Level 3 Theory

Question 1

On the AGL panel, what are the different daylight settings?

Answer 1

Day
Twilight
Night

Question 2

On the AGL panel, what are the the different visibility settings?

Answer 2

> 5000m
<5000m
<1500m
<800m

Question 3

What percentage settings are available on the AGL?

Answer 3

1%
3%
10%
30%
100%

Question 4

What should ADC do upon receiving a runway surface condition report?

Answer 4

Pass on the new RWYCC to APC and any pilots who have outdated information.

Question 5

When does the RWYCC need to be passed to pilots

Answer 5

When it first changes to 6,6,6 DRY, DRY, DRY

and

When it is anything but 6,6,6 DRY, DRY, DRY

Question 6

When can an Unofficial/pilot report be passed?

Answer 6

When a pilot report of braking action is received and it is worse than that which is promulgated, it may be passed to other aircraft using a single term:

“Unofficial observation from a pilots report at (time) braking action POOR.”

A new runway inspection should be requested ASAP

Question 7

What is meant by the term MEHT?

Answer 7

Minimum eye height over threshold

The lowest height over the runway threshold at which PAPI indications can be seen

Question 8

What is the MEHT at EGMC?

Answer 8

05/23 - 53FT

Question 9

What is the aerobatics code and at what point should it be selected?

Answer 9

7004

5 minutes prior to carrying out aerobatic manoeuvres and should be deselected when the aerobatics cease.

Question 10

What is the full CLN PDR route?

Answer 10

CLN

Question 11

What is the full DVR PDR route?

Answer 11

DET - DVR

Question 12

What is the full LYD PDR route?

Answer 12

DET - LYD

Question 13

What is the full CPT PDR route?

Answer 13

EVNAS - LAM - BPK - HEN - CPT

(HEN = HENTON)

Question 14

What is the full BPK PDR route?

Answer 14

EVNAS - LAM - BPK

Question 15

What is a SAM?

Answer 15

Slot allocation message

Question 16

What is a SLC?

Answer 16

Slot cancellation message

Question 17

What is a SRM?

Answer 17

Slot revision message

Question 18

What is a SIP?

Answer 18

Slot improvement message

Question 19

What is a FLS?

Answer 19

Flight plan suspended message

Question 20

What is a DES?

Answer 20

Flight plan De-suspended message

Question 21

What is the maximum range of the IRVR system?

Answer 21

2000m

Question 22

What is the minimum of the IRVR system?

Answer 22

50m

Question 23

What part of the IRVR must be serviceable for a runway to be used in RVR conditions?

Answer 23

The TDZ

Question 24

On which runway is HORVR available?

Answer 24

RWY 05

Question 25

What are the obstacles that determine the MSA?

Answer 25

Wrotham Mast - 1304ft Faversham Mast - 682ft Sudbury Mast - 768ft Lippitts Hill Mast - 742ft

Question 26

What is the visual manoeuvring height for CAT A Aircraft?

Answer 26

600ft

Question 27

What is the visual manoeuvring height for CAT B Aircraft?

Answer 27

700ft

Question 28

What is the visual manoeuvring height for CAT C Aircraft?

Answer 28

900ft

Question 29

What are some of the risks of icing conditions?

Answer 29

- Change to the aerodynamics of the wings - Potential ice build up in pitot tubes - Degraded radios

Question 30

Where is the CDF located and what is the frequency?

Answer 30

TWY B 121.805

Question 31

Who should be notified if there is a thunderstorm in the vicinity of the aerodrome?

Answer 31

Aerodrome refuellers

Question 32

When may windshear be present?

Answer 32

- Frontal, Squall, TS activity -Low level inversions - When the wind direction is such that it passes over local terrain or buildings/obstructions

Question 33

What should ATC do when there has been a report of windshear?

Answer 33

Pass on to other pilots the following: - A warning of the presence of windshear - The height at which the windshear was encountered - The time at which the windshear was encountered - Details of the effect (speed gain/loss, vertical speed change, change in drift)

Question 34

How should a request for a non-radio aircraft be dealt with?

