Visual reference for this on 15R?
Visual reference for this on 33L?
2/3 down the runway
15R: Taxiway F
33L: Southern Edge of ENJJPT Ramp
If closed is approved with a Runway 18 departure, how much separation should you maintain?
500’
What is the procedure if there is a Runway 18 Departure and you do not have them in sight?
Adhere to the 2300 ft restriction until the departure end of the runway, then climb to 2,800 ft. After reaching 2,800 and ensuring inside downwind ground track is clear of conflict, turn crosswind
Which side of the runway should full-stop landings be made on?
The cold (west) side of the runway, traffic permitting
What two things should you not do when offsetting?
- Do not sacrifice aircraft control or stall the aircraft in an attempt to avoid a touch down
- Do not offset in an attempt to gain traffic priority
Normally, how should you enter the high pattern?
From a turn to crosswind
How do you breakout from Point B/C?
Perform a climbing turn to a 240 heading and 4,000 toward the active VFR pattern and contact arrival for sequencing back to Point B/C
What is the procedure if there is a transient aircraft departure on Tinders runway?
All aircraft established in the pattern will remain at or above 2,800 MSL and are expect to carry straight through or breakout not later than the perch. All straight in requests will be denied
How do you depart the high pattern?
When ready to enter the VFR pattern from the high pattern, break out to one of the VFR entry points or coordinate for a straight in.
If Tinder tells you to “Extend”, what does that mean?
Maintain runway heading at or below 2300’
If Tinder tells you to “Standby”, what does that mean?
Maintain runway heading until 1 miles past the departure end then turn crosswind
What is the visual reference for 7 mile initial (15R)
What is the DME
Abeam burkburnett’s northern edge, south of the Red River, just prior to the Interstate 44 overpass
8.5 DME
What is the visual reference for 3 mile initial (15R)
What is the DME
Abeam the roadside park on I44, west of initial
4.5 DME
What is the visual reference for 7 mile initial (33L)
What is the DME
Abeam the road exiting to the east from the northern airfield boundary of Kickapoo
8 DME
What is the visual reference for 3 mile initial (33L)
What is the DME
Abeam the sewage treatment plant
4 DME
Point A entry heading on 15 day
015
Point A Entry Heading on 33 day
105
Can you do a Point A entry at night?
No.
What are the 5 responses tinder could have on a request to enter tinder’s runway from center
Center closed approved
Center turn crosswind
Center maintain runway heading
Center breakout
No response
What should you do if 18 departure is not in sight after a 15 T+G or if not requesting closed with a 18 departure in progress?
Remain below 2300 till departure end, then climb to 2800’ and turn crosswind
What radio calls should you make if you are burning down gas in the high pattern?
Report high initial at initial position
What should you not do until a transient aircraft clears the runway?
Cross the runway threshold
With a transient aircraft on final between what two positions should you not begin the final turn
5 miles and approach end of runway
Exception: Aircraft may begin the final turn provided the transient aircraft is an AETC assigned T38, tower approved, alternating sides of the runway are used, and 3000’ spacing exists when crossing the threshold
Following a pattern delay with Tinder, do you need to maintain VFR on departure?
Maintain VFR until RAPCON assigns an altitude to “climb and maintain”
