Camden Procedures and Training Area Exam

Name: Iain Hosking

Date: 5 July 2006

Mark: ____________%

Instructions

  1. Answer all questions in full
  2. This paper is designed to test your knowledge of your home base (Camden) and its associated training area.
  3. Remember, this paper is not just a test of your knowledge, it is a paper to enhance the safety of yourself, your aircraft, fellow aviators and to improve your level of Airmanship.
  4. Pass Mark 100%. (Failure to achieve this will result in NO flying to the Training Area Solo, until the pass mark has been achieved.)
  5. Time Limit: 2 Hours

Question 1

What does the abbreviation G.A.A.P. Stand for?

General Aviation Aerodrome Procedures

Question 2

How many runways are there at CAMDEN (YSCN) and what are their lengths and directions?

2 GA runways:

  • 06/24, 1464m/4800 feet (60°/240°)
  • 10/28, 723m/2400 feet (100°/280°)

+ Gliding Ops (same directions)

Question 3

How many windsocks are there at YSCN? How is the PRIMARY WINDSOCK identified and where is this windsock located?

2 windsocks:

  • Primary is located near the AWS, south of RWY 24 threshold. It's identified by its colour - white. It can also be lit for night operations.
  • Secondary is by the gliding area and is yellow.

Question 4

What documents must the pilot-in-command carry in flight?

  • Pilot licence
  • Pilot's Operating Handbook for the aircraft you are flying
  • Maintenance Release
  • Current charts for the area
  • ERSA

Question 5

How many danger areas are there in the Camden Training Area?

The Camden Training Area is a Danger Area in three sections: D552, D556A and D556B.

What are their vertical limits and geographical positions?

  • D552: SFC-4500' AMSL, west to Lake Burragorang, south to Picton, North to west end of gully leading to Warragamba Dam.
  • D556A: SFC-2500' AMSL east of Bringelly, SFC-4500' AMSL west of Bringelly.
  • D556B: SFC-4500' AMSL east of Warragamba Dam, SFC-7500 AMSL west of Dam. Northern limit is pipeline to Prospect Reservoir; western limit is eastern shore of Lake Burragorang; eastern limit is Bringelly.

Question 6

Are their any restricted areas in the Training Area? If so, where are they located?

North of pipeline:

  • R536A - Explosives demolition (RAAF) SFC-1500' AMSL.
  • R536B - Explosives demolition (RAAF) SFC-4500' AMSL.

Question 7

Where is MAYFIELD in the training area?

6nm north-west of Camden Aerodrome, on a hook in the Nepean River.

What is the significance of it?

It's an inbound reporting point for Camden Aerodrome.

Question 8

Where is BRINGELLY in the training area?

7nm north-north-east of Camden Aerodrome, identified by crossroads and brickworks.

What is the significance of it?

Another inbound reporting point for Camden Aerodrome.

Question 9

Where is OAKS in the training area?

6nm west-south-west of Camden Aerodrome, identified by the square shape of the township and the grass runways.

What is the significance of it?

Another inbound reporting point for Camden Aerodrome.

Question 10

What ground feature is used by CURTIS AVIATION to identify the WESTERN BOUNDARY of the Training Area?

Curtis uses Mulgoa Road as the western boundary of the training area. On the chart the training area extends to Lake Burragorang but Curtis prefers students to stay within gliding distance of suitable areas for forced landings.

Question 11

What ground features are used by CURTIS AVIATION to identify the SOUTHERN BOUNDARY of the Training Area?

Curtis uses The Oaks as the southern boundary of the training area. The chart boundary is a line from Thirlmere to the northern boundary of Picton.

Question 12

What ground features are used by CURTIS AVIATION to identify the NORTHERN BOUNDARY of the Training Area?

The water pipeline from Warragamba Dam to Prospect Reservoir.

Question 13

What ground features are used by CURTIS AVIATION to identify the EASTERN BOUNDARY of the Training Area?

To date we've used Bringelly, but I've been advised that Hoxton Park and the M7 would be practical boundaries (remembering the altitude restriction of 2500' AMSL).

Question 14

List the frequencies in use at CAMDEN and the name by which you would address them.

