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What is the DOC of the TWR and APP frequencies?
Approach = 25NM & 10,000ft Tower = 10NM & 4000ft
What are the weather standby criteria?
Prevailing viz = 1000m or less
Wind = 20kts or more in excess of 45 degrees off RWY centreline
Cloud = SCT/BKN/OVC 500ft or worse
In respect of RSIVA, when can standard separation be reduced?
(1) - Adequate separation can be provided by the aerodrome controller when each aircraft is continuously visible to the controller
(2) - Each aircraft is continuously visible to the pilots of the other aircraft concerned and the pilots report that they can maintain their own separation.
(3) - When one aircraft is following another, the pilot of the succeeding aircraft reports that he has the other aircraft in sight and can maintain own separation.
What are the specific responsibilities of the aerodrome controller?
(1) - Notifying emergency services as per the local instructions;
(2) - Informing aircraft its control of any depletion in aerodrome emergency services;
(3) - Providing an approach control service when carrying out functions delegated by approach control
(4) - Supplying the following information to approach control:
(a) Pertinent data on IFR, Special VFR and VFR traffic including departures, missed approaches and overdue aircraft
(b) Appropriate items of essential aerodrome information
(5) - Informing the aerodrome operator when it becomes apparent that there is a deterioration in the state of the aerodrome or associated facilities for which the aerodrome operator is responsible
(6) - Initiating overdue action at aerodromes where no approach control unit is established
When would you take overdue action?
Preliminary - 30 Minutes after the ETA
Full - 1 Hour after the ETA (Unless there is reason to believe it is needed earlier e.g. full known to be exhausted)
What are the dimensions of Runways 02/20?
1036m x 18m
What is the phraseology for essential aerodrome information?
Caution…(Item of essential aerodrome information)
What are the 9 items of Essential Aerodrome Information?
(1) - Construction work or maintenance on the manoeuvring area
(2) - Rough portions of the manoeuvring area and whether or not they are marked
(3) - Failure or irregular functioning of the aerodrome lighting system. Defects must be passed to pilots in the form that they have been reported to the controller. Controllers should not make assumptions that a particular defect renders an associated aid unserviceable or not available. The pilot is responsible for deciding his course of action
(4) - Failure or irregular function of approach aids
(5) - Aircraft parked close to the runways or taxiways and aircraft engaged in ground running of engines
(6) - Water, snow, slush, ice or frost on a runway, a taxiway or an apron
(7) - In snow and ice conditions, information concerning the sweeping and or sanding of the manoeuvring area.
(8) - Bird formations or large individual birds observed on or above the manoeuvring area or in the vicinity.
(9) - Information on the location an operational status of any arrester gear installation
What are the 3 emergency squawks and their uses?
7700 - General Emergency
7600 - Radio Fail
7500 - Hijack/Unlawful Interference
Which airspace classifications are deemed Controlled Airspace?
A, B, C, D, E - Controlled
F & G - Uncontrolled
What are the objectives of an Air Traffic Service?
(1) - Prevent collisions between aircraft
(2) - Prevent collisions between aircraft on the manoeuvring area and obstructions on that area
(3) - Expedite and maintain and orderly flow of air traffic
(4) - Provide advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights
(5) - Notify appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue aid and assist such organisations as required.
What is the minimum wake turbulence separation between a departing C152 following an A400M making a low approach?
3 Minutes
What is the minimum wake turbulence separation between a light following a Small aircraft on approach?
4NM
What is the transition altitude used at Shoreham?
6000ft
How would you calculate an RVR value for Shoreham at night?
Met vis x 1.5
What is the procedure used when the B1 CCTV camera fails?
Runway 02: A1 used. One aircraft at a time taxied via B1 to line up
Runway 20: Aircraft asked to report runway vacated is using Bravo
Dedicated low level CCTS are allowed on which runways and at what height?
24 LHC
06 RHC
750ft
What are the code words used for the Royal Train?
GROVE - Royal Train
DEEPDEENE - Semi-Royal Train
A pilot is required to file a flight plan for…?
(1) - Any flight or portion thereof to be provided with an air traffic control service
(2) - Any IFR flight operating in advisory airspace
(3) - any flight within or into areas, or along routes designated by the authority, to facility the provision of flight information, alerting and search and rescue services
(4) - Any flight within or into areas designated by the authority, established to prevent the need for interception
(5) - Any flights across international boundaries
How would a controller file an overload report?
By filling an MOR with the words “Overload Report” in the title.
In the vicinity of aerodromes, the standard separation minima may be reduced if…?
(1) - Adequate separation can be provided by the aerodrome controller when each aircraft is continuously visible to this controller.
(2) - Each aircraft is continuously visible to the pilots of the other aircraft concerned and the pilots report that they can maintain their own separation
(3) - When one aircraft is following another, the pilot of the succeeding aircraft reports that he has the other aircraft in sight , and can maintain own separation
How should a category of flight be marked?
The category letter should be written in Box M, as a capital letter and circled.
What is the definition of a runway incursion?
Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
What initial action would you take if you where involved in an AIRPROX whilst on duty?
(1) - Wherever possible the controller(s) concerned should be withdrawn from operational duty and interviewed formally to establish the basic facts.
(2) - If it is likely that the controller(s), ATC procedures or equipment are implicated, telephone the Regional Manager ATS Safety Regulation, giving immediately available details of the incident.
What is the definition of a regional pressure setting?
The forecast of the lowest QNH value within an altimeter setting region
In which ASR does Shoreham lie?
Chatham (Adjacent to Portland)
Line-up instructions may be issued to multiple aircraft at different points on the same or crossing runways provided that…?
(1) - It is during daylight hours
(2) - All aircraft are continuously visible to the aerodrome controller
(3) - All aircraft are on the same RTF frequency
(4) - Pilots are advised of the number that they are in the departure sequence, and the position/runway from which the aircraft before them will depart
(5) - The physical characteristics of the runway do not render the preceding aircraft in the departure sequence invisible to the succeeding aircraft on the same runway.
What is the definition of night?
The time between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise
In which conditions must aerodrome lighting be displayed?
By day: Visibility less than 5km and the cloud base is less than 700ft
By night: Irrespective of weather conditions
What are the five types of runway surface state?
(1) - Dry
(2) - Damp
(3) - Wet
(4) - Water Patches
(5) - Flooded
What is the published DOC of the Distress and Diversion Cell?
2000ft amsl within 40nm of EGLL and 3000ft elsewhere
