Aerodrome – MATS Pt 2 Flashcards

Question

In AWS and LVPs, the Aerodrome ATCO will ensure what actions are completed?

Answer 1

a) Inform RFFS, Operations and Security by phone or radio of the LVP stage in force and receive acknowledgement. b) Advise by general radio broadcast that AWS or LVPs are in force and repeat this broadcast coincident with each new METAR at time H+20 and H+50 minutes. c) Select appropriate aerodrome lighting d) Place the appropriate LVP blocker strip on the FPS display e) Suspend use of conditional runway clearances f) Increase the landing interval by agreement between ADC and APP/APS. An arriving aircraft shall not be permitted to continue past 4 NM from touchdown unless: i. The previous landing aircraft has vacated the runway, or the previous departing aircraft has reported passing 500 ft (QNH) (at which point it will be above the LLZ signal); and ii. It has been cleared to land. g) When radar is closed, further increase the landing interval so that the first aircraft in the approach sequence has landed before the next aircraft is cleared for the approach. h) Suspend routine navaid and equipment maintenance unless authorised by ATC Watch Supervisor to continue. i) Suspend all other airside work in progress unless authorised by Airport Management to continue. j) When specific procedures relating to a significant crane are notified by TOI (e.g. to lower the crane), follow those procedures to ensure correct safeguarding of the instrument approaches. k) Record in the Watch Log that the appropriate LVP stage is in force

Answer 2

Visibility 1000 m or less and forecast to decrease to 550 m or less.

Answer 3

a) Select auxiliary power (switch generator on). While operating in AWS, ATC shall: b) Ensure runway inspection is carried out before next departure or arrival if time between movements exceeds 30 minutes. c) Conduct a controlled reduction in surface movement traffic, in preparation for LVPs. d) Instruct departing aircraft to report airborne and arriving aircraft to report landed if the aircraft is not visible from the VCR.

Answer 4

Visibility 550 m and below.

Answer 5

When operating in LVPs, ATC shall follow the actions for AWS and additionally: a) Suspend all operations on Taxiway D, including maintenance ground runs. b) Suspend all helicopter movements via the grass areas and helicopter holding points. c) Suspend free ranging. d) Suspend use of all uncontrolled vehicle and pedestrian taxiway crossings. e) Suspend powered aircraft movements via K, J and M; towed movements may continue. f) Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicles. g) Only permit one aircraft or vehicle to be present on the portion of the manoeuvring area which lies beyond holding points A2 and B4. This includes the runway, Taxiway A between A1 and A2, Taxiway B north of B4, and all of Taxiway C. h) Aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area between holding points A2 and B4 (including Links J, K and M) may continue to operate in this area provided they are visible from the VCR and can be visually deconflicted from other such aircraft and vehicles by ATC. Otherwise, only one aircraft or vehicle may be present on the entire manoeuvring area until it can be confirmed that the aircraft or vehicle has vacated the manoeuvring area. i) Initiate Weather Standby for arriving aircraft. Should an aircraft become lost on the ground in LVPs, ATC shall instruct it to hold position and request the assistance of RFFS to locate it and escort it to the Main Apron. When it is suspected that an aircraft incident or accident has occurred, ATC shall declare an AGI or Aircraft Accident as required. ATC will state the last known or likely position of the aircraft. RFFS will proceed with caution to search for the aircraft. Emergency vehicles responding to incidents, searching for lost aircraft or providing a follow-me service are exempt from the limits at described above.

Answer 6

LVPs shall remain in force until the reported visibility increases above the criteria for LVPs and is forecasted to continue increasing. ATC Actions. At the appropriate time depending on the conditions, the Aerodrome ATCO will ensure that the following actions are completed: a) Inform RFFS, Operations and Security by phone or radio that LVPs/AWS are cancelled and receive acknowledgement. b) Record LVPs/AWS cancelled in the Watch Log. c) Revert to mains power (switch generator off). d) If any crane operators were instructed to lower their crane (s), ensure they are informed that the crane may be erected again. e) Revert to normal operations.

