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ROYAL AIR FORCE HALTON

AERODROME ORDER BOOK Version 1.1

1 SEP 14

INCORPORATING: GEN 1000 – General Orders FLY 2000 – Flying Orders

ATM 3000 – Air Traffic / Operations Orders ENG 4000 – Engineering Orders

RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book – Introductory Pages

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Foreword

1. Under the Directive from Air Officer Commanding No 22 (Training) Group, Station Commander Royal Air Force Halton is charged with the duty of care responsibility for the conduct of all flying at Royal Air Force Halton as Head of Establishment (HoE) in accordance with QRs, MRPs, JSPs and related and subordinate publications. OC Ops & Plans Wg is similarly charged with responsibility for the provision of a safe airfield as the Aerodrome Operator (AO) in accordance with RA1026.. Both the HoE and the AO are DH-facing to the appropriate DDH, DAC and ODH.

2. These Orders are mandatory for all personnel operating from RAF Halton airfield. They are supplementary to QRs, MRPs, TGOs, Mil AIP, JSPs, APs and CAA publications for aircraft and their operation. They follow the same format as TGOs and MRPs and reference to the parent documents is assumed. Any order number incorporating the letters HAL denotes a RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book (AOB) order that may have no equivalent order in higher level documents.

3. All reference to the masculine gender (he, him and his) is to be taken to include the feminine gender (she, her and hers). Where appropriate a neutral gender is used (they, their and theirs).

4. All orders within this document use the executive command “shall” and acceptable means of compliance (AMC) uses the executive command “should”.

5. This book is to be read and signed for by all relevant personnel on arrival, at least 12 monthly and on amendment.

Amendments

6. Amendments should be requested using the Request for Change (RFC) form provided in this document. The RFC form should be submitted to the appropriate section sponsor as indicated in the Table of Contents.

7. All requests, regardless of their level of urgency, should be submitted through the attached form. The RFC form is to be annotated correctly to communicate the level of priority for each change.

8. Amendments will be issued by Ops Sqn in the form of a RAF Halton Flying Order Book Notification of Authorized Amendment (HAL FOB – NAA) using the template that follows.

A S BURNS

Group Captain

Station Commander

Royal Air Force Halton

HEAD OF ESTABLISHMENT

R M MORLEY

Wing Commander

OC Operations & Plans Wing

Royal Air Force Halton

AERODROME OPERATOR


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Royal Air Force Halton Flying Order Book (FOB) Request for Change (RFC) Form

Originator’s Contact Details:

Name:

Rank:

Telephone Number:

Date:

Unit:

FOB Order No. and Title:

Section/Page/Paragraph:

Requested Amendment:

Rationale for Amendment:

Air Safety Implications of Amendment:

Section Sponsor Comment and Approval

Comment:

Signature: Name:

Telephone Number: Rank:

Commandant DHFS / CI Comment and Approval

Comment:

Signature: Name:

Telephone Number: Rank:

RAF Halton Flying Aerodrome Book – Introductory Pages

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Royal Air Force Reference: HAL FOB/NAA/

Halton

RAF Halton Flying Order Book Notification of Authorized Amendment (HAL FOB – NAA)

Halton Flying Order:

Originator:

Date:

Amendment incorporated on:

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INTRODUCTION

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AUTHORIZED AMENDMENT

Flying Order

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Acceptable Means of Compliance

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Guidance Material

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APPROVAL

This NAA has been approved by ???.

INCORPORATION

The amendment has been/will be incorporated…

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A N OTHER Sqn Ldr Post Ext ????

for Stn Cdr / OC Ops & Plans Wg


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Distribution List for RAF Halton Flying Order Book and Notification of Authorized Amendment (HAL FOB – NAA)

Distribution: Copy No:

External:

22 (Trg) Gp FSO e-copy PDF

OC 2 FTS, RAF Syerston

e-copy PDF

HQ 2FTS, SO2 ASAR, RAF Syerston

e-copy PDF

Internal:

OC Ops Sqn Master Copy

Stn Cdr 1

OC Ops & Plans Wg 2

Airfield Manager 3

OC 613 VGS 4 & 5

OC FDTC(H) / RAFGSA Chilterns Centre 6, 7 & 8

OIC RAF Halton Aeroplane Club 9 & 10

OIC RAF Halton Microlight Club 11

Wendover Library 12

Stn Intranet & Club Websites “Members Only” Area (must be password protected)

e-copy PDF


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Amendment record

Change Number

Issuing Authority

Change Incorporated By (name)

Signature Date Incorporated

Initial Issue Ops Sqn Sqn Ldr G P Coleman [Signed on Dii] 1 Jul 14

V1.1 Ops Sqn


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Table of Contents

The Contents table below is compiled to indicate both the contents of this FOB and the hierarchy of orders superior to those in the RAF Halton FOB (via the 3 right-hand columns). Further detail on these orders may be found in the higher-level Training Group (Gliding) (TG(G)) and MAA Regulatory Publications (MRPs). MRPs are available on the MAA website - http://www.maa.mod.uk/. Hard copies of TG(G)s are available from Ops Sqn, 613 VGS and FDTC(H).

Order No Description RAF Halton Sub-Orders M

RP

s

TG

(G)

AO

B

GEN 1000 – GENERAL ORDERS

RA1020 HAL 1020

Roles & Responsibilities: Aviation Duty Holder (DH) and DH-facing Organisations

HAL 1020(1):Responsibilities of the DH-Facing Organisations

-

RA1026 HAL 1026

Aerodrome Operator

HAL 1026(1):Aerodrome Operator Nomination

-

HAL 1026(2):Defence Aerodrome Manual

-

RA 1400 HAL 1400

Flight Safety HAL 1400(1):Flight Safety Fundamentals -

HAL 1400(2): FOD Prevention -

RA 1410 HAL 1410

Occurrence Reporting HAL 1410(1):Occurrence Reporting -

HAL 1410(2): Error Management and Near Miss Reporting

-

RA 1420 HAL 1420

Service Inquiries (SI); Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation

HAL 1420(1):SI; Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation

RA 1430 TG(G) 2350 HAL 1430

Significant Occurrence Response & Post Crash Management

HAL 1430(1):Aircraft Accident Immediate Actions

HAL 1430(2):Post Significant Occurrence Alerting and APCM Initiation

HAL 1430(3):Significant Occurrence/APCM Plans

HAL 1430 Annex A: RAF Halton IER Category ‘Special’

- -

HAL 1600 RAF Halton Airfield Users HAL 1600(1):RAF Halton Airfield Users - -

http://www.maa.mod.uk/


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Order No Description RAF Halton Sub-Orders

MR

Ps

TG

(G)

AO

B

FLY 2000 – FLYING ORDERS

RA 2101 TG(G) 2101 HAL 2101

Initial Qualifications for Aircrew HAL 2101(1):Entitlement to perform Flying Duties

-

HAL 2101(2):Certificate of Qualification on Type / Licensing -

RA 2103 TG(G) 2103 HAL 2103

Currency and Continuation Training

HAL 2103(1):Currency Requirements

RA 2135 TG(G) 2135 HAL 2135

Medical Requirements HAL 2135(1):Aircrew Medical Certificate

HAL 2135(2):Aircrew Fitness-to-Fly

RA 2210 HAL 2210

Flight Servicing Requirements HAL 2210(1): Flight Servicing -

RA 2302 TG(G) 2302 HAL 2302

Responsibilities in the Air HAL 2302(1):Responsibilities in the Air

RA 2305 TG(G) 2305 HAL 2305

Supervision of Flying HAL 2305(1): Supervision of Flying

HAL 2305(2):Supervisory responsibilities

HAL 2305(3):Alcohol and Flying - -

HAL 2305(4):Aircrew Briefing

HAL 2305(5):Weather Minima - -

HAL 2305 Annex A: Responsibilities of the Flying Supervisor

- -

HAL 2305 Annex B: RAF Halton Day VMC Weather Minima - -

RA 2306 TG(G) 2306 HAL 2306

Authorization of Flights HAL 2306(1): Authorization of Flights


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MR

Ps

TG

(G)

AO

B

RA 2309 TG(G) 2309 HAL 2309

Flight Procedures HAL 2309(1):Helicopter Landing Sites. -

HAL 2309(2): Fire Precautions and Smoking in Aircraft

-

HAL 2309(3): Dropping or Jettisoning of Articles

-

HAL 2309(4): Formation Flying - -

HAL 2309(5): Separated Flying Operations

HAL 2309(6):Aerobatics, Spinning and Prohibited Manoeuvres

- -

HAL 2309(7): RAF Halton Noise Abatement and Circuit Procedures

- -

HAL 2309(8):RAF Halton Altimeter Procedures - -

HAL 2309(9): Out of Hours Operations - -

HAL 2309(10): Use of the ‘Chipmunk Strip’ - -

HAL 2309(11): RAF Halton Taxy Patterns - -

HAL2309 Annex A: RAF Halton Separated Ops Flying Orders (VGS not Flying)

- -

HAL2309 Annex B: RAF Halton Separated Ops Flying Orders (VGS are Flying)

- -

HAL2309 Annex C: RAF Halton Ground Layout and Taxy Patterns

- -

TG(G) 2310 HAL 2310

Air Ground Communication Service

HAL 2310(1):Military Air Ground Communication Service (MAGCS)

RA 2330 TGO 2330 HAL 2330

Low Flying HAL 2330(1): Low Flying

RA 2335 TG(G) 2335 HAL 2335

Flying Displays and Special Events

HAL 2335(1): Flying Display Organization & Special Events Management

HAL 2335(2):Approval Process for Flying Displays and Special Events


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MR

Ps

TG

(G)

AO

B

RA 2350 TG(G) 2350 HAL 2350

Aircraft Emergencies HAL 2350(1):Aircraft Emergencies

RA 2401 TG(G) 2401 HAL 2401

Documents and Records HAL 2401(1): Flying Logbooks and Recording of Flying Times

OC Ops Sqn

HAL 2401(2): Authorization Records

HAL 2401(3): ): Meteorological Records - -

HAL 2401(4): Statistical Returns - -

HAL 2401(5): Aerodrome Operating Log - -

HAL 2401(6): Warning Procedures for Aerodrome Order Transgressions

- -

RA 2415 HAL 2415

Third Party Use of Military Airfields

HAL 2415(1):Third Party Use of Military Airfields

-

HAL 2415(2):Recreational Flying -

HAL 2415(3):Recreational Gliding -

HAL 2435 Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Requirements

HAL 2435(1): HMRC Procedures, Flight Plans and Flight Notification.

- -

HAL 2435 Annex A: HMRC, Flight Plans and Flight Notification

- -

ATM 3000 – AIR TRAFFIC / OPERATIONS ORDERS

RA 3003 HAL 3003

Responsibilities of Ops Sqn Personnel

HAL 3003(1):Responsibilities of Ops Sqn Personnel

- -

HAL 3003(2):Handover of Airfield Responsibilities

- -

HAL 3003(3):Training and Qualification of Ops Personnel

- -

HAL 3003(4):Authority of Ops Sqn Personnel

- -


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MR

Ps

TG

(G)

AO

B

HAL 3003(5):Alcohol Consumption - -

RA 3007 HAL 3007

Warning of Unusual Air Activities HAL 3007(1): Warning of Unusual Air Activities

OC Ops Sqn -

HAL 3007(2): Flying of Ballons, kites, Airships and Model Aircraft

-

HAL 3007(3): Display of Pyrotechnics, Flares or Unusual Lights

-

RA 3014 HAL 3014

Meteorological Briefing HAL RA3014(1): Meteorological Briefing -

HAL RA3014(2): Meteorological Information Service

-

HAL RA3014(3): Supply of Meteorological Information to Aerodrome ATC

-

RA 3015 HAL 3015

Royal Flights HAL 3015(1): Royal Flight Air Traffic Management

RA3017 HAL3017

Aerodrome Vehicles HAL 3017(1): Marking of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

-

HAL 3017(2):Lighting of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

-

RA 3018 HAL 3018

Aerodrome Control HAL 3018(1): Control of Vehicles and Pedestrians

-

HAL 3018(2): Aerodrome Work in Progress

-

HAL 3018(3): Aerodrome Surface Inspections

-

HAL 3018(4):Snow Clearance -

HAL 3018(5):Aerodrome Bird Control -

HAL 3018(6):Use of MOD Airfields by Civil Aircraft

-

ENG 4000 – ENGINEERING ORDERS

RA 4009 HAL 4009

Unit Aviation Engineering Orders HAL 4009: Unit Aviation Engineering Orders

-

RA 4054 HAL 4054

Ground Handling of Aircraft HAL 4054(1):Qualification of Personnel -

HAL 4054(2):Ground Handling Operation -


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MR

Ps

TG

(G)

AO

B

HAL 4054(3):Ground Handling Supervision

-

RA 4055 HAL 4055

Fuelling Operations for Aircraft on the Ground

HAL 4055(1):Ground Fuelling Operation - Personnel

-

HAL 4055(2):Ground Fuelling Operation - Considerations

-

RA 4103 HAL 4103

Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Bodily Fluids

HAL 4103(1): Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Bodily Fluids

-

RA 4253 HAL 4253

Loose Articles - Prevention HAL 4253(1): Loose Articles - Prevention -

HAL 4253(2): Loose Articles – Occurrence Reporting

-

RA 4510 HAL 4510

Ground Running of Aero-Engines

HAL 4510(1): Ground Running of Aero-Engines

-

RA 4515 HAL 4515

Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products

HAL 4515(1): Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products

-

HAL 4515(2):Spillage of Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products

-

RA 4805 HAL 4805

Facility Requirements HAL 4805(1):Facility Requirements -

RA 4808 HAL 4808

Aircraft Tool Control HAL 4808(1): Aircraft Tool Control -

HAL 4990 Noise Hazards – Hearing Considerations

HAL 4990(1): Noise Hazards – Hearing Considerations

- -

HAL 4991 The Use of Hangar Doors HAL 4991(1): The Use of Hangar Doors - -

HAL 4992 Pre-Use Daily/Weekly Inspections on Service Vehicles

HAL 4992(1): Pre-Use Daily/Weekly Inspections on Service Vehicles

- -

HAL 4993 High Visibility Clothing HAL 4993(1): High Visibility Clothing - -

HAL 4994 Ground Charging of Aircraft Batteries

HAL 4994(1): Ground Charging of Aircraft Batteries

- -

HAL 4995 Use of Radio Transmission Devices

HAL 4995(1): Use of Radio Transmission Devices

- -

HAL Temporary Orders (X series) - -


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GEN 1000

GENERAL ORDERS

RAF Halton General Flying Order 1020(DH Facing Organisation)

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HAL 1020 – Responsibilities of a Duty Holder (DH) Facing Organisation

Rationale All flying units at RAF Halton are either Lodger Units or Service Flying Clubs. Therefore RAF Halton is DH-Facing.

Contents HAL 1020(1): Responsibilities of a DH-Facing Organisation

Halton Flying Order 1020(1)

DH-Facing Fundamentals

1020(1) Stn Cdr RAF Halton, as Head of Establishment (HoE), his Aerodrome Operator (AO) and Flying Supervisor (Fly Sup) shall be DH-Facing.

Acceptable Means of Compliance 1020(1)

1. DH-Facing to OC 2FTS as DDH for 613 VGS.

2. DH-Facing to OC 2FTS as Delivery Accountable Cdr (DAC) for FDTC(H) gliding activity.

3. Acting in the spirit to DH-Face the Civil Aviation Authority and various Service Flying Club Assocs that operate at RAFHalton.

