MATS Part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the standard pressure measurement for pressure settings in UK airpsace?

A

Hectopascals (when pressure 999hPa or less “hectopascals” must be stated when passing.

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2
Q

When should the QNH be passed to an ac?

A

QNH should be passed to :

Inbound ac
outbound ac
transit ac inside CAS below the transition altitude
when the QNH changes, to ac already given the QNH
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3
Q

QFE should be passed to:

A

VFR circuit training ac
ac when requested (e.g. SRA on QFE)
when the QFE changes, to ac already given the QFE

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4
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RPS should be passed to:

A

ac outside CAS that are remaining at or below transition altitude when service is terminated

ac when requested
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5
Q

What is the transition altitude?

A

4000ft inside the Wessex CTR/CTA

3000ft in class G airspace

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6
Q

What should be available to ac operating on the QFE?

A

the threshold elevation should be available as RWY17 threshold elevation is 8ft below the aerodrome elevation and must be passed to all pilots operating on the QFE before commenccing their final approach

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7
Q

What ASR is Wessex situated within?

A

Portland ASR

(Chatham to the East)

(Cotswold to the North)

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8
Q

What is the aerodrome elevation?

A

328ft

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9
Q

What radius is the Wessex ATZ?

A

2.5nm from centre point Rwy 08/26

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10
Q

What is the only vehicle permitted to “free range”?

A

Checker

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11
Q

Where can drivers vacate a runway?

A

Only on to paved surfaces

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12
Q

When is “free ranging” not permitted?

A

When visibility is 2000m or less

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13
Q

What are the restrictions for taxiing ac on the main southern taxiway?

A

Code E and F cannot be taxied behind other Code E and F ac holding at A1, J1, and L1

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14
Q

What restrictions are there for ac taxiing via N?

A

Only Code C and D ac can pass eachother at N2 & N3 and only when one is stationary

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15
Q

What restrictions apply to the taxiway between V4 & U4?

A

Limited wing tip clearance between V4 & U4 and taxiway VL between VL3 and the main apron means only ac Code C and smaller can pass eachother

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16
Q

Where can short landing ac vacate rwy 08/26?

A

At the intersection of rwy 17/35

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17
Q

Where must “super” ac depart from?

A

Full length…..SL1 is not available even thought S1 and SL1 considered to be the same point for Wake departures

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18
Q

Where are shortened departures not available from?

A

J1 and K1 (intersection)

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19
Q

What do the CAT I holding positions protect?

A

The cleared and graded areas

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20
Q

What do the CAT II/III holding positions protect?

A

The LOC sensitive areas during LVPs

21
Q

When can ac not push back simultaneously?

A

When they are on adjacent stands

22
Q

What is the TORA from S1?

A

2800m

23
Q

What is the TORA from SL1?

A

2642m

24
Q

What is the TORA from N1?

A

2279m

25
Q

What is the TORA from E1/A1?

A

1854m

26
Q

What is the TORA from L1/R1?

A

2128m

27
Q

What is the TORA from V1/W1?

A

2800m

28
Q

What info is to be passed during HOOP/TOOP?

A

P Pressure high/low
R Rwy in use
A Airport information, ILS serviceablilty, Gaps WIP etc
W Wx, vis, wind, avoidance etc
N Non standard, royal flights, flight checks
S Strips, traffic situation

29
Q

What is the threshold elevation of Rwy 17?

A

320ft

30
Q

Who should any noise complaints be redirected to?

A

WIA Public Relations Officer

31
Q

ADI Standard separation is required between?

A

IFR and IFR
IFR and SVFR
SVFR and SVFR

32
Q

When should you pass Traffic Information as Wessex Tower?

A

VFR on other VFR
VFR on IFR
IFR on VFR (give traffic avoidance if requested)

33
Q

What VFR exit fixes are to the North?

A

A, D & Devizes

34
Q

What VFR exit fixes are to the South?

A

B & C

35
Q

What is the frequency for Wessex Radar?

A

119.7

36
Q

What is the frequency for Wessex Tower?

A

118.1

37
Q

What is the frequency for Wessex Ground?

A

121.7

38
Q

What is the frequenct for Wessex Director?

A

124.375

39
Q

What is the standby frequency for Wessex?

A

127.3

40
Q

At what ltitude do NPRs terminate?

A

3000’

41
Q

When may an ac deviate from NPRs?

A

Only when instructed by ATC or in the interests of safety

42
Q

Which ac do NPRs apply to?

A

All departing Jets and departing ac with a MTWA of MORE THAN 5700kg

43
Q

What are the Night restrictions for jet ac?

A

Certain types of jet aircraft are restriced during the periods of 2300-0600 (0800 Sundays) hours local (WIA Duty Ops Manager holds the details)

44
Q

What restrictions apply to ground engine runs?

A

Must be authorised if required above “idle”

All jet engine tests in excess of idle must take place in the Engine Run Up Bay

All other engine tests in excess of idle will take place as directed by the WIA Operations Duty Manager.

45
Q

What noise restriction apply to Military diversions?

A

The use of reheat by military aircraft making practice diversions is prohibited

46
Q

What must be completed before LVPs can be initiated?

A

Runway safeguarding must be completed.

47
Q

What are the initial actions when visibility reduce to 2000m OR Less?

A

Initiate a Weather Standby in accordance with Section 7, Chapter 1, Paragraph 8 e).

b) Inform the Aerodrome Operator that free ranging is to cease. WIA will inform free ranging vehicles which will either vacate the manoeuvring area or continue operations on the manoeuvring area under the positive control of ATC.
c) Select the Supplementary Approach Lights and TDZ Lights if not already switched on.
d) Select the Taxiway Lighting if not already switched on.
e) Select the Surface Movement Radar (SMR) if not already switched on.

48
Q

What are the dimensions of WIA CTR?

A

Surface to altitude 2500ft

Lateral limits are per the airspace chart

49
Q

What are the dimensions of WIA CTA?

A

altitude 2500ft to FL45
Lateral limits are per the airspace chart
Transition altitude is 4000 ft