Board Questions

Question 1

<p>What are the 4 levels of disruptive passengers?</p>

Answer 1

<p>1 - Disruptive behaviour (suspicious or verbally threatening)
2 - Physically abusive behaviour
3 - Life-threatening behaviour
4 - Attempted or actual breach of the flight crew compartment

This information should be relayed to Swanwick Mil Supervisor</p>

Question 2

<p>What is the lowest level WR can provide a DS or TS?</p>

Answer 2

<p>FL70</p>

Question 3

<p>Who (plural) are the controlling authority for the Aberporth Danger areas?</p>

Answer 3

<p>Aberporth Range Air Control (RAC) or West Wales Radar (based at HQ)</p>

Question 4

<p>How can West Wales Radar be contacted?</p>

Answer 4

<p>Phone HQ Radar and ask for West Wales Radar</p>

Question 5

<p>What LARS units are there in the WR AoC?</p>

Answer 5

<p>Culdrose
Newquay
Plymouth Mil E/W
Exeter
Yeovilton
Bournemouth
Boscombe Down
Cardiff
Brize
East Mids
Shawbury
Valley</p>

Question 6

<p>What squawks do Boscombe Down use?</p>

Answer 6

<p>2601-2645
2646-2647 - High Risk Trials
2650 - Conspicuity
2651-2657
3301-3304 - Swanwick Mil Special Tasks</p>

Question 7

<p>What times are the TC extension to Q41 near Southampton?</p>

Answer 7

<p>Winter: 0630-0930 and 1730-2130 UTC
Summer: 0445-0830 and 1630-2030 UTC
7 Days a week</p>

Question 8

<p>What times are N90 and Y91 available?</p>

Answer 8

<p>Friday 1600-Monday 0800 Local
Not available public holidays
Depends on D012/3 activity</p>

Question 9

<p>What happens if N90 and Y10 are promulgated as closed via NOTAM?</p>

Answer 9

<p>Route is unavailable to Cardiff and LAC S6, but still Class A during availability hours</p>

Question 10

<p>What are the WR frequencies? What are the transmitter sites?</p>

Answer 10

<p>132.3 and 131.050

| Davidstow Moor and Clee Hill</p>

Question 11

<p>What are the WR squawks?</p>

Answer 11

<p>3770-3777</p>

Question 12

<p>What are the restrictions on WR operations in the Scilly triangle?</p>

Answer 12

<p>No DS/TS below FL100</p>

Question 13

<p>Why is TI reduced below FL130?</p>

Answer 13

<p>Gives buffer of 3000ft above lowest levels of primary radar coverage for pressures as low as 946hPA</p>

Question 14

<p>Where must TI be reduced?</p>

Answer 14

<p>Below FL130
Outside the range rings (BUR80, CLH90, ANN60)
Under North Wales MTA
Within Plymouth DA
In the non-initiation zones near Chivenor and Bodmin</p>

Question 15

<p>With RFT, what is the max turn permitted without co-ordination?</p>

Answer 15

<p>Max 30 degrees either way</p>

Question 16

<p>What are the hours of activation of TRA 1 &amp;amp; 2?</p>

Answer 16

<p>0730-1700 UTC Summer
0830-1700 UTC Winter
Excluding PH</p>

Question 17

<p>What swawk will a/c operating autonomously within a TRA use?</p>

Answer 17

<p>7006</p>

Question 18

<p>What are the transition altitudes within the WR AoC?</p>

Answer 18

<p>Manchester TMA: 5,000ft
LTMA/Mids CTA/ GD&amp;FF CTA: 6,000ft
Everywhere else: 3,000ft</p>

Question 19

<p>What are the levels of the Madley and Raglan Boxes?</p>

Answer 19

<p>Madley Box (northern box): FL145-195
Raglan Box (southern box): FL105-195</p>

Question 20

<p>Which London sectors are "Worthing"?</p>

Answer 20

<p>18-22 inc.</p>

Question 21

<p>Which London sectors are "Brecon"?</p>

Answer 21

<p>5, 8, 23, 35</p>

Question 22

<p>Which London sectors are "Berry Head"?</p>

Answer 22

<p>6, 9, 36</p>

Question 23

<p>Which London sectors are "West End"?</p>

Answer 23

<p>5, 6, 8, 9, 23, 35, 36</p>

Question 24

<p>When can an a/c be instructed to descend to below FL70?</p>

Answer 24

<p>In accordance with acceptance instructions from an appropriate APS/APC unit</p>

Question 25

When will Bournemouth transfer a/c to WR?