Guidance Material 1020(1)

4. MRP RA 1020 (www link to RA1020), No 22(Trg) Gp ASMP, 2FTS ASMP,

Air Navigation Order.

http://www.maa.mod.uk/linkedfiles/regulation/1000_series/ra1020.pdf

RAF Halton General Flying Order 1026(Aerodrome Operator)


HAL 1026 – Aerodrome Operator

Rationale As a Government Aerodrome RAF Halton shall appoint an Aerodrome Operator (AO).

Contents HAL 1026(1):

HAL 1026(2):

AO Nomination

Defence Aerodrome Manual


AO Nomination

1026(1) OC Ops and Plans Wg shall be AO.


1. Nominated AO should be a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) in accordance with MRP RA 1026.

2. If detached or absent for a significant period (> 4 weeks) then a replacement AO should be nominated by the Stn Cdr.


3. MRP RA 1026, DAM.


Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM)

1026(2) The AO shall release a DAM. This shall be the master reference document for RAF Halton Airfield.


4. RAF Halton DAM should be published iaw RA 1026 and the MAA’s DAM template.


5. MRP RA 1026(4) (www link to RA1026), RAF Halton DAM.


RAF Halton General Flying Order 1400(Flight Safety)


HAL 1400 – Flight Safety

Rationale Both military and civil registered aircraft regularly fly at RAF Halton. All airfield users have a collective responsibility for Flight Safety.


HAL 1400(2):

Flight Safety Fundamentals

FOD Prevention


Flight Safety Fundamentals

1400(1) RAF Halton Flight Safety policy shall be underpinned by the RAF Halton Air Safety Management Plan (ASMP). The ASMP feeds off of the ‘open and honest’ just culture.


1. All airfield users should read and understand the RAF Halton ASMP.

2. All airfield users should understand the ‘open and honest’ just culture contained within the ASMP.


3. MRP RA 1400, RAF Halton ASMP.


Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Prevention

1400(2) FOD can damage aircraft and more importantly can cause eye and soft tissue injuries. All airfield users shall prevent FOD and the damage it causes.


4. RAF Halton Ops Sqn has the lead on FOD, however, all airfield users shall be cognisant of FOD and if they see it they should pick it up or alert Ops Sqn to its presence.


5. MRP RA 1400(2)

RAF Halton General Flying Order 1410(Occurrence Reporting)


HAL 1410 – Occurrence Reporting

Rationale The aim of Flight Safety is to maximise operational capability by reducing those risks inherent in aviation to at least Tolerable and ALARP. Occurrence reporting is a

fundamental element of that aim.


HAL 1410(2):

Occurrence Reporting

Error Management and Near Miss Reporting


Occurrence Reporting Fundamentals

1410(1) Airfield Users shall ensure that all Flight Safety reportable occurrences are reported, and managed where access allows, via Defence Air Safety Occurrence Reports (DASORs) using the Aviation Safety Information Management System (ASIMS). Civil registered aircraft users shall notify the Station Flight Safety Officer (SFSO) of any occurrence reportable under the CAA’s Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme (MORS); he may elect to mirror the report on ASIMS.


1. All airfield users should read and understand the RAF Halton Air Safety Management Plan (ASMP).

2. All RAF Halton Airfield accountable managers/OICs/OCs should re-enforce the requirement to report occurrences at every opportunity.

3. A list of DASOR reportable occurrences are at MRP RA1410 Annex C (www link to RA1410 ).


4. MRP RA 1410(1), RAF Halton ASMP, CAA CAP382 (www link to CAP 382 ).


Error Management and Near Miss Reporting

1400(2) Airfield Users shall report all safety errors and near misses via the 4 yellow boxes on the Flight Safety boards in Hangars 2, 3 and 4. The forms attached to the yellow boxes can be used to report Flight Safety and Health & Safety (now entitled Functional Safety) errors / near misses. The Station Flight Safety Officer (SFSO) will staff the completed reports.


5. All airfield users and persons on the airfield should use the RAF Halton Error Management and Near Miss Reporting Forms, placing them in the yellow boxes provided or hand them to the SFSO


6. MRP RA 1410 and RAF Halton ASMP.



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RAF Halton General Flying Order 1420(SI and Air Accident Investigation)


HAL 1420 – Service Inquiries (SI); Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation

Rationale In order to enhance the delivery of safe flying activities through continuous improvement to Flight Safety, there is a necessity to investigate aviation accidents and significant occurrences.

Contents HAL 1420(1): SI; Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation


SI; Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation Fundamentals

1410(1) Airfield Users shall support the Convening Authority (CA) whenever they can. Preservation of evidence is a key requirement and all airfield users shall have an action plan to enact to ensure that all available evidence is preserved for the CA’s designated investigation team. Furthermore, in the case of a fatality airfield users shall remember that some items may be evidence for the civil Police and their criminal investigations.


1. All airfield users should have a bespoke plan to preserve evidence.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield accountable managers/OICs/OCs should re-enforce the requirement to support any investigation.

3. Further details can be found in the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan (ERP).


4. MRP RA 1420(1) (www link to RA 1420), RAF Halton ERP.


RAF Halton General Flying Order 1430(Significant Occurrence Response & Post Crash Management)


HAL 1430 – Significant Occurrence Response & Post Crash Management

Rationale RAF Halton is to have a plan for responding to Significant Occurrence and Aircraft Crashes. This requirement is underwritten by both military and civilian regulators.


HAL 1430(2):

HAL 1430(3)

Aircraft Accident Immediate Actions

Post Significant Occurrence Alerting and APCM Initiation

Significant Occurrence / APCM Plans



1430(1) Airfield Users shall ensure that suitable Aircraft Post Crash Management (APCM), including Rescue and Fire Fighting (RFF) capabilities, are available whenever flying takes place at RAF Halton. Airfield Users shall provide a minimum of CAA Initial Emergency Response (IER) Category ‘Special’ for civil registered aircraft and Military Cat 1A ‘Special’ for military registered aircraft. Nominated individuals shall sign the Aerodrome Ops Log (AOL) when they assume this duty.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should provide initial C2 and crash site protection until relieved by the appropriate APCM agency.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn and RAF Halton Fire Section should provide suitable training to provide IER Category ‘Special’ in accordance with CAP 168 Ch 8 Annex 8c.

3. 613 VGS shall not provide Cat 1A ‘ Special’ cover for anyone other than 2FTS assets, but may elect to react to the emergency to assist.


4. MRP RA 1430 (www link to RA1430 ), TG(G) 2350, RAF Halton

Emergency Response Plan, CAA CAP 168.

Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton IER Category ‘Special’.


Post Significant Occurrence Alerting and APCM Initiation

1026(2) Post Significant Occurrence and APCM Initiation shall be covered within the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan.


1. All Airfield Users should be familiar with the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan (ERP).


2. MRP RA 1430(2), RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan.


RAF Halton General Flying Order 1430(Significant Occurrence Response & Post Crash Management)



Post Significant Occurrence / APCM Plans

1026(2) The RAF Halton Post Significant Occurrence and APCM Plans shall be covered within the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should maintain the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should exercise the RAF Halton ERP on an annual basis.


3. MRP RA 1430(3), RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan.

RAF Halton General Flying Order 1430 Annex A (Significant Occurrence Response & PCM)

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HAL 1430 Annex A – RAF Halton IER Category ‘Special’ 1. The person nominated for IER Rescue and Fire Fighting (RFF) Cat “Special” is the essential enabler to civilian registered aircraft flying activity that operates from RAF Halton. The IER person may also hold the AOL as Duty Instructor or Duty Pilot (DI or DP) responsibility. 2. The minimum criteria for IER selection should be a club member holding an IER Training Certificate from RAF Halton Ops Sqn. 3. IER personnel are to prepare for their duty by being specifically familiar with this Annex, the ERP and the AOL;

a. Arrive prepared for the duty with sufficient time to carry out pre-use checks plus positioning of

the IER equipment at the launch point or outside 3 Hangar and obtain the IER Mobile telephone from AFM (07771 522083) to enable incoming calls and emergency use only.

b. Write the date, your name and mobile number (or IER Mobile 07542 168623 available from

the AFM) on the whiteboard mounted on the IER Equipment prime mover. c. Identify the DI/DP by observing airfield activity, and notify them of your name and mobile

telephone contact number (or IER Mobile 07542 168623), ask them to record your details into the AOL, or if you are holding the AOL enter your name and mobile – DI/DP’s may be contacted on:

VGS 07971282069 HAC 01296 656178 CGC 07971282068 HMC 01296 656725

d. Assume a position of immediate readiness to respond to flying incidents until the airfield

closes or flying ceases for any other reason.

e. Remain on the airfield for your duty period unless liaison with the DI/DP reveals a dormant period, in which case do not go out of contact range or compromise your ability to return to readiness at the time agreed with the DI/DP.

f. You may assume DI/DP duties without degrading your ability to provide IER.

g. Before you withdraw or handover IER, make sure that all RAF Halton and/or visiting aircraft

are accounted for by liaison with DI/DP’s or checking Auth Sheets/AOL for overdue/anticipated movements.

h. Return the IER Equipment into 3 Hangar, secure club premises and buildings.

i. Annotate the AOL (or notify DI/DP) of your termination and return the IER Phone and AOL to

AFM (0777152208) or the Ops Sqn building.

RAF Halton Flying Order 1600 (RAF Halton Airfield Users)


HAL 1600 – RAF Halton Airfield Users

Rationale RAF Halton has a number of Service and Non-Service regular users and each is allocated a specific priority for their operation..


RAF Halton Airfield Users



1600(1) In general, Non-Service flying activities shall have lower priority to Service sponsored activities.


1. The regular flying organisations at RAF Halton should adopt the following order of priority overleaf when considering airfield utlisation (unless temporarily amended by OC Ops Sqn):

HIGHEST PRIORITY (1) 613 VGS. (2) Joint Service Gliding Centre. (3) Any MoD publicly funded flying activity (including AEF). JOINT PRIORITY (OC Ops Sqn to decide if not amicable)

(4) RAFGSA Chilterns Centre. (4) RAF Halton Aeroplane Club. (4) RAF Halton Microlight Club. (4) RAF Halton Balloon Club. LOWEST PRIORITY (5) Visiting private aircraft operating under JSP360.


2. Nil.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2000

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FLY 2000

FLYING ORDERS

RAF Halton Flying Order 2101(Initial Qualifications for Aircrew)


HAL 2101 – Initial Qualifications for Aircrew

Rationale To minimise Risk to Life during flying operations a baseline standard of ability and knowledge needs to be established and applied. Furthermore, it is necessary to demonstrate the application of this ability and knowledge on specific aircraft types flown, or operated.


HAL 1026(2):

Entitlement to Perform Flying Duties

Certificate of Qualification on Type / Licensing


Initial Qualifications for Aircrew

1026(1) To fly, or operate, any aircraft, aircrew shall be qualified or accompanied/supervised by a qualified and current instructor.


1. In order to fly, or operate, UK military registered aircraft aircrew should be qualified iaw at least one of the following criteria:

a. He is in possession of, or has previously been awarded the appropriate UK military flying badge/brevet.

b. He is undergoing an Aviation Duty Holder approved training course and the duties to be authorized form part of his course of training.

2. In order to fly, or operate, a civil registered aircraft Civilian aircrew should be qualified in accordance with the appropriate civilian licensing requirement.


3. MRP RA 2101, UK Air Navigation Order, CAP 804.


Certificate of Qualification on Type / Licensing

1026(2) To fly, or operate, an aircraft, aircrew shall be in possession of a valid Certificate of Qualification on Type (CQT) or civilian rating/differences training for that type.


1. All pilots should be qualified to operate the aircraft type and task for their intended flight.


2. MRP RA 2101, UK Air Navigation Order, CAP 804.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2103(Currency and Continuation Training)


HAL 2103 – Currency and Continuation Training

Rationale To enable a safe level of aircrew competence, a suitable level of flying currency and training activity is required.

Contents HAL 2103(1): Currency and Continuation Training


Currency and Training Fundamentals

2103(1) OICs/OCs, in consultation with their CFIs, shall specify in Orders the currency minima, by type and role, for the safe operation of aircraft by aircrew within their Area of Responsibility (AoR).


1. 613 VGS should publish Orders that meet or exceed the currency requirements as laid down in TG(G)s.

2. OC FDTC(H), OIC RAFGSA CGC, OIC HAC and OIC HMC should publish Orders that meet or exceed the currency requirements as laid down by the Air Navigation Order and/or their National Governing Body.

3. OIC RAFGSA CGC, OIC HAC and OIC HMC should insist that pilots operating private aircraft at RAF Halton under their respective Clubs meet with their published currency criteria within their Flying Orders.


4. MRP RA 2103, TG(G) 2103, Air Navigation Order and Club Flying Orders.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2135(Medical Requirements)


HAL 2135 – Medical Requirements

Rationale All pilots are required to be physically and mentally fit to carry out flying at RAF Halton. Pilot fitness-to-fly is assessed on a routine basis by specialist medical examiners. However, the most important person in assessment of fitness-to-fly is the individual.


HAL 2135(2):

Aircrew Medical Certificate

Aircrew Fitness-to-Fly


Aircrew Medical Certficate

2135(1) All persons who fly aircraft shall have a valid medical examination certificate.


1. All aircrew who fly military aircraft should be certified medically fit in the final instance by a Military Aviation Medical Examiner (MAME).

2. All pilots who fly with FDTC(H), RAFGSA CGC, HAC and HMC should have a valid medical certificate as laid down by the requirements of the Air Navigation Order and/or their National Governing Body.


3. MRP RA 2135 (www link to RA2135 ), TG(G) 2135, Air Navigation Order,

CAP804.


Aircrew Fitness To Fly

2135(2) It is an individual’s decision whether they are ‘fit to fly’ on a daily basis. However, if they believe they are unfit then they shall seek medical advice.


1. All aircrew who fly military aircraft should use the guidance as laid down by RA2135 and TG(G)2135.

2. All pilots who believe they are unfit to fly with FDTC(H), RAFGSA CGC, HAC and HMC should report to their medical examiner before flying.


3. MRP RA 2135 (www link to RA2135 ), TG(G) 2135, Air Navigation Order, CAP804.



RAF Halton Flying Order 2210(Flight Servicing)


HAL 2210 – Flight Servicing

Rationale There is a need to ensure that all aircraft that fly from RAF Halton are flight serviced within the correct flight servicing regimes.

Contents HAL 2210(1): Flight Servicing


Flight Servicing

2210(1) OICs/OCs shall ensure that the correct flight servicing regime is being used for the safe operation of aircraft by aircrew within their Area of Responsibility (AoR).


1. OC 613 VGS should publish Orders that meet or exceed the requirements as laid down in TG(G)s and AESOs.

2. OC FDTC(H), OIC RAFGSA CGC, OIC HAC and OIC HMC should publish Orders that meet or exceed the requirements as laid down by the Air Navigation Order and/or their National Governing Body.

3. OIC RAFGSA CGC, OIC HAC and OIC HMC should insist that privately owned aircraft operating at RAF Halton under their respective Clubs meet with the published criteria within their Flying Orders.


4. MRP RA 2210, RA 4057, MAP-1 Ch 2.8, 2FTS AESOs, Air Navigation Order and Club Flying Orders.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2302(Responsibilities in the Air)


HAL 2302 – Responsibilities in the Air

Rationale Aircrew need to be accountable for their conduct when flying in order to minimize the inherent hazard of flying operations as much as possible. Responsibilities in the air are prescribed in regulations, orders, instructions and law.

Contents HAL 2302(1): Responsibilities in the Air


Responsibilities in the Air

2210(1) All aircrew shall ensure that the mission, sortie or task, for which they have been authorized, is executed in a manner that minimizes the risk and hazards to the aircraft, its occupants, ground crew, other airspace users or general public over which such aircraft are flown.


