Section 1 Flashcards
TIA based aircraft operating locally will be given what pressure setting and when will they be given it?
QNH and when taxiing
When a/c are leaving CTA what pressure setting are they given?
Tyne and/or Barnsley regional QNH.
When requested or when seemed necessary
When is the QFE passed?
To an aircraft going into the circuit or when requested
What regional pressure setting will a/c transiting TIA CTA/CTR?
TIA QNH
What is the transition altitude at TIA?
6,000ft on TIA QNH
it’s effective during hours of operation within the CTA/CTR
What is the transition altitude in the surrounding FIR and outside the notified hours of operation?
3,000 ft
What is the safety altitude and minimum level of TIA and what is it within ?
Safety altitude- 25nm and 3,400ft and is determined by Great Shunner Fell which is 2,349ft AMSL.
Bearing and distance is 260 degrees Magnetic/ 29.9nm from the airfield.
Minimum level for initial approach at TD is 3,500ft
What are the regional pressure settings applicable to TIA?
Tyne
Barnsley
Humber
Who’s responsible for issuing SVFR clearances ?
Approach Radar
Do ADC need approval from APR for SVFR circuits?
Yes
Is there any deemed geographical separations at TIA?
No
When would conflicting inbound a/c be transferred to ADC regarding SVFR?
Until ADC controller has the a/c in sight and can use one of the reduced separations in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
Until then they must be held outside CTA/CTR and onward clearance only issued with full co-ordination
What phrase is used for SVFR clearances which applies to the CTR only and not to the CTA?
Cleared to the control zone boundary
NOT
Cleared to leave controlled airspace
What height clearance will be given to VFR a/c departing TIA CTA/CTR?
1,500ft on QNH
When is the restriction of 1,500ft off ADC clearance lifted?
By prior coordination with APR
Or
Once the a/c is on the APR frequency
(However, ADC or APR May modify this agreement at any time if coordination warrant. Introducing circular flow for inbound a/c on 23 Sedgefield/Stokesley and outbound a/c MwayJunctions/Northallerton
Light a/c from hanger 3, will be given what on their first call? And where should they be positioned?
Departure/ATC clearance and once this is correctly acknowledged, the a/c will be given taxi instructions as normal procedures.
The light a/c should pull forward to the white line delineating the exit
When shall departing VFR traffic be passed to APR?
No later than the CTR/CTA boundary
When shall Inbound VFR a/c be transferred to ADC?
A point agreed between ADC and APR but usually is the CTR/CTA boundary.
Are VRP’s used after official night?
It’s recommended not too, as it restricts the pilots ability to recognise the VRP
When are departing a/c coordinated with APR?
Prior to departure
When are arriving a/c to be coordinated with ADC?
Prior to entering the CTR/CTA
What’s the maximum number of a/c to be allowed at once in the circuit?
4
What areas should a/c not be held?
Yarm
Eaglescliffe
Or in the vicinity of Middleton St George
Unless for the interest in safety (over rules)
List the VRP’s and the bearing/range?
Hartlepool TD 034 degrees Mag
041 degrees/ 13nm
Redcar Racecourse TD 078 degrees Mag
071 degrees/14nm
Stokesley 111 degrees/08nm
Northallerton 186 degrees/10.4nm
Motorway Junctions TD 255 degrees Mag
272 degrees/07nm
Sedgefield Racecourse 356degrees/8.4nm
What are the VRPs used for?
If used appropriately for the interest of flight safety
What other 2 VRPs are used unofficially at TIA?
Reservoirs 348 degrees/2nm
Yarm 100 degrees/2.5nm
Regarding private strips at TIA, list them briefly and what airspace are they established too?
Easton Lane in Bishopton at Sedgefield
Turners Arms in Yearby at Redcar
Morton Carr Farm in Numthorpe at Middlesbrough (no longer in use)
East Colton - model flying 7 days a week
Croft Airfield
Stainsby Hall (sporting lodge)
All sites airspace will be established 1nm radius to an altitude of 1,000ft AMSL. Except Croft Airfield which will be 800ft AMSL.
All sites are located in or adjacent to the CTR/CTA
Operators from the private strips will be allowed following dispensation to operate non- radio within CTA, what are the exceptions?
To enable radio equipped a/c to take off and reach an altitude at which 2 way communication can be met.
to enable radio equipped a/c operating with the CTR to land in the event of RT failure. And ATC be advised by telephone ASAP.
If a/c is outside CTA they should not enter if not been given a clearance unless a/c is experiencing any other emergency.
A/c must maintain VMC at all times within CTR/CTA and responsible for adequate separation from all a/c in or near their site.
TIA reserves the right to cancel or modify these agreements at any time.
What is the RT failure procedure for locally based a/c?
Maintain VMC at all times
Transmit blind on 119.8 giving intentions
If outside CTR/CTA, enter zone on direct track from Sedgefield to airport or from Stokesley to the airport not above 1,000ft AMSL. Proceed direct to the airfield.
Orbit 0.5nm SE or NW as appropriate, at 500ft AGL. Wait for light signals and then proceed with a normal circuit and landing. (Radio transmissions and information will be transmitted by ATC).
If inside CTR/CTA continue as cleared, and if needed leave the CTR/CTA in accordance with the clearance issued and re enter as above.
This does not involve TIA based aircraft which have landed elsewhere and are en-route to/from a planned destination.
Squawk 7600
What is the airspace limit for TIA CTR?
SFC - 6,000ft
What is the airspace limit for CTA-1?
