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ROYAL AIR FORCE HALTON

AERODROME ORDER BOOK Version 4.0

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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 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. 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 should 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 should be annotated correctly to communicate the level of priority for each change.

8. Amendments shall be issued by Ops Sqn in the form of a RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book Notification of Authorized Amendment (HAL AOB – NAA) using the template that follows. Amendments will be marked in RED with the following markers ►◄ and also with a line in the margin where able.

I J HOUGH

Wing Commander

OC Operations & Plans Wing

Royal Air Force Halton

AERODROME OPERATOR


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

Originator’s Contact Details:

Name:

Rank:

Telephone Number:

Date:

Unit:

AOB 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 AOB/NAA/

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RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book Notification of Authorized Amendment (HAL AOB – NAA)

Halton Flying Order:

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

Distribution: Copy No:

External:

22 Gp SO1 ASAR e-copy PDF

SO2 ASAR e-copy PDF

Internal:

Stn Cdr 1

OC Ops & Plans Wg 2

Ops Sqn “Watch Office” 3

Ops Sqn “Hector’s House” 4

OIC RAFGSA Chilterns Centre 5

OIC RAF Halton Aeroplane Club 6

OIC RAF Halton Microlight Club 7

OIC RAF Halton Model Aircraft Society 8

Babcock Stores & Supply Manager e-copy PDF

Stn Intranet & Club Websites e-copy PDF


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Amendment record

Change Number

Issuing Authority

Change Incorporated By (name)

Signature Date Incorporated

Initial Issue Ops Sqn OC Ops Sqn [Signed on Dii] 1 Jul 14

V1.1 Ops Sqn OC Ops Sqn [Signed on Dii] 1 Sep 14

V1.2 Ops Sqn COMPLETE RE-ISSUE 1 Jan 15

V1.3 Ops Sqn COMPLETE RE-ISSUE 30 Sep 15

V2.0 Ops Sqn COMPLETE RE-ISSUE 1 May 16

V2.0 AL1 Ops Sqn OC Ops Sqn [Signed on Dii] 27 Jul 16

V2.0 AL2 Ops Sqn OC Ops Sqn [Signed on Dii] 7 Nov 16

V2.0 AL3 Ops Sqn OC Ops Sqn [Signed on Dii] 23 Nov 16

V3.0 Ops Sqn OC Ops Sqn [Signed on Dii] 1 May 17

V4.0 Ops Sqn Ops Sqn [Signed on Dii] 1 Oct 18


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Table of Contents

The Contents table below is compiled to indicate both the contents of this AOB and the hierarchy of orders superior to those in the RAF Halton AOB (via the 3 right-hand columns). Further detail on these orders may be found in the higher-level MAA Regulatory Publications (MRPs). MRPs are available on the MAA website - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/military-aviation-authority .

Order No Description RAF Halton Sub-Orders M

RP

AN

O

GA

SO

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 -

RA 1410 GASO1410 HAL 1410

Occurrence Reporting HAL 1410(1):Occurrence Reporting

HAL 1410 Annex A:List of MAA, CAA and EASA Mandatory Reportable Occurrences.

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

Aircraft Post Crash Management & Significant Occurrence Management

HAL 1430(1): APCM & Significant Occurrence Management

-

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

- -

HAL 1800 RAF Halton Airfield Users HAL 1800(1):RAF Halton Airfield Users - - -

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/military-aviation-authority

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/military-aviation-authority


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RP

AN

O

GA

SO

FLY 2000 – FLYING ORDERS

RA 2101 GASO2101 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 GASO2103 HAL 2103

Currency and Continuation Training

HAL 2103(1):Currency and Continuation Training.

RA 2135 GASO2135 HAL 2135

Medical Requirements HAL 2135(1):Aircrew Medical Certificate

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

RA 2210 GASO2210 HAL 2210

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

RA 2302 GASO2302 HAL 2302

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

RA 2305 GASO2305 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 GASO2306 HAL 2306

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


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RP

AN

O

GA

SO

RA 2309 GASO2309 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 - - -

HAL 2309(12): Use of FLARM, LARS and ‘Listening Squawks’ - - -

HAL2309 Annex A: RAF Halton Separated Ops Flying Orders

- - -

HAL2309 Annex B: RAF Halton ‘Chipmunk Strip’ Circuit Patterns

- - -

HAL2309 Annex C: RAF Halton Ground Layout and Taxy Patterns

- - -

HAL2309 Annex D: RAF Halton Local Lower Airspace Radar Services

- - -

GASO2310 HAL 2310

Air Ground Communication Service

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

-

HAL 2311 Rescue & Fire Fighting Categories

HAL 2311(1): Rescue & Fire Fighting Categories

-

RA 2320 HAL 2320

Remotely Piloted Air Systems and Model Aircraft

HAL 2320(1): Remotely Piloted Air Systems and Model Aircraft


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RP

AN

O

GA

SO

HAL 2320(2): Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

- - -

HAL 2320 Annex A: RAF Halton RPAS and Model Aircraft Orders.

-

RA 2330 GASO2330 HAL 2330

Low Flying HAL 2330(1): Low Flying

RA 2335 GASO2335 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

-

RA 2350 GASO2350 HAL 2350

Aircraft Emergencies HAL 2350(1):Aircraft Emergencies

- - -

RA 2360 GASO2360 HAL 2360

Portable Electronic Devices HAL 2360(1): Portable Electronic Devices

RA 2401 GASO2401 HAL 2401

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

HAL 2401(2): Authorization Records

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

HAL 2401(4): Statistical Returns - -

HAL 2401(5): Warning Procedures for Aerodrome Order Transgressions

- -

RA 2415 GASO2415 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 2415(4):Aerotow Operations

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 - -


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RP

AN

O

GA

SO

ATM 3000 – AIR TRAFFIC / OPERATIONS ORDERS

RA 3003 GASO2305 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

- - -

HAL 3003(5):Alcohol Consumption -

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

-

HAL 3007(2): Display of Pyrotechnics, Flares or Unusual Lights

- -

RA 3237 HAL 3237

Royal Flights HAL 3237(1): Royal Flight Air Traffic Management

-

RA 3262 HAL 3262

Control of Vehicles & Pedestrians

HAL 3262(1): Control of Vehicles and Pedestrians

-

Lone Working Procedures HAL 3262(2): Lone Working Procedures - - -

RA 3264 HAL 3264

Aerodrome Surface Inspections HAL 3264(1): Aerodrome Surface Inspections

- -

RA 3266 HAL 3266

Aerodrome Work in Progress HAL 3266(1): Aerodrome Work in Progress

- -

RA3267 HAL3267

Aerodrome Vehicles HAL 3267(1): Marking of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

- -

HAL 3267(2):Lighting of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

- -

RA 3270 HAL 3270

Aerodrome Wildlife Control HAL 3270(1):Aerodrome Wildlife Control - -

RA 3278 HAL 3278

Snow Clearance HAL 3278(1):Snow Clearance - -

RA 3301 HAL 3301

Meteorological Briefing HAL RA3301(1): Meteorological Briefing -

HAL RA3301(2): Meteorological Information Service

- -


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AN

O

GA

SO

HAL RA3301(3): Supply of Meteorological Information to Aerodrome ATC

- - -

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 - -

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 4161 HAL 4161

Visiting Works Contractors HAL 4161(1): Visiting Works Contractors - -

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 - - -


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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

- - -


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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 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), the Aerodrome Operator (AO) and Airfield Supervisor shall be DH-Facing.

