Misc. Questions

Question 1

What is the Transition Altitude at EGKA?

Answer 1

6000ft

Question 2

What ASR Pressures are displayed in the VCR, and where is the boundary?

Answer 2

Chatham and Portland

Approx. 8nm West of the aerodrome

Question 3

When may HTA ‘X’ be used for circuits?

Answer 3

When RWY 06/24 is in use

Question 4

Are circuits permitted from HTA ‘Q’?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What are the circuit directions for HTA ‘W’?

Answer 5

Right Hand when RWYs 13, 20 and 24.

Left Hand when RWYs 02, 06and 31.

Question 6

Can the sloping ground be used at the same time as HTA ‘W’?

Answer 6

Yes, provided both pilots agree

Question 7

What are the conditions for Multiple helicopter circuits at HTA ‘W’? (10)

Answer 7

1. Both Helis must have instructors on board
2. Both helicopters agree to the presence of each other
3. Both are Light WT category
4. Prevailing conditions must be such that the ATCO can see both helis and the helis can see each other
5. Both helicopters conform to the same circuit direction
6. The ATCO reserves the right to limit operations at ‘W’ at any time
7. No Hover/general handling manoeuvres are permitted
8. The landing heli should move to the upwind end of ‘W’ to facilitate one landing behind
9. HTA ‘Q’ is still available provided all parties are aware
10. Passive R/T is used, although ATCO may request positive depending on the traffic scenario

Question 8

At what altitude are turns permitted after departure?

Answer 8

600ft

Question 9

What should a visiting aircraft be instructed to do if they request an early turn after departure?

Answer 9

Avoid built up areas

Question 10

Up to what point can a take off clearance be cancelled?

Answer 10

RWY 02: Before HTA ‘W’

RWY 20: Before the Northern windsock

Question 11

What should aircraft performing a Go-Around be instructed (RWY 20 + 24) if HTA’s ‘W’ and ‘X’ are active?

Answer 11

To maintain runway centreline

RWY 20 : W active
RWY 24 : W or X active

Question 12

From which runways are fanstops approved?

Answer 12

02 and 31

Question 13

What is the radio fail join procedure?

Answer 13

1. Join overhead
2. Descend deadside and overfly the Runway at 500ft
3. Join the circuit to land

Standard light signals should be used

Question 14

Who is exempt from VFR/SVFR is CAS-T is established at EGKA?

Answer 14

UKP, HEMS, SAR, SAR Training flights

Pipeline, Power line, Electricity and Rail surveys

Question 15

What is the CTOT tolerance?

Answer 15

-5 minutes

+10 Minutes

Question 16

What are the noise abatement procedures for EGKA?

Answer 16

HELI : Departing RWY 24, use the 24 climbout or the 20 Climbout avoding built up areas.

FW: Departing RWY 20, Make a 10 degree turn to the right upon reaching the railway. Turn on track after the coast

Question 17

What are the preferred runways for use?

Answer 17

20 or 02

Question 18

Where are Extended helicopter operations preferential?

Answer 18

HTA ‘W’ or ‘X’ or RWY 24 West of the midpoint.

Question 19

What action must be taken in the event of an FPL diversion?

Answer 19

An ARR message must be sent

Question 20

Where is the parent met office for EGKA?

Answer 20

Exeter

Question 21

What wind speed and direction value will be passed to pilots (unless requested otherwise)?

Answer 21

2 Minute Mean

Question 22

What flight priority is a royal flight to be awarded?

Answer 22

CAT C

Question 23

What flight priority is a Non emergency, air ambulance flight, to be awarded?

Answer 23

CAT B

Question 24

What are the Maximum operating hours allowed at the aerodrome?

Answer 24

Mon-Sat : 0700-2100 (pre-arranged movements)
Sun: 0800-2000

Local Times

Question 25

How can RVR be calculated at EGKA?