Answer 7

Radius: 2NM Levels: SFC - FL120 Hours: Monday - Friday SR - SS additional hours as notified.

Answer 8

1. Switch on the ILS if switching to Runway 19, off otherwise. 2. Switch the AGL to the correct runway 3. Change the runway bay strip 4. Broadcast the change on VHF 5. Inform Brize, RFFS, Operations, Ramp, change the ATIS, update the TELVENT runway condition report and broadcast the change on UHF Channel 13 (these actions may be completed by the ATCA) 6. A runway change shall be recorded in the both the VCR and ACR Log Books. In so doing, the ATCO is indicating that the actions above (as appropriate to their controlling position) have been completed.

Answer 9

The preferential runway at Oxford is Runway 19, and will be selected as the runway in use with up to a 5kt tailwind.

Answer 10

Opposite direction runway arrivals and departures are not permitted regardless of the traffic density and time, except as may be required: *During emergencies, and *For ILS calibration Requests from pilots for opposite direction arrivals and departures shall be rejected. If due to aircraft limits/performance a pilot cannot land/depart on the current runway in use, the APP/APS controller shall coordinate a runway change with ADC.

Answer 11

Cleared and graded area: 105M from the runway centreline. Runway strip: 150M from the runway centreline. Vehicles can work inside the runway strip whilst a/c are arriving and departing, but not inside the cleared and graded area

Answer 12

The stands and taxi-lanes are suitable for aircraft with maximum wingspan 12 m (PA34-size)

Answer 13

Taxiway A: Asphalt, 15M, Code C Taxiway B: Asphalt, 15M, Code C Taxiway C: Asphalt, 26M, Code C Taxiway D: Asphalt, 26M, Code C Taxiway F: Grass, 8M, Code A

Answer 14

Aerodrome Control shall co-ordinate with Approach Control: (1) departing IFR flights; and (2) arriving aircraft which make their first call on the tower frequency (unless they are transferred to Approach Control). Additionally: Controllers will co-ordinate specifically: * Instructions for direct joins by visiting aircraft who may be unfamiliar with the standard procedures * Information about aircraft transiting to and from Weston-on-the-Green * All aircraft intending to transit within the vicinity of the ATZ * Weather information received from aircraft in the air * Specific requests from pilots which may affect the other controller * Aircraft observed or notified using the C/D (Civil Defence) route through the EGVN control zone, and * Any other information considered necessary by the controllers involved. During radar hours, when passing the airborne time for a VFR aircraft requesting a traffic service, ADC shall state to the APS controller that the aircraft is requesting a traffic service.

Answer 15

Approach Control will co-ordinate with Aerodrome Control: (1) aircraft approaching to land; if necessary requesting landing clearance; (2) arriving aircraft which are to be cleared to visual holding points; and (3) aircraft routeing through the traffic circuit. Additionally: Controllers will co-ordinate specifically: * Instructions for direct joins by visiting aircraft who may be unfamiliar with the standard procedures * Information about aircraft transiting to and from Weston-on-the-Green * All aircraft intending to transit within the vicinity of the ATZ * Weather information received from aircraft in the air * Specific requests from pilots which may affect the other controller * Aircraft observed or notified using the C/D (Civil Defence) route through the EGVN control zone, and * Any other information considered necessary by the controllers involved.

Answer 16

To ensure compliance with noise abatement requirements, “early turns” into the circuit should not be approved until the subject aircraft is at or above 1000’ (QNH), unless the immediate safety of the aircraft would otherwise be compromised.

Answer 17

Circuit flying is suspended when the cloud base is 1000’ AGL or less.