1. “In the Air” is deemed to be whenever the aircraft moves for flight, which includes ground movement for flight.

2. OICs/OCs should ensure that sortie content is properly authorised and annotated/logged with a signature.

3. Aircrew should ensure that they are familiar with the relevant regulations, orders, instructions and laws which are applicable to them, and diligently conduct themselves such as to remain within any boundaries set therein.

4. The Armed Forces Act 2011 applies to all Service personnel that conduct flying at RAF Halton whether on-duty or not.

5. Civilians may be subject to service discipline by virtue of sections 49 and 370 of the Armed Forces Act 2011 or its amendments and, under these provisions, may be prosecuted if they conduct in, or in relation to, a military aircraft, any act that if done in or in relation to a civil aircraft would amount to a prescribed Air Navigation Order offence.

6. Civilians will be, and Military personnel may be, subject to the legislation within the Air Navigation Order.

7. The Stn Cdr, Aerodrome Operator, OC Ops Sqn are empowered to stop anyone from flying at RAF Halton. OC 613 VGS, OC FDTC(H) and Club OICs are empowered to stop anyone from flying from within their relevant Area of Responsibility (AoR). Individuals named within this AMC may delegate these powers within their AOR.


8. Armed Forces Act 2011, MRP RA 2302 (www link to RA2302 ), TG(G)

2302, Air Navigation Order, CAP804.




HAL 2305 – Supervision of Flying

Rationale All flying at RAF Halton is required to be safely supervised.


HAL 2305(2):

HAL 2305(3)

HAL 2305(4)

HAL 2305(5)

Supervision of Flying

Supervisory Responsibilities

Alcohol and Flying

Aircrew Briefing

Weather Limitations


Supervision of Flying

2305(1) OICs/OCs shall appoint suitably qualified and experienced persons (SQEPs) to supervise their flying operations.


1. On behalf of the Stn Cdr ,and the Aerodrome Operator, OC Ops Sqn is the Airfield Supervisor who, when not on duty, delegates this overall responsibility to the Airfield Manager and his Assistants.

2. The responsibility for day-to-day supervision and adherence to Orders may be delegated through Ops Sqn to a Flying Supervisor (Duty Instructor or Pilot (DI/DP)) of the flying organisation in the following order of priority:

a. 613 VGS

b. FDTC(H)

c. RAFGSA CGC

d. HAC

e. HMC

3. OCs/OICs should identify suitable Instructors and Pilots to act as supervisors.

4. The Flying Supervisor may also provide IER RFFS Cat “Special” and may operate Halton Radio if qualified (Military Air/Ground Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (MAGROCC) or Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC)).


MRP RA 2305 (www link to RA2305 ), TG(G) 2305, CAA CAP 168, CAP 413,

CAP452.


Supervisory Responsibilities

2305(2) Nominated Flying Supervisors (DI or DP) shall be aware of their responsibilities.


1. Flying Supervisors (DI or DP) shall be aware of the responsibilities as shown at Annex A.

2. When the flying activity of an organisation is complete the DI/DP is to make a positive handover to the DI/DP of the next most senior organisation operating. Handover of responsibility is to be regarded as complete only when officially recorded on the next available line of the Aerodrome Operating Log for the day including handover/takeover names/signatures.





3. MRP RA 2305 (www link to RA2305 ), TG(G) 2305.

Annexes

Annex A. Responsibilities of the Flying Supervisor.


Alcohol and Flying

2305(3) Aircrew shall be aware of the maximum level of alcohol acceptable to conduct flying and specific safety related activities at RAF Halton airfield.


1. Aircrew should be aware of the current regulations concerning alcohol and flying that imposes a limit that is one quarter of the allowed limit for driving a car in the UK. The prescribed limits when acting as a pilot of an aircraft during flight is contained within the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 as:

a. In the case of breath: 9 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

b. In the case of blood: 20 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

c. In the case of urine: 27 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

2. The lower-level of alcohol limits for flying will also be deemed to apply to the following safety related activity at RAF Halton airfield that have a requirement for unimpaired motor-reaction skills:

a. Operating the glider winch.

b. Ground taxying of aircraft.

c. Towing of aircraft.

3. The following activities will have the higher-level UK car drink drive limits applied to them:

a. Operating an Air/Ground Communications Service.

b. Conducting Rescue and Fire Fighting duties.

c. Aircraft refuelling.

d. Acting as Airfield Supervisor or Flying Supervisor.

4. Personnel falling short of these AMCs should be prosecuted under the Armed Forces Act 2011 and/or the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.


5. AFA 2011, JSP 835, Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.





Aircrew Briefing

2305(4) Aircrew shall conduct flight planning, pre-flight brief, outbrief, inbrief and debrief activities whenever they fly at RAF Halton.


1. All flying units at RAF Halton should have suitable aeronautical planning and briefing facilities to include at least the following:

a. A facility close enough such as not to invalidate time-sensitive flight planning information e.g. NOTAMS and METARS.

b. Adequate accommodation to conduct flight planning without distraction and in reasonable comfort, with access to all necessary flight planning material and information, including warnings.


2. MRP RA 2305 (www link to RA2305 ), TG(G) 2305, Air Navigation Order.


Weather Minima

2305(4) All flying shall cease when the weather minima is reached at RAF Halton unless specifically authorised through Ops Sqn.


1. All flying units at RAF Halton should observe the weather minima described at Annex B.

2. All flying units may choose to impose a more restrictive weather minima to their flying operations, but may not impose a higher limit without the approval of Ops Sqn.

3. If a risk assessment is made, and it is legal to do so, then Ops Sqn may consider one-off exemptions to the weather minima on a case-by-case basis. However, their decision is final and is empowered through the Stn Cdr and the Aerodrome Operator.


4. TG(G) 2305, Air Navigation Order, CAP804.

Annexes

Annex B. RAF Halton Day VMC Weather Minima.


RAF Halton Flying Order 2305(Supervision of Flying)

HAL 2305-A-1 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED

HAL 2305 Annex A – Responsibilities of the Flying Supervisor 1. The Flying Supervisor is an essential enabler to flying activity and is the point of contact for all other airfield users authorised by the Stn Cdr. The Flying Supervisor is therefore empowered to veto activities on the airfield and in the RAF Halton Zone on behalf of OC Ops or the AFM/AAFM in their absence. The more specific supervisory responsibilities are as follows:

a. General Responsibilities. During their duty period all Flying Supervisors shall:

i. Take control of the Aerodrome Operating Log (AOL) to maintain a record of daily events on the next available line of the log, ruling through any unused lines to ensure a complete record of flying operations from the time the airfield is opened until it is closed or the task handed over to another Flying Supervisor. If the log is unavailable the Flying Supervisor is to assume the airfield is closed and liaise with Ops Sqn (07771 522083) to confirm or raise a temp log page. ii. Determine the flying activity, act as liaison between flying organisations with the aim to co-ordinate safe use of the airfield and airspace and supervise flying conduct in accordance with flying orders and procedures. iii. Remain readily available at the airfield until flying has ceased or supervision is no longer required. iv. Liaise with cross-country pilots or those booked into the AOL by PPR to provide supervision during their arrival and departure phases and remain contactable by telephone/radio, within easy reach of the airfield for unscheduled flying activity (private owners). v. Ensure the security of the premises. vi. Be familiar with all local restrictions of flying e.g. NOTAM and weather conditions which may affect suitability to operate.

vii. Open the airfield in accordance with the limitations and ground conditions, determine the runway (RW) in-use and record the details of the IER in the AOL.

viii. Ensure at the beginning of the flying day, and periodically during the day, that the airfield is free from FOD and is suitable for use by all feasible aircraft. ix. Maintain a listening watch on Halton Radio frequency and if qualified with a MAGROCC or ROCC pass aeronautical information. x. Ascertain the Prior Permission (PPR) of any visiting aircraft and record the registration, name and contact telephone number of every visiting aircraft Captain for follow-up action by Ops Sqn. Casual visitor applications should be deterred or directed to Ops Sqn. xi. Close the airfield after flying operations, return the AOL to AFM (07771 522083) Bldg 281, ensure the IER equipment is stowed and ensure buildings/airfield security is maintained.

b. Additional Responsibilities for VGS and Gliding DI’s. Ensure compliance with the requirements of Letter of Agreement between London Luton and RAF Halton (Prelims) and adhere to the Luton Class D airspace agreement.



c. Additional Responsibilities for VGS DI. Ensure that Captains of visiting aircraft are aware of the Visual Reference Point in use and circuit traffic alternatively, co-ordinate VGS traffic using ‘Condition Alpha’ (see HAL 2309 Annex B Para 6). The VGS DI will register IER details in the AOL and monitor compliance.

d. Additional Responsibilities for Gliding DI’s. Deploy the IER equipment at the launch

point and provide IER for powered flying whilst JSG or CGC aircraft are airborne, identify and liaise with the HAC/HMC IER to arrange an official hand-back of IER equipment/responsibility to them via an AOL record.


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HAL 2305 Annex B – RAF Halton Day VMC Weather Minima Reference: A. Schedule 7 of the Air Navigation Order – FLIGHT CREW LICENCES B. HQ 22Gp TGO(G) 1. The following weather minima applies to flying at RAF Halton airfield unless a resident flying organisation is more restrictive. All aircraft are to comply with the POH crosswind limitations if more restrictive. Particular regard should be paid to Reference A and Reference B and the individual privileges therein. There are no published Instrument Approach Procedures for RAF Halton so it will always operate under VMC/VFR. Instrument/IMC rating privileges are not to be exercised at the airfield due to the immediate proximity of high ground to the South. a. Routine Visual Circuit Flying, Departures and Rejoins. The minimum forecast and

observed weather conditions within the RAF Halton Air Traffic Zone (ATZ) for powered aircraft circuit flying is 5km horizontal visibility and clear of cloud (cloud base minima is >1100ft Above Aerodrome Level (AAL)1 for normal powered circuits, >900ft AAL for 613 VGS and >800ft AAL for winch-launched gliders).

b. Reduced Weather Visual Circuits. If the weather is below that for routine visual circuit flying then 613VGS, HAC and HMC may use >3km horizontal visibility and >700ft AAL cloud base for “Bad Weather Circuits” down to 500ft in accordance with Order No 9. When operating under these rules, no more than 1 aircraft can operate within the Reduced Weather Visual Circuit and must only join the Circuit from take off. A maximum of 3 circuits may be flown with the final approach being to land to a full stop. ALL REDUCED WEATHER VISUAL CIRCUITS ARE TO BE FLOWN TO THE NORTH OF THE AIRFIELD AWAY FROM THE CHILTERNS. c. RAF Halton Departures and Recoveries. When the visual circuit is closed, all pilots with or without an IMC/Instrument rating, may make departures and recoveries below 140KIAS if the observed weather minima to RAF Halton airfield is >3km horizontal visibility and a >700ft AAL cloud base. Above 140KIAS the visibility required increases to a minimum of 5km. NPPL(SSEA) holders are to note that Reference A prohibits flight in less than 5km in-flight visibility.

d. Wind limits. If the wind strength exceeds 30kts then all flying activity shall cease at RAF Halton unless expressly authorised by RAF Halton Ops Sqn. At wind-speeds below 30kts, flying units should use their own limits as required. Observed wind speed at RAF Halton should be determined by reference to the calibrated anemometer on Hangar 3 (www link to RAF Halton flash weather) and forecast by reference to RAF Halton Cross-Section, Luton and RAF Benson METARs. If the Hangar 3 sensor is unserviceable, a calibrated hand-held anemometer should be used in lieu that must be corrected and used with the guidance within the Met Office Observer’s Handbook (www link to handbook). If there is a discrepancy between locally observed and Met Office forecasted conditions of PROB 30 or BECMG for the operating period, then permission must be sought for any flight to commence. If authorised, this is to be a local flying under the supervision of the Flying Supervisor who must be able to monitor conditions and notify all pilots on Halton Radio if the weather begins to trend towards the TAFs, at which point all flying activity should cease. e. Due to the proximity of the Chiltern hills, there is a significant orographic effect if the wind is blowing from an arc from the east all the way around to south-west. In these cases the wind direction on the Hangar 3 anemometer and the windsock may be significantly different and an indicator of wind-shear, rotor-streaming or severe turbulence. See the RAF Halton DAM for further.

1 UK TAFs and METARs report cloud bases in “Above Aerodrome Level” or AAL in accordance with UK AIP GEN 3-5. Pilots should be

aware that some Met Office products, such as the Main Weather Forecast Chart report cloud base in “Above Mean Sea Level” or AMSL, in which case RAF Halton’s elevation of 370ft should be factored in.

http://www.haltonweather.org.uk/WxFlash/

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/media/pdf/s/p/OH_Chapter51.pdf

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/media/pdf/s/p/OH_Chapter51.pdf

RAF Halton Flying Order 2306(Authorisation of Flying)


HAL 2306 – Authorisation of Flying

Rationale Authorisation is the authority given to an Aircraft Commander to fly a particular aircraft on a specified flight, providing immediate levels of assurance and direction.

Contents HAL 2306(1): Authorisation of Flying


Authorisation of Flying

2306(1) All flying at RAF Halton shall be properly authorised and recorded.


1. All flights from RAF Halton airfield should be shown to be authorised and the details recorded in appropriate documents (ie. RAF Form 1575 or similar) for each flying organisation. The Flight Authorisation Record is to show as a minimum the following BEFORE FLIGHT information:.

a. Daily serial number of flight

b. Aircraft type

c. Callsign or registration

d. Name of Captain

e. Name of Student(s) or Passenger(s)

f. The nature of the flight (exercise) or destination

g. Authorising initial

h. Captains initials

i. Time of departure

j. Expected duration of flight

2. For flights involving a land-away and return, a contact telephone number should be provided in the after flight columns and a date/time of intended return, ruling through the remaining columns. A return-to-base (RTB) entry may be raised on the next daily serial number. Flying organisations should ensure that all flights terminating at RAF Halton are similarly recorded in the appropriate document. The record should show as a minimum the following AFTER FLIGHT information against the departure daily serial number or as an RTB serial number after land-away:

a. Time of arrival

b. Number of landings

c. Captains initials

3. All data should be passed to the AFM/AAFM as required. Individual Command Requirements may require the recording of additional data; in this case Ops would specify the additional requirement and collation frequency. Visiting pilots should annotate “For Info Only” in the Authorisation sheet in the same manner and clearly state their point of departure and also destination on departure.


MRP RA 2306 (www link to RA2306 ), TG(G) 2306, Air Navigation Order.


RAF Halton Flying Order 2309(Flight Procedures)


HAL 2309 – Flight Procedures

Rationale It is the responsibility of all aircrew to ensure that the sortie or task, for which they have been authorized, is executed in a manner that minimizes the risks and hazards to the aircraft, its occupants, other airspace users or general public over which such aircraft are flown.


HAL 2309(2):

HAL 2309(3):

HAL 2309(4):

HAL 2309(5):

HAL 2309(6):

HAL 2309(7):

HAL 2309(8):

HAL 2309(9):

HAL 2309(10):

HAL 2309(11):

Helicopter Landing Sites

Fire Precautions and Smoking in Aircraft

Dropping or Jettisoning of Articles

Formation Flying

Separated Flying Operations

Aerobatics, Spinning and Prohibited Manoeuvres

RAF Halton Noise Abatement and Circuit Procedures

RAF Halton Altimeter Procedures

Out of Hours Operations

Use of the ‘Chipmunk Strip’

RAF Halton Taxy Patterns


Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS)

2309(1) Only MAOT surveyed HLS that shall be used at RAF Halton.