Answer 25

Day RVR = Met.Vis X 1.0 Night RVR = Met. Vis X 1.5 This information is not to be included on the METAR or ATIS

Question 26

What is the maximum number of aircraft permitted in the FW Circuit? Multiple runways in use?

Answer 26

4 Aircraft In the event that Cross runways are being used: 2 on one runway and one on the other

Question 27

What points on the airfield should the RFFS be positioned in the event of an emergency? 02 20/24 13/31 06

Answer 27

``` 02 = North Gate + North Hangar 20/24 = 'C' Loop 13/31 = East windsock on Access track from Gate 6A 06 = Northern edge of Concrete apron ```

Question 28

What action should be taken to limit traffic levels?

Answer 28

1. Refusing Circuit details/ Land circuit Traffic 2. Declining IFR training 3. Restrict operations to only one runway 4. Limit helicopter traffic if it is has negative impacts 5. Hold traffic outside the ATZ and pass the expected delay 6. In extreme cases, refuse departures for local flights

Question 29

What is the procedure for reporting an oil slick or pollution?

Answer 29

Notify the coastguard Make a note in the watch log File a report in the format shown in MATS 1, Sect 6 Chap 5

Question 30

What approvals are required for RPAS operations within the ATZ?

Answer 30

If the RPAS is >7KG If the RPAS is ≤ 3.5KG and being flown using First person view. It is aerodrome policy NOT to approve any RPAS operations within the ATZ

Question 31

What tasks may be delegated to the ATSA?

Answer 31

1. Processing of FPLs and associated messages 2. Requesting clearances from TC 3. Updating the ATIS 4. Informing the RFFS of a runway change 5. Dissemination of Wx Warnings 6. Co-ordination of any other operationally significant messages

Question 32

What are the procedures for using RWY 13/31?

Answer 32

Not to be used as the duty runway when the wind is less than 15kt Not permitted for T&G or Stop and Go movements

Question 33

When would ADC coordinate a VFR departure with APP?

Answer 33

If the departure will be routeing through the overhead

Question 34

When shall APP coordinate with ADC? [MATS 2]

Answer 34

1. When aircraft are commencing an approach, leaving the IAF 2. Base turn complete or Final Approach Track est. 3. Any other DME range requested by ADC

Question 35

What are the code-words for the Royal Train?

Answer 35

(Royal Train) - GROVE | (Semi-Royal Train) - DEEPDENE

Question 36

Can you have an aircraft lined up on the 06 or 13 numbers while landing on 02/20G

Answer 36

No

Question 37

According the MATS pt.2, When shall an inspection take place?

Answer 37

1. Prior to commencement of operations 2. After an incident 3. After WIP has completed 4. After a runway excursion 5. Before night operations Commence (Sunset + 30 mins) 6. After an abandoned takeoff

Question 38

What should happen on the aerodrome prior to an arrival of a Jet/Turbine aircraft?

Answer 38

Bird Run

Question 39

When shall the aerodrome and obstruction lighting be displayed?

Answer 39

By Day: Visibility <5km and/or cloud BASE <700ft By Night: Irrespective of weather conditions If the lighting is off, it should be displayed (in the above conditions) ATD + 15 mins or ETA -15 Mins

Question 40

What are the ideal lighting settings for day/Night?

Answer 40

By day: - Runway : 100% - PAPIs : 30% By Night: - Runway : 30% - PAPIs : 10% TWY lighting : as required

Question 41

In the event of a mains power failure, will the whole aerodrome remain lit?

Answer 41

No Taxiway Kilo will be unlit when the generators are in operation

Question 42

What should happen in the event of reduction of RFFS cat to special?

Answer 42

All public transport flights should be suspended

Question 43

When should a weather standby be initiated?

Answer 43

A weather standby may be initiated whenever weather conditions are such as to render a landing difficult or hard to observe and any other tine as considered necessary by ATS. For EGKA: Cloud base: ≥SCT ≤500ft Visibility: Prevailing ≤1000m Crosswinds : Mean speed ≥20kt and ≥45° from runway

Question 44

What is the emergency radius of action?