Answer 18

Helicopters may use Heli Area 1 for circuits as follows: * Helicopter circuits shall be left-hand when Runway 01 is in use, and right-hand when Runway 19 is in use * The helicopter circuit altitude is 1000’ (QNH) by day. * Helicopter circuits by night must use the runway, circuit altitude 1300’ (QNH) * Helicopters shall not be permitted to operate in the helicopter circuit if the met visibility is below 1500m or the cloud base is 1000 ft AGL or less * Full R/T is required, consisting of calls from the helicopters: ‘ready for lift’, ‘downwind’ and ‘final.’ The responses from ATC will be, respectively, “take-off at your discretion”, “report final,” and “Heli Area 1, land at your discretion”

Answer 19

Should a helicopter operating in the helicopter circuit experience radio failure, the pilot shall adopt the following procedures: * If the helicopter is on the ground, it will remain there and squawk 7600 * If the helicopter is airborne, it will squawk 7600, land in Heli Area 1 and await assistance. ADC shall make blind broadcasts to the helicopter of any relevant traffic information, and be alert to the possibility of terminating the approach of other arriving traffic.

Answer 20

The compass base on Taxiway D is outside Heli Area 1 but is available for low-level hover practice and autorotation (not above 50 ft). Helicopters in the helicopter circuit must request to make an approach to Taxiway D and are then no longer considered to be in Heli Area 1.

Answer 21

EGGW, EGHL, EGKB, EGKK, EGLC, EGLF, EGLL, EGLK,EGMC, EGSS, EGTD, EGTF, EGTK, EGWU, EGVO. EGHH,EGHI, EGLD are not subject to specific flow restrictions and do not require approval by GS airports however have specific routes to follow. Once complete, inform the APP/APS ATCO/ATCA that the call has been completed.

Answer 22

Release from APP/APS is required for: * IFR departures * VFR jet and twin-turboprop aircraft A release from APP/APS is valid for 3 minutes. When released, the IFR departure shall be the next aircraft airborne unless otherwise co-ordinated with APP/APS. Releases for aircraft using the standard WCO or SILVA route must state “WCO” or “SILVA” in the release to confirm the routing. To expedite departures, APS may offer, ‘line up if you can, released subject radar’, anticipating being able to issue release imminently. ADC may decline, depending on the circumstances.

Answer 23

When landing Runway 01, the requirement at CAP 493 Section 2, Chapter 1, 19.4 (4) – specifically, requiring the following aircraft to have continuous sight of the preceding aircraft – is not guaranteed at all times between pairs of very small aircraft. Due to the runway topography, it is possible that on touchdown the following aircraft may temporarily lose sight of the preceding aircraft if the preceding aircraft is north of the Taxiway C intersection (i.e. vacating at B1). The extent of the loss depends on the pilot eye height of the following aircraft and the tail height of the preceding aircraft; the smaller the aircraft, the sooner line of sight is lost. Line of sight for all aircraft types is regained before the following aircraft reaches the Taxiway F intersection. On regaining sight of the preceding aircraft, the remaining stopping distance is sufficient for all aircraft types affected. Therefore, the use of ‘land after’ is permitted without additional restriction provided all other requirements in CAP 493 Section 2, Chapter 1, 19.4 are met. If either aircraft is a PA46 or larger, there is no lost line of sight.

Answer 24

Runway 01: * Turn left heading 360 degrees * Climb to altitude 2,500 ft * Squawk {Squawk allocated}

Answer 25

For jet and twin-turboprop aircraft: * “Cleared to transit the Brize Norton CTR”. Otherwise "ROCAS" * Climb to altitude 2,500 ft * Squawk {Squawk allocated} For departures whose initial point on route is WCO or SILVA: * “Turn left on track WCO/SILVA”. Otherwise: “Turn right heading 315” * Climb to altitude 2,500 ft * Squawk {Squawk allocated}

Answer 26

APS can impose a “check all” restriction at any time. A “check all” requires that ADC obtain a release for all departing aircraft. * When a “check all” is imposed, ADC shall notify APS of any fixed wing or helicopter circuit traffic already airborne. * When a “check all” is imposed, APS may not notify ADC of all traffic operating near or in the ATZ. APS shall not permit traffic to enter the ATZ without co-ordination with ADC, unless the ATZ was clear of traffic when the “check all” was imposed. * When a “check all” is removed, APS shall pass any remaining pertinent traffic information.

