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Misc. Questions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Transition Altitude at EGKA?

A

6000ft

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2
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What ASR Pressures are displayed in the VCR, and where is the boundary?

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Chatham and Portland

Approx. 8nm West of the aerodrome

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3
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When may HTA ‘X’ be used for circuits?

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When RWY 06/24 is in use

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4
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Are circuits permitted from HTA ‘Q’?

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No

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5
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What are the circuit directions for HTA ‘W’?

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Right Hand when RWYs 13, 20 and 24.

Left Hand when RWYs 02, 06and 31.

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6
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Can the sloping ground be used at the same time as HTA ‘W’?

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Yes, provided both pilots agree

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7
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What are the conditions for Multiple helicopter circuits at HTA ‘W’? (10)

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  1. Both Helis must have instructors on board
  2. Both helicopters agree to the presence of each other
  3. Both are Light WT category
  4. Prevailing conditions must be such that the ATCO can see both helis and the helis can see each other
  5. Both helicopters conform to the same circuit direction
  6. The ATCO reserves the right to limit operations at ‘W’ at any time
  7. No Hover/general handling manoeuvres are permitted
  8. The landing heli should move to the upwind end of ‘W’ to facilitate one landing behind
  9. HTA ‘Q’ is still available provided all parties are aware
  10. Passive R/T is used, although ATCO may request positive depending on the traffic scenario
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8
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At what altitude are turns permitted after departure?

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600ft

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9
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What should a visiting aircraft be instructed to do if they request an early turn after departure?

A

Avoid built up areas

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10
Q

Up to what point can a take off clearance be cancelled?

A

RWY 02: Before HTA ‘W’

RWY 20: Before the Northern windsock

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11
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What should aircraft performing a Go-Around be instructed (RWY 20 + 24) if HTA’s ‘W’ and ‘X’ are active?

A

To maintain runway centreline

RWY 20 : W active
RWY 24 : W or X active

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12
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From which runways are fanstops approved?

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02 and 31

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13
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What is the radio fail join procedure?

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  1. Join overhead
  2. Descend deadside and overfly the Runway at 500ft
  3. Join the circuit to land

Standard light signals should be used

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14
Q

Who is exempt from VFR/SVFR is CAS-T is established at EGKA?

A

UKP, HEMS, SAR, SAR Training flights

Pipeline, Power line, Electricity and Rail surveys

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15
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What is the CTOT tolerance?

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-5 minutes

+10 Minutes

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16
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What are the noise abatement procedures for EGKA?

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HELI : Departing RWY 24, use the 24 climbout or the 20 Climbout avoding built up areas.

FW: Departing RWY 20, Make a 10 degree turn to the right upon reaching the railway. Turn on track after the coast

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17
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What are the preferred runways for use?

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20 or 02

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18
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Where are Extended helicopter operations preferential?

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HTA ‘W’ or ‘X’ or RWY 24 West of the midpoint.

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19
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What action must be taken in the event of an FPL diversion?

A

An ARR message must be sent

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20
Q

Where is the parent met office for EGKA?

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Exeter

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21
Q

What wind speed and direction value will be passed to pilots (unless requested otherwise)?

A

2 Minute Mean

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22
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What flight priority is a royal flight to be awarded?

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CAT C

23
Q

What flight priority is a Non emergency, air ambulance flight, to be awarded?

A

CAT B

24
Q

What are the Maximum operating hours allowed at the aerodrome?

A

Mon-Sat : 0700-2100 (pre-arranged movements)
Sun: 0800-2000

Local Times

25
Q

How can RVR be calculated at EGKA?

A

Day RVR = Met.Vis X 1.0
Night RVR = Met. Vis X 1.5

This information is not to be included on the METAR or ATIS

26
Q

What is the maximum number of aircraft permitted in the FW Circuit?

Multiple runways in use?

A

4 Aircraft

In the event that Cross runways are being used:

2 on one runway and one on the other

27
Q

What points on the airfield should the RFFS be positioned in the event of an emergency?

02
20/24
13/31
06

A 
02 = North Gate + North Hangar
20/24 = 'C' Loop
13/31 = East windsock on Access track from Gate 6A
06 = Northern edge of Concrete apron
28
Q

What action should be taken to limit traffic levels?

A
  1. Refusing Circuit details/ Land circuit Traffic
  2. Declining IFR training
  3. Restrict operations to only one runway
  4. Limit helicopter traffic if it is has negative impacts
  5. Hold traffic outside the ATZ and pass the expected delay
  6. In extreme cases, refuse departures for local flights
29
Q

What is the procedure for reporting an oil slick or pollution?

A

Notify the coastguard
Make a note in the watch log
File a report in the format shown in MATS 1, Sect 6 Chap 5

30
Q

What approvals are required for RPAS operations within the ATZ?

A

If the RPAS is >7KG

If the RPAS is ≤ 3.5KG and being flown using First person view.

It is aerodrome policy NOT to approve any RPAS operations within the ATZ

31
Q

What tasks may be delegated to the ATSA?

A
  1. Processing of FPLs and associated messages
  2. Requesting clearances from TC
  3. Updating the ATIS
  4. Informing the RFFS of a runway change
  5. Dissemination of Wx Warnings
  6. Co-ordination of any other operationally significant messages
32
Q

What are the procedures for using RWY 13/31?

A

Not to be used as the duty runway when the wind is less than 15kt

Not permitted for T&G or Stop and Go movements

33
Q

When would ADC coordinate a VFR departure with APP?

A

If the departure will be routeing through the overhead

34
Q

When shall APP coordinate with ADC? [MATS 2]

A
  1. When aircraft are commencing an approach, leaving the IAF
  2. Base turn complete or Final Approach Track est.
  3. Any other DME range requested by ADC
35
Q

What are the code-words for the Royal Train?

