Sheppard Local / Pattern procedures

Question 1

With established pattern fuel, where must you arrive with the specified fuel state?

Answer 1

RADAR or VFR pattern

Question 2

When to switch from RA to TA?

Answer 2

When entering Tinder’s pattern or any other visual pattern

Question 3

Tinder’s responses to enter from Center

Answer 3

1. “Center closed approved” - pull closed into Tinder’s pattern
2. “Center turn crosswind” - turn crosswind into Tinder’s pattern
3. “Center maintain runway heading” - maintain runway heading climbing to 2,800’ MSL until approved to enter Tinder’s pattern.
4. “Center breakout” - fly runway heading to 4,000 then perform a VFR breakou
5. No response - RWY HDG attempt contact for 5 miles, climb to 4,000’; if no contact, contact Sheppard Arrival for radar service.

Question 4

Do not break when:

Answer 4

Straight in between 9 and 4 miles

Unable to follow the last aircraft on inside downwind with sufficient spacing.

Question 5

Do not request closed when:

Answer 5

Straight-in between 9 and 4 miles

Aircraft between 3 mile initial and the break

Question 6

Request closed NLT than:

Answer 6

Rolling out on crosswind

Question 7

When Tinder announces RWY 17 departures, what are the procedures?

Answer 7

Call Tally at the end of closed request and pull closed if approved maintaining 500’ separation with traffic. If not in sight, or if not requesting closed, climb to 2,800’ (once past 2,300’ departure end ristriction) and turn crosswind after reaching 2,800’.

Question 8

Go-Around and Offset

Answer 8

Climb as required, no higher than 2,300’. If aircraft on runway or directed, offset to the west between the runway and D. If possible, retract gear before offsetting. Add “offset” to radio calls.

Question 9

Restricted low approach

Answer 9

Do not descend lower than 500’A

Question 10

High pattern altitude and 1 required radio call

Answer 10

4,500’M; report “high initial”. Break out to VFR entry point to enter or coordinate for straight-in.

Question 11

Falls-2 Procedure

Answer 11

Add “Falls-2” to Pt B/C and 3m initial call.
If Tinder approves, depart Tinder’s pattern on departure leg.
FL direct flight to Arrival and initiates rejoin.
Wingman must maintain sight of lead.
If Tinder denies, may carry straight through and gain call “Falls-2” on initial

Question 12

Request closed responses from Tinder:

Answer 12

1. Cleared closed
2. Standby - maintain RWY HDG until 1 mile past departure end and then turn crosswind
3. Extend - maintain RWY HDG at or below 2,300’
4. Breakout - RWY heading climbing to 4,000’ then turn 240 and follow breakout procedures.