Acceptable Means of Compliance 1020(1)

1. DH-Facing to the various Service Flying Club Assocs that operate at RAF Halton that are to the requirements of the RAF Sports Safety Management Plan.

2. DH-Face the Civil Aviation Authority.

Guidance Material 1020(1)

3. MRP RA 1020 (www link to RA1020), No 22 Gp ASMP and Safety Manual, Air Navigation Order, RAF Sports Safety Management Plan.

► Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton Flying Regulation, Assurance and Governance Structure Jun 18 ◄

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1020-roles-and-responsibilities-aviation-duty-holder-adh-and-adh-facing-organisations

RAF Halton General Flying Order 1020(DH Facing Organisation)

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►HAL 1020 Annex A – RAF Halton Flying Regulation, Assurance and Governance Structure Jun 18◄

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 (www link to RA1026), RAF Halton 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.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1026-aerodrome-operator

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1026-aerodrome-operator

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 and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention.


Flight Safety


Flight Safety

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. All airfield users shall take all reasonable steps to prevent FOD and the damage it causes.


1. All airfield users should read and understand the RAF Halton ASMP and pilots should must sign within their respective clubs/organisations as having done so.

2. All airfield users should understand and contribute to the ‘open and honest’ Just Culture contained within the ASMP.

3. RAF Halton Ops Sqn has the lead on FOD, however, all airfield users shall be ►vigilant for◄ FOD and if they see it they should pick it up or alert Ops Sqn to its presence.

4. ►Non-aviation units with buildings adjacent to the dispersal shall ensure that their areas are free of FOD at all times, due to their proximity to the aircraft operating area.◄


5. MRP RA 1400 (www link to RA1400), RAF Halton ASMP.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1400-flight-safety

RAF Halton General Flying Order 1410(Occurrence Reporting)


HAL 1410 – Occurrence Reporting

Rationale Accurate and timely occurrence reporting and effective investigation is fundamental to identifying Air Safety risks and delivering effective mitigation.


Occurrence 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); as a minimum they shall use the IN

FORM paper reporting system available across the site. Civil registered aircraft users shall notify the Station Flight Safety Officer (SFSO) of any reportable occurrence under the CAA’s Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme (MORS); the SFSO may elect to mirror the report on ASIMS. 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) shall staff the completed reports.


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. If in doubt the RAF Halton ‘In-form’ should be used to report any issue, near miss or error which may be elevated by the SFSO or SSHEA on investigation to one of the more formal reporting mechanisms. The IN FORM can be found on the Flight Safety notice boards in Hangars 2, 3 and 4 and once completed it can be placed in the adjacent yellow boxes.

4. A list of DASOR reportable occurrences are at MRP RA1410 Annex C (www link to RA1410). Civil aircraft users should consider the same list as mandatory for any voluntary reporting systems whilst flying from RAF Halton.


5. MRP RA 1410 (www link to RA1410), RAF Halton ASMP, CAA CAP382 (www link to CAP 382).

Annexes

Annex A. List of MAA, CAA and EASA Mandatory Reportable Occurrences.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1410-occurrence-reporting



http://www.google.co.uk/url?url=http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/cap382.pdf&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=kGeQU87TF-6V7Abkq4CgDQ&ved=0CBoQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNE2C48l4jrxbUoGibX2p5IbntTnLw



HAL 1410 Annex A - List of MAA, CAA and EASA Mandatory Reportable Occurrences. The list of CAA reportable occurrences are no longer listed in CAP 382, but instead are published in Commission Implementing Regulation 2015/1018 under Annex V for General Aviation - Annex V to EU CIR 2015/1018 . The MAA list their mandatory reportable items under RA1410 at Annex C - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1410-occurrence-reporting. To help decide what is Mandatory or which may be Voluntary for reporting purposes the following table has been developed:

Ser No

Occurrence Description CAA/EASA Required

MAA Required

1 Unintentional loss of control X X

2 Landing outside of intended landing area X X

3 Inability or failure to achieve required aircraft performance expected in normal conditions during take-off, climb or landing

X X

4 Runway incursion X X

5 Runway excursion X X

6 Any flight which has been performed with an aircraft which was not airworthy, or for which flight preparation was not completed, which has or could have endangered the aircraft, its occupants or any other person

X X

7 Unintended flight into IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) conditions of aircraft not IFR (Instrument flight rules) certified, or a pilot not qualified for IFR, which has or could have endangered the aircraft, its occupants or any other person

X

8 Unintentional release of cargo X X

9 Abnormal severe vibration (for example: aileron or elevator ‘flutter’, or of propeller)

X X

10 Any flight control not functioning correctly or disconnected X X

11 A failure or substantial deterioration of the aircraft structure X X

12 A loss of any part of the aircraft structure in flight X X

13 A failure of an engine, rotor, propeller, fuel system or other essential system

X X

14 Leakage of any fluid which resulted in a fire hazard or possible hazardous contamination of aircraft structure, systems or equipment, or risk to occupants

X X

15 Interaction with air navigation services (for example: incorrect services provided, conflicting communications or deviation from clearance) which has or could have endangered the aircraft, its occupants or any other person

X X

16 Airspace infringement X X

17 Any occurrence leading to an emergency call X X

18 Fire, explosion, smoke, toxic gases or toxic fumes in the aircraft X X

19 Incapacitation of the pilot leading to inability to perform any duty X X

20 A collision on the ground or in the air, with another aircraft, terrain, vehicle or obstacle

X X

21 A near collision, on the ground or in the air, with another aircraft, terrain, vehicle or obstacle requiring an emergency avoidance manoeuvre to avoid a collision (AIRPROX)

X X

22 Wildlife strike including bird strike which resulted in damage to the aircraft or loss or malfunction of any essential service

X X

23 Interference with the aircraft by firearms, fireworks, flying kites, laser illumination, high powered lights lasers, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (‘drone’), model aircraft or by similar means

X X

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2015.163.01.0001.01.ENG

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32015R1018&from=EN

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32015R1018&from=EN




Ser No

Occurrence Description CAA/EASA Required

MAA Required

24 A lightning strike resulting in damage to or loss of functions of the aircraft

X

25 Severe turbulence encounter which resulted in injury to aircraft occupants or in the need for a post-flight turbulence damage check of the aircraft

X X

26 Icing including carburettor icing which has or could have endangered the aircraft, its occupants or any other person

X X

27 Uncharted Obstructions X

28 Injury to any personnel incurred during the operation of an aircraft X

29 Any occurrence where ATC procedures, military flying regulations and/or, where appropriate, civil legislation are breached

X

30 The aircraft commander is to raise a DASOR when they have received and responded to a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisory (RA), regardless of the cause – this also includes full FLARM collision alerts when avoidance is necessary.