1,200 -6,000ft
What is the airspace limit for TIA CTA-2?
1,500 - 6,000ft
What is the airspace limit for TIA CTA-3?
3,000 - 6,000ft
If an aircraft has the EXAM call sign are they priority Z ?
No
What category are training flights?
Z
When a request of a training flights calls, what are the instructions the ATCA/ATCO to do?
Should refer to the ATC ATCO in charge
What are the restrictions for visual or instrumental circuits at TIA regarding training?
No more than 2 aircraft over 5,700kg MTWA (maximum take-off Weight Available) will be aloud in the visual or instrumental circuit at any one time, except with the agreement from the ATC ATCO in charge
What is the procedure for training flights at TIA and where can you find this information?
Training flights only take place during normal airfield opening hours, except with the agreement of the Airport Manager
Circuits at a minimum height of 1500ft AAL for aircraft 5700kg or above
Circuits will be variable in direction (to avoid noise complaints)
Aircraft are to be flown in such a manner as to avoid built up areas in the vicinity of the airport.
Find this information in MATS 2 Section 1 Chap 3
And
UK Air Pilot AD 2 EGNV 7
What is a ATFM and what is there object?
Air Traffic Flow Management
Is to contribute to a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic by ensuring that ATC capacity is used to the maximum, while ensuring the traffic volume never exceeds the capacity declared by the responsible ATC authority.
What is CFMU? And where can this be found?
Central Flow Management Unit
In the ATFM users manual which is held in the VCR
List the ATC responsibilities with respect to ATFM regulation
ATC are responsible for dep CTOT monitoring at departing aerodromes
ATC units are responsible for dep CTOT monitoring shall be provided with the necessary information concerning the restrictions in force and CTOTs allocated
ATC shall ensure that the ATFM CTOT if applicable is included as part of the ATC clearance
ATC shall take into account of an applicable CTOT or flight suspension when clearance is issued
ATC shall provide all possible assistance to aircraft operations to meet the CTOT or co-ordinate a revised CTOT and
ATC May deny start up clearance to flights unable to meet their CTOTs until co-ordination with the FMP/FMD has been effected and revised CTOT is issued
What is the window for CTOT?
- 5 minutes before the CTOT
- 10 minutes after the CTOT
What is the time limit for flights when they’ll receive a FLS message ?
30 minutes of the notified ETOT or CTOT.
Is it an European Requirement that all controlled flights dep, arr or over flying Europe make good their EOBT, what is that time limit?
+/- 15 minutes
If an aircraft has filed a flight plan and +/- 15mins from EOBT has not met requirements, what should ATC do?
Not approve engine start at a time later than 15 minutes from EOBT nor should start approval before 15 minutes earlier than EOBT
Who’s responsibility is it when re-filing a flight plan or DLA message to be sent?
Aircraft Operators but ATC may send a DLA message. But the pilot must be aware that if a CTOT comes through they’re subject to Flow Management
Who does a REA message apply too?
Regulated flights only
In which 2 situations shall a REA message be sent by ATC?
The flight is ready to depart before EOBT (max 15 minutes before)
The flight is ready to depart before the CTOT
Where is TIA noise abatement (minimum noise procedures) published?
UK Air Pilot AD 2 EGNV 1-9 and also referenced in TIA Environmental Policy Page 1-67
What are the minimum noise procedures at TIA?
Operators to take into account the manner they fly to cause least disturbance
Turbo jet and Turboprop aircraft approaching TIA will be expected to conform to continuous descent and low power, low drag procedures. Aircraft should fly within the speed band 210kts to 240kts during the approach phase then reducing the speed band to 160kts to 180kts at a range of 12nm from touch down and maintain 160kts from 8nm - 4nm - touchdown
ATC in the interest of spacing may require the aircraft to fly at a specific speed which the aircraft must comply asap
ATC will advise pilots of the est of track distance to run to touchdown when cleared to descend through the transition altitude. Further information is given when aircraft between decent clearance and the turn onto the heading to intercept the ILS Localiser
Military aircraft will be vectored for an ILS/SRA approach, expect during a mass visual recovery incase of emergency diversion
Ground running of aircraft engines is subject to regulation and control. All ground runs must be pre arranged through Airport Duty Manager, and if necessary appropriate documentation filled. Ground run is not permitted between 2200-0700 (2100-0600 Zulu)
Aircraft to avoid flying over nearby villages of Middleton St George, Yarm and Eaglescliffe whenever possible
Who are noise complaints made too?
Airport Secretary or Airport Manager
What are ATC actions when an aircraft diverts into TIA?
Inform-
The Duty Manger (so optimum space of stands and apron are used)
RFFS, the Watch Manager will inform ATC of the RFFS category.
Handling Agents when necessary
ATC will only accept aircraft that have been agreed by the DM (Duty Manager) THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO AIRCRAFT IN AN EMERGENCY
ATC advises aircraft that ramp and handling services may be limited and that night stopping aircraft may be restricted
ATC will send the appropriate ARR message after a diverted aircraft has arrived
What does ATC do if an military aircraft wishes to divert?
Ask the pilot if they’re armed, if so all armed aircraft will be marshalled stand 1 and parked facing away from the terminal and fuel farm until the locking pins are inserted and the aircraft are secured
How do you record a diverted aircraft?
As normal, It is the handlings agents responsibility to mark the aircraft as diverted
Is an aircraft diverts out from TIA what action is taken?
ATC will make sure they have the most recent weather from Newcastle, Leeds, Leeming and Manchester plus any others considered appropriate.