Answer 27

When ADC and APP are combined the information is included in the ATIS broadcast. Around sunset, it may be necessary to further restrict the visual circuit to allow for recoveries. Any restriction is at the discretion of ADC.

Answer 28

Backtracking of aircraft for departure on Runway 01 is NOT permitted when: * There are 2 or more dedicated circuit aircraft, or * The controller believes that doing so would sap their capacity to the extent that safety would be compromised.

Answer 29

2 helicopters in the helicopter circuit or low-level manoeuvres, plus 1 arriving/departing.

Answer 30

An additional ‘special’ inspection of the runway surfaces will be undertaken on request from ATC at the following times: * A report of FOD is received; * There is considered to be a significant change in the surface condition; * During ice and snow conditions; * Significant Storm; * In conjunction with wildlife control runs; * Following an aircraft accident or closure of a runway; * A report of a wildlife strike is received; and * At all other times when ATC consider an inspection necessary.

Answer 31

The guideline distance for a modern jet aircraft to reach 80kts is 300m into its take-off roll. For a take-off roll that commences from the runway threshold, this is marked by: * Runway 19: The Runway 19 windsock. * Runway 01: The Runway 01 windsock.

Answer 32

When the calibration aircraft reaches 10 track miles from the 19 threshold for an approach to Runway 19; * Radar shall impose a “Check All” for all departures * No fixed-wing or helicopter circuits * No VFR arrivals shall be permitted within 5nm of Oxford Airport. In the event of radar being unavailable for the planned duration of the calibration, the calibration shall not be permitted to proceed. If, after the calibration flight has started, the radar fails, the calibration shall be suspended.

Answer 33

To facilitate the calibration flight, the ILS shall be left switched on for the duration of the flight check. Radar shall impose a “Check All” for all departures. When the calibration aircraft reaches 15 track miles from the Runway 19 threshold for an approach to Runway 19; * No traffic shall depart from Runway 01 * No helicopter or fixed wing circuits * No VFR arrivals shall be permitted within 5nm of Oxford Airport. APS is responsible for coordinating the traffic with Brize. This is to provide traffic information to Brize and also coordinate Brize CTR entry if required. If an instrument approach/departure for a commercial aircraft is planned within the calibration flight’s allocated timescale, APS shall instruct the calibration aircraft to hold off until the commercial flight has vacated the airspace. Delaying vectors may be provided at the request of the calibrator pilots. In the event of radar being unavailable for the planned duration of the calibration, the calibration shall not be permitted to proceed. If, after the calibration flight has started, the radar fails, the calibration shall be suspended.

Answer 34

* The Localizer Critical Area extends to 60m either side of the Runway 19 centreline and 95m ahead of the localizer antenna. * The Glidepath Critical Area extends to 130m west of the Runway 19 centreline and 250m ahead of the glide path aerial.

Answer 35

The ILS Critical area must be clear of vehicles and aircraft by the time an aircraft using the ILS reaches 4nm on approach to Runway 19.

Answer 36

(1) preventing collisions between: (a) Aircraft flying in, and in the vicinity of, the ATZ (b) Aircraft taking off and landing (c) Aircraft and vehicles, obstructions and other aircraft on the manoeuvring area

Answer 37

(1) preventing collisions between: … (c) Aircraft and vehicles, obstructions and other aircraft on the manoeuvring area (2) Assist in preventing collisions between aircraft on the apron.

Answer 38

1. Suspend runway operations, subject to aircraft in a critical stage of flight. 2. Request an immediate runway inspection from RFFS. 3. Complete a bird-strike report on-line, (see information and instructions in CAP 772, Chapter 6), and submit a safety report via Centrik. Aircraft shall not be permitted to land or take-off until remains have been removed and a runway inspection completed.

