MATS 2 - Section 4 - Approach Control & Approach Radar

Question 1

In accordance to which document do Oxford APP/APS provide services to aircraft?

Answer 1

CAP 774, UK FIS

Question 2

At what level(s) and range must a transit aircraft be offered to ADC to work?

Answer 2

2500 feet (QNH) at a range of 5 NM

Question 3

When should transfer of communication of an aircraft completing at instrument approach be completed (to ADC)?

Answer 3

At LLZ established

Question 4

In what situation could transfer of communication (to ADC) be delayed or not completed at all for an aircraft carrying out an instrument approach?

Answer 4

LVPs/Poor weather conditions (coordinated with tower)

Question 5

What squawks must an aircraft be wearing in order for Oxford to provide a D129 crossing?

Answer 5

An Oxford squawk or Orcam squawk

Question 6

What is the standard routing for arrivals inbound from KENET?

Answer 6

Via BUGUP

Question 7

Where could you request the KENET inbound routes instead of BUGUP (after KENET) ?

Answer 7

OX

Question 8

What is the procedure for a HON arrival?

Answer 8

Intercept and follow the VOR HON R150 outbound not below the MSA. At lead NDB(L) OX QDM 182 (HON DME 25), turn right to establish on the localiser. When established, descend to cross FAP (I-OXF DME 4.7) at 1800 feet QNH then continue as for main procedure.

Question 9

Is the HON direct arrival procedure available without the DME?

Answer 9

No.

Question 10

What must you consider when an aircraft requests the HON direct arrival procedure?

Answer 10

Do you have the required minima of 1000 feet between the direct arrival aircraft and other IFR aircraft in the hold?

Question 11

There is no published direct arrival to the NDB(L) RWY 01. What conditions must be met, outside of published radar hours, for an aircraft in receipt of a PS to position straight in?

Answer 11

If the pilot confirms they are continuing visually or VFR.

AND

EGVN have approved entry into the CTR.

Question 12

What is the lowest HOLDING level for the NDB?

Answer 12

3500 ft (QNH)

Question 13

What is the next available holding level after 3500 feet?

Answer 13

The first available level separated by at least 1000 ft.

Question 14

Can an aircraft who does not require a hold be cleared direct outbound from 2500 ft (QNH)?

Answer 14

Yes. If the aircraft is level at 2500 ft before it reaches 5 mins flying time from the OX and the associates holding pattern.

Question 15

When are EATs issued to pilots at Oxford?

Answer 15

On request from the pilot

Or

Where the aircraft are holding for weather improvement where the delay is expected to exceed 20 mins.

Question 16

How many holding patterns are available at the OX?

Answer 16

2

Question 17

Describe the racetrack pattern available at the OX for the NDB(L) RWY 01 approach.

Answer 17

Pattern 1 - a one minute racetrack patterns approaching the NDB(L) OX on a track of 097M turning left at the OX.

Question 18

Describe the racetrack pattern available at the OX for the NDB(L) RWY 19, the ILS/DME/NDB(L) RWY 19, and the LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 19 approaches?

Answer 18

A one minute racetrack pattern approaching NDB(L) OX on a track of 336M turning right at the OX.

Question 19

If a pilot requests a level to join the hold, which should you offer?

What if it’s for practice holds?

Answer 19

The lowest available level.

Practice - consider a level higher than the lowest in order to facilitate the departure and arrival of other IFR aircraft.

Question 20

After a pilot reports entering the hold, can they remain in the hold without making any further reports?

Answer 20

Yes.

Question 21

If waiting for an entry to join CAS, where can departing aircraft routing towards DTY or BADIM, be held?

Answer 21

MORTN or outside controlled airspace.

Question 22

If waiting for an entry to join CAS, where can departing aircraft routing towards KENET be held?

Answer 22

DILAX

Question 23

Are the holds at MORTN/OX, DILAX/OX deemed separated?

Answer 23

No. Vertical separation must be applied at all times.

Question 24

When EGVN are on runway 07 and the BZN TACAN hold is active, is the OX deemed separated?

Answer 24

No. Controllers must agree a course of action.

Question 25

A joining aircraft at the same level as an aircraft in the hold outside of radar hours will be instructed to do what ?

Answer 25

Remain at least 5 minutes flying time from the flight path of the holding aircraft at the OX, remaining outside controlled airspace (until a level becomes available).

Question 26

List the 4 published instrument approach procedures at Oxford.

Answer 26

1. ILS/DME/NDB(L) RWY 19
2. LOC/DME/NDB(L) RWY 19
3. NDB(L) RWY 19
4. NDB(L) RWY 01

Question 27

When is D129 active?

Answer 27

SR-SS (Monday-friday) or by NOTAM outside of these hours.

Question 28

If parachuting activity has been notified as active at D129, what must you do?

Answer 28

1. Instruct all aircraft intending to fly an instrument approach to remain outside D129.
2. Tell all aircraft transiting D129 to vacate within 10 mins of activity notification.
3. Provide warnings to any aircraft that is inside or its track indicates that it will operate inside or close to D129.

Question 29

If GLIDING activity has been notified as being active at WOTG, Oxford will not vector or clear an aircraft below what level though the 2 NM circle centred on the airfield?

Answer 29

Not below 3500 feet (QNH).