1. All HLS in the No 1 AIDU HLS book should be used when authorised through Ops Sqn.

2. If an alternative HLS is required then a JHC-sponsored MAOT survey should be carried out before use.

3. Clearance to use un-surveyed sites will only be granted where the risk is acceptable (ie. emergencies, operational necessity, etc…).

4. Flying Supervisors should ensure that the rotor down-wash does not affect light aircraft and gliders based at RAF Halton.


MRP RA 2309, No 1 AIDU HLS book.




Fire Precautions and Smoking in Aircraft

2309(2) Smoking in aircraft shall be prohibited and, as a precaution against fire, smoking-related items shall not be carried by occupants of, or by personnel working on all RAF Halton-based aircraft.


1. OICs/OCs should ensure that a no-smoking policy is enforced in and around the aircraft and that any designated smoking areas are well away from aircraft, their fuels or lubricants.

2. No Smoking signs should be placed in aircraft and suitable places around the airfield.


3. MRP RA 2309 (www link to RA2309 ).


Dropping or Jettisoning of Articles

2309(3) Apart from glider winch cables, water-ballast, fine sand for balloons, and aerotow cables in an emergency, items shall not be dropped or jettisoned from aircraft at RAF Halton without the permission of Ops Sqn and any governing body requirements.


1. Should an airfield user require to drop/jettison an article during a pre-planned flight at RAF Halton then they should seek the guidance and permission from OC Ops Sqn.


2. MRP RA 2309 (www link to RA2309 ).






Formation Flying

2309(4) Pilots shall not fly in close formation within RAF Halton’s ATZ.


1. OICs/OCs and Flying Supervisors should ensure that pilots belonging to RAF Halton-based flying organisations do not fly formation take offs, departures, recoveries or landings.

2. Loose formation (defined as no closer than 100ft MSD) for photographic opportunities may be authorised at the discretion of Ops Sqn, OICs and OCs within the ATZ. When this is authorised then all aircraft in the ATZ should be warned as the formatting aircraft may not be able to comply with the Rules of the Air.


3. Nil.


Separated Flying Operations

2309(5) Gliding and powered flying activity at RAF Halton shall remain separated when concurrently operating. Furthermore, normal VGS activity shall be separated from all other activities at RAF Halton in accordance with TG(G) 2309(4), TG(G) 2309(5) and TG(G) 2309(6).


1. All flying units at RAF Halton should observe the Separated Ops Flying Orders described at Annex A when 613 VGS are not conducting their normal Air Cadet activity.

2. HAC/HMC should observe the Separated Ops Flying Orders described at Annex B when 613 VGS are conducting their normal activity.

3. Regardless of whether Conjoint/Separated ops are declared there should be no simultaneous take offs from the airfield: a second aircraft should not begin take off until the previous aircraft is safely airborne above the airfield boundary, and in the case of a winch-launched glider, the cable has fallen to earth.


4. TG(G) 2309.

Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton Seperated Ops Flying Orders (VGS not Flying)

Annex B. RAF Halton Separated Ops Flying Orders (VGS are Flying)




Aerobatics, Spinning and Prohibited Manoeuvres

2309(6) Pilots shall not perform an aerobatic manoeuvre or conduct spinning in the overhead of RAF Halton or its local villages, nor shall they perform ‘run and break’ manoeuvres at the airfield.


1. Aerobatics, spinning and ‘run and breaks’ should not be flown in the overhead of RAF Halton without the express approval of the Stn Cdr, Aerodrome Operator or OC Ops Sqn.

2. Pilots should not fly aerobatic or spinning manoeuvres overhead the villages of Halton, Wendover, Aston Clinton, Stoke Mandeville or Weston Turville.


3. Nil.


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RAF Halton Noise Abatement and Powered Circuit Procedures

2309(7) All powered aircraft pilots shall use the Noise Abatement Procedures and powered aircraft (except for glider tugs flying ‘glider side’) shall use the relevant Powered Circuit Procedures.


1. All powered aircraft pilots should use the Noise Abatement Procedures and powered aircraft (except for glider tugs flying ‘glider side’) should use the relevant Powered Circuit Procedures as detailed in Annex C.

2. Pilots should avoid overflying the villages of Halton, Wendover, Aston Clinton, Stoke Mandeville or Weston Turville unless on final approach to land.

3. In all cases:

a. Radio calls should be made at the appropriate points in the circuit to allow pilots to maintain an ‘air picture’.

b. Aircraft should follow the noise abatement route for the runway in use until 500ft AGL is reached before turning crosswind

c. The maximum number of powered aircraft allowed to be flying in the Halton circuit pattern at the same time is 3. This number should exclude aircraft that wish to depart, aircraft that join to recover/land and gliders in the mirror circuit. If the reduced weather visual circuit is being used this is reduced to single aircraft only.

d. The powered circuit height of 1000ft QFE should be used for SE(P), microlight and SSEA aircraft. For VGS Vigilants a circuit height of 800ft QFE should be used.

e. Bad Weather circuits should be flown only when absolutely necessary for training. The maximum number of consecutiv circuits is 3 (the 3rd a full-stop landing). The minimum height is 500 ft in accordance with ANO Rule 5. No more than 1 aircraft can use the Bad Weather Circuit pattern at a time.

f. HAC, HMC and RAFGSA CGC motorglider student pilots should only fly solo in Club aircraft when supervised and the Flying Supervisor is informed

g. Practice Engine Failure After Take Off (EFATO) or Power Loss After take Off (PLATO) should be conducted within the regulations of Rule 5 of the ANO for civil registered aircraft and TGO(G) for VGS military registered aircraft. All RAF Halton based aircraft should give consideration to local residents and practices should avoid excessively low over-flights of any vehicle, person or man-made objects within the RAF Halton ATZ.

h. All powered aircraft should use the runway. However, the RAFGSA SLMG/TMG, may take off on the runway and may land on the gliding strip having joined ‘glider-side’.

i. Powered aircraft landing on the active runway should not land until the runway has been vacated (ie. No “land after”).

j. All PICs should manage their approach to land so they pass over the airfield threshold boundary fence at a minimum height of 75 ft AGL.

k. Circuits should not be flown between 1230-1330hrs (local) at weekends or after 1800hrs (local) at any time unless authorised through Ops Sqn.


4. TG(G) 2330, UK Mil LFHB, Air Navigation Order.

Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton Seperated Ops Flying Orders (VGS not Flying)

Annex B. RAF Halton Separated Ops Flying Orders (VGS are Flying)




RAF Halton Altimeter Procedures

2309(8) Pilots shall ensure that the correct altimeter setting is used within the Halton ATZ.


1. The RAF Halton QFE should be set by all aircraft remaining in or joining the circuit within RAF Halton ATZ. Unless set by a calibrated barometric device then the QFE should be prefixed with the words “Unofficial”. Eg. “The Halton unofficial QFE is XXXX HPa”.

2. The RAF Halton QNH should be set by all aircraft departing the RAF Halton ATZ.

3. Aircraft transiting the RAF Halton ATZ should use the QFE and avoid the circuit height if the circuit is in use. The airfield QNH should also be passed.

4. The Chatham Regional Pressure Settings for the current hour and the next are available from MOMIDS 3G and, if able, should be passed to aircraft departing of frequency.


5. AP3456, Air Navigation Order.


Out of Hours Operation

2309(9) Pilots shall not routinely operate outside the published Aerodrome operating hours contained within the UK Mil AIP.


1. Pilots should not operate outside of the normal operating hours of 0900hrs (local) and 2000hrs (local) or Sunset + 15 minutes; whichever is earlier.

2. Pilots may fly during daylight (between Sunrise – 15 minutes and Sunset + 15 minutes) if they have formal approval from Ops Sqn (which may require authorisation from the Stn Cdr or Aerodrome Operator). This should be for occasional movements only.

3. Ops Sqn should notify the Main Guard Room of any out of hours movements.


4. Nil.




Use of the ‘Chipmunk Strip’

2309(10) When the published runways are unfit for flying ops due to water-logging RWY 05/23, or locally as the ‘Chipmunk Strip’, shall only be used by local flying units and their members by prior agreement. Separated ops shall not be flown on RWY05/23.


1. The Chipmunk Strip should not be included in aeronautical documentation for RAF Halton Airfield as it is only temporary and for use by suitable unit based or member’s aircraft only.

2. The strip will not be permanently marked because of its temporary nature. However, when it is in use, the AFM/AAFM should mark the thresholds at each end with a black and white marker boards.

3. When RW 05/23 is being used, other strips or runways should not be used. Additionally, routine circuit training should not be conducted.

4. Departure/Joining Routes. Departure from RWY 23 should be as for RWY 25 and the departure for RWY 05 should be that of RWY 07. The approach for RWY 23 should be the common approach for RW 25 with a late turn onto final for RW 23, and the approach for RW 05 should be a straight in from Weston Turville Reservoir.

5. RWY 05/23 is approximately 2000ft (610m) long and pilots should be responsible for ensuring that their aircraft is capable of operating from it and clearing any obstacles.


6. RAF Halton DAM.

Annexes

Annex C. RAF Halton Ground Layout and Taxy Patterns


RAF Halton Taxy Patterns

2309(6) Pilots shall use the recognised ground taxy patterns at RAF Halton.


1. Powered aircraft should principally taxy via the west of the airfield and north of the active runway as shown in the Airfield Layout diagram at Annex C. To minimise damage to soft ground pilots should avoid repeated taxying over previous marks.

2. Taxying aircraft should maintain a good lookout when approaching glider landing areas or the runway threshold. They should give way to all aircraft on final approach or observed to be about to start the turn on to final approach.

3. Powered aircraft are to vacate the runway by turning to the north, away from the glider launch line, and are to call ‘Runway vacated’

4. If Glider operations are not planned or have ceased for the day then Pilots may call “G-XXXX Short Taxy to the Apron”. However, it is the responsibility of the aircraft captains to ensure that it is safe to do so and on no account should the individual operating Halton Radio offer a clearance to do so. If there is any doubt in the aircraft commander’s mind then they should stick to the planned taxy patterns.


5. Nil.

Annexes

Annex C. RAF Halton Ground Layout and Taxy Patterns



HAL 2309 Annex A – RAF Halton Separated Ops Flying Orders (VGS not Flying) 1. Joint Use of Halton Airfield when 613 VGS are not conducting Air Cadet flying. This order defines the provisions under which Separated Operations occur. Operations will be separated by a notional 68m (200ft) ‘Glass Wall’ between the powered-aircraft runway/’power side’ and the glider landing area/’glider side’. Furthermore, as no simultaneous take offs are authorised then gliding traffic and powered traffic will be time deconflicted as well.

a. Powered Aircraft Departure:

(i) Gliding not Active. Standard noise abatement departure and then route as required. (ii) Gliding in Progress. Standard noise abatement departure remaining on the ‘power side’ throughout.

b. Powered Aircraft Recovery:

(i) Gliding not Active. Downwind join, base-leg join and straight-in approach only. (ii) Gliding in Progress. Downwind join, base-leg join and straight-in approach only remaining on the ‘powered side’ throughout.

c. Glider and/or Glider Tug Departure:

(i) HAC/HMC or any powered flying not Active. Standard noise abatement departure and then route as required. (ii) HAC/HMC or any non-VGS powered flying Active. Standard noise abatement departure remaining on the ‘glider side’ throughout.

d. Glider and/or Glider Tug Rejoining:

(i) HAC/HMC or any powered flying not Active. Standard glider circuit rejoin from any direction. (ii) HAC/HMC or any non-VGS powered flying Active. Join through the ‘glider side’ (or above 1700ft QFE throughout above the ‘powered side’ for authorised cross-country glider pilots having made a radio call outside the ATZ). If unable to maintain sufficient height but able to make a landing back to the airfield by transiting through the ‘powered side’ then, if unable to agree a transit through, a glider pilot shall make a PAN call and then route direct rather than land out – all other air users shall give way to the PAN call glider. Glider tugs may, if they call on the radio and the powered circuit is clear to do so, call to cross the ‘glass wall’ and land on the ‘power side’.

2. Arrival & Departure Safe Separation. To ensure safe separation between glider and powered departures, and arrivals to the runway, powered aircraft will not line-up and gliders/combinations will not make ‘wings level’ in preparation to launch after:

a. Powered aircraft have called or been observed on ‘Final’. b. Powered aircraft have called or been observed ‘Lining Up.’ c. Gliders/Tug Combinations have called ‘glider launch in progress’ and have gone ‘wings

level’.



d. A departure will not be initiated until the previous departure has passed the airfield boundary

3. Winch launching. Glider launching by winch at RAF Halton airfield shall be in accordance with local orders promulgated by RAFGSA CGC which to include the following details:

a. Winch launched gliders are to operate circuits to the south of the airfield. b. The winch is to be positioned so that it is well clear of public footpaths and to allow space for aircraft and vehicles to cross behind. c. Caution signs are to be placed around the winch to warn people of the risks associated with an operating winch.

4. Glider Launch Failures. When there is a wind blowing towards the 68m “Glass Wall” then powered pilots are to note that the Glider pilots will decide to either land straight ahead or fly across the “Glass Wall” in order to attempt a safe turn-back to land somewhere on the airfield. In this case, in accordance with the Rules of the Air, the glider shall have right of way. For practice launch failures the Duty Gliding Instructor should discuss the likelihood of a turn-back across the “Glass Wall” at either the start of the day or when the wind direction changes. The Gliding Instructor in charge of the glider will not commence a practice launch failure until he has liaised with the Launch Marshal to confirm any circuit traffic and its position in the circuit. When a launch failure is executed then the following shall be transmitted by the tug pilot or the Launch Marshal/Gliding Instructor “GLIDER LAUNCH FAILURE, GLIDER MAY LAND ANYWHERE”. 5. Go Around Manoeuvre. During separated operations all powered aircraft are to conduct a ‘go around’ without encroachment into the 68m sterile area and separated from traffic taking-off. A ‘going around’ call shall be made by the aircraft captain. There is no dead-side when separated ops are in operation. 6. Rules of the Air. All pilots will observe the Rules of the Air with respect to glider traffic. If required, a powered aircraft will go-around in order to allow a glider to land even if the powered aircraft would normally have priority under the Rules of the Air for landing. 7. Noise Abatement During Take-Off. Powered aircraft shall use noise reduction climb power settings as soon as practicable after take-off and adopt noise abatement routings to avoid climbing at high power over Wendover, Aston Clinton, Stoke Mandeville and Weston Turville Aircraft remaining in the circuit shall climb to at least 500’ agl before turning into the noise abatement circuit.. Aircraft departing shall follow noise abatement routings to the ATZ boundary respecting the ‘glass wall’. 8. The following specific noise abatement lanes are to be routinely followed, varying overflight of specific properties by varying the ground track within the lanes: a. RWY 02. After take-off, and at the upwind threshold turn left approximately 20 degrees to

fly over the petrol station junction (the narrowest and least populated section of Aston Clinton) and the A41 “Red Roundabout” junction. Glider tugs should route over the Arla Dairy and route between the A41 and the Grand Union canal whenever possible.

b. RWY 20. After take-off, and at the upwind threshold, turn to the right to fly over the

Northern end of the Weston Turville Reservoir. Glider tugs should route over the centre of the Reservoir before turning ‘glider side’.

c. RWY 07. After take-off, and at upwind threshold, turn left to cross the least populated

area of Aston Clinton between Buckland Wharf and Icknield Way.



d. RWY 25. After takeoff, and at the upwind threshold, turn left approximately 20 degrees to

fly over the Northern end of the Weston Turville Reservoir. Glider tugs should route over the centre of the Reservoir before turning ‘glider side’.

e. There are to be no simultaneous take offs from parallel runways: a second aircraft must not begin take off until the previous aircraft is safely airborne above the upwind threshold, or in the case of a winch-launched glider, the cable has fallen to earth.