Answer 34

- Pass it onto the SCOD - Issue a discreet squawk - Ensure an LoA is established

Question 35

What is the APP DOC?

Answer 35

40NM / 10,000ft

Question 36

What is the RAD DOC?

Answer 36

40NM / 10,000ft

Question 37

What is the DIR DOC?

Answer 37

40NM / 10,000ft

Question 38

What is the TWR DOC?

Answer 38

25NM / 4000ft

Question 39

What is the ATIS DOC?

Answer 39

60NM / 20,000ft

Question 40

What phraseology should be used when an A7500 squawk is observed

Answer 40

"(C/C) Confirm you are squawking assigned code" Do not mention the code A7500

Question 41

What are some of the signs that an aircraft may be subject to unlawful interference?

Answer 41

- Unauthorised deviation from cleared flight profile - Refusal or inability to comply with ATC instructions (including vectoring) with no good reason - Loss of RTF contact, particularly associated with flight profile deviation - Unauthorised SSR code changes or extended use of IDENT - Use of non-standard phraseology by the crew, or other covert attempt to highlight the situation (marked change in voice characteristics, etc.) - Selection of A7600 (RTF failure) or A7700 (emergency), particularly in association with flight profile deviation - Notification from non-official sources - Open RTD transmitter form the cockpit - Non-ATC related RTF transmission - Non-specific threat passed by third party.

Question 42

What is the AFS radius of action?

Answer 42

1000m under the end of each runway

Question 43

What should be done if there is an incident with an aircraft that has departed Southend?

Answer 43

Find out if it took on fuel. If so, inform the fuel department so that an investigation can be initiated.

Question 44

What are the actions if a pilot or controller deems that there has been an AIRPROX?

Answer 44

The controller should note/take down the details if they have the capacity. AIRPROX reports should contain the following: -AIRPROX Report - Position - Time - Altitude - Heading - Details including miss distance - Weather conditions

Question 45

What action should be taken if an unauthorised crane is noticed in the vicinity of the aerodrome?

Answer 45

- Ask Sam Petrie if she knows anything about it - Ask security to investigate - Inform Radar - Cancel IFR training and approaches - NOTAM

Question 46

Failure of navigation lights by day?

Answer 46

Continue the flight as long as the issue is rectified at the earliest opportunity

Question 47

Failure of navigation lights at night OCAS?

Answer 47

Land as soon as possible

Question 48

Failure of navigation lights at night when flight is wholly contained in controlled airspace?

Answer 48

Flight may continue provided it is approved by the relevant ATC unit/s

Question 49

During which hours does the night surcharge apply?

Answer 49

2200-0630

Question 50

What is the maximum validity of a SNOWTAM?

Answer 50

8 Hours

Question 51

In what order shall snow and ice be cleared from the aerodrome?

Answer 51

1. Main runway 2. Primary taxi route 3. Aircraft parking stands 4. Emergency access route 5. Airside roads

Question 52

What does CFME stand for?

Answer 52

Continuous friction measuring equipment

Question 53

Where on the aerodrome is the designated holding and mobilisation point for the snow fleet?

Answer 53

Stand 15

Question 54

Who can act as Snow Cell Manager?

Answer 54

Head of Airside Head of Engineering Head of ATS

Question 55

Who can act as Snowman airfield?

Answer 55

Duty AFS Station/Watch manager

Question 56

Who can act as Snowman Terminal?

Answer 56

Security Duty manager

Question 57

Who can act as Snowman Aprons?

Answer 57

Duty AFS Station/Watch manager

Question 58

What are the ATC responsibilities in Snow conditions?

Answer 58

-Disseminate aviation weather warnings - Maintain control of all vehicles - Switch on AGL - Ensure NOTAM / SNOWTAM issued - Promulgate accurate airfield status using ATIS and Essential aerodrome information - Request runway or taxiway inspections -