Oakey AD2 SUPP/ERSA Summary

Question 1

What AMSL ALT is Oakey?

Answer 1

1336ft AMSL

Question 2

What are the correct headings for RWY 09/27, 05/23 and 14/32?

Answer 2

09/27: 089 and 269

05/23: 044/224
14/32: 134/314

Question 3

What level of service is provided to defence aircraft within the CTR and class of VMC is used?

Answer 3

Class D separation and class D VMC

Question 4

What is Oakey CTAF freq?

Answer 4

127.65

Question 5

Do local helicopters have to prefix R/T with ‘Helicopter’ when operating at Oakey?

Answer 5

Not required

Question 6

Explain what the Oakey FTAs are and what their purpose is:

Answer 6

FTA = Flight training area

Divided into W, NW and NE, these are larger blocks of airspace used for training. They are from 3000-6500ft AMSL with the lowest useable being 3500ft.

Question 7

Are the LFA boundaries exactly as displayed on the map or do they follow visual features?

Answer 7

They follow the visual feature e.g. roads/rivers, maps move they line so these are still visible

Question 8

Explain the logic for LFA numbering?

Answer 8

Number on is in the middle, moving clockwise from bottom left thereafter

Question 9

What are the saturation levels within the LFAs?

Answer 9

Four independent call signs (can be a formation of up to 4 aircraft)
A single coordinated activity (ROBC)
A single formation of 5 or more aircraft

Question 10

What does SAAFR mean?

Answer 10

Standard use Army Aircraft Flight Route

Question 11

Explain the naming convention for the SAAFRs:

Answer 11

From West to East, X-Ray, Yankee, Zulu

Question 12

What are the ACPs, what is their naming convention and how are they intended to be used?

Answer 12

ACPs (airspace control points) are waypoints named using a fish theme which are used by ATC when req to help provide separation

E.g. Remain E of Nemo

Question 13

What are the CIRA gates and how are they intended to be used?

Answer 13

CIRA gates are 6x visual ground features named, West, NW, North, NE, East and South gates.

They are used as transition points for aircraft flying to/out of the LFAs

Question 14

What are the transit areas, how should they be used and how are they named?

Answer 14

Transit areas are labelled as Whiskey (West), Charlie (Central) and Echo (east).

They are intended to allow flexibility in routing between the CIRA and LFAs. They are SFC to 3000ft IAW LFAs

Question 15

What are the limits of the YBYO (Brymaroo) and YWYO (Wyoming) CIRA?

Answer 15

Both: 2M radius, SFC - 3000ft

Question 16

What are the limits of the Oakey CIRA?

Answer 16

5NM radius FM OAK VOR, SFC - 3000ft AMSL

Question 17

When operating within the CIRA, does a flight plan need to be submitted?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

When are start clearance required at Oakey?

Answer 18

Only when stated within the ATIS

Question 19

What is the R/T for taxi clearance?

Answer 19

OAK GND, KNG 07, Pad XX, ATIS X, (NVIS status if by night)

Question 20

What is the R/T for an airways clearance?

Answer 20

OAK DEL, KNG 07, For Lima X via X-ray/Yankee/Zulu

Note: add NVG if aided

Question 21

You are operating within the western edge of L2 and will transit in and out of the Oakey CTR, do you require clearance?

Answer 21

Not if you are remaining within one of the LFAs

Question 22

You have been cleared to track outbound for the CIRA via a SAAFR, how should you do this?

Answer 22

Depart the Circuit from the appropriate leg, track direct to SAAFR entry gate, fly along the RHS of the SAAFR, don’t cross the centreline.

If departing the SAAFR, give way to oncoming traffic

Call ‘established’ once off the SAAFR

Question 23

What is a clearance limit and how would it be used?

Answer 23

A clearance limit is for when flying along a SAAFR, ATC will restrict your progress to one of the SAAFR WPs, expecting you to hold until clearance limit has been CX

Question 24

You are crossing a SAAFR between LFAs, how does this work?

Answer 24

If crossing a SAAFR, clearance into a seperate LFA implies clearance to cross the SAAFR, ATC will pass traffic information as required.

Question 25

Can aircraft operate in a SAAFR for extended periods of time?

Answer 25

Yes, if they ask for it. E.g. C/S, Request OPS L5/L8 SAAFR Y between Y1 and Y2 for 15 mins

Question 26

How is decon managed within the LFA between aircraft?

Answer 26

All aircraft are to monitor and transmit on 135.85

Question 27

Which areas allow terrain flight (NB 50ft)

Answer 27

LFAs: 1-7 SAAFR: X/Y TA: W/C CIRA: N of Dalby/TWB train line (only on certain ROBC sorties)

Question 28

Which areas allow low flying NB 200ft?