X

31 Occurrences involving a serious increase in workload which correspondingly reduces safety margins due to fatigue; this must include cumulative fatigue

X

32 When an individual in direct support of aircraft operations has been adversely affected by injury; incapacitated due to illness, the use of drugs or alcohol; or affected by noxious fumes or food poisoning. This includes aircrew or support personnel who, for any reason, are required to report to a medical officer as a result of an incident

X

33 Occurrences involving FOD or loose articles either in or on aircraft and whether or not any damage results

X

34 If in any doubt, a Safety Report ought to be submitted X

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

1420(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 orders 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 (the ERP can be found on the Station Intranet site or MOSS page).

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1420-service-inquiries-si-air-accident-and-significant-occurrence-investigation

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


HAL 1430 – Aircraft Post Crash Management & Significant Occurrence 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.

Contents HAL 1430(1): Aircraft Post Crash Management & Significant Occurrence Management.


Aircraft Post Crash Management & Significant Occurrence Management

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 DFRMO Cat ‘Special’ for military registered aircraft. Nominated individuals shall sign the Aerodrome Ops Log (AOL) when they assume this duty. Post Significant Occurrence and APCM Initiation shall be covered within the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan.


1. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should provide initial C2 and crash site protection until relieved by the appropriate APCM agency ►(RAF Brize Norton)◄.

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

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

5. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should review the RAF Halton ERP on an annual basis and exercise it 2 yearly.


6. MRP RA 1430 (www link to RA1430 ), RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan, CAA CAP 168, JSP426 Vol3 Lflt2.

Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton IER Category ‘Special’.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-1430-aircraft-post-crash-management-and-significant-occurrence-management

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


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. Identify the DI/DP by observing airfield activity, and notify them of your name and mobile

telephone contact number (or IER Mobile 07542 168623 (available from Ops Sqn if required)), 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:

HAC 01296 656178 CGC 07971282068 HMC 01296 656725

c. Assume a position of immediate readiness to respond to flying incidents until the airfield closes or flying ceases for any other reason.

d. 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.

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

f. 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.

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

h. 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 1800


►Note: Order number changed to reduce confusion with RA1600 Remotely Piloted Air Systems◄

HAL ►1800◄ – RAF Halton Airfield Users

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


RAF Halton Airfield Users


RAF Halton Airfield Users

1800(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 utilisation (unless temporarily amended by OC Ops Sqn):

HIGHEST PRIORITY

(1) ►Visiting military aircraft. ◄

(2) Any MoD publicly funded flying activity (including Recruit AEF, Jr Rank Pilot Scholarships or Air Cadet flying).

JOINT PRIORITY (OC Ops Sqn to decide if not amicable)

(3) RAFGSA Chilterns Gliding Centre. (3) RAF Halton Aeroplane Club. (3) RAF Halton Microlight Club. LOWEST PRIORITY (4) Visiting private aircraft operating under JSP360. (5) RAF Halton Model Aircraft Society or other RPAS/Model flying authorised

through Ops Sqn.


1. Nil

RAF Halton Flying Order 2000


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 2101(2):

Entitlement to Perform Flying Duties

Certificate of Qualification on Type / Licensing


Initial Qualifications for Aircrew

2101(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. They are in possession of, or have previously been awarded the appropriate UK military flying badge/brevet.

b. They are undergoing an Aviation Duty Holder approved training course and the duties to be authorized form part of their 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 (www link to RA2101), UK Air Navigation Order, CAP 804.


Certificate of Qualification on Type / Licensing

2101(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 (www link to RA2101), UK Air Navigation Order, CAP 804.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2101-aircrew-qualifications

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2101-aircrew-qualifications

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. 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.

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


3. MRP RA 2103 (www link to RA2103), Air Navigation Order and Club Flying Orders.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2103-currency-and-continuation-training

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 Certificate

2135(1) All persons who fly aircraft shall have a valid medical examination or declaration 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 RAFGSA CGC, HAC and HMC should have a valid medical certificate or declaration 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), 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 registered aircraft should use the guidance as laid down by RA2135.

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


3. MRP RA 2135 (www link to RA2135), 2 Gp ASO 2135, Air Navigation Order, CAP804.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2135-medical-requirements

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2135-medical-requirements

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. 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.

2. OIC RAFGSA CGC, OIC HAC and OIC HMC should insist that, for flight servicing, aircraft operating at RAF Halton under their respective Clubs meet with the published criteria within their governing bodies.


3. Air Navigation Orders 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

2302(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 shall be, and Military personnel may be, subject to the legislation within the Air Navigation Order.

7. The Stn Cdr, Aerodrome Operator, OC Ops Sqn shall be empowered to stop anyone from flying at RAF Halton. Club OICs shall be 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 ), Air Navigation Order, CAP804.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2302-responsibilities-in-the-air



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 Minima


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 Ops Sqn personnel. The Airfield Supervisor is empowered to supervise the airfield but may not be SQEP to supervise the individual flying activity in accordance with National Governing Body requirements.

2. The responsibility for day-to-day supervision and adherence to RAF Halton 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. RAFGSA CGC

b. HAC

c. HMC

3. OCs/OICs should identify suitable Instructors and Pilots to act as supervisors of their own activities if required.

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), 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 shall be regarded as complete only when recorded on the next available line of the Aerodrome Operating Log (AOL) for the day including handover/take-over names/signatures.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2305-supervision-of-flying




3. MRP RA 2305 (www link to RA2305 ), TG(G) 2305, ►RAF Halton DAM◄.

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 England, Wales and Northern Ireland 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 investigated under suspicion of contravening the Armed Forces Act 2011 and/or the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.


5. GASO 2305(T2), 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 (where appropriate) 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 ), Air Navigation Order.


Weather Minima

2305(5) 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 should not impose a less-restrictive limit without the approval through 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. Authorisation to exceed these limits are only to be made through the Stn Cdr and the Aerodrome Operator or their formally nominated deputies.


4. Air Navigation Order, CAP804.

Annexes

Annex B. RAF Halton Day VMC Weather Minima.


RAF Halton Flying Order 2305(Supervision of Flying)

HAL 2305-A-2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED V4.0

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 Ops Sqn 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 and 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. iv. Liaise with cross-country pilots or those booked into the AOL or Flying Programme on the Airfield Portal 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 airfield infrastructure. 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.

xii. Maintain a watch of the RAF Halton Airfield Information Portal - http://haltonairfield.jimdo.com/ - in particular the Flying Programme for airfield movement booking (password ‘cessna152’).

b. Additional Responsibilities for 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 as detailed in the DAM.

http://haltonairfield.jimdo.com/



c. Additional Responsibilities for Gliding DI’s (Contd). Deploy the IER equipment at

the launch point and provide IER for powered flying whilst 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.