ATIS 125.10 MHz or 281 kHz

SMC 121.90 MHz, "Camden Ground".

TWR 120.10 MHz, "Camden Tower".

Question 15

Is a clearance required to taxi at CAMDEN?

YES/NO (Circle the correct answer)

Question 16

Describe in FULL the procedure for departure to the Training Area, if using Runway 24.

GAAP: Taxi to the 24 holding point. Call tower, eg: "Camden Tower, Citabria RRW ready 24 for upwind departure to the training area, with Echo." Enter the runway and line up when given clearance to do so. Take off when clearance received and climb on the upwind track (240°) to 1300' AMSL. Turn right to clear the inbound track from The Oaks and keep clear of other inbound tracks. At Mount Hunter, climb to the desired height (up to 4500' AMSL, and up to 7500' when at The Oaks).

CTAF: Make a taxiing call eg: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW taxiing to runway 24." Listen and visually check for other traffic. Before entering the runway check again that it's clear and there's no inbound traffic from either direction, then make another call with intentions, eg: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW entering runway 24 for upwind departure to the training area." Line up and take off. Continue as for GAAP.

Question 17

Describe in FULL the procedure for departure to the Training Area, if using Runway 06.

GAAP: Taxi to the 06 holding point. Call tower, eg: "Camden Tower, Citabria RRW ready 06 for crosswind departure to the training area, with Echo." Enter the runway and line up when given clearance to do so. Take off when clearance received and climb to 800' AMSL. Make left turn to crosswind and continue climb to 1300' AMSL. Track north between the inbound tracks from Mayfield and The Oaks. When abeam Oran Park, climb beyond 1300' (up to 4500' AMSL).

CTAF: Make a taxiing call eg: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW taxiing to runway 06." Listen and visually check for other traffic. Before entering the runway check again that it's clear and there's no inbound traffic from either direction, then make another call with intentions, eg: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW entering runway 06 for crosswind departure to the training area." Line up and take off. Continue as for GAAP.

Question 18

What is the vertical and horizontal extent of the CAMDEN Control Zone?

2nm radius. SFC-2000' AMSL.

Question 19

When departing to the Training Area, until what point is a listening watch maintained on CAMDEN Tower Frequency, and what frequency do you then change to?

Until abeam the inbound points. Then switch to Sydney Radar, 124.55 MHz.

Question 20

Describe in FULL the procedure for arrival to CAMDEN from MAYFIELD when runway 24 is in operation. (YSCN is a GAAP)

What is your inbound call?

Example: "Camden Tower, Citabria RRW, Mayfield, 2000, inbound with Golf".

How would you enter the circuit?

As instructed by ATC, but probably crosswind.

Question 21

Describe in FULL the procedure for arrival to CAMDEN from MAYFIELD when runway 06 is in operation. (YSCN is a MBZ)

What is your inbound call?

Example: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW, Mayfield, 2000, inbound for 06".

How would you enter the circuit?

Listen for circuit traffic on 120.1 and identify any traffic visually. Join downwind at 45° (regulations state that at least three legs of the circuit must be flown) and make a downwind call, eg "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW is downwind for 06.". Make base call just before the turn: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW turning base for 06.". Make final call just before the turn, with intentions: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW turning final for 06, full-stop.". Exit the runway and call "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW is clear of the runway.".

Question 22

Describe in FULL the procedure for arrival to CAMDEN from BRINGELLY when runway 24 is in operation. (YSCN is a GAAP)

What is your inbound call?

Example: "Camden Tower, Citabria RRW, Bringelly, 2000, inbound with Golf".

How would you enter the circuit?

As instructed by ATC, but probably report at Oran Park, then join upwind for 24 and remain at 1800' AMSL until given a sequence number or cleared to land.

Question 23

Describe in FULL the procedure for arrival to CAMDEN from BRINGELLY when runway 06 is in operation. (YSCN is a MBZ)

What is your inbound call?

Example: "Camden Tower, Citabria RRW, Bringelly, 2000, inbound for 06".

How would you enter the circuit?