6. Noise Abatement Powered Circuit Flying. The following circuit patterns have been designed specifically to minimise noise to RAF Halton’s neighbours by minimising the ground track over the least populated areas and are to be used wherever possible. However, pilots should avoid flying over exactly the same location on each successive circuit and vary the circuit’s climb out, base leg, down-wind leg and final approach via the shaded green areas bounded in red. 7. However, pilots are to note that Flight Safety over-rides all noise abatement procedures if they need to manoeuvre due to other air traffic on a collision course, bad weather or significant turbulence. Any such manoeuvre away from the noise abatement procedures should be reported via the radio (and recorded in the Aerodrome Ops Log) or on landing to Ops Sqn.



HAL 2309 Annex B – RAF Halton Separated Ops Flying Orders (VGS are Flying) 1. Joint Use of Halton Airfield when 613 VGS are flying. This order defines the provisions under which separated operations occur. a. For 613 VGS to operate, the following must apply:

(i) Take off and landing paths shall be parallel between powered aircraft and gliding operations. (ii) The minimum lateral separation between runways shall be 68 m (200ft) for the whole of the respective take off/landing areas. (iii) Opposite circuit directions shall be flown by powered aircraft and gliders. However, glider tugs may elect to operate from either side. (iv) The 2 take off points shall be so sited that supervisors and pilots have a clear view of both areas specifically gliders having wings level/preparing to launch and the approach paths of powered aircraft and gliders. (v) HAC/HMC and any other Powered Aircraft Recovery. Aircraft shall utilise holding VRPs (Terrick/Lakes) and wait until the VGS circuit is either clear, that the VGS DI is content for the aircraft to make a straight-in recovery to land from outside of the ATZ or if the pilot believes he can make a safe approach within the extant circuit traffic. It shall be the responsibility of the recovering pilot to ensure that it is safe to recover at all times. Glider tugs may make an approach to land via the ‘glider side’. (vi) Glider Recovery. Join through the ‘glider side’ (or above 1700ft QFE throughout above the ‘powered side’ for authorised cross-country glider pilots having made a radio call outside the ATZ). If unable to maintain sufficient height but able to make a landing back to the airfield by transiting through the ‘powered side’ then, if unable to agree a transit through, a glider pilot shall make a PAN call and then route direct rather than land out – all other air users shall give way to the PAN call glider.

2. Approval has been granted2 by 22(Trg) Gp through HQ 2 FTS for the joint use of RAF Halton airfield as follows:

a. Flying operations are permitted between all powered aircraft and FDTC(H)/RAFGSA CGC circuits (see RWY 02 at para 3).

b. When 613 VGS are flying Air Cadet operations then HAC/HMC and any other powered aircraft (apart from glider tug aircraft landing on the ‘glider side’) must route via the VRPs on recovery. c. FDTC(H)/RAFGSA CCG tug aircraft are to use standard departure routes and return to the airfield utilising the glider side or powered circuit as required subject to VGS joint use in para 2 a and para 3.

3. RWY 02. VGS and FDTC(H)/RAFGSA CCG may chose to conduct separated operations on RW 02 after the ADI and DI have consulted and agreed a course of action. The 613 VGS DI however has the authority to refuse separated operations on RWY 02. Tugs are to use this procedure but are to recover via the VRPs like any other powered aircraft and are to land on the runway. This shall count against the 3 movements per hour total (see para 7).

2 In accordance with TG(G) 2309(4), TG(G) 2309(5) and TG(G) 2309(6).



4. Glider Launch Failures. Whilst First-Solo Cadet flying is in operation, all practice launch failures are prohibited until the First-Solo Cadet has landed. 5. Go Around Manoeuvre. During VGS operation, Vigilants are to re-join the circuit after normal climb-out whilst other powered aircraft climb at best rate of climb to 1,000 ft AGL and reposition around the North of Aylesbury to the downwind VRP. Remember, with the ‘glass wall’ active there is no dead-side. Unless specifically agreed by the VGS DI, HAC and HMC aircraft are not to practice ‘go around’ procedures when Vigilants are active in the circuit. 6. 613 VGS Specialist Radio Messages. Due to Air Cadets potentially flying solo circuits in 613 VGS Vigilant motor-gliders, and the required assurance of their safety from other air users, the visual circuit will be sterile of all other aircraft whilst this occurs. The following radio messages are to be used at RAF Halton to meet the specific occasions listed indicated:

Occasion Aircraft Ground Station

Aircraft approaching within 10nm of the ATZ when VGS are operating

‘Halton Radio, callsign 10nm out for rejoin’

‘Callsign, Halton Radio, VGS are active, Rwy in use is XX and unofficial QFE is XXXX’

Occasion Aircraft Ground Station

Non VGS aircraft approaching VRP when VGS are operating

‘Halton Radio, callsign at the Lakes/Terrick3 to rejoin’

‘Callsign, Halton Radio, Roger, I will call you back’ AGCS operator to consider Occasion 1 or Occasion 2 below…

Occasion 1 Aircraft Ground Station

When VGS DI requires 613 VGS Vigilants to clear from the circuit to facilitate an aircraft return from the VRP4

Alpha Charlie Combine ‘Condition Alpha’

(All airborne Vigilants are to acknowledge). After acknowledgement ‘Callsign is leaving the Lakes/Terrick and will call final’

‘Callsign, Halton Radio, Runway in use is XX and the unofficial QFE is XXXX’

Occasion 2 Aircraft Ground Station

When VGS DI is content for aircraft to make a recovery without using “Condition Alpha”. NB. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE REJOINING PILOT TO MAKE A SAFE RECOVERY IAW THE RULES OF THE AIR.

‘Callsign, Halton Radio there is no known VGS traffic to affect’ or ‘Callsign, Halton Radio there is traffic reporting downwind and one on final. There is no other reported traffic to affect your approach.’ – or other reported positions as appropriate

‘Roger, callsign will call final and position around VGS traffic’ (if applicable).

3 “Lakes” or “Terrick” refer to the visual reporting points (VRPs) to be used when VGS flying activity is taking place.

4 In accordance with TGO(G).



7. VRPs. If required to hold at the VRP aircraft are to be orbited at the VRP outside the ATZ above the circuit height at 1,500ft QFE. The VRP positions are detailed in the Defence Aerodrome Manual and follow in the VGS circuit pattern diagrams in this Annex. 7. Maximum Number of Flying Club Movements. When VGS Vigilants are operating, the non-VGS powered aircraft recovery rate shall be 3 per hour or as agreed with the VGS DI. Flying Clubs shall call the VGS DI to book recovery slots that will be agreed and annotated in the Aerodrome Ops Log. 7. Noise Abatement During Take-Off. Powered aircraft shall use noise reduction climb power settings as soon as practicable after take-off and adopt noise abatement routings to avoid climbing at high power over Wendover, Aston Clinton, Stoke Mandeville and Weston Turville Aircraft remaining in the circuit shall climb to at least 500’ agl before turning into the noise abatement circuit.. Aircraft departing shall follow noise abatement routings to the ATZ boundary respecting the ‘glass wall’. 8. The following specific noise abatement lanes are to be routinely followed, varying overflight of specific properties by varying the ground track within the lanes: a. RWY 02. After take-off and at the upwind threshold turn left approximately 20 degrees to

fly over the petrol station junction (the narrowest and least populated section of Aston Clinton) and the A41 “Red Roundabout” junction. Glider tugs should route over the Arla Dairy and route between the A41 and the Grand Union canal whenever possible.

b. RWY 20. After take-off, and at the upwind threshold, turn to the right to fly over the

Northern end of the Weston Turville Reservoir. Glider tugs should route over the centre of the Reservoir before turning ‘glider side’.

c. RWY 07. After take-off, and at upwind threshold, turn left to cross the least populated

area of Aston Clinton between Buckland Wharf and Icknield Way. d. RWY 25. After takeoff, and at the upwind threshold, turn left approximately 20 degrees to

fly over the Northern end of the Weston Turville Reservoir. Glider tugs should route over the centre of the Reservoir before turning ‘glider side’.

f. There are to be no simultaneous take offs from parallel runways: a second aircraft must not begin take off until the previous aircraft is safely airborne above the upwind threshold, or in the case of a winch-launched glider, the cable has fallen to earth.



4. 613 VGS Noise Abatement Circuits. When 613 VGS are flying their circuits at 800ft QFE and other powered aircraft recovering to RAF Halton from the Lakes/Terrick VRPs are to use the procedures outlined in this Annex. The dotted red line indicates the suggested routing to position straight in to land route from the VRP and the blue line shows the VGS circuit pattern. Remember for RWY 07 and RWY20 that powered aircraft must route clear of the ‘glider side’ and the ‘glass wall’ unless the FDTC(H) or RAFGSA CGC has indicated that they are content for the aircraft to transit to final approach direct through the ‘glider side’.



TYPICAL 613 VGS CIRCUITS ARE ANNOTATED



TYPICAL VGS CIRCUITS ARE ANNOTATED



HAL 2309 Annex C – RAF Halton Ground Layout and Taxy Patterns

RAF Halton Flying Order 2310(Air Ground Communication Service)


HAL 2310 – Air Ground Communication Service

Rationale To enable the Rule 45 of the Rules of the Air, RAF Halton must have an Air Ground Communication Service (AGCS) whilst the ATZ is notified as active.


Military Air Ground Communication Service (MAGCS) / Air Ground Communication Service (AGCS)


Military Air Ground Communication Service (MAGCS) / Air Ground Communication Service (AGCS)

2135(1) All persons that operate callsign Halton Radio shall have a valid Military Air Ground Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (MAGROCC) or a CAA approved Radio Operators Certificate of Competence (ROCC)..


1. A MAGCS or AGCS is not and an Air Traffic Control or Flight Information Service and therefore personnel should not give the impression that they are giving instructions to other air users.

2. Terms like “at your discretion” should not be used.

3. Any instruction from a organisation’s supervisor applicable to the aircraft being addressed should be prefixed with “Your operating authority…”.

4. The Halton Radio frequency is assigned to RAF Halton for use within 10nm and 3000ft of the centre of the ATZ; it is a military assigned frequency within these constraints. Outside of these boundaries, the CAA and OFCOM have assigned this frequency to other units, such as Sandtoft airfield in Lincolnshire. The following personnel can be authorised by OC Ops Sqn to use the RAF Halton Air Ground frequency within 10nm and 3000ft

5. MAGROCC operators should be authorised by OC 613 VGS.

6. AGCS ROCC operators should be authorised by OC Ops Sqn and present their CA1308 ROCC to him for signature as the radio licence holder.

7. Authorisations may be suspended for a period of retraining at the discretion of OC Ops Sqn (or for MAGROCC by OC 613 VGS).

8. Non-flying AGCS operators should sign for the Aerodrome Orders with the Organisation/Club that they are affiliated.

9. The MAGCS/AGCS operator should sign the Airfield Ops Log when they are operating as Halton Radio.

10. The terminology contained with CAP 413 should used by all MAGCS/AGCS operators.

11. OCs/OICs should use a ‘Base’ callsign for unit comms and should issue orders on when, where and how it should be used. The following callsigns are authorised for use on the Halton Radio frequency of 130.425 MHz:

a. Any aircraft callsign linked to the aircraft.

b. Halton Radio - nominated and authorised MAGCS/AGCS operator

c. Halton Ops – RAF Halton Ops Sqn

d. Alpha Charlie Base – 613 VGS Caravan

e. Chilterns Base – RAFGSA CGC

f. Flyers Base – Halton Aero Club

g. Microlight Base – Halton Microlight Club

h. Halton Baloon, Hopper or Retrieve – Balloon Club

RAF Halton Flying Order 2310(Air Ground Communication Service)



12. Individual callsigns within the RAF Halton chain of command are as follows:

a. Sunray – Stn Cdr

b. Osprey – Aerodrome Operator

c. Seagull – OC Ops Sqn

d. Flyco – Airfield Manager

13. Pilots should not expect an answer to every radio call but should make all calls ‘blindly’ in order to increase the Situational Awareness of those flying within or in the vicinity of the ATZ.

14. Pilots should call whenever they cross an active runway and also call vacated once they have left it.

15. Regardless of what information is passed, it is ultimately the pilot’s responsibility to keep their actions safe and for communicating them efficiently.


16. TG(G) 2310, Air Navigation Order, CAP804, CAP 413, CAP452.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2330(Low Flying)


HAL 2330 – Low Flying

Rationale Flight at low level reduces the margin for error in aircraft operations and can cause unnecessary annoyance to the public.

Contents HAL 2330(1): Low Flying


Low Flying

2309(8) Pilots shall not fly below 500ft MSD of the ground or an object within the Halton ATZ without the express permission of Ops Sqn unless taking off, approach to go around, landing or carrying out Engine Failure After Take Off (EFATO) or similar training.


1. The definition for low flying should be interpreted as any flying that does not include departure or arrival at the airfield to land/touch and go/go around or a precautionary or forced landing.

2. The RAF Halton QFE should be set by all aircraft low flying within the RAF Halton ATZ.

3. The Air Navigation Order Rule 5 and/or MRP RA 2330, in conjunction with the UK Military Low Flying Handbook should be consulted in conjunction with this order; whichever applies.


4. MRP RA2330 (www link to RA2330), TG(G) 2330, Air Navigation Order.


RAF Halton Flying Order 2335(Flying Displays and Special Events)


HAL 2335 – Flying Displays and Special Events

Rationale Fundamental objectives of MOD communication strategy include: enhancement of the reputation and image of Defence; direct PR engagement at events; and support to recruiting and the UK defence industry. To support this strategy and where operational commitments and resources allow, the single Services endeavour to provide aircraft to participate at a number of military and civil Flying Displays and Special Events throughout the year. Display flying is not without risk; the MAA aims to ensure it has appropriate and targeted regulations in place to ensure any risk to life is mitigated to as low as reasonably practicable. Flight safety, spectator safety and the safety of anyone living or working in the area is to be the paramount consideration in the planning and conduct of Flying Displays and Special Events.


HAL 2335(2):

Flying Display and Special Event Organisation

Approval Process for Flying Displays and Special Events


Flying Displays and Special Event Organisation

2335(1) The Stn Cdr is responsible for the administration, organization and safety management of Flying Displays and Special Events at RAF Halton which shall be overseen by an Event Organiser and/or Flying Display Director. All plans for Flying Displays and Special Events shall be notified to RAF Halton in the first instance.


1. Flying Displays should be considered as an any event that has a gathering of persons to view an aircraft flying its approved display sequence. It also includes any event that is open to the general public, paying or not, or is advertised with an expectation that the public will attend or gather to witness the event.

2. Special Events should be considered to include:

a. A Flypast is defined as aircraft flying, either singly or in formation, past a reviewing stand or any specific point along a pre-planned route without manoeuvring, other than when necessary for safe and accurate navigation.

b. A fly-in is defined when more than 6 aircraft from a different Club/Organisation flies into RAF Halton to visit a RAF Halton flying unit.

c. A competition is defined as when more than 6 aircraft gather to compete in a flying competition at RAF Halton.

d. Support to Wider Markets/Income Generation events or Armed Forces Day events.

3. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should provide initial advice on the planning for any Flying Displays and Special Events at RAF Halton.


4. MRP RA 2335 (www link to RA2335 ), TG(G) 2335, Military Flying Display

Handbook, CAA CAP 403.


RAF Halton Flying Order 2335(Flying Displays and Special Events)



Approval Process for Flying Displays and Special Events

2335(2) All persons organising Flying Displays and Special Events at RAF Halton airfield shall use the following approval process.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should provide initial advice on the planning for any Flying Displays and Special Events at RAF Halton.