HAL 2305-B-1 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED V4.0

HAL 2305 Annex B – RAF Halton Day VMC Weather Minima 1. The following weather minima apply to all flying at RAF Halton airfield unless a resident flying organisation adopts more restrictive criteria. All aircraft are to comply with the Pilot Operating Handbook crosswind limitations if more restrictive. Particular regard should be paid to the individual pilots’ licence privileges. 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 and >800ft AAL for winch-launched gliders).

b. Reduced Weather Visual Circuits. If the weather is below that for routine visual circuit flying then HAC and HMC may use >3km horizontal visibility and >700ft AAL cloud base for “Bad Weather Circuits” down to 500ft in accordance with this order. When operating under these rules, no more than 1 aircraft shall 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 SHALL 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 actual wind strength exceeds 30kts (including unforecast gusts every 10 minutes or less in frequency) then all flying activity shall cease at RAF Halton unless expressly requested through the direct supervisory chain2 via RAF Halton Ops Sqn. At wind-speeds at or

below 30kts, flying units should use their own limits as required. Actual wind speed at RAF Halton should be determined by reference to the calibrated anemometer on Hangar 3 (www link to RAF Halton flash weather or http://www.haltonweather.org.uk/index.php/live-weather for non-flash) and forecast by reference to RAF Halton Cross-Section, Luton and RAF Benson TAFs and METARs. If the Hangar 3 sensor is unserviceable, a calibrated hand-held anemometer should be used3. If there is a discrepancy between locally observed and Met Office forecasted conditions of PROB 30, PROB 40, TEMPO or BECMG for the period, then permission must be sought from Ops Sqn for any flight to commence. If authorised, this is to be 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 30kt limit, 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. 2 This request shall come via the flying organisation CFI and requests shall go through Ops Sqn for the Stn Cdr or Aerodrome Operator to consider. 3 The anenometer shall be corrected and used iaw the guidance within the Met Office Observer’s Handbook (www link to handbook) .

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

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

http://www.haltonweather.org.uk/index.php/live-weather

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



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POWER SIDE

POWER SIDE

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 (or via LOGSTAR)

h. Captains initials

i. Estimated 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. Telephone authorisations should be recorded as normal on the authorisation sheets and countersigned retrospectively when the authoriser next visits.


MRP RA 2306 (www link to RA2306), 2 Gp ASO 2306, Air Navigation Order.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2306-authorisation-of-flights

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):

HAL 2309(12):

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

Use of FLARM, LARS and ‘Listening Squawks’


Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS)

2309(1) Only ►Helicopter Landing Sites surveyed by the Mobile Air Operations

Team (MAOT)◄ 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. Airfield and Flying Supervisors should ensure that the rotor down-wash does not affect light aircraft and gliders based at RAF Halton.


5. 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. The no smoking rule should be applied to electronic cigarettes in the vicinity of aircraft, fuels and liquid oxygen due to their use of LiPo batteries (or similar).


4. MRP RA 2309 (www link to RA2309), ►GASO 2309◄.


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 National 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 through Ops Sqn.


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

http://www.maa.mod.uk/linkedfiles/regulation/2000_series/ra2309.pdf

http://www.maa.mod.uk/linkedfiles/regulation/2000_series/ra2309.pdf




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 through 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. Take offs and recoveries shall be separated by time and distance between gliders and powered aircraft.


1. All flying units at RAF Halton should observe the Separated Ops Flying Orders described at Annex A.

2. 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 and over the airfield boundary, and, in the case of a winch-launched glider the cable has fallen to earth. If a glider positions onto final leg then the powered aircraft shall go around.


3. Air Navigation Order Rules of the Air.

Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton Circuit and Separated Ops Flying Orders.




Aerobatics, Spinning and Prohibited Manoeuvres

2309(6) Pilots of powered aircraft shall not perform an aerobatic manoeuvre or conduct spinning in the ATZ or 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 maneuvers overhead the villages of Halton, Wendover, Aston Clinton, Stoke Mandeville or Weston Turville.


3. Nil.




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’ that shall avoid the noise sensitive areas as shown in Annex A) 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’ that shall avoid the noise sensitive areas as shown in Annex A) 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 and following the circuit patterns in Annex A.

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 a single aircraft only in the circuit.

d. The powered circuit height of 1000ft QFE should be used for fixed wing powered aircraft. The glider circuit height is notionally 700ft QFE.

e. Bad Weather circuits should be flown only when absolutely necessary for training. The maximum number of consecutive circuits is 3 (the 3rd a full-stop landing). The minimum height is 500 ft in accordance with SERA 3105 and SERA 5005. 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 iaw with National Governing Body regulations.

g. Practice Engine Failure After Take Off (EFATO) should be conducted within the regulations of SERA 3105 and SERA 5005 for civil 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 50 ft AGL. Glider tugs with trailing cables should ensure that the lowest point of the cable is above 150ft MSD.

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




4. TG(G) 2330, UK Mil LFHB, Air Navigation Order, Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA).

Annexes





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.

2. The RAF Halton QNH should be set by all aircraft departing the RAF Halton Circuit unless expecting an immediate return/reposition back to the airfield.

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. Regional Pressure Settings for the current hour and the next are available from MOMIDS 3G and, may be passed to aircraft departing off frequency should they request it.


5. AP3456, Air Navigation Order, Manual of Military Air Traffic Management (MMATM).


Out of Hours Operation

2309(9) Pilots shall ►only◄ operate outside the published Aerodrome operating hours contained within the UK Mil AIP ►after obtaining prior permission from OC Ops Sqn◄.


1. Pilots should not operate outside of the normal operating hours of 0900hrs (local) and 2000hrs (local) or Sunset + 15 minutes; whichever is earlier. They should also note that grass-cutting takes place between 0800-1230hrs each Monday and so departures/arrivals during this time need to be coordinated with the grass cutter through Ops Sqn.

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 by Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) helicopters using night vision devices.


4. Nil.




Use of RWY 05/23 (the ‘Chipmunk Strip’)

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


1. RWY 05/23 should not be included in aeronautical documentation for RAF Halton Airfield as it is only temporary and for use by RAF Halton based pilots only.

2. RWY 05/23 will not be permanently marked because of its temporary nature. However, when it is in use, Ops Sqn should mark the thresholds at each end with a black and white threshold marker boards.

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

4. 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. For this reason, touch and go procedures are prohibited and only landings or overshoots shall be utilised.


5. RAF Halton DAM.

Annexes


Annex B. RAF Halton ‘Chipmunk Strip’ Circuit Patterns.

Annex C. RAF Halton Ground Layout and Taxy Patterns.


RAF Halton Taxy Patterns

2309(11) 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 B. 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 and crossing the out of use runway. 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”. However, it is the responsibility of the aircraft captain to ensure that it is safe to do so and radio operators may only offer information on the status of gliding operations. 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.




Use of FLARM, LARS and ‘Listening Squawks’

2309(12) The collision warning device “FLARM” shall be used in RAF Halton ATZ whenever possible. Furthermore, the use of Lower Airspace Radar Services (LARS) or ‘Listening Squawks’ should be utilised whenever practicable.