Answer 25

On leaving the Bournemouth CTA not below FL70, and clear of any other traffic

Question 26

What is the process for a Bournemouth departures via BCN?

Answer 26

WR request joining clearance from S23 who issue clearance. If clearance level is between FL165 and FL195, S23 will co-ordinate with S6

Question 27

What are the restrictions for transferring Bournemouth arrivals?

Answer 27

In the descent to the acceptance level, clear of other traffic and within 25nm of the BIA Bournemouth shall be informed of any a/c that have Mode S transponder unservisability

Question 28

To what range are Exeter Radar authorised to work?

Answer 28

Up to 40nm out and up to 16,000ft AAL

Question 29

When is the latest Exeter will phone about a pending departure?

Answer 29

No less than 5 mins before ETD

Question 30

What is the process for getting a joining clearance for an Exeter departure via GIBSO?

Answer 30

WR phone S20A after Exeter phone about departure and obtain a joining clearance. WR shall notify S20 of any change to the ETD of 3 mins or more as notified be Exeter.

Question 31

What shall WR do if they are concerned a joining clearance from S20 may not be obtained promptly?

Answer 31

Inform Exeter and may delay providing Exeter with an outbound FL until joining clearance is obtained

Question 32

To what range are Newquay Radar authorised to work?

Answer 32

Up to 60nm and FL195

Question 33

Who are responsible for separating coincident Bournemouth and Southampton departures?

Answer 33

Solent Radar

Question 34

When are Southampton departures transferred to WR?

Answer 34

When clear of traffic and not below FL70

Question 35

What are the two types of BB departures?

Answer 35

MOSUN High/Low | High is FL170+ by MOSUN, Low is FL140 by MOSUN

Question 36

What are Supplementary Instructions (SIs)?

Answer 36

Mandatory ATC instruction relating to a permanent change and is the mechanism to update the MATS Part 2

Question 37

What are Temporary Operating Instructions? (TOIs)?

Answer 37

Mandatory ATC instruction relating to temporary changes in procedures. The modification in procedures or operating techniques can be short term to cover an unusual aerial activity, such as an airshow, or longer term activity such as a procedures trial

Question 38

What is an Operational Notice (OPNOT)?

Answer 38

Mandatory ATC instruction to provide notification about something operationally significant that affects the Ops Room. Intended to enhance existing procedures, provide awareness of an activity related to a specific time period or give guidance on a use of a procedure related to a particular situation

Question 39

What is an Information Notice (INFO)?

Answer 39

Optional ATC Instruction utilised to highlight additional information for activities or provide briefing material of planned future changes

Question 40

What is a Unit Safety Directive (USD)?

Answer 40

A mandatory Safety Instruction relating to a significant operational safety event or situation impacting the unit that requires immediate action

Question 41

What is a Unit Safety Information Notice (USIN)?

Answer 41

Mandatory safety related instruction containing guidance on hot topics, controlling techniques or key operational issues

Question 42

What are addendums and corrigendums?

Answer 42

Addendum: provides additional information to a previously published ATC Instruction, which changes highlighted Corrigendum: corrects information in a previously published ATC instruction, with changes highlighted

Question 43

What is ATC Procedures Safety Analysis (APSA)?

Answer 43

All SIs and TOIs must be supported by an approved APSA prior to publication - APSA is safety process to identify potential hazards, their likelyhood and severity to determine whether the risk associated with the change is tolerable and whether additional mitigation is needed

Question 44

What is an Airspace co-ordination notice (ACN)?

Answer 44

CAA document produced for all airspace users detailing the CAA's approval and any associated conditions for an unusual event or activity. The ACN is often for operations outside CAS or activities such as flypasts or air displays requiring access to CAS

Question 45

What is a Non Standard Flight Notification (NSF)?

Answer 45

NATS document detailing anticipated non-flight planned operations within CAS. The information provided within the document is supplied by the sponsor of the activity and the stated reference number is used for simplified notification of the activity before CAS access is requested

Question 46

What are the responsibilities of the tactical controller?

