Section 2 - Local Separation Standards

Question 1

What VFR clearances may be given by Luton ATC without reference to TC Luton?

What squawk and level restriction will these departures be given?

Answer 1

1. VFR clearances via the South/North lane.

2. Squawk 4677, not above altitude 1500ft

Question 2

Immediately after a VFR South/North lane departure, what should the AIR controller do?

Answer 2

Inform TC Luton:

“(C/S) VFR departure North/South lane.”

Question 3

What is the phraseology for VFR departures leaving the CTR?

Answer 3

“(C/S) clear of controlled airspace, ATC service is terminated, squawk 7000 and free-call en-route.”

Question 4

AIR is only permitted to limit aircraft performing a missed approach to alt 2000ft during emergencies. Why is this restriction in place?
(2)

Answer 4

1. Most aircraft struggle to capture 2000ft.

2. May have to fly manually, risking a level bust.

Question 5

Is AIR obliged to ‘work’ transit flights?

Answer 5

No!

Question 6

Can TC Luton ask AIR ‘work’ IFR transit flights?

Answer 6

No!

Question 7

If AIR notes the details of a VFR crosser on scrap paper, is this sufficient for them to ‘work’ the traffic across the aerodrome?

Answer 7

No. FDE required for VFR crossers being worked by AIR.

Question 8

During coordination for transit aircraft, what is the most important piece of information AIR should find out?

Answer 8

Flight rules.

Question 9

While the Dunstable gliding airspace is active, are non-NPR IFR aircraft permitted to route through?

Answer 9

No!

Question 10

If a VFR departure does not have a transponder, what information should be passed to TC Luton?

Answer 10

Airborne time.

Question 11

What must Luton ATC do for VFR departures NOT using the South-North lane?

Answer 11

Pre-note and get release from TC Luton.

Question 12

How wide are the South/North lane?

Describe the route of each lane.

Answer 12

Both 1.5nm

South Lane = M1J8 -> Hyde -> Runway mid-point
North Lane = Pirton -> Offley -> Runway mid-point

Question 13

For SVFR aircraft routing by the North/South lane, what level and conditions would they be given?

Answer 13

Not above 1500ft altitude.

Clear of cloud with surface in sight.

Question 14

Who is responsible for separation for SVFR aircraft during entry/exit from South/North lanes?

Answer 14

Pilots are responsible.

Traffic information is to be given as requested/necessary by ATC.

Question 15

What separation can be provided to SVFR aircraft in the vicinity of the aerodrome? (Not Luton specific separation)
(3)

Answer 15

1. In the vicinity, if adequate separation can be provided by AIR when each aircraft is continuously visible to controller.
2. In the vicinity, if each aircraft is continuously visible to the pilots of the other aircraft, and the pilots report they can maintain their own separation.
3. In the vicinity, when one aircraft is following another if the pilot of the succeeding aircraft reports he has the other in sight and can maintain own separation.

Question 16

What deemed separation is there for SVFR aircraft in the vicinity of Luton airport?
(3)

Answer 16

1. Between SVFR flights only, operating wholly within the North or South lane.
2. Between SVFR flights and IFR arrivals established on final. Provided SVFR operating wholly in North lane North of Offley, or wholly in South lane South of Hyde.
3. Between SVFR flights and IFR departures from R26 tracking towards BNN or from R08 on runway heading. Provided SVFR operating wholly in North lane North of Offley, or wholly in South lane South of Hyde.

Question 17

Do the deemed separations apply to traffic using the South-West or South-East departure routes?

Answer 17

No.

Unless TC Luton can provide radar separation, all SVFR traffic is to route via South/North lane.

Question 18

Are wheeled helicopters capable of ground taxi permitted to air taxi?

Answer 18

No.

Helicopters able to ground taxi should be instructed to do so.

Question 19

Which direction departures/arrivals can the helicopter aiming point procedure be used for?

Answer 19

South only.

Question 20

Using the aiming point procedure, can helicopters cross the runway while traffic backtracks/lines up?

Answer 20

Yes. Provided traffic/aerodrome information is passed and helicopter pilot can see the aircraft.

Question 21

What is the phraseology to be used for landing and departing helicopters using the “HAP”?

Answer 21

“(C/S), cross the runway, cleared to land at (H1/C1).”

“(C/S) at (H1/C1) cleared for take-off and cross the runway.”

Question 22

Can the HAP be used at night?

Answer 22

Yes. Even while traffic is lined-up or backtracking.

Question 23

When should the HAP NOT be used?

3

Answer 23

1. At night, if the pilot indicates they wish to use the runway QDM and another aircraft is lining/lined up.
2. For arriving IFR helicopters.
3. During LVPs.

Question 24

What considerations should be given for the HAP in the case of a low approach/go around or an early rotation from a departure (before C)?

Answer 24

Wake turbulence separation.

Question 25

Which town South of Luton are VFR helicopters to avoid overflying?

Answer 25

Harpenden

Question 26

If you wanted/needed a VFR helicopter to fly above alt 1500ft, who would you coordinate with?

Answer 26

TC Luton

Question 27

What is the standard routing followed by VFR helicopters inbound from the South to R26?

Answer 27

A1MJ4 -> Kimpton Hall -> Hyde -> Airport

Question 28

For VFR helicopters arriving from Stansted, what route would they be instructed to follow?

Answer 28

Puckeridge -> Kimpton Hall -> Hyde -> Airport. | This is for both runways.

Question 29

For VFR helicopters departing from R26, what is their standard routing?

Answer 29

Hyde -> M1J9 -> M1J8 | SW Departure

Question 30

For VFR helicopters departing from R08, what is their standard routing?

Answer 30

Hyde -> Kimpton Hall -> A1MJ4 | SE Departure

Question 31

What is the standard routing followed by VFR helicopters inbound from the South to R08?

Answer 31

M1J8 -> M1J9 -> Hyde -> Airport

Question 32

For VFR helicopters arriving at Luton, what are the standard clearance limits both from North and South before transfer to AIR?

Answer 32

``` South = Hyde North = Offley ```

Question 33

Are VFR departures via the SW or SE routing subject to release?

Answer 33

No. Pre-note only to TC Luton just before take-off.

Question 34

What are the conditions to allow direct routeing for VFR SE/SW deps/arrivals to skip Hyde?

Answer 34

No IFR traffic to effect. Approval by TC Luton. Will not overfly Harpenden. Must otherwise fly preferred track.

Question 35

Who should control VFR helicopters landing at sites within the ATZ?

Answer 35

AIR.

Question 36

When landing at a private site within the ATZ, what are pilots of VFR helicopters to be instructed to do before departure?

Answer 36

Contact Tower.

Question 37

What flight category is to be given to police helicopters unless stated by the pilot?

Answer 37

Cat B

Question 38

What tool does AIR have to find out where police helicopters will be operating?

Answer 38

Police grid-reference chart of CTR