1. Any aircraft flying in RAF Halton ATZ that has FLARM fitted should ensure that it is switched on and functioning. This includes ‘carry on’ mobile FLARM units issued to Clubs by their relevant Associations.

2. Private aircraft owners should borrow one of the 8x mobile FLARMS from Ops Sqn should they wish to fly circuits. If Ops Sqn is unable to loan a FLARM then circuits shall not be flown without the permission of Ops Sqn. Ops Sqn should log this authorisation in the AOL.

3. Aircraft planning to depart RAF Halton ATZ and then return later shall not be required to carry FLARM, although, they shall not fly circuits on their return. However, Ops Sqn may be able to loan one of their FLARMs should the flying programme allow – pilots are strongly advised to consider carrying a FLARM on all flights if possible.

4. Exemptions to FLARM use shall only be granted through Ops Sqn as Airfield Supervisors by the powers delegated to them from the Aerodrome Operator and Head of Establishment (HAL2305(1)). Ops Sqn should log this authorisation in the AOL.

5. Due to the high density of GA traffic and reserved airspace in the RAF Halton vicinity then pilots should consider the use of a LARS or a ‘Listening Squawk’ when practicable. At Annex D there are 2 maps indicating the areas, frequencies and transponder codes (‘squawks’) for LARS and ‘Listening Squawks’.


6. FLARM Operation Manual, UK AIP.

Annexes

Annex D. RAF Halton Local Lower Airspace Services.



HAL 2309 Annex A – RAF Halton Circuit and Separated Ops Flying Orders

1. Joint Use of Halton Airfield when gliding and powered aircraft are operating. 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’. 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. Thus all arrivals/departures will be time deconflicted. Powered aircraft shall give way to gliders in accordance with the Rules of the Air.

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 as there is no requirement for a ‘Glass Wall’. (ii) HAC/HMC or any powered flying Active. Standard noise abatement departure remaining on the ‘glider side’ and respecting the ‘Glass Wall’ throughout.

d. Glider and/or Glider Tug Rejoining:

(i) HAC/HMC or any powered flying not Active. Standard glider circuit rejoin from any direction as there is no ‘Glass Wall’ at that point. (ii) HAC/HMC 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. (iii) RWY 02 ONLY. 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’. Unless the other aircraft is established and has called ‘Final’, then the Glider Tug shall have priority to land and the other aircraft shall extend downwind or go-around to let the Glider Tug land.

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 should 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. d. Emergency procedures and planning of where the cable may fall in the event of an

emergency. 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 whenever Solo Student PPL flying is expected. The Gliding Instructor in charge of the glider will not commence a practice launch failure until they have 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”. Powered aircraft should consider stopping unless they believe they will be in the way of the glider making the emergency return. Once they have seen the glider land safely they should continue with their ground movement making any appropriate radio calls. 5. Go Around Manoeuvre. During separated operations all powered aircraft are to conduct a ‘go around’ without encroachment into the 68m’Glass Wall’ 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 10 degrees to

fly over the petrol station junction (the narrowest and least populated section of Aston Clinton) and the A41 “Red Bins” 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 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’.

c. RWY 07. After take-off, and at upwind threshold, turn left approximately 5 degrees to

cross the least populated area of Aston Clinton between Buckland Wharf and Icknield Way. Ensure that you stay clear of the villages of Buckland, Buckland Wharf and the main part of Aston Clinton by turning just prior to the A41 dual carriageway as shown in the noise abatement diagram at Annex A.

e. 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. Rwy 05/23 ‘Chipmunk Strip’. Departure from RWY 23 should be used as for RWY 25 and the departure for RWY 05 should be used as 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.

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 ‘Chipmunk Strip’ Circuit Patterns


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HAL 2309 Annex D – RAF Halton Local Lower Airspace Radar Services Local Lower Airspace Radar Services

Local ‘Listening Squawks’ with Frequencies and Codes

►Note: Oxford Approach Frequency change to 127.110◄

OXFORD APPROACH

127.110 – CODE 4517

RAF Halton Flying Order 2310(Air Ground Communication Service)


HAL 2310 – Air Ground Communication Service

Rationale To enable the Rule 11 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 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 an 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:

a. AGCS ROCC and MAGROCC operators should be authorised by OC Ops Sqn and present their CA1308 ROCC to him for signature as the radio licence holder. b. Authorisations may be suspended for a period of retraining at the discretion of OC Ops Sqn. c. Non-flying AGCS operators should sign for the Aerodrome Orders with the Organisation/Club that they are affiliated. d. The MAGCS/AGCS operator should sign the Airfield Ops Log when they are operating as Halton Radio.

5. The terminology contained with CAP 413 should be used by all MAGCS/AGCS operators. 6. OCs/OICs should use a ‘Base’ callsign for unit comms only 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. Users must have a Flight Radio Telegraphy Operators’ Licence (FRTOL) or have completed military aircrew, air traffic or flt ops trg:

a. Any aircraft callsign linked to the aircraft. b. Halton Radio - nominated and authorised MAGCS/AGCS operators c. Halton Ops – RAF Halton Ops Sqn d. Chilterns Base – RAFGSA CGC e. Flyers Base – Halton Aero Club




f. Microlight Base – Halton Microlight Club g. Model Aircraft Base – Halton Model Aircraft Society h. Crash One – RAF Halton IER i. Any civilian callsign/telephony designator allocated within ICAO Doc 8585 or for military use allocated by HQ 1Gp Battlespace Management.

7. Individual ground-based 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. Red Kite – OpsO e. Flyco – Airfield Manager

8. Pilots should not expect an answer to every radio call but should continue to make all calls ‘blindly’ in order to increase the Situational Awareness of those flying within or in the vicinity of the ATZ. However, pilots should expect an acknowledgement on making a Take Off or Final call – if in doubt then re-transmit your intentions or ask for a radio check. 9. Pilots should call whenever they cross an active runway and also call vacated once they have left it. 10. Regardless of what information is passed, it is ultimately the pilot’s responsibility to keep their actions safe and for communicating them efficiently.


11. GASO 2310, Air Navigation Order, CAP804, CAP 413, CAP452, ICAO Doc 8585.

Annexes

Annex A. Air Ground Phraseology Examples.