Answer 46

- Providing UK FIS to specified GAT as allocated - Verifying the accuracy of flight data relating to the aircraft being provided with an FIS - Maintaining an up-to-date flight progress display by ensuring the FPS data remains consistent with instructions issued, communications receibed and by using radar derived information when appropriate

Question 47

What are the responsibilities of the co-ordinator?

Answer 47

- Management of the opening of closing of radar positions in accordance with anticipated and actual demand - Receiving pre-note messages on pending flights. Annotating and allocating FPSs to controllers. Co-ordinating the progress of flights with other agencies - Agreeing inbound and departure releases with the appropriate controller - Maintaining and up-to-date flight progress display by annotating appropriate FPS with details of co-ordination effected - Management of squawk allocation - Acting as focal point for advice on routes and other known airspace activities within the WR AoC (eg danger areas, mil exercises, airspace restrictions) - Emergency actions and co-ordination with D&D. Initiation of overdue action and co-ordination of diversions in the event of airfield closures - Updating SIRS

Question 48

What are the main radars used at WR? What are their ranges?

Answer 48

``` Burrington Combined (120/180nm) Burrington Secondary (120/180nm) Clee Hill (120/180nm) St Annes (115nm) ```

Question 49

What Mil flights have priority over GAT?

Answer 49

``` ADANA A/c in emergency ADPF Mil special flights (as notified) NDS Flights ```

Question 50

What is the squawk for Open Skies flights? What Flight Category are they?

Answer 50

7007 | Category B

Question 51

What service should an Open Skies flight receive outside CAS?

Answer 51

Traffic Service

Question 52

What happens to danger areas e.t.c. on the route planned by an Open Skies flight?

Answer 52

They are all surpressed for the period affected by the flight

Question 53

When is it permitted to deviate an Open Skies flight from its intended route?

Answer 53

ATC instructions for flight safety Technical difficulties Medical emergency Weather conditions affecting flight safety Weather conditions affecting the a/c sensors

Question 54

What is/are the nominated entry/exit aerodromes for Open Skies flights?

Answer 54

RAF Brize Norton. RAF Lossiemouth may be used as a refuelling airfield only

Question 55

What are the Royal Flight callsigns? What do they each mean?

Answer 55

Kittyhawk (KRF) - Royal/VIP fixed wing flights by RAF units Sparrowhawk (KRH) - Royal/VIP flights by civil chartered a/c Kitty (RRF) - positioning flights by RAF units Rainbow (TQF) - Royal/VIP flights by Queen's Helicopter Flight Leopard (LPD) - Royal Helicopter Flights where Duke of York is captain

Question 56

What actions should be performed after the report of a laser attack?

Answer 56

For 30 mins, advise other a/c in the area. Advise the OS so notification can take place to police

Question 57

What happens when Cardiff are unable to provide ATS service? What radars do they need available?

Answer 57

``` Area returns to S6/23 Sufficient radar facilities are one of: Cardiff SSR and Cardiff PSR Clee Hill SSR and Cardiff PSR Cardiff SSR alone and Clee Hill SSR alone ```

Question 58

What sqwarks must a/c be on to penetrate D012 as per crossing conditions?

Answer 58

ORCAM WR Exeter Swanwick Mil

Question 59

What happens if WR are operating on SSR radar only?

Answer 59

No DS or TS below FL100

Question 60

What is the procedure for Bournemouth arrivals via BCN?

Answer 60

Transferred from S23 to WR - if a/c is between FL165 and FL195 then S23 co-ordinate w/S6. WR will, where possible, route the a/c direct to BIA

Question 61

What can WR do with a BB dep when it's within the BB CTA?

Answer 61

Provide a RCS Climb it subject to co-ordination with TC Mids Turn it 45 degrees in either direction

Question 62

What are the restrictions for a/c using the MOSUN procedure?

Answer 62

If RFL >=FL170, a/c must be FL170 by MOSUN These a/c can only use this procedure from: 0630-1000 and 1700-2015 (L) M-F 1700 Fri - 1000 Mon (L), during hours of WR a/c must push back from BB before 0945(L)

Question 63

What information is needed in respect of a report of a laser attack?

Answer 63

- Time of attack - Altitude and position at time, together with information on position of laser - Description of light - Any avoiding action taken - Any impact on vision/concentration

Question 64

What information is needed in respect of a drone report?

Answer 64

- Time of encounter - Altitude and position - Description - Any avoiding action taken by the pilot

Question 65

What is the mnemonic for handovers?

Answer 65

``` Pressure - high/low Roles - own and adjacent positions Airports - unservisabilities Weather - wind/avoidance Non-standard/priority info - EATs/Holding/NODE/DAs/NavAids Strips to Display ```

Question 66

What are the conditions of long-term D012 crossing clearances?