Answer 44

1000m outside the aerodrome boundary

Question 45

When is an aircraft permitted to land following an emergency and downgrade to RFFS cat 0?

Answer 45

- If the aircraft is in the ATZ and it is safer for it to land (e.g.Student pilot)] - If the runway is unobstructed and the operator has an indemnity Any Cat 0 landing should be logged in the ATS watch log

Question 46

What should ATS do when an aircraft reports a laser attack?

Answer 46

- Acknowledge the report - Obtain the aircraft's position and altitude at the time of the attack - The direction from which the light was observed - Obtain a description of the light - Anticipate the need for the pilot to manoeuvre to get away from the laser source - Call 999 - Advise aircraft in that vicinity, of the attack (up to 30 mins after) - Record details in ATS watch log and Complete an MOR

Question 47

What should ATS do in the event of a laser attack on the VCR?

Answer 47

- Look away - Refrain from rubbing eyes - Lower the sunblinds - Increase the ambient light - Advise aircraft of the attack - Note a description of the light - Call 999 - Record details in ATS watch log and Complete an MOR

Question 48

What are the 4 categories of radio interference?

Answer 48

1. Major impact on Air Traffic Safety 2. Significant impact on Air Traffic Safety 3. Nuisance to Air Traffic 4. Interference reported for information only 1 & 2 should be reported to OFCOM ASAP 3 & 4 should be reported to OFCOM on a monthly basis

Question 49

What may indicate that an aircraft has been Hijacked?

Answer 49

1. Unauthorised deviation from cleared flight profile 2. Refusal to comply with ATS instructions 3. Loss of R/T in association with flight path deviation 4. Unauthorised SSR code changes 5. Use of non Standard/suspicious phraseology 6. selection of 7500 SSR code 7. Notification from official/unofficial source 8. Open R/T from the cockpit 9. Non specific threat passed by third party

Question 50

What information should be collected regarding a hijack and who should it be passed to?

Answer 50

1. Aircraft type, Callsign, operator and last assigned Mode A code 2. Point of departure and intended destination 3. Current position, level and expected route 4. Indicative factors of the aircrafts Hijack status 5. Current R/T Frequency and controlling agency This information should be passed to the SATCO and the ACC Watch Supervisor

Question 51

What are the 14 aerodrome warnings as listed in the AIP?

Answer 51

1. Aircraft approaching runway 02 are reminded not to attempt to touch down before the threshold line. They should follow the PAPIs in order to safely overfly trains and railway line. 2. Caution soft ground either side of taxiway Kilo. Enter and exit only on marked points. 3. Caution should be used when taxiing on Alpha for wingtip clearance on aircraft in the C Loop. 4. Model aircraft fly adjacent to runway 20 approach on the hills 1 nm from the threshold up to 450ft AMSL 5. Turbulence may be encountered when on final approach to runway 24 6. Runway 24/06 is not even and level along its full length. Runway 06 has undulations in the touchdown area. 7. High tension cables to the North East of the aerodrome at 2NM 8. Reduced wingtip clearance when taxiing between aircraft on the main apron 9. Flocks of aircraft may descend on the aerodrome quickly causing delays to pilots. 10. Grass cutting will take place on the aerodrome between the months on April and October. 11. Restrictions to operations will apply when LVPs are in force. Only runway 20 and Alpha will be used. 12. Wind information is given to pilots in Degrees True. Pilots should allow for current magnetic variation. 13. Kite flying along the coast up to 100ft 14. Runway 06/24 is over built up areas. Pilots wishing to make an early turn should request to do so with ATC.

Question 52

What are the dimensions of Shoreham's drone FRZ

Answer 52

2nm (ATZ Radius) up to 2000ft A 5km rectangle that is 1km wide and extends from the threshold of each runway

Question 53

What is the legal height up to which a drone can operate?

Answer 53

400ft AGL