Section 3 - Aerodrome Control Flashcards
Between 0600-2300, the ATC tower is to operate at least how many positions?
- GMC and AIR.
Who’s responsibility is it to approve band-boxed operations based on traffic?
WM/SCOD.
How much notice does GSA require for a runway change and why?
15 minutes.
Due to Dunstable gliding.
What aircraft are allowed to make an approach to the non-duty runway?
CAT A aircraft.
Aircraft carrying out ILS/AGL flight checks.
For any others, full runway change must take place.
What are some of the uses of the TC priority line?
8
- Missed approaches
- Notification of emergency traffic
- No R/T contact with ADC within 2nm
- No R/T contact with departures
- To issue SRA landing clearance within 4nm
- Emergency VCR evacuation
- Significant erosion of final approach spacing within 10nm of touchdown
- Lateral deviation from final approach track
What frequency provides limited traffic information on the Dunstable gliding site?
Dunstable Radio - 119.905
When can Luton ATC assume Dunstable gliding to be inactive?
Never.
If a VFR or SVFR departure wishes to route through Dunstable gliding airspace, what should ATC do?
Warn them of ‘Intense gliding activity.’
If AIR has reason to believe R08 arrivals might conflict with Dunstable Triangle, what should they remind pilots of?
‘Intense gliding activity underneath final approach up to altitude 1500ft.’
What frequency should the support position monitor when not engaged in duties in the VCR?
GMC, 121.755.
ADC (when bandboxed)
When active, GMP takes responsibility for what functions?
9
- Voice (and auto) DCL
- Transmission of QNH and ATIS info
- Advice aircraft of LVP implementation/cessation
- CTOT negotiation
- Ensuring flights can depart within CTOT tolerance
- Identify and resolve incorrect/duplicate flight plans
- ‘Metering’ of departures to minimise delays at holding points
- Optimising departure sequence based on routeing
- Pre-flight departure coordination (non-airways, inter-LTMA)
What will GMP instruct aircraft to do when transferring to GMC?
‘(C/S) Hold position, contact ground 121.755’
If GMP reports an emergency to RFFS, what coordination should they consider and why?
Coordinate all info with GMC.
Because RFFS will call GMC on UHF 1 when responding.
R/T warning for a ‘stepped climb’ applies to which routes?
Runway 08 = COMPTON
Runway 26 = MATCH, DETLING
When must you respond to a movement over R/T using the station identifier (Ground/Tower)?
When communicating with vehicle movements + tugs.
If a pilot reports they don’t have a marshaller available, are they to be allowed to taxi to stand?
No.
If an aircraft parks incorrectly, how are they to be moved to the correct position and can they restart engines to do so?
They will be towed only.
Engine restarts will not be approved.
What should be considered for aircraft parking and pushing back from stand 61?
Taxi = From EAST only.
Push back = Face WEST only.
Who will inform ATC of aircraft to be detained on the airfield?
LLAO.
What is the maximum size of aircraft to be allowed to self-manoeuvre on the taxiway?
What areas of the taxiway is this not allowed?
Jets = Gulfstream 5 Prop = Dash 8
Areas adjacent to aprons/parking stands.
What should you consider when taxiing/towing El Al aircraft on the airfield?
NEVER route by B7 and B8 in either direction without approval of AM.
When is it not necessary to provide additional phraseology for aircraft taxiing to an intermediate holding point?
(2)
- If the aircraft is given onward clearance before original clearance limit.
- If the aircraft is vacating the runway towards an inbound holding point.
What are some examples of code E aircraft?
B777
B787
A330/340
What are some examples of code D aircraft?
A300
B757
B767
What are some examples of code C aircraft?
B737 Gulfstream 550 A319 A320 A321
What should be considered when holding aircraft at A6 Eastbound?
(2)
- A6 Eastbound does not have a stop bar.
2. A6 Eastbound does not separate aircraft from those taxiing FROM the East to stands 20 and 21L.
What should you consider when pushing an aircraft from stands 19, 1, 1R or 18 with an aircraft holding at B8?
Essential aerodrome information to be passed to aircraft pushing from stand 18 always.
If pushing an aircraft larger than a B757 or A321 from stands 1, 1R or 18, you should also give EAI.
What is the requirement for taxiing code D aircraft between B8-E1?
Must be escorted by an AOD vehicle.
What should be considered when taxiing a HEAVY wake turbulence aircraft from B8 through the main apron?
From B8 to 15/15L it requires a follow-me.
If further than 15/15L it should shut down and be towed to stand, coordinate with AOD where to stop aircraft.
What should be considered for outbound HEAVY wake turbulence aircraft from the main apron?
Push facing south and towed with follow-me abeam stand 15.
From stand 15 they can taxi out with a follow-me.
When code E movements are to occur through the main apron, what should ATC do?
Contact AOD for guidance.
Which aircraft is NOT permitted to use taxiway Charlie?
B777
With a code C aircraft holding at C1, what is the maximum size aircraft permitted to taxi behind?
Code D
With a code A aircraft holding at C1, what is the maximum size aircraft permitted to taxi behind?
Code E
What are some of the aircraft that can hold at C2 Northbound and remain outside runway AND alpha strip?
BE20/BE30 Gulfstream 4 Citation (all) CRJ-200 E135/E145
Are code E aircraft permitted to taxi to stand on the cargo apron?
They require a follow-me from D4 to stand.
How should a HEAVY wake turbulence aircraft route via E1?
Must be towed and marshalled.
What should be considered when taxiing a B757 Westbound from the North Apron?
(3)
Shall not do so while any aircraft/ground crew/vehicle is East of E1 OR light aircraft routeing behind via Delta.
Follow-me through the main apron.
Aircraft on North apron not to be instructed to push until B757 is clear of E1 and Westbound.
How would you route a aircraft holding at H1 to turn through the nearby tarmac to route to B1?
(3)
Coordinate with ODM.
Marshalling surface required to cross stopbar (MATS 1).
Considered a runway movement.
With a vehicle holding at H1, can a code D aircraft transit behind?
No. Maximum size is code C.
Code D can do so with a follow-me.
What is required for an aircraft movement between B5-H1 in either direction?
Follow-me, due to lack of taxiway markings.
What document specifies push-back directions at Luton?
AIP.
When pushed back from the EAP onto Delta, where must an aircraft be positioned before taxiing any other aircraft via Delta?
Taxiing North = D2
Taxiing South = D3
If ATC are informed that an aircraft does not have headet comms to their ground crew, what should you do differently during pushback?
Standard pushes only.
In exceptional circumstances advanced instruction can be given directly to ground crew via radio.