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12 Cards in this Set
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State the reasons for an air system to divert |
Short of fuel or U/S Hazardous weather en-route Weather at destination below pilots limits Runway at destination obstructed (Airfield BLACK) Landing Aids at destination U/S Destination aerodrome closed Administrative or Operational Reasons Emergencies |
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On whose authority can an Air System divert? |
The operating Authority ATC The Air System Captain |
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State the parameters for a Pre-selected Diversion |
Any suitable airfield (military or civilian) can be used as a diversion Booking of pre-selected diversions is done before flying commences A designated ops officer/pilot will select the diversion for the day |
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What 4 pieces of information need to be ascertained in order to book a diversion? |
What station No. of Air Systems per quarter What type of Air System Times from - to e.g. RAF Coningsby 4/4, MIXED, From 0800-1700 |
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State what MEDA stands for and state the equipment provided |
Military Emergency Diversion Aerodrome Equipped for: UHF/VHF Comms Emergency Services Minimum runway length of 7000ft A cable arresting system is desirable |
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State the 8 pieces of information for an Actual Diversion |
Call Sign Type POB Departure Aerodrome Intended Destination Aerodrome Reason for diversion Location Any other complications e.g. DAC, AEROMED, VIP |
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Upon Actual Diversion landing what two agencies must be contacted? |
Departure Aerodrome Intended destination Aerodrome |
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When is a fixed wing air system overdue? |
When late reporting: ETA Radar entry point or other specified terminal calling point ETA Overhead ETA Landing |
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When is a rotary Air System considered overdue? |
Flights over water: At the end of its notified endurance Flights over land: One hour after the end of its notified endurance |
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State Overdue Action |
Confirm the Air System's Data Check the movements board Check the departure Aerodrome if relevant Check with ATC |
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State Overdue Action for ATC |
Check all likely frequencies the Air System could be using Check with other controllers Check wit nearby Aerodromes If this fails, D&D will be informed |
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State Overdue Actions for D&D |
Make every effort to trace the missing Air System If unsuccessful, AIS (Mil) and the ARCC will be informed If the Air System is traced, overdue action will be cancelled and all concerned will be notified |