Listen for circuit traffic on 120.1 and identify any traffic visually. Join downwind at 45° and make a downwind call, eg "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW is downwind for 06.". Make base call just before the turn: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW turning base for 06.". Make final call just before the turn, with intentions: "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW turning final for 06, full-stop.". Exit the runway and call "Camden Traffic, Citabria RRW is clear of the runway.".

Question 24

Describe in FULL the procedure for arrival to CAMDEN from the OAKS when runway 06 is in operation and you have been instructed by the tower to join the circuit UPWIND.

Track 060° and enter the circuit at 1800' AMSL. Fly the circuit at 1800' AMSL until given a sequencing instruction, then descend to 1300' and continue the circuit until cleared to land. Follow any instructions given by ATC to maintain separation, eg, "RRW turn crosswind now."

Question 25

Describe in FULL the procedure for arrival to CAMDEN from BRINGELLY when runway 24 is in operation and you have been instructed by the tower to join the circuit UPWIND.

From Oran Park, line up on runway 24 and remain at 1800' AMSL until given a sequencing instruction, then descend to 1300' and continue the circuit until cleared to land. Follow any instructions given by ATC to maintain separation, eg, "RRW turn crosswind now."

Question 26

You are established in the circuit and the Tower asked "MIKE WHISKEY YANKEE - confirm full stop or touch and go", your reply would be (Circle correct answer):

(a) affirm

(b) MIKE WHISKEY YANKEE affirm

(c) MIKE WHISKEY YANKEE

(d) MIKE WHISKEY YANKEE full stop

Question 27

Who is responsible for ensuring separation from other aircraft while operating within the CAMDEN Control Zone?

The Pilot In Command.

Question 28

Write the after landing checks in FULL and in correct order.

After landing, exit the runway. If the tower is not operating, make a CTAF call, eg "Camden Traffic, RRW clear of the runway.". Raise flaps, if used. Fuel pump OFF (where fitted). Landing light OFF if used. Carby heat COLD. Switch to SMC frequency if required (which it isn't at Camden but would be at Bankstown).

Question 29

What actions are involved in the post-flight of your aircraft?

Park facing into wind. Make shutdown checks: RPM to 1000, Oil temperature and pressure in the green, Amps positive, Radio OFF, Switches - check each magneto in turn looking for a drop. Mixture to FULL LEAN. When prop stops, all switches OFF left to right. Tie back controls and ensure rear harness is fastened. Record Hobbs meter reading and fuel remaining. Calculate fuel consumption and fill out any other required paperwork.

Question 30

Describe in full your actions, if you suspected a radio failure in the training area.

Check radio is on. Check frequency is set correctly and headset jacks are secure. Check volume (on radio and headset) and squelch. Try second radio if fitted. Assuming the silence continues, return for landing, following normal procedures but add, "transmitting blind" to your transmission. Keep a lookout for other traffic, and watch for light signals from the tower.

Question 31

What is the minimum height at which you can fly over a built-up area in the training area?

1000 feet AGL

Question 32

State the atmospheric conditions and engine control settings which may cause the formation of ice in the carburettor.

High humidity (regardless of temperature) and low RPM.

Question 33

What does the term MBZ stand for?

Mandatory Broadcast Zone.

Question 34

If the CAMDEN TOWER is not active how would you set local QNH on your altimeter?

Set the altimeter to the aerodrome height, ie 230' at Camden.

Question 35

If you had a PARTIAL engine failure while in the training area, and you are able to maintain height, what actions would you carry out?

Carry out CFMOST checks: Carby heat to HOT (in case of ice, which could take several minutes) to melt; check Fuel - master switch ON and fuel in tanks; Mixture - through the range to FULL LEAN and back to FULL RICH (may clear a fuel blockage); Oil temperatures and pressures in green (if in red, the engine is probably not going to run normally); Switches - check both magnetos are ON, then turn each OFF in turn; Throttle - through full range and back to 1/3. Return to Camden or closest airfield for landing. Make appropriate radio call appraising tower (if relevant) or other traffic of the situation. Ensure within range of suitable emergency landing area at all times on the return for landing.

END OF EXAM

Issue No.1, Dated 1 August 2001

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