Answer 66

- PLY Mil advise WR of transit approval at opening - WR must strictly adhere to time or level limitations - TFC must be on WR/TE/ORCAM/Mil squawk for entire transit - PLY Mil will handover long term clearance to SWAN Mil. WR should confirm this with SWAN. - This may be extended to include some/all of POR/PLY DAs if available

Question 67

What is the procedure for processing the PIB/NRB?

Answer 67

- At least one person highlights NOTAMS relevant to TRAs and DAs shown on SIRS. - This information merged with DA activity from AIP and NOTAMS received after PIB/NRB validity - At least one other person shall cross check the PIB/NRB, activity in AIP and NOTAMS from AFTERM terminals and check SIRS data is accurate - Controllers then initial front page of PIB/NRB

Question 68

What happens when information is received that the status of DA/TRA changes during the day?

Answer 68

SIRS updated, and the following noted in watch log: - Time of receipt - Source - Which DA/TRA and full details of change(s) - Initials of controller who received information

Question 69

Who shall inform WR about activity in the Madley/Raglan Box?

Answer 69

Cardiff ATC, notifying the Upper Limit, Start Time and Duration They will also notify cessasion of activity

Question 70

Above which level is carriage of 8.33kHz mandatory?

Answer 70

FL195, unless exempt

Question 71

What is checked as part of the opening procedure?

Answer 71

- Voice Recorder Alarm Lamp - Radar & VCS equipment, radar maps selected - Correct roles and frequencies selected and tested - All monitors are on, SLAM account and First Brief are checked - Met information is available - 31 day folder, diary, handover sheet, NOTAMS and PIB/NRB are checked - GS West, SWN Mil Sup and PC DTS are informed WR is opening - SIRS is annotated with TRA/D012 status, DA activity, other airspace restrictions, non-standard information - "All stations, WR is open" is transmitted on all frequencies in use - Opening time is entered in watch log - Relevant FPS are processed

Question 72

What is checked as part of the closing procedure?

Answer 72

- FPS are prepared for the following day - Adequate paper in AFTERM printers - Handover sheet is completed - Hours, closures, EM availability, and movements are input - GS West, SWN Mil and PC DTS are informed WR are closing - Collate and store FPS, NRB, NOTAMS, handover sheet and operational activity sheet in relevant drawers - SIRS info cleared and NRB for next day is input into SIRS - PC is logged off and monitors turned off - Secure cabinet is locked and key placed in safe - Phones put onto charge - "All stations, WR is closed" transmitted on all frequencies in use - VCS roles are deselected - Watch log is closed

Question 73

What is the controller ID for each SWN Mil Sector?

Answer 73

``` 1 - NE 2 - E 3 - N Overload 4 - S Overload 5 - SW 6 - W 8 - C 9 - SE ```

Question 74

What are the restrictions on food and electronic devices in the Ops Room?

Answer 74

Drinks in spill proof cup or sports bottle No other drinks or food except light snacks outside of office hours Electronic devices must be in flight safe mode No electronic equipment used at position. Other staff may use provided no sound/earpieces and there is no distraction (except out of office hours at OS discrecion) Operational ipads may be used by co-ordinator for pertinent information Reading material is generally unacceptable at position, but at quiet periods (nothing on or pending) to mitigate boredom Staff members may perform light non-operational tasks on the PC providing it does not distract anyone else and they can provide assistance as required No sleeping arrangements in the ops room

Question 75

What types of a/c do NDS NOT have priority over?

Answer 75

``` ADANA A/c in Emergency Royal Flights ADPF Special flights notified as having higher priority ```

Question 76

What is the callsign format for an Open Skies Flight?