A

(Royal Train) - GROVE

(Semi-Royal Train) - DEEPDENE

36
Q

Can you have an aircraft lined up on the 06 or 13 numbers while landing on 02/20G

A

No

37
Q

According the MATS pt.2, When shall an inspection take place?

A
  1. Prior to commencement of operations
  2. After an incident
  3. After WIP has completed
  4. After a runway excursion
  5. Before night operations Commence (Sunset + 30 mins)
  6. After an abandoned takeoff
38
Q

What should happen on the aerodrome prior to an arrival of a Jet/Turbine aircraft?

A

Bird Run

39
Q

When shall the aerodrome and obstruction lighting be displayed?

A

By Day: Visibility <5km and/or cloud BASE <700ft
By Night: Irrespective of weather conditions

If the lighting is off, it should be displayed (in the above conditions) ATD + 15 mins or ETA -15 Mins

40
Q

What are the ideal lighting settings for day/Night?

A

By day:

  • Runway : 100%
  • PAPIs : 30%

By Night:

  • Runway : 30%
  • PAPIs : 10%

TWY lighting : as required

41
Q

In the event of a mains power failure, will the whole aerodrome remain lit?

A

No

Taxiway Kilo will be unlit when the generators are in operation

42
Q

What should happen in the event of reduction of RFFS cat to special?

A

All public transport flights should be suspended

43
Q

When should a weather standby be initiated?

A

A weather standby may be initiated whenever weather conditions are such as to render a landing difficult or hard to observe and any other tine as considered necessary by ATS.

For EGKA:

Cloud base: ≥SCT ≤500ft

Visibility: Prevailing ≤1000m

Crosswinds : Mean speed ≥20kt and ≥45° from runway

44
Q

What is the emergency radius of action?

A

1000m outside the aerodrome boundary

45
Q

When is an aircraft permitted to land following an emergency and downgrade to RFFS cat 0?

A
  • If the aircraft is in the ATZ and it is safer for it to land (e.g.Student pilot)]
  • If the runway is unobstructed and the operator has an indemnity

Any Cat 0 landing should be logged in the ATS watch log

46
Q

What should ATS do when an aircraft reports a laser attack?

A
  • Acknowledge the report
  • Obtain the aircraft’s position and altitude at the time of the attack
  • The direction from which the light was observed
  • Obtain a description of the light
  • Anticipate the need for the pilot to manoeuvre to get away from the laser source
  • Call 999
  • Advise aircraft in that vicinity, of the attack (up to 30 mins after)
  • Record details in ATS watch log and Complete an MOR
47
Q

What should ATS do in the event of a laser attack on the VCR?

A
  • Look away
  • Refrain from rubbing eyes
  • Lower the sunblinds
  • Increase the ambient light
  • Advise aircraft of the attack
  • Note a description of the light
  • Call 999
  • Record details in ATS watch log and Complete an MOR
48
Q

What are the 4 categories of radio interference?

A
  1. Major impact on Air Traffic Safety
  2. Significant impact on Air Traffic Safety
  3. Nuisance to Air Traffic
  4. Interference reported for information only

1 & 2 should be reported to OFCOM ASAP
3 & 4 should be reported to OFCOM on a monthly basis

49
Q

What may indicate that an aircraft has been Hijacked?

A
  1. Unauthorised deviation from cleared flight profile
  2. Refusal to comply with ATS instructions
  3. Loss of R/T in association with flight path deviation
  4. Unauthorised SSR code changes
  5. Use of non Standard/suspicious phraseology
  6. selection of 7500 SSR code
  7. Notification from official/unofficial source
  8. Open R/T from the cockpit
  9. Non specific threat passed by third party
50
Q

What information should be collected regarding a hijack and who should it be passed to?

A
  1. Aircraft type, Callsign, operator and last assigned Mode A code
  2. Point of departure and intended destination
  3. Current position, level and expected route
  4. Indicative factors of the aircrafts Hijack status
  5. Current R/T Frequency and controlling agency

This information should be passed to the SATCO and the ACC Watch Supervisor

51
Q

What are the 14 aerodrome warnings as listed in the AIP?

A
  1. Aircraft approaching runway 02 are reminded not to attempt to touch down before the threshold line. They should follow the PAPIs in order to safely overfly trains and railway line.
  2. Caution soft ground either side of taxiway Kilo. Enter and exit only on marked points.
  3. Caution should be used when taxiing on Alpha for wingtip clearance on aircraft in the C Loop.
  4. Model aircraft fly adjacent to runway 20 approach on the hills 1 nm from the threshold up to 450ft AMSL
  5. Turbulence may be encountered when on final approach to runway 24
  6. Runway 24/06 is not even and level along its full length. Runway 06 has undulations in the touchdown area.
  7. High tension cables to the North East of the aerodrome at 2NM
  8. Reduced wingtip clearance when taxiing between aircraft on the main apron
  9. Flocks of aircraft may descend on the aerodrome quickly causing delays to pilots.
  10. Grass cutting will take place on the aerodrome between the months on April and October.
  11. Restrictions to operations will apply when LVPs are in force. Only runway 20 and Alpha will be used.
  12. Wind information is given to pilots in Degrees True. Pilots should allow for current magnetic variation.
  13. Kite flying along the coast up to 100ft
  14. Runway 06/24 is over built up areas. Pilots wishing to make an early turn should request to do so with ATC.
52
Q

What are the dimensions of Shoreham’s drone FRZ

A

2nm (ATZ Radius) up to 2000ft

A 5km rectangle that is 1km wide and extends from the threshold of each runway

53
Q

What is the legal height up to which a drone can operate?

A

400ft AGL

EGKA (5 decks)

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