HAL 2310 Annex A – RAF Halton Air Ground Phraseology Examples These are provided as examples only. Details correct to CAP413 Edition 22 dated 26 May 16. CAP413 is the master document and should be referred to for further information and subsequent amendment. AIRCRAFT REQUESTS TAXI INFORMATION A/C “Halton Radio G-BNKI request radio check and airfield information.” A/G “G-KI Halton Radio, readability 5, runway 20 right hand QNH 1011.” A/C “Readability 5, runway 20 right hand QNH 1011, 2 on board, local G-KI.” A/C “G-KI crossing threshold 02 “ NB. Only need to call crossing for active runways. A/G “G-KI, roger.” NB. This call is not mandatory. A/C “G-KI runway vacated.” A/G “G-KI, roger.” NB. This call is not mandatory. A/C “G-KI ready for departure.” A/G “G-KI, roger, no reported traffic (or traffic is…) surface wind is…………” A/C “G-KI lining up and taking off G-KI” or “Roger holding position G-KI.” A/C “G-KI departing to the west” or “G-KI departing to the west, changing to Benson 120.9.” A/G “G-KI, roger.” AIRCRAFT TRANSITTING THROUGH OR OVER THE ATZ A/C “Halton Radio G-BWUI request traffic information.” A/G ”G-BWUI Halton Radio pass your message” A/C “G-BWUI Cessna152 Enstone to Denham overhead Westcott altitude 2000ft QNH 1010 estimate Halton 15” A/G “G-UI Halton active runway 20 right hand gliders active to the base of controlled airspace QNH 1011 / request you remain outside the ATZ.” A/C “QNH 1010, runway 20 right will report overhead.G-UI” A/C “G-UI overhead” A/G “G-UI roger” A/C “G-UI departing to the east changing to Denham Radio 130.725” A/G “G-UI roger” AIRCRAFT REQUESTS JOIN A/C “Halton Radio G-BNKI 5 miles north request join” A/G “G-KI Halton Radio, runway 20 right hand. QFE 998 hpa. No reported traffic/traffic is….” A/C “Runway 20 right hand. QFE 998hpa, will join right base G-KI” A/C “ G-KI right base to land “ A/G “Roger G-KI, no reported traffic/or traffic is…………..” A/C “ G-KI final, land” A/G “Roger G-KI surface wind is ………… (if available)”

RAF Halton Flying Order 2311(Rscue & Fire Fighting Categories)


HAL 2311 – Rescue & Fire Fighting Categories.

Rationale RAF Halton is a Government Aerodrome and is required to have extant emergency plans and minimum Rescue & Fire Fighting (RFF) Categories.

Contents HAL 2311(1): Rescue & Fire Fighting Categories.


Rescue & Fire Fighting Categories.

2311(1) No flying shall take place without a minimum of Crash Category “Special” unless authorised through Ops Sqn. Higher categories may be required.


1. Pilots planning to fly from RAF Halton should ensure that a minimum of CAA Initial Emergency Response (IER) Category ‘Special’ for civil registered aircraft and Military DFRMO Cat ‘Special’ for military registered aircraft is being provided iaw HAL1430.


2. HAL1430, CAP 168, CAP 793, ►RA3263, RA3261(2),◄ JSP426 Vol 3

Lflt 2.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2320(RPAS & Model Aircraft)


HAL 2320 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems and Model Aircraft.

Rationale RAF Halton uses specific orders for Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) and Model Aircraft flying. This requirement is underwritten by both military and civilian regulators.


►HAL 2320(2):

Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) and Model Aircraft.

Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) ◄


RPAS and Model Aircraft.

2320(1) Pilots of the RAF Halton Model Aircraft Society (HMAS) shall follow the RAF Halton procedures for flying RPAS and Model Aircraft. Only pilots of HMAS shall fly at RAF Halton unless authorised through Ops Sqn.


1. HMAS should follow the procedures as outlined at Annex A, the RAFMAA Charter and the BFMA handbook (plus its supporting booklets).

2. ►Pilots wishing to fly model aircraft or RPAS on RAF Halton Airfield should be members of HMAS.◄


3. RAFMAA Charter. (Link to RAFMAA), BFMA Handbook ►August 2017◄, (www.bmfa.org), ►Air Navigation Order 16 (www link to ANO 16), CAA CAP 1627 (www link to CAP1627).◄

Annexes

Annex A. RAF Halton RPAS and Model Aircraft Orders.

Annex B. RAF Halton RPAS and Model Aircraft Flying Areas.


► Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

2320(2) COTS UAS with data recording capability, or that require connection to a Personal Electronic Device (PED), shall not be used at RAF Halton by Defence Personnel, Contractors or Civilians due to concerns around cyber vulnerability.


1. COTS UAS without data capture capability should only be flown at RAF Halton Airfield by a member of HMAS, with prior permission from RAF Halton Police Flt.

2. The RAF Halton Police Flt should ensure that the use of COTS UAS at RAF Halton will not result in the capture of data at Official Sensitive or above.


3. DSR/04/01/32 Use Of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).◄

http://www.rafmaa.co.uk/

http://www.bmfa.org/

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/contents/made

http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1627_Jan2018.pdf


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HAL 2320 Annex A: RAF Halton RPAS and Model Aircraft Orders References: A. RAFMAA Charter. B. BMFA Handbook August 2017. 1. References A and B are to be referred to at all times in conjunction with these orders. RAF Halton has an active airfield and ATZ. All HMAS Model Aircraft and RPAS flying has to be agreed and notified through Ops Sqn and is authorised within the following constraints:

a. Coordination. RAF Halton Ops Sqn coordinate daily flying activity and can reached on the following telephone numbers:

- Ops Sqn ext 6367 or 6666. - Airfield Manager ext 6429. - Duty Ops / Airfield Manager 07771 522083. - MPGS (out of airfield operating hours) ext 6211.

b. Open Areas (non-Airfield). Fixed Wing and Multi-rotor aircraft up to 500g mass and

Helicopters up to 180 size (~250g mass) may be flown by authorised HMAS pilots in any open area (excluding the airfield) below the treeline whilst observing BMFA guidelines at Reference B. A text message shall be sent to 07771 522083 prior to flying to inform Ops of where model flying is to take place, confirming that it will be undertaken below tree height. Ops Sqn may authorise other flying outside of this limitation. Ops Sqn shall note this in the AOL and place it on the Stn FlyPro.

c. Airfield flying. Model or RPAS flying on the airfield shall only be authorised when no

manned flying is planned to take place.

Model or RPAS flying shall cease 15 minutes before the ETA of any inbound aircraft until 15 minute after the ETA or ATA after the aircraft has shut down, whichever is the sooner. Model or RPAS flying shall cease 5 minutes before the ETD of any outbound aircraft or upon the start-up of the aircraft engine, whichever is the sooner, until the aircraft has taken off and is beyond visual sight. If during model or RPAS flying an aircraft is seen on the approach, the crash vehicles are seen to deploy, or HMAS are told to stop flying, all model aircraft shall land immediately and remain on the ground until permission to recommence model flying is given. FOD Prevention is vital. No litter shall be left on the airfield. HMAS members are not allowed to smoke on the airfield. Should a model aircraft crash, the crash site should be thoroughly searched to ensure no debris is left. Further, any crashes on the airfield are to be reported to Ops Sqn. HMAS members shall ensure they have a valid airfield driving permit and airside insurance before driving on the airfield. All visitors and members who do not hold a current airfield driving permit ►shall not drive airside.◄ d. Coslett flying. The field adjacent to the Coslett rugby stand is the preferred site when RWY 02 or RWY 07 is in use. Electric Fixed Wing models up to 3kg and 50” wingspan, whichever is the lower, Electric Helicopters and Multi-Rotor models up to 5Kg can operate continuously up to 300ft (91m). Permission shall be gained before flying. Ops Sqn shall note this in the AOL and place it on the Stn FlyPro.