2. A Risk Assessment and Op Order should be circulated to the following for approval via the following stages:

a. OC Ops Sqn (Airfield Supervisor).

b. OC Ops & Plans Wg (Aerodrome Operator).

c. Stn Cdr (Head of Establishment).

d. ADFT (AOC 22(Trg) Gp Senior Operator).

e. AOC 22(Trg) Gp.

3. A standing approval exists for any 22(Trg) Gp aircraft to provide a flypast for a Recruit Trg Sqn parade flypast.


4. MRP RA 2335 (www link to RA2335 ), TG(G) 2335, Military Flying Display Handbook, CAA CAP 403.


RAF Halton Flying Order 2350(Aircraft Emergencies)


HAL 2350 – Aircraft Emergencies

Rationale Flight at low level reduces the margin for error in aircraft operations and can cause unnecessary annoyance to the public.

Contents HAL 2330(1): Aircraft Emergencies


Aircraft Emergencies

2350(1) Pilots shall not fly below 500ft MSD of the ground or an object within the Halton ATZ without the express permission of Ops Sqn.


1. In Flight Emergencies. When an aircraft declares a MAYDAY or PAN then all other aircraft should give that aircraft priority and if necessary consider diverting to another airfield if unable to hold off.

2. Emergency Response. Pilots should wait on the ground until the emergency has run its course of events. Air Ground Radio Operators should remind taxying aircraft to consider holding position if any aircraft are ground manoeuvring. The Flying Supervisor should consider invoking parts of the Emergency Response Plan depending on the nature of the declared emergency.

3. No-Radio (NORDO) Rejoin. Aircraft operating with a failed radio or NORDO are to adopt the following procedures under the following conditions:

a. VGS Operating: i. If in doubt divert to an airfield with no gliding and Air Cadet activity.

Then call the VGS DI via telephone and arrange a timed approach for recovery.

ii. The aircraft is to be flown to the appropriate VRP above circuit

height outside of the ATZ to ascertain the runway direction. It is then to proceed to long-final to begin the approach whilst flashing landing lights and rocking its wings towards the airfield. The VGS DI is to declare ‘Condition Alpha’. The approaching NORDO aircraft must be prepared to go around if they see a conflicting Motor Glider on the approach or approaching “final” (for VGS this is the end of the downwind leg).

iii. The aircraft shall be afforded priority on approach but the pilot is to

maintain safe separation from other aircraft and give way to gliders. b. VGS Not Operating: The aircraft with the failed radio is to conduct a

standard non-radio join to the appropriate side of the circuit.


4. RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2401(Documents and Records)


HAL 2401 – Documents and Records

Rationale Documents pertaining to the operation of aircraft and associated systems form a fundamental part of the aircraft operating safety case. They provide essential knowledge to personnel who operate and supervise flying. Accurate records are required for the management of personnel and equipment, and allow analysis and exploitation of occurrence data to improve Flight Safety


HAL 2401(2):

HAL 2401(3):

HAL 2401(4):

HAL 2401(5):

HAL 2401(6):

Flying Logbooks and recording of Flying Times

Authorisation Records

Meteorological Records

Statistical Returns

Aerodrome Operating Log

Warning Procedures for Aerodrome Order Transgressions


Flying Logbooks and recording of Flying Times

2401(1) Accurate and detailed records of flying from RAF Halton shall be kept by pilots in a personal flying logbook. This shall be completed at the earliest possible opportunity (at least monthly).


1. Pilots should keep an accurate record of their flying in a flying logbook acceptable to their Regulator. This should be kept available should it be required for supervisory or investigative purposes.

2. Pilots should keep this record as up to date as possible and should aim to keep it updated on at least a monthly basis.

3. Pilots should consider ensuring that pertinent details of their flight are made within their logbook entry as proof of their intended/actual flight profile.

4. Calculation of Flying Times. The method for calculating flying time should be promulgated by the regulator.


5. TG(G) 2401, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804).

http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=226






Authorisation Records

2401(2) OCs/OICs shall ensure that accurate and detailed records of flight authorisations are maintained.


1. OCs/OICs should ensure that a suitable Authorisation Record is made (eg. RAF Form 1575 or similar).

2. Completed Authorisation Records should be retained for at least 12 months.

3. Pilots/OCs/OICs should be conversant with HAL 2306(1) as well as this order.


4. MRP RA 2401 (www link to RA2401 ), TG(G) 2401, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804).


Meteorological Records

2401(3) Ops Sqn/Flying Supervisors shall ensure that the RAF Halton Met Cross-Section for each day is retained within the Aerodrome Ops Log (AOL).


1. Ops Sqn should ensure that the Met Cross-Section is inserted in the AOL at the start of the day.

2. If the Met Cross-Section is not in the AOL then the Flying Supervisor should seek to rectify this or contact Ops Sqn.

3. Ops Sqn should retain the Cross-Section for 2 years.


4. Nil.


Statistical Records

2401(4) OCs/OICs shall ensure that monthly statistical returns are sent to Ops Sqn by the 2nd week of the following month.


1. OCs/OICs should ensure that their statistical return is completed and returned on time to Ops Sqn.

2. Ops Sqn should ensure that the Flying Statistics spreadsheet is updated as soon as possible and promulgated in the Station Website.

3. Ops Sqn should retain the yearly statistics on their MOSS site.


4. Nil.







Warning Procedures for Aerodrome Order Transgressions

2401(5) Transgression of RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book shall be subject to action by CFIs, OCs, OICs, Supervisors, the Aerodrome Operator and the Stn Cdr..


1. Pilots should be aware that transgressions of the Aerodrome Order Book could result in the removal of the approval to fly/operate from RAF Halton.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should use a 3-tier warning system depending on the severity of the transgression. This will consist of the following:

a. 1st Minor Transgression. E-mail warning from OC Ops Sqn in consultation with the OC/OIC and possibly CFI.

b. 2nd Minor Transgression or 1st Significant Transgression. E-mail warning and interview with the Aerodrome Operator.

c. 3rd Minor Transgression or 2nd Significant Transgression or a single Gross Violation will result with action by the Stn Cdr; which may include suspension to fly from RAF Halton airfield.

3. Ops Sqn should retain records of these events and keep them for a calendar year before removing them.


4. Nil.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2415(3rd

Party Use of Military Airfields)


HAL 2415 – Third Party Use of Military Airfields

Rationale Third-party use of MOD facilities for flying is encouraged wherever possible provided that it is not detrimental to Defence outputs. Whilst Establishment Commanders are responsible for such activity on their units, all users need to be cognisant of the fact that civilian aircraft are also subject to civilian regulations, even when flown by Service personnel.


HAL 2415(2):

HAL 2415(3):

HAL 2415(4):


Recreational Flying

Recreational Gliding

Glider Towing



2415(1) RAF Halton Aerodrome shall only be available for use by aircraft other than UK Military Aircraft by prior permission only (Prior Permission Required - PPR). This prior permission shall only be granted through RAF Halton Ops Sqn.


1. RAF Halton based aircraft should not require PPR for each flight, but should book out via the authorisation process contained in HAL 2306(1) and HAL 2350(2).

2. Any non-military aircraft visiting RAF Halton should be subject to scrutiny via JSP360 and may attract fees therein.

3. Any non-military aircraft stored, hangared or tied-down at RAF Halton should be charged or, if appropriate, waivered in accordance with JSP360.

4. Owners of non-military aircraft at RAF Halton should ensure that they have completed the paperwork required within JSP360.

5. Any non-military aircraft owner should be aware that the storage of their aircraft is within the gift of the Stn Cdr but they may be asked to remove it from RAF Halton airfield at any time.


MRP RA 2415 (www link to RA2415 ), JSP360.


RAF Halton Flying Order 2415(3rd

Party Use of Military Airfields)



Recreational Flying

2415(2) All recreational flying at RAF Halton shall be approved by the Commanding Officer. All flying clubs at RAF Halton shall be under the control of an OIC/Chairman and CFI.


1. Civil flying and civil flying clubs using RAF Halton airfield should operate in accordance with RAF Halton's Defence Aerodrome Manual.

2. Recreational Service Flying Clubs at RAF Halton should be under the control of an OIC/Chairman and CFI, who should hold the appropriate civilian qualifications, and both of whom should be approved by the Stn Cdr.

3. Notwithstanding that recreational flying at RAF Halton is approved by the Stn Cdr, Service and civilian personnel flying privately owned aircraft should comply with civil air navigation regulations in force in the country or countries in which the flight takes place, and must hold a valid and current civil pilot’s licence. However, any procedures or orders contained within this Order Book will also apply. Wherever more than one limitation applies, the stricter must be used.


MRP RA 2415 (www link to RA2415 ), JSP360, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804).


Recreational Gliding

2415(3) All recreational gliding at RAF Halton shall be approved by the Commanding Officer. All gliding clubs at RAF Halton shall be under the control of an OIC/Chairman and CFI.


1. Civil flying and civil flying clubs using RAF Halton airfield should operate in accordance with RAF Halton's Defence Aerodrome Manual.

2. The Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) of the club should hold a British Gliding Association’s CFI category and should be approved by the Commanding Officer.

3. Gliding should only take place when a club instructor is present on the site. All instructors allowed to supervise gliding should be approved by the CFI and/or the Stn Cdr whichever is the most senior ‘suitably qualified and experieced person (SQEP).

4. Glider tugs should be operated from within the Gliding Club’s environment and not as a private aircraft.

5. Notwithstanding that recreational gliding at RAF Halton is approved by the Stn Cdr, Service and civilian personnel flying privately owned gliders should comply with civil air navigation regulations in force in the country or countries in which the flight takes place, and must hold a valid and current civil glider pilot’s licence. However, any procedures or orders contained within this Order Book will also apply. Wherever more than one limitation applies, the stricter must be used.


MRP RA 2415 (www link to RA2415 ), JSP360, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804).









RAF Halton Flying Order 2435(HMRC Requirements)


HAL 2435 – HMRC, Flight Plans and Flight Notification.

Rationale RAF Halton is to have a plan for responding to Significant Occurrence and Aircraft Crashes. This requirement is underwritten by both military and civilian regulators.

Contents HAL 1430(1): HMRC, Flight Plans and Flight Notification.


HMRC, Flight Plans and Flight Notification.

1430(1) Pilots shall follow the RAF Halton procedures for overseas arrivals and departures or any other notifiable flights.


1. RAF Halton Airfield Users should follow the procedures as outlined at Annex A and JSP800.


2. JSP800 Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 11 and 12.

Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton Flight Plans and Notification of Flights.



HAL 2435 Annex A: HMRC, Flight Plans and Flight Notification FLIGHT PLANS References: A. UK AIP En-Route Section (ENR 1.10 – FLIGHT PLANNING) B. LASORS Guide. 1. Para 1.3 of Reference A details the occasions on which flight plans (FPLs) are to be be filed. This process directs the actions required of pilots at RAF Halton for the filing and closing of FPLs. Technical assistance is available from the AFPEx Helpdesk on 0845 6010483 or 01489 612792. 2. Outbound Plans. The online NATS AFPEx system is to be used to file FPLs with Swanwick; unregistered AFPEx users are to send via fax number 01489 612793. 3. Activation of FPL - Departure Message. The activation of FPLs through the Parent ATSU for aircraft departing RAF Halton is the responsibility of the PIC, and it is recommended that the Departure Time is passed to the FIR Controllers as detailed in Reference A. 4. Inbound Plans. The Communication Centre at RAF Halton is not able to handle either the transmission or receipt of FPLs. Therefore, to ensure that overdue action is not taken by air traffic services, PICs are to take the following action when completing the FPLs: a. AFPEX. Enter the home account address for correspondence regarding the FPL. b. Fax. In the Remarks box at field 18 enter the remarks: DO NOT NOTIFY EGWN BY

AFTN - SEND BY FAX TO 01296 656253. 5. Closing FPLs. All pilots using FPLs for arrival at RAF Halton are to be responsible for closing their own FPLs. This cannot be done via R/T, it must be done once the aircraft has landed and is to be completed by telephone through the help desk at Swanwick on telephone number 0845 6010483. MANDATORY FLIGHT NOTIFICATION References: A. Section 35 of the Customs & Excise Management Act 1979 B. Section 27 of schedule 2 of the Immigration Act 1971 C. Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 6. This order applies to all pilots of general aviation aircraft at RAF Halton who intend to travel to or from the UK. 7. The term 'general aviation' describes international and Channel Islands traffic which travels to or from the UK but does not operate to a specific and published schedule. 8. The pilot of a general aviation aircraft is legally required to provide notification of flights if they are making an international or Channel Islands journey to or from the UK, unless they are:

a. Travelling directly from the UK to a European Union destination; or b. Using a UK airport or airfield with a designation precluding the requirement to prior advance notification, RAF Halton is a non designated airfield within the meaning of the References.



9. To provide notification of flights, pilots must complete a General Aviation Report (GAR) form In accordance with instructions at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/travellingtotheuk/beforetravel/general-aviation/ 10. For arrivals at RAF Halton from outside the EU a GAR is to be sent 24 hrs in advance of intended arrival or 12 hrs in advance if arriving at RAF Halton from N.Ireland, S.Ireland, the Isle of Man or Channel Islands 11. Even if pilots are not required to provide notification of a flight, it is helpful if they do provide this notification. In this case a GAR is to be sent 4 hrs in advance of intended arrival. 12. Completed GAR is to be sent to both of the following agents. The local unit for use at RAF Halton is the Thames Valley Police Ports Unit (TVPU). Ensure that GAR, your aircraft registration and EGWN are in the subject line of all e-mails:

a. The TVPU are based at Kidlington and prefer to receive GARs via electronic means. An easy to fill out form with a built in “submit” button is available at: http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/gar-form-2.pdf. Alternatively you can FAX your GAR to 01865 555900 or e-mail it to [email protected]. The TVPU are also available on 01865 555909. Their main website is at http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/aboutus/aboutus-depts/aboutus-depts-cs/aboutus-depts-pu.htm b. The National Coordination Unit (NCU) by FAX 01708 862521 or 0870 240 3738 or e-mail [email protected].

13. On arrival at RAF Halton from N.Ireland, S.Ireland, the Isle of Man or Channel Islands the PIC is to inform the RAF Police at RAF Halton on ext 6211 that aircraft type, Callsign, name and address has done so and that NCU & TVPU Special Branch have been notified. 14. A UK Border Agency help line is available on 01252 526128.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/travellingtotheuk/beforetravel/general-aviation/

http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/gar-form-2.pdf

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/aboutus/aboutus-depts/aboutus-depts-cs/aboutus-depts-pu.htm

http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/aboutus/aboutus-depts/aboutus-depts-cs/aboutus-depts-pu.htm

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RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3000


ATM 3000

AIR TRAFFIC / OPS ORDERS

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3003(Responsibilities of Ops Sqn Personnel)


HAL 3003 – Responsibilities of Ops Sqn Personnel

Rationale Ops Sqn personnel have professional responsibilities to ensure that they understand and are fit to perform the duties at RAF Halton expected of them


HAL 3003(2):

HAL 3003(3):

HAL 3003(4):

HAL 3003(5):


Handover of Airfield Responsibilities

Training and Qualification of Ops Sqn personnel

Authority of Ops Sqn personnel

Alcohol Consumption



3003(1) RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel shall be responsible to the Aerodrome Operator for ensuring that a safe airfield environment is maintained.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should ensure that this Aerodrome Order Book is complied with unless an exemption from the Stn Cdr, Aerodrome Operator (OC Ops & Plans Wg) and Flying Supervisor (OC Ops Sqn) has granted a temporary derogation.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should act as 1st Party Assurance for flying activities at RAF Halton.

3. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should comply with their Individual Mission Directives and ensure that they remain adequately trained to complete their assigned tasks.


RAF Halton Ops Sqn Individual Mission Directives (IMDs).


Handover of Airfield Responsibilities

3003(2) RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel shall ensure that all essential activities, such as Flying Supervisor, IER Category Special, Air/Ground Communication Service and the Aerodrome Ops Log are handed over between flying orgs.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should cover all essential activities, such as Flying Supervisor, IER Category Special, Air/Ground Communication Service and the Aerodrome Ops Log when all airfield users have ceased operations. They may be asked to fill gaps in this cover on an ad hoc basis, but should not be relied upon to fulfill these tasks on a regular basis when other airfield users plan to fly.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should ensure that the Aerodrome Ops log is returned to Ops Sqn at the cease of flying via the off going Flying Supervisor.

3. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should ensure that Flying Supervisor, IER Category Special, Air/Ground Communication Service and the Aerodrome Ops Log completion is being carried out correctly.


Nil.




Training and Qualification of Ops Sqn personnel

3003(3) RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel shall be trained for all essential activities, such as Flying Supervisor, IER Category Special, Air/Ground Communication Service and completion of the Aerodrome Ops Log.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should not cover essential activities, unless trained, qualified and authorised to do so.

2. OC Ops Sqn should ensure that Ops Sqn remain competent to conduct their duties.

3. OC Ops & Plans Wg should ensure that OC Ops Sqn remains competent to conduct his duties.


Nil.


Authority of Ops Sqn personnel

3003(4) RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel shall act with the authority of the Aerodrome Operator and Stn Cdr (Head of Establishment) with respect to these Aerodrome Orders.


1. OC Ops Sqn should act as the Airfield Supervisor (OIC Airfield) in the first instance and on behalf of the Aerodrome Operator and Stn Cdr (Head of Establishment) in the second instance. He may authorise out of hours movements and operations outside of the weather limits stated within these Aerodrome Orders if a higher authority set of Orders allows it. He is to use his applied military judgment, and if necessary, a risk assessment process to provide documentary evidence to back up his decision.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should call OC Ops Sqn, the Aerodrome Operator and/or Stn Cdr (in that order) when their powers of authorisation are exceeded.

3. All activity that is authorised as above should be annotated by Ops Sqn personnel in the Aerodrome Ops Log with the name/post of the person that has authorised it.


Nil.




Alcohol Consumption

3003(5) RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel shall not complete essential activities, such as Flying Supervisor, IER Category Special and Air/Ground Communication Service with the more than the higher level of alcohol as dictated by the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should not complete the duties of Flying Supervisor, IER Category Special and Air/Ground Communication Service with the more than the higher level of alcohol as dictated by the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003. These are:

a. In the case of breath: 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

b. In the case of blood: 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

c. In the case of urine: 107 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

2. If Ops Sqn personnel are to fly then the lower level limits set in HAL 2305(2) should apply.

3. Ops Sqn personnel falling short of these AMCs should be prosecuted under the Armed Forces Act 2011 and/or the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.


4. AFA 2011, JSP 835, Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3007(Warning of Unusual Air Activities)


HAL 3007 – Warning of Unusual Air Activities

Rationale An Unusual Air Activity (UAA) could present a hazard to crews of non-participating aircraft if they are not aware that it is taking place. Consequently, prior consultation between RAF Halton Airfield Users, and comprehensive publicity for the UAA, are vital flight safety requirements


HAL 3007(2):

HAL 3007(3):

Warning of Unusual Air Activities

Flying of Balloons, Kites, Airships and Model Aircraft

Display of Pyrotechnics, Flares and Unusual Lights


Warning of Unusual Air Activities

3007(1) Any planned Unusual Air Activity (UAA) within in RAF Halton ATZ shall be reported to RAF Halton Ops Sqn.


1. Airfield Users and Stn Personnel should ensure that any planned UAA is reported to and requested through Ops Sqn.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should consider requesting a NOTAM, promulgating within Airfield Orders and SROs. Furthermore, this UAA should be subject to verbal confirmation briefing for all Airfield Users on the day of the planned UAA. Consideration of HAL 2335 should be made before conducting an UAA.

3. UAA should be considered for (but not limited to) the following activities:

a. Flypasts/Displays.

b. Balloon flying.

c. Fly Ins or flying activities of greater magnitude than usual.

d. Flying Competitions.

e. Dropping of articles or parachutists.


MMATM Ch 7 (www link to MMATM).


Flying of Balloons, Kites, Airships and Model Aircraft

3003(2) Balloons, Kites, Airships and Model Aircraft shall not be flown within the RAF Halton ATZ without the permission of RAF Halton Ops Sqn.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel are given the authority to authorise the flight of Balloons, Kites, Airships and Model Aircraft within the guidelines contained within MMATM Ch7 and specifically Annex 7D.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should check whether any models planning to be flown are underwritten by insurance of the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) and/or the RAF Model Flying Assoc (RAFMFA).

3. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should ensure that all other air users, including transiting or emergency aircraft, are notified verbally or by radio. Suspension of normal RAF Halton flying should be made before commencing these activities.

http://www.maa.mod.uk/linkedfiles/regulation/mmatm.pdf

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3007(Warning of Unusual Air Activities)





Display of Pyrotechnics, Flares and Unusual Lights

3007(1) Any planned display of pyrotechnics, flares and unusual lights within in RAF Halton ATZ shall be reported to RAF Halton Ops Sqn.


1. Airfield Users and Stn Personnel should ensure that any planned display of pyrotechnics, flares and unusual lights within in RAF Halton ATZ is reported to and requested through Ops Sqn.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn personnel should consider requesting a NOTAM, promulgating within Airfield Orders and SROs.

3. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should make reference to MMATM Ch 7.





RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3014 (Meteorological Briefing)


HAL 3014 – Meteorological Briefing

Rationale The availability of accurate up-to-date meteorological information is crucial for the safe conduct of flights.


HAL 3014(2):

HAL 3014(3):

Meteorological Briefing

Meteorological Information Service

Supply of Meteorological Information to RAF Halton


Meteorological Briefing

3014(1) Airfield Supervisors, Flying Supervisors, Pilots and students shall obtain a current meteorological briefing for the spell of their flight/duty.


1. Pilots and students should obtain a thorough meteorological briefing for the duration of their planned flight.

2. Supervisors and Duty staff should obtain a current meteorological briefing for the period of their duty.


3. RA 3104, TG(G) 3014, ANO.


Meteorological Information Service

3014(2) The Met Office Military Information Distribution System (MOMIDS) shall be the primary source of meteorological information for RAF Halton airfield.


1. The Met Office daily cross-section should be used as the primary source of forecasting at RAF Halton airfield. If unavailable to the Airfield User then it can be veiwed from RAF Halton Ops Sqn, who should print it out on request.

2. Only official sources of meteorological information should be used for planning to fly at RAF Halton (quoted accuracy +/- 2kts).

3. The anemometer on the roof of Hangar 3 should be used as the primary source of wind speed at RAF Halton. The anemometer and the various windsocks at RAF Halton should be utilised for indicating wind direction and the presence of windshear, turbulence and rotor streaming from the Chiltern ridge.

4. If these primary sources are unavailable and a hand-held anemometer is used, then the position error and measurement height corrections detailed within the Met Office Observers’ Handbook should be applied.

5. The standard height above the ground for a wind observation should be 10m and positioned above any interrupted flow of buildings/trees/obstacles.


6. RA 3014(2), TG(G) 3014, Met Office Observers’ Handbook.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3014 (Meteorological Briefing)



Supply of Meteorological Information to RAF Halton

3014(3) The Met Office at RAF Benson and Regional Met Unit (South) shall provide meteorological information support to RAF Halton.


1. The Met Office RAF Halton daily cross-section should be promulgated on MOMIDS 3G daily.

2. The Met Office at RAF Benson and Regional Met Unit (South) should provide, when they can, weather warnings to RAF Halton Ops Sqn via ext 6367/6666 or the Airfield Manager 07771 522083.

3. The anemometer on the roof of Hangar 3 should provide wind-speed and pressure information via an open access internet site (nominally the Halton Aero Club website)..


4. Nil.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3015 (Royal Flights)


HAL 3015 – Royal Flights

Rationale Flights given Royal Flight Status within the UK or overseas are entitled to additional priority and protection and thus require specific control procedures


Royal Flights


Royal Flights

3014(1) Aircraft flying from RAF Halton shall avoid notified Royal Flights within, and in the vicinity of, RAF Halton ATZ. Furthermore, aircraft shall give way to all notified Royal Flights wherever they fly.


1. RAF Northolt should notify RAF Halton Ops Sqn of any local Royal Flights.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should ensure that all Airfield Users are made aware of notified local Royal Flights.

Whilst Royal Flights should be subject to NOTAM, pilots may also want to call Freephone 0500 354802 to check for temporary restricted airspace.


3. RA 3015, TG(G) 3015, ANO.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3017 (Aerodrome Vehicles)


HAL 3017 – Aerodrome Vehicles

Rationale Vehicles operating within Movement Areas need to be readily visible to aircraft pilots and winch operators.


HAL 3017(2):

Marking of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

Lighting of Vehicles Using Movement Areas


Marking of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

3017(1) All vehicles operating regularly within the movement area of RAF Halton Airfield shall be painted as specified..


1. Vehicles operating regularly within the movement area of RAF Halton Airfield should be painted a contrasting colour to the grass. Operators of the vehicles should avoid colours that blend in with the various shades of grass; such as dark yellow, blue, green and light green. If yellow or white is used then another contrasting coloured panel should be painted for summer use (such as orange or white).

2. The colour red should be reserved for fire vehicles.

3. Caravans should be painted in red/white chequer board pattern.


4. RA 3017, MMATM Chap 17.


Lighting of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

3017(1) All vehicles operating regularly within the movement area of RAF Halton Airfield shall be lit as specified..


5. Vehicles operating regularly within the movement area of RAF Halton Airfield should be lit with a rotating beacon if possible. Operators of the vehicles should use the following colours:

a. Blue should be used for emergency vehicles (Police, Fire, Ambulance).

b. Green or Blue should be used for Doctors and Medics.

c. Yellow should be used for all other vehicles regularly using the RAF Halton movement area.


6. RA 3017, MMATM Chap 17.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3018 (Aerodrome Control)


HAL 3018 – Aerodrome Control

Rationale All surface movement on the airfield must be strictly controlled.


HAL 3018(2):

HAL 3018(3):

HAL 3018(4):

HAL 3018(5):

Control of Vehicles and Pedestrians

Aerodrome Work in Progress

Aerodrome Surface Inspections

Snow Clearance

Aerodrome Wildlife Control


Control of Vehicles and Pedestrians

3018(1) All vehicles and pedestrians shall not manoeuvre on the airfield movement area (or “Air Side”) without the permission of RAF Halton Ops Sqn.


1. Vehicles and pedestrians should get the permission of RAF Halton Ops Sqn before proceeding “Air Side” on the movement area.

2. “Air Side” is detailed in the RAF Halton Defence Aerodrome Manual and should be considered as proceeding beyond the red/white barriers between Hangar 3 and Hangar 4, the other side of the wooden white-painted gates opposite the electronic barrier and through the entrances of any hangar onto the airfield. There is a non-“Air Side” route to the 613 VGS car park and the trailer park.

3. The following users should consider themselves as having standing authorisation as a pedestrian to proceed “Air Side” on foot:

a. Staff and Students of FDTC(H).

b. Staff of 613 VGS.

c. Members of the RAFGSA Chilterns Gliding Centre.

d. Members of the Halton Aero Club.

e. Members of the Halton Microlight Club.

f. Members of the RAF Balloon Club.

g. Pilots and passengers of visiting aircraft.

h. RAF Halton Sy Flt Dog Section.

4. All vehicle drivers should be in possession of a valid RAF Halton airfield driving permit issued through Ops Sqn (this function may be delegated to FDTC(H) and 613 VGS by application).

5. Private vehicles wishing to tow aircraft or position equipment/loads, that are in possession of valid “Air Side” insurance and a valid RAF Halton airfield driving permit, should proceed with care and clear the movement area as soon as possible. In particular, private vehicles should not be parked for any length of time outside hangars, on the movement area and next to the glider launch point or winch.


6. DAM.




Aerodrome Work in Progress

3018(2) All notified ‘work in progress’ on the movement area shall be promulgated via the Airfield Ops Log, Airfield Orders, Hot Poop or by verbal briefing to all airfield users by Ops Sqn.


1. Any ‘work in progress’ should be notified to Ops Sqn:

2. Ops Sqn should notify any ‘work in progress’ via the Airfield Ops Log, Airfield Orders, Hot Poop or by verbal briefing whenever notified.


3. HSE guidance.


Aerodrome Surface Inspections

3018(3) An Aerodrome Surface Inspection shall be carried out daily before commencing flying operations and any other times deemed necessary.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should carry out an Aerodrome Surface Inspection before 0900hrs (local): The serviceability should be annotated in the Airfield Ops Log. If Ops Sqn are unable to complete this function then the Flying Supervisor should complete this task.

2. Any areas of unfit ground should be reported to Ops Sqn for marking and rectification.

3. During periods of airfield waterlogging the number of. Aerodrome Surface Inspections should be limited to protect the surface from long term damage.


4. MMATM.




Snow Clearance

3018(3) Snow clearance shall not be attempted at RAF Halton airfield.


1. Snow clearance should not be attempted ‘Air Side’ on the movement area at RAF Halton.


2. RAF Halton Snow and Ice Plan.


Aerodrome Wildlife Control

3018(5) Aerodrome Wildlife Control shall be the responsibility of RAF Halton Ops Sqn.


1. Aerodrome Wildlife Control at RAF Halton should be completed by Ops Sqn.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn may delegate certain Aerodrome Wildlife Control tasks.


3. RAF Halton DAM, HSE and DIO DDM Handbook.



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RAF Halton Engineering Order 4000


ENG 4000

ENGINEERING ORDERS

RAF Halton Engineering Order 4009 (Unit Aviation Eng Orders)


HAL 4009 – Unit Aviation Engineering Orders

Rationale Unit Aviation Engineering Orders are a method of publicizing low-level

Engineering instructions to a wider audience.


Unit Aviation Engineering Orders

Halton Engineering Order

4009(1) All Airfield Users shall ensure they comply with these orders

Acceptable Means of Compliance 4009

1. All Airfield Users should read and understand the HAL 4000 series.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield Accountable Managers/OICs/OCs should produce orders and SOPs that comply with the HAL ENG Orders within this document.

Guidance Material 4009

3. MRP RA 4009 (www link to RA4009), MAP-01 Chap 1.10.2.


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4054 (Ground Handling of Aircraft)


HAL 4054- Ground Handling of Aircraft

Rationale This order identifies the general precautions and actions required to minimize the safety risk to both aircraft and personnel during ground operations, other than taxing.


HAL 4054(2):

HAL 4054(3):

Qualification of Personnel

Ground Handling Operation

Ground Handling Supervision

Halton Engineering Order 4054(1)

Qualification of Personnel

4054(1) All Airfield users shall ensure that all personnel receive instruction before any aircraft movements are conducted.


1. All airfield users should ensure that they have received instruction on the Ground Handling of Aircraft before commencing aircraft movements, other than taxing.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure that instructions for aircraft Ground handling are issued.


3. MRP RA 4054 (www link to RA4054), MAP-01 Chap 2.5, CAP 642 Airside Safety Management Ch 2.


Groung Handling Operation

4054(2) Airfield users shall ensure all aircraft movements on RAF Halton airfield are conducted as safely as practicable.