Answer 76

``` OSYxxF/T Callsign Open Skies xx is number indicating country F = Observation flight T = Transit flight ```

Question 77

What are the operation codenames for Open Skies?

Answer 77

OPERATION GREENFINCH - all stages of an observation flight over the UK OPERATION COCKAIGNE - all stages of a training flight over the UK OPERATION SPARROWHAWK - flights under the treaty with only UK participation

Question 78

What is the required notice for an Open Skies flight? When will the final plan be submitted?

Answer 78

At least 72 hours notice, with 24 hours for the flight plan

Question 79

What are the hours of operation of Plymouth Radar?

Answer 79

Mon-Thurs 0800-1700 local | Fri 0800-1400 local

Question 80

What are the Plymouth Mil squawks?

Answer 80

4530-4567 6160-6177 7270-7277

Question 81

Where is N160? What is the lowest level and what is it subject to?

Answer 81

LEDGO-BOGMI FL175+ Subject SWMDA

Question 82

What might be an indication of failure of an individual radar display?

Answer 82

"DISPLAY FROZEN" message in the middle of the display, and an appropriate message in the tabular data block

Question 83

What does the flashing red light above the radar display indicate?

Answer 83

FDAS (Frozen display alert system) will activate if the NODE Display computer freezes or unexpectedly restarts. Can be acknowledged by pushing the LED light/button

Question 84

What actions should be taken if the FDAS activates and the display is still updating?

Answer 84

Consult with OS, may be able to continue controlling. Acknowledge alert.

Question 85

How is a frequency failure displayed?

Answer 85

Red border around the frequency name on the VCS panel

Question 86

How far should WiFi phones be kept from operational equipment?

Answer 86

At least 1.72m

Question 87

What is the range of the WiFi phones?

Answer 87

Within the CTC buildings and the car park at the rear of E block, as far as the smoking area

Question 88

What should a controller do if a pilot is about to enter an area of high volcanic ash contamination?

Answer 88

"You are about to enter a area of forecast high volcanic ash cocentration in your xx o'clock , report your intentions" Normally pilots will aim for at least 2,000ft separation from ash clouds

Question 89

What is the procedure if the VCS Ground-Ground system fails?

Answer 89

If all lines fail - controllers continue to control. Ask a/c to contact other agencies using their second box. Co-ordinator uses admin phone to advise SWN and other agencies of severely restricted operations If one line fails - affected unit can be contacted using admin phone, and they should be informed of external phone number to contact ops room

Question 90

What is the procedure if there is an internal VCS problem? How would this be notified?

Answer 90

"System Status" key on VCS HMI lights Internal VCS problem - could be a number of issues. Perform an AGA and GG test call to check for functionality. If either fail, perform relevant failure procedure.

Question 91

What is the procedure if there is a NODE failure?

Answer 91

Unaffected wks available: Move to another workstation, no need to reverify or re-validate Failure of all displays: Inform aircrew of failure and terminate any radar services. Co-ordinate and transfer any a/c inside CAS Cancel and re-obtain any joining/crossing clearances Consider transferring a/c outside CAS to an appropriate agency

Question 92

What is the procedure if there is STCA failure? How would this be notified?

Answer 92

"CONFLICT ALERT OFF" will appear Consider effect it has on traffic flows and loading Inform ESM Consider splitting Ensure co-ordinator pays attention to RT and radar

Question 93

What is the procedure if there is a VCS recording facility failure? How would this be notified?

Answer 93

Red flight next to the co-ordinator position | Inform ESM and SWN Mil. Terminate UK FIS

Question 94

What is the procedure if there is a radar recording facility failure? How would this be notified?

Answer 94

ESM phone the co-ordinator to notify of failure. Following advice from the ESM, if necessary UK FIS terminated and relevant agencies informed

Question 95

What is the procedure if AFTN access is lost from the Ops Room?

Answer 95

Flight Plan information can be given during telephone co-ordination or via a/c freecall Weather information is available from MET Office Website or by phone NOTAMs and SIGMETs can be faxed from SWN

Question 96

What is the procedure if an AFTERM terminal fails?

Answer 96

If ZA fails, data will not be automatically transferred until requested. NOTAMs and Met info obtained via AIS or MET Office Website If ZB/ZC fails, data will be automatically transferred to the other Report to ESM with request that data is manually switched off by CACC

Question 97

What is the procedure if SIRS fails? How would this be notified?

Answer 97

If confidence indicator fails to get a response to 3 consecutive requests then "Service not available" pop up window will display. DO NOT CLICK OK Inform ESM, switch all SIRS monitors off. Assume DAs are active to highest level. Co-ordinator will fill in whiteboard using opening checklist which should be cross-checked.