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e. Nuffield flying. The Nuffield Pavilion site is the preferred site when RWY 20 or RWY 25 is in use. Electric Fixed Wing models up to 3kg and 50” wingspan, whichever is the lower, and Electric Helicopters and Multi-Rotor models up to 5Kg can operate continuously up to 300ft (91m). Permission shall be gained before flying. Ops Sqn shall note this in the AOL and place it on the Stn FlyPro.

2. The location of the model and RPAS flying areas can be found at Annex B. Further details can be found in the RAF Halton Model Aircraft Society Rules and Constitution.


HAL 2320-B1 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED V4.0

HAL 2320 Annex B: RAF Halton RPAS and Model Aircraft Flying Areas

HMAS AUTHORISED FLYING AREAS – ►Dated 23 Jan 18◄

Permission to operate shall be gained through Ops Sqn before any flying takes place.

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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, carrying out authorised flypasts (iaw RA2335), or Engine Failure After Take Off (EFATO) or similar training. Ridge soaring below 500ft MSD shall be permitted whilst CAA ORS4 No 1065 remains in force (www link to ORS4 No1065). Single European Rules of the Air (SERA) will be deemed to apply including SERA 3105 and SERA 5005.


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), RA 2335, GASO 2330, Air Navigation Order, SERA 3105 and SERA 5005.

https://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ORS4No1065.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2330-low-flying

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


HAL 2335 – Flying Displays and Special Events

Rationale ►Military involvement in Flying Displays, Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts play an important role in Defence engagement in the UK and abroad. These events also allow Heads of Establishment (HoE) to engage with the families and friends of serving military personnel, and Commanders to engage with their local communities. Flying Displays, Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts can involve Air Systems operating in close proximity to gatherings of people; this activity involves an increase in Risk to Life (RtL) over normal operating and if not managed effectively this risk could become intolerable. This Regulatory Article (RA) regulates all UK military registered Air Systems (when conducting Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts (Mil) worldwide) and foreign military registered Air Systems (when conducting Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts (Mil) in the UK); additionally it regulates all Flying Displays conducted at, or over MOD Occupied Property. It ensures that appropriate individuals are made responsible for all facets of planning, preparing, managing and conducting Flying Displays, Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts to ensure RtL remains As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)1 and Tolerable. ◄


HAL 2335(2):

►HAL 2335(3):

Flying Display and Special Event Organisation

Approval Process for Flying Displays and Special Events

Separation Distances, Minima and Restrictions◄


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 ), Military Flying Display Handbook (www link to Display Flying Handbook), GASO 2335,CAA CAP 403.


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 Gp Senior Operator).

e. AOC 22 Gp.

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


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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2335-flying-displays-and-special-events

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/display-flying-handbook






►Separation Distance, Minima and Restrictions

2335(3) Authorized minimum vertical and lateral separation distances, and other applicable minima and restrictions shall be complied with at all times during Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts.


1. Flying Display organisers should review RA2335 during the planning of any display event at RAF Halton, with particular considerations made to the change in height between the airfield and nearby Chilterns Ridge.

2. Organisers should review HAL 2309 Annex A to ensure that noise abatement areas are not repeatedly flown over as part of a display.


3. MRP RA 2335 (www link to RA2335 ), Military Flying Display Handbook (www link to Display Flying Handbook), GASO 2335, CAA CAP 403.◄



RAF Halton Flying Order 2350(Aircraft Emergencies)


HAL 2350 – Aircraft Emergencies

Rationale Aircraft emergencies can cause confusion to the most experienced of aviators. On calling for help, other aircraft should keep well clear and everyone should offer assistance when safe, able and appropriate. Emergency air traffic should be afforded the highest priority until safe.

Contents HAL 2350(1): Aircraft Emergencies


Aircraft Emergencies

2350(1) Pilots shall give priority to any emergency traffic inside the RAF Halton ATZ.


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. Air Ground Radio Operators should remind taxying aircraft to consider holding position if any aircraft are ground maneuvering. The Airfield Supervisor, or in their absence, 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 should conduct a standard join to the appropriate side of the circuit whilst keeping a good lookout and land from that approach. NORDO pilots should expect the ‘worst case’ of both the powered and glider circuits being active and in no circumstances should an overhead join be attempted.


4. RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan.

RAF Halton Flying Order 2360(Personal Electronic Devices)


►HAL 2360 – Personal Electronic Devices◄

Rationale Personal Electronic Devices (PED) are portable information systems or devices with or without the capability of wireless local area network (WLAN) or wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity. These include, but are not limited to, mobile telephones, pagers, laptops, memory sticks and two-way radios. PED may interfere with Air Systems by means of electro-magnetic interference or battery pack fire. Consequently, carriage and operation of PED within aircraft at RAF Halton must be controlled.

Contents HAL 2360(1): Personal Electronic Devices


Personal Electronic Devices

2360(1) Pilots shall ensure that they follow club orders and any restrictions in the Aircraft’s Release To Service with regards to the use of Personal Electronic Devices.


1. Pilots should not use the aircraft’s power supply to charge PEDs, unless authorised to do so in the Release To Service.

2. PEDs should be securely fixed to aircraft if used as an aid to flying.

3. PEDs not used as an aid to flying should be stowed, and set in an appropriate transmitting mode.


4. GASO 2360.

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):

Flying Logbooks and recording of Flying Times

Authorisation Records

Meteorological Records

Statistical Returns

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. The CFI should employ training folders to annotate incidents of indiscipline or periods of suspension from flying for all pilots under their oversight. This should also include a ‘pen picture’ of the pilots’ flying experience. This can be used when other Instructors stand in as senior supervisors to ensure that they aware of any shortfalls in performance.


6. RA2401 (www link to RA 2401), GASO 2401, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804).

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2401-documents-and-records

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 24 months or the period dictated by the National Governing Body (whichever is more restrictive for the activity).

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


4. MRP RA 2401 (www link to RA2401 ), GASO 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. GASO 2401.


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. GASO 2401.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2401-documents-and-records






Warning Procedures for Aerodrome Order Transgressions

2401(5) Wilful 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. Airfield Users should understand that honest errors can be made and a Just Culture is the cornerstone in ensuring that such errors are dealt with fairly and appropriately. However, it should be understood that this is not a blameless culture and deliberate violations4 of the Aerodrome Order Book could result in the removal of their approval to fly/operate from RAF Halton.

2. RAF Halton Ops Sqn should ►investigate incident and accidents in a consistent, objective and swift manner, in accordance with MAA guidance, to inform senior supervisors and their actions. They should ensure their interactions continue to engender a Just Safety Culture.◄

3. Ops Sqn should retain records of such events and keep them for a calendar year before removing them from their tracking system.