1. All airfield users participating in the movement of aircraft should have received adequate training before commencing any aircraft ground handling.


2. MRP RA 4054 (www link to RA4054), MAP-01 Chap 2.5, CAP 642 Airside Safety Management Ch 2.



RAF Halton Engineering Order 4054 (Ground Handling of Aircraft)



Ground Handling Supervision

4054(3) All RAF Halton Accountable managers/OICs/OC shall ensure all aircraft movements on RAF Halton airfield are conducted safely. Regular checks should be carried out for correct procedures and report any safety errors or near misses via the 4 yellow boxes on the flight safety boards in Hangar 2, 3 and 4.


1 . All RAF Halton OICs/OC should ensure the correct procedures and regular checks are carried out on aircraft movements at RAF Halton.

2. All airfield users and persons on the airfield should use the RAF Halton Error Management and Near Miss Reporting Forms. They are to place them in the yellow boxes provided or hand them to the SFSO


3. MRP RA 1410, MRP RA 4054 (www link to RA4054), MAP-01 Chap 2.5, HAL 1410, RAF Halton ASMP Section 3 Safety Management Activities.


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4055 (Fuelling Ops for Aircraft on the Ground)


HAL 4055 Fuelling Operations for Aircraft on the Ground

Rationale This order identifies the precautions to be followed to minimize the risks to both aircraft and personnel during aircraft fuelling operations.


HAL 4055(2):

Ground Fuelling Operation- Personnel

Ground Fuelling Operation-Considerations


Ground Fuelling Operation-Personnel

4055(1) Fuelling operations carried out on aircraft shall only be conducted by trained personnel.


1. All airfield users of the bulk fuel installation should receive training before commencing aircraft refuelling operations.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure the requirement for instruction of aircraft refuelling from ground bulk fuel installations is carried out.


3. MRP RA 4055, MAP-01 Chap 2.6. JSP 317, CAP 748 Aircraft Fuelling and Fuel Installation Management, CAA Safety Sense 28- Fuel Handling and Storage, CAP 642 Airside Safety Management.


Ground Fuelling Operation-Considerations

4055(2) Fuelling operations carried out on aircraft shall only be Conducted, in accordance with specific safety and environmental guidelines.


1. All users of the bulk fuel installation should use the PPE provided

2. All users of the bulk fuel installation should bond their aircraft before carrying out refuelling procedures

3. Any spillages of fuel should be contained with the spillages kits provided and reported to OC Ops.


MRP RA 4055 (www link to RA4055), MAP-01 Chap 2.6 JSP 317, RAF Halton Unit Spillage Response Plan, JSP 375 Health and Safety Handbook Vol 2 Lflt 13 Personnel Protective Equipment(PPE) AND Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), JSP 375 Health Safety Handbook Vol 3 Chap 5, Air Navigation Order (2009) Article 217, CAA Publication CAP 748.


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4103 (Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Bodily Fluids)


HAL 4103 Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Bodily fluids

Rationale Body fluids may present not only a biological hazard but also a significant corrosive hazard to aircraft structures and materials. Timely and effective removal of such substances is essential to reduce health and corrosion risks.


Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Bodily Fluids


Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of bodily fluids

4103(1) All airfield users shall ensure the correct decontamination procedure after personnel or/and aircraft have come in contact with the spillage of bodily fluids.


1. All airfield users should return to their point of departure/Halton Airfield in the event of spillage of bodily fluids in the aircraft.

2. The aircraft should not be used until decontamination has been carried out

3. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure the requirement for decontamination of aircraft procedures to prevent the spread of infectious virus/disease is carried out.


4. MRP RA 4103 (www link to RA4103), MAP-01 Chap 3.5. JSP 375 Health and Safety Handbook www.hse.gov.uk

5. The SSHEA should be informed if there is an environmental risk.


http://www.hse.gov.uk/

RAF Halton Engineering Order 4161 (Visiting Working Contractors)


HAL 4161 Visiting Works Contractors

Rationale A Contractors working party (CWP) may be employed to undertake specified maintenance tasks.


Visiting Works Contractors


Visiting Works Contractors

4161(1) All visiting Contractors on RAF Halton airfield shall comply with unit engineering orders and all Health and Safety Guidelines.


1. All visiting contractors should book in and book out with Ops Sqn.

2. All visiting contractors should receive the relevant Health and Safety briefing according to the area by Ops Sqn/SSHEA.

3. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure the requirement for briefing Health and Safety for visiting working contractors is within their SOPs.


4. MRP RA 4161 (www link to RA4161), MAP-01 Chap 4.8.2. JSP 375 Health and Safety Handbook www.hse.gov.uk


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4253 (Loose Articles)


HAL 4253 Loose Articles- Prevention

Rationale Loose articles are classified as any items that have been dropped, lost, become detached or unaccounted for in and around aircraft. Typical loose articles include items such as tools, pens, coins nuts, aircraft components. These items when lost could cause control restrictions and system malfunctions.


HAL 4253(2):

Loose Articles-Prevention

Loose Articles- Occurrence Reporting


Loose Articles-Prevention

4253(1) All Airfield users working on or travelling in an aircraft shall be responsible for the custody and stowage of any loose articles which they bring onto, or use within, the aircraft. They shall ensure that all such articles are removed on leaving it or on completion of their work.


1. All airfield users should be aware of their responsibility in the prevention of loose articles.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should re-ensure the requirement for the prevention of Loose Articles within the aircraft within SOPs.


3. MRP RA 4253 (www link to RA4253),MAP-01 Chap 6.2


Loose Articles-Occurrence Reporting

4253(1) All RAF Halton Accountable managers/OICs/OC should ensure all occurrences due to Loose Articles on RAF Halton should be reported, on the Error Management and Near miss forms via the 4 yellow boxes on the flight safety boards in Hangar 2,3 and 4.


1. All airfield users and persons on the airfield should use the RAF Halton Error Management and Near Miss Reporting Forms. They are to place them in the yellow boxes provided or hand them to the SFSO


2. MRP RA 4253 (www link to RA4253), MAP-01 Chap 6.2, RAF Halton ASMP Section 3 Safety Management Activities.



RAF Halton Engineering Order 4510 (Ground Running of Aero Engines)


HAL 4510 Ground Running of Aero-Engines

Rationale There are occasions when aircraft are required to carry out ground run of Aero Engines for maintenance, diagnostic or testing purposes.





4510(1) Airfield Users ground running of aero-engines shall be carried out for the minimum time to allow for diagnostic or testing procedures to be completed.


1. All Airfield users should only ground run engines for the minimum time required.

2. All Airfield users should inform the Ops Sqn when a ground run of an aero-engine is required outside of normal airfield operating hours.


3. MRP RA 4510 (www link to RA4510), MAP-01 Chap 11.9, CAP 642 Airside Safety Management Chap 2.


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4515 (Fuels, lubricants and Associated Products)


HAL 4515 Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products

Rationale The Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products used in the maintenance and operation of aircraft.


HAL 4515(2):


Spillage of Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products



4515(1) All Airfield users of Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products shall use the correct storage and in-use policy.


1. Only a minimum quantity consistent with the need of the operation should be held forward by all airfield users.

2. Up to 50 litres of highly flammable liquids (UN Classes 3.1 and 3.2) or small containers and cans of up to 250 litres of flashpoint liquids (UN Class 3.3 and those with a flashpoint above 61ºc) should be stored.

3. All not in use Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products should be stored in appropriate lockers and used products shall be placed in the appropriate FOD bin.


4. JSP 317 (5th Ed) Pt 2 Chap 7 Sect 69&73, Highly Flammable Liquids & Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972. Annex A. CAA Safety Sense lflt 28 Fuel Handling and Storage Publications.


Spillage of Fuel, Lubricants and Associated Products

4515(2) Any Spillage of Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products in use on aircraft shall be cleaned in accordance with specific safety and environmental guidelines.


1. All airfield users cleaning up spillages should use PPE.

2. Any spillages should be contained with the spillage kits provided and reported to Ops Sqn.


3. JSP 317 (5th Ed) Pt 2 Chap 7 Sect 69&73, Highly Flammable Liquids & Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972. Annex A. CAA Safety Sense lflt 28 Fuel Handling and Storage Publications, RAF Halton Unit Spillage Response Plan.

RAF Halton Engineering Order 4515 (Fuels, lubricants and Associated Products)


HAL 4515 Annex A - Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products

1. Quantities greater than those stated above should be removed to a suitable store. 2. Storage should be maintained in approved fire resisting cabinets or bins constructed/tested to British Standards (BS) 476 and marked with the appropriate hazard warning signs. 3. All RAF Halton Airfield Accountable managers/OICs/OC should re-enforce the requirement for the cabinet/locker and the person placed in charge of the locker/cabinet should have their name and contact details clearly marked on the locker/cabinet. 4. The cabinets/lockers should be sited in a designated area at least 3m and preferably 5m from the working or process activities.

RAF Halton Engineering Order 4805 (Facility Requirements)


HAL 4805-Facility Requirements

Rationale It is essential that the organisations facilities are appropriate to the scope of work that they are approved to carry out.


Facility Requirements- Working Environment


Facility Requirements- Working Environment

4805(1) All airfield users shall ensure that the working environment, including aircraft hangars, component workshops and office accommodation are kept to a standard where they are appropriate for the scope of work for which they are approved to carry out.


1. All airfield users should conduct regular FOD sweeps of hangar floors and if a significant find should be reported to Ops Sqn

2. Hangars should be regular swept to remove large amounts dust and debris from hardened surfaces.

3. All Fuel, Lubricants and Associated products should be managed in iaw HAL 4515.

4. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should maintain the standard, cleanliness and compliance of their AOR.


5. MRP RA 4805 (www link to RA4805), MAP-01 Chap 2.6, HAL 4515.


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4808 (Equipment, Tools and Materials)


HAL 4808-Aircraft Tool Control

Rationale The control and management of aircraft tools is an essential continuing airworthiness activity, especially when considering the potential flight safety hazard of a misplaced tool.


Aircraft Tool Control


Aircraft Tool Control

4808(1) All airfield users of aircraft tools in the operation of aircraft shall ensure the appropriate control in there use, on and around aircraft


1. Tools should be issued from a suitably controlled locked container/cabinet.

2. Access to the locked tool container/cabinet should only be by authorised personnel.

3. All airfield users’ private tools should be stored and accounted for if used on their aircraft at RAF Halton.

4. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should produce an appropriate tool control policy and any significant occurrence should be reported to Ops Sqn.


5. MRP RA 4808 (www link to RA4808), MAP-01 Chap 6.


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4990 (Noise Hazards – Hearing Conservation)

HAL 4990-1 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Initial Issue

HAL 4990-Noise Hazards- Hearing Conservation

Rationale Working in conditions where extra protection is needed to protect the individual from hearing damage.


Noise Hazards- Hearing Conservation


Noise Hazards-Hearing Conservation

4990(1) All airfield users shall use hearing protection in the area of raised noise intensity.


1. All Airfield users should use hearing protection when employed on, or in the vicinity of machinery operations, engines running and in the vicinity of aircraft operations or any task creating high intensity noise.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure the use of hearing protection in the area of raised noise intensity where required.


3. JSP 375 MOD Health And safety Handbook Vol 2 Lflt 6, www.hse.gov.uk, CAP 642 Airside Safety Management Chap 2.


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4991 (The Use of Hangar Doors)


HAL 4991- The Use of Hangar Doors

Rationale Military and Civilian personnel use the hangar facilities at RAF Halton. All airfield users have a collective responsibility for the safe use of the hangar doors.


The Use of Hangar Doors


The Use of Hangar Doors

4991(1) All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC shall ensure that the correct operating procedures for the use of the doors for hangars at RAF Halton.


1. A minimum of 2 people should operate the doors of Hangars 2, 3 and 4.

2. All airfield users should use the correct hangar door operating handle.

3. The hangar doors should not be operated by vehicle assistance.

4. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure that doors are only operated using the correct operating procedures for the hangar doors as issued by the Building Custodian.

5. Building Custodians should issue operating procedures for the hangar doors.

6. The hangar doors should not be operated in a wind speed of 40 knots or above and in gusts of 60 knots.


7. Technical Bulletin 99/29 (www link to TB 99/29)

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http:/www.defence-estates.mod.uk/publications/technical_bulletins/1999/tb_99-29.pdf

RAF Halton Engineering Order 4993 (Pre-Use Daily/Weekly Inspections on Service Vehicles)


HAL 4992 Pre-Use Daily/Weekly Inspections on Service Vehicles

Rationale All Service vehicles have regular inspections to confirm to the user they are serviceable for the task. These inspections should be annotated in the service vehicles documentation.


Pre-Use Daily/Weekly Inspections on Service vehicles


Pre-Use Daily/Weekly Inspections on Service Vehicles

4992(1) All Airfield users who use service transport shall carry out pre-use Daily inspections and Weekly inspections on their allocated vehicles.


1. All airfield users of service vehicles should complete the relevant service vehicle checks and be annotated in the vehicle documentation in accordance with the instructions.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure the requirement for the relevant vehicle checks before use.

3. The RAF Halton IER Vehicle should be checked for daily use and annotated in the vehicle paperwork by IER trained users.


4. JSP 800 Volume 5 4.1 Part 3 Management and Operating procedures, CAP 624 Airside Safety Management Chap 4.

RAF Halton Engineering Order 4993 (High Visibility Clothing)


HAL 4993 High Visibility Clothing

Rationale Personnel moving in the vicinity of aircraft and vehicles in low visibility or after the hours of sunset are more at risk of injury.


High Visibility Clothing


High Visibility Clothing

4993(1) All airfield users who operate in the vicinity of aircraft or vehicles on the airfield shall use high visibility clothing in low visibility or after the hours of sunset.


1. All airfield users should wear high visibility clothing when operating on the airfield in low visibility and after the hours of sunset.

2. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure that instructions are issued in the use of the correct clothing procedures for operating in low visibility or after the hours of sunset.


3. JSP 800 Volume 5 4.1 Part 3 Management and Operating procedures, CAP 624 Airside Safety Management Chap 4.

RAF Halton Engineering Order 4994 (ground Charging of Aircraft Batteries)


HAL 4994 Ground Charging of Aircraft Batteries

Rationale Aircraft batteries are required for operating aircraft essential systems. In some models of aircraft in general aviation require the batteries to be charged from ground facilities


Ground Charging of Aircraft Batteries


4994(1) All airfields users shall ensure that the correct operating procedures for the use of aircraft battery chargers.


1. All airfield users should use the authorised areas for battery charging

2. All battery chargers connected to aircraft should be disconnected before daily airfield operations cease.

3. No overnight charging of aircraft batteries should commence unless in authorised areas.

4. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should enforce the use of the correct battery charging procedures for aircraft batteries.


5. www.hse.gov.uk .


RAF Halton Engineering Order 4995 (Use of Radio Transmission Devices)


HAL 4995 Use of Radio Transmission Devices

Rationale Personnel using radio transmission devices including SMRE, Airwaves , Management radios and Radio Controlled devices could interfere with aircraft systems and have potential flight safety hazard..


Use of Radio Transmission Devices


Use of Radio Transmission Devices

4994(1) All airfield users of radio transmission devices shall require authorisation before commencing any transmissions that could interfere with aircraft systems.


1. All airfield users should hold an Ops Sqn authorisation before using any uninstalled aircraft radio telephony equipment.

2. RAF Halton OICs/OCs should ensure no radio telephony equipment is used on the airfield until the risk assessment and authorisation are complete. Even then appropriate licensing should be demonstrated.

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3. CAA Article 166 Small Unmanned Aircraft, CAA Article 137 Endangering an aircraft, CAP 658 Model Aircraft –A Guide to Safe Flying. www.hse.gov.uk.