Answer 28

LFA: 8 SAAFR: Z TA: E

Question 29

What actions are required if ATC says “caution wake turbulence”

Answer 29

There are no REQUIRED actions, however as described be cautious, potentially fly approach on upwind side to avoid wake turbulence if concerned

Question 30

There are two approach freqs, where should they be used?

Answer 30

Lima 4 (outer half), 6 and 7 use 123.7 since they are on the other side of the range and hence go through the repeater Lima 1, 2, 3, 8 are able to use 125.4

Question 31

How is deconfliction managed in the LFAs?

Answer 31

Deconfliction within LFA uses Oakey Decon 135.85 to manage traffic

Question 32

What level of restriction is the Oakey airspace (RA1/2/3) and what does this mean for you?

Answer 32

Oakey is RA2, which means civvies are able to flight plan through only on ERSA routes Civilian aircraft will be vectored clear of any military traffic

Question 33

What is D652 and how high does it extend?

Answer 33

Is the Oakey power station, this danger area exists because of hot air rising from vents which causes turbulence SFC to 2800ft AMSL

Question 34

What considerations are there regarding the New Acland Coal Mine?

Answer 34

The coal mine is covered by 4 different ROZ (restricted operating zones), these are restricted flying areas promulgated within NOTAMs. They are only active when necessary.

Question 35

What are the major considerations for CTAF operations at Oakey?

Answer 35

Oakey, TWB and Dalby all have the same CTAF Freqs (127.65), meaning radios can become very congested.

Question 36

Briefly explain the runway setup and operations at YBOK

Answer 36

Main RWY: 09/27 Supplemental: 05/23 and 14/32 Additional: Taxiway B treated as a runway, 3x helicopter landing areas

Question 37

What are the physical limits of STAB and how high can you fly?

Answer 37

The STAB is located directly N of taxiway B and east of taxiway Alpha

Question 38

What are the limits of the HTA (hover training area) and how high can you fly?

Answer 38

Limits: E of RWY 14/32 Not above 100ft AGL *Note: Ops normal calls required on the half hour*

Question 39

Explain operations on the helicopter landing areas/lanes including naming conventions, height and useable areas:

Answer 39

- Lanes 1, 2 and 3 with 3 being to the north, 2 being in the middle and 1 being to the south. - Not above 300ft AGL - Downwind end of the land can be requested to be extended 500m to allow extra space

Question 40

Explain the go around procedure:

Answer 40

Climb to CIRA height, overfly intended landing site in RWY track, track upwind and advise ATC of intentions

Question 41

Which RWY has no lights by night?

Answer 41

RWY 05/23

Question 42

When operating in the areas, how often should ops normal calls be made?

Answer 42

Every 30 mins on the hour, can be made 5 mins early. *Note: If 3 mins late, rescue helicopter will be coming out*

Question 43

Explain the three levels of hazardous weather warning and what they mean:

Answer 43

Yellow: Storms within 20NM OR wind speeds above 30KTS not exceeding 40KTS Orange: Storms within 10NM OR wind exceeding 40kts and/or gusting +15kts or more above mean wind speed Red: Storms within 5NM OR wind speeds in excess of 5050kts

Question 44

Explain the process for an offset departure/approach:

Answer 44

Used when aircraft on ground upwind on departure/arrival RWY, TWR will tell you which side to fly on E.g. “KNG07, offset departure left, RWY 09 short, cleared for T/O” (for departure) E.g. “KNG07, RWY 09 short occupied, offset left, RWY 09 long cleared to land”

Question 45

Explain the “Huey” procedure:

Answer 45

Is an air transit corridor that remains clear of all lanes and runways, typically crossing TWY B at B1. E.g. “KNG 07, air transit for dispersal via Huey, cross bravo at bravo 1”

Question 46

How does ATC pass traffic during a base call?

Answer 46

ATC will pass traffic for aircraft which are ahead of you in the sequence making a special mention for aircraft on approach for TWY B: E.g. “KNG 07, 1 ahead, 1 ahead for bravo, RWY 09, cleared to land”

Question 47

You have been cleared to land on TWY B, are you able to taxi off at the next exit?

Answer 47

A clearance to land on B implies a clearance to taxi clear

Question 48

Due to low traffic volumes, what freqs are often combined?

Answer 48

ACD will be combined with APP, therefore to talk to ACD, set APP in the aircraft GND will be combined with TWR

Question 49

What is the R/T for taxi and clearance into the CIRA?

Answer 49

“Oakey Ground, KNGTXX G’day, received X, Pad A1, for the circuit request clearance and taxi” *”KNGTXX, Oakey ground, cleared CIRA, NA2500ft, taxi HP B2”* “Cleared CIRA, NA 2500ft, taxi HP B2”