4. Manual of Air Safety Issue 5 (www link to MAA Manual of Air Safety), AP8000, 22 ASMP, ►and Halton ASMP◄

4 Deliberate violations could be deemed for personal or organisational gain, recklessness or just malevolence.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/577618/MAS_Issue_5.pdf

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

Aerotow Operations



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. Civil aircraft shall fully comply with the Air Navigation Order (ANO) 2016.


1. RAF Halton based aircraft ►do not◄ require PPR for each flight, but should book out via the authorisation process contained in HAL 2306(1) and HAL 2401(2). Movements should be notified to Ops Sqn via the RAF Halton Airfield Info Portal (http://haltonairfield.jimdo.com/ - password for booking ‘cessna152’) or via mobile 07771 522083. The Ops Sqn will update the Flying Programme on a Sunday for the following week on the known airfield users’ bookings, however, it is the Pilot’s responsibility to check the movement bookings prior to flying.

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.

6. Private owners operating aircraft at RAF Halton should do so under the requirements of this Order Book and the Orders of the Club that they operate under. They should be members and sign for the Orders within a Club that operates a similar type of aircraft.

7. Syndicates should be under the control of a single trustee. This person shall make themselves known to Ops Sqn for JSP360 recording of waivers and insurance. They shall ensure that they have a system to manage fuel amounts, maintenance and tech issues within the syndicate.


MRP RA 2415 (www link to RA2415), GASO 2415, JSP360, ►2015DIN04-152◄.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-2415-third-party-use-of-military-airfields




Recreational Flying

2415(2) All recreational flying at RAF Halton shall be approved by the Stn Cdr. 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 ), GASO 2415, JSP360, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804) DAM.


Recreational Gliding

2415(3) All recreational gliding at RAF Halton shall be approved by the Stn Cdr. 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 Stn Cdr.

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 experienced person (SQEP).

4. 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 ), GASO 2415, JSP360, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804), DAM.










Aerotow Operations

2415(4) Aerotowing of gliders by tug aircraft from RAF Halton airfield shall only take place in accordance with local orders, and specifically the following orders.


1. Aerotowing by Halton based tugs shall be in accordance with detailed and specific orders issued by RAFGSA Chilterns Gliding Centre.

2. Aerotows during normal working week days should be complete by for RAFGSA unless otherwise authorised by OC Ops Sqn.

3. Aerotows at weekends/BHs should be limited to 4 in total per day, although for specific competition events they may be ‘rolled-over’ to a maximum of 8 in one weekend, and the final aerotow is to be no later than 1700hrs local unless otherwise authorised by the Stn Cdr, Aerodrome Operator or OC Ops Sqn.

4. The recovery of visiting gliders by aerotow should be approved in each case by Ops Sqn, and is to comply with the following.

a. Visiting tug aerotows are to count towards the limit in para 3 above.

b. The tug pilot should make contact with Ops Sqn on 07771 522083 or the Airfield Supervisor to book an arrival at RAF Halton. They should receive a briefing on airfield activity, minimum heights and circuit joining procedures.

c. The aircraft tug pilot is to make positive contact with the Air Ground Radio Operator and should be briefed that if they do not make contact with Halton Radio they are not to land at RAF Halton.

d. Normal PPR procedures apply and JSP360 charges.

5. Aerotow launches should be made parallel with the runway strips, unless given Ops Sqn approval, and are to follow the noise abatement routes.

6. Tugs landing with cables streamed shall clear the airfield boundary and structures by at least 150 feet MSD from the lowest point of cable. When the tug has carried out a dual aerotows, the MSD shall be increased appropriately due to the longer cables.

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

8. Authorised Aerotow Routes. Aerotow departures and tug returns shall follow the agreed noise abatement routes as detailed in HAL 2309.

9. Aircraft taxying shall always taxy behind the winch and its run and avoid the winch by at least 5m.


MRP RA 2415 (www link to RA2415 ), JSP360, Air Navigation Order (www link to the ANO), CAP 804 (www link to CAP 804), BGA Laws & Rules, GASO 2415.





RAF Halton Flying Order 2435(HMRC Requirements)


HAL 2435 – HMRC, Flight Plans and Flight Notification.

Rationale RAF Halton is to comply with HMRC and UK Border Agency regulations.

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


HMRC, Flight Plans and Flight Notification.

2435(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, Air Navigation Order.

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 2.0 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 (or other suitable planning system) 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. 12. 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. 13. 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].

14. 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. 15. 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

mailto:[email protected]

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3000

HAL 3000 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED

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 Airfield Supervisor (OC Ops Sqn) has granted a temporary derogation where able to do so.

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 ►Terms Of Reference◄ and ensure that they remain adequately trained to complete their assigned tasks.


4. RAF Halton Ops Sqn Terms of Reference (TORs).


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 logged/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 their duties.


4. ►RAF Halton Flying Regulation, Assurance and Governance Structure Jun 18◄


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 shall 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. In their absence, OC Ops Sqn 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. They are to use their applied military judgment, and if necessary, a risk assessment process to provide documentary evidence to back up the 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 Airfield Supervisor, IER Category Special and Air/Ground Communication Service with 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 investigated under suspicion of contravening 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, GASO2305(T2).

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):

Warning of Unusual Air Activities

Display of Pyrotechnics, Flares and Unusual Lights


Warning of Unusual Air Activities

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


1. Airfield Users and Stn Personnel should ensure that any planned UAA is cleared 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 MAA Manuals), Air Navigation Order.


Display of Pyrotechnics, Flares and Unusual Lights

3007(2) Any planned display of pyrotechnics, flares and unusual lights within 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.


MMATM Ch 7 (www link to MAA Manuals), Air Navigation Order.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maa-manuals

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maa-manuals

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3237 (Royal Flights)


HAL 3237 – 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

Contents HAL 3237(1): Royal Flights


Royal Flights

3237(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 should also consider calling Freephone 0500 354802 to check for temporary restricted airspace.


3. RA 3237, Air Navigation Order.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3262 (Vehicles & Pedestrians)


HAL 3262 –Control of Vehicles & Pedestrians

Rationale All movements on the airfield must be strictly controlled.

Contents HAL 3262(1)

►HAL 3262(2)

HAL 3262(3)

Control of Vehicles and Pedestrians

Regular Lone Working Procedures

Occasional Lone Working Procedures◄


Control of Vehicles and Pedestrians

3262(1) All vehicles and pedestrians shall not manoeuvre on the airfield movement area (or “Air Side”) without the permission of Ops Sqn.


1. All personnel shall possess a valid ID (MoD90, CS/Contractor Pass, RAF Halton Social Pass or Visitors’ Pass) whilst at the airfield. Temporary day passes for ‘Airfield-Use Only’ can be issued by Ops Sqn in exchange with valid photo ID. All road-worthy vehicles shall show a valid RAF Halton vehicle pass.

2. Vehicles and pedestrians should get the permission of RAF Halton Ops Sqn, or the Air Ground Radio Operator, before proceeding “Air Side” on the movement area.

3. “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 trailer park.

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

a. Members of the RAFGSA Chilterns Gliding Centre.