Answer 39

1. Warn all aircraft on the ground of the position of the deer. 2. Suspend ground movements if the deer move towards taxiways, aprons or maintenance areas. 3. Hold aircraft away from the airfield if the deer approach the runway. 4. Impose any other restrictions as deemed necessary. 5. Alert the RFFS for dispersal action. 6. Inform Aerodrome OPS of the situation and any restrictions. 7. Inform the Aerodrome Authority. 8. Record all actions taken in the ATC watch log.

Answer 40

* Whenever aircraft are operating after official night * During the day when the visibility is less than 5000m, and/or the cloud base is less than 700ʹ AGL * When LVPs are in force, and * At any time that the DATCO considers it necessary

Answer 41

1. All AGL must be switched off 2. Staff in the VCR, ACR and Operations department shall be warned in sufficient time (~2 minutes) for those using computers to save their work as there may be a short power interruption when the generator is switched on from ATC. 3. Switch off the air conditioning in the VCR

Answer 42

RFFS will attend all accidents/incidents within a circle enclosing an area extending out from the Runway 01/19 thresholds to a distance of 1000 m. Attendance beyond that range, out to 3000m from the Aerodrome Reference Point, will be provided, initially one vehicle, the crew of which will upgrade as required and request attendance from other RFFS vehicles if deemed necessary. The radius within which the RFFS may attend outside of 3000m is determined by the SAFO and the Aerodrome Authority and is dependent on the type and position of incident, and only at the request of a first line responder.

Answer 43

6, 7, 10 & 11

Answer 44

limit 14D (plus EC155 which is specifically authorised)

Answer 45

limit 16D except as managed by Ground Handling (these helipads may be closed for jet parking or combined for a larger helicopter)

Answer 46

Prior to issuing start-up clearance, ADC will contact Swanwick Military (‘off-route’ tests) or TC GS Airports (‘on-route’ tests) to confirm that the flight can be accepted.

Answer 47

Aircraft subject to a flow regulation shall not be permitted to depart more than 5 minutes before their CTOT, or more than 10 minutes after.

Answer 48

Hovering and air-taxiing helicopters must not enter or cross the 105-metre runway strip, otherwise are to be considered a departure from that point on the runway: * When the helicopter is the following aircraft, for time-based separation purposes the helicopter must not air-taxi into the 105-metre runway strip, hover on, or land on the runway until the applicable time (if any) has elapsed. * When the helicopter is the preceding aircraft, for time-based separation purposes the time (if any) starts when the helicopter leaves the 105-metre strip or, in the case of a departing helicopter, transitions to forward flight. For ‘Light’ WTC helicopters followed by another ‘Light’ aircraft, no time-based separation exists but the following aircraft is to be warned “caution dissipating wake turbulence from the {crossing/arriving/departing} helicopter” if it will cross the helicopter’s path within 1 minute. Additionally, hovering and air-taxiing helicopters of all WTC must not enter or cross the 105-metre runway strip within 3 minutes after a ‘Small’ or ‘Medium’ WTC arrival on the runway when downwind of that arrival’s nosewheel touchdown point. In this context, ‘downwind’ means towards the beginning of the runway in use. Helicopters must not be permitted to depart or arrive following a flight path which will cross the projected flight path of another aircraft unless the appropriate wake turbulence separation for departing or arriving on the same runway has been applied, whether or not they use the runway for the manoeuvre.

Answer 49

All code C aircraft are not permitted to taxi through Juliet. The following aircraft types must also be towed to/from MA1/South Apron via link Juliet: * Embraer 120 * Gulfstream II/III/IV/G400 * Falcon 900 * PC-24 * Embraer ERJ 135/140/Legacy 600 * Dornier 328 * CRJ-200

Aerodrome – MATS Pt 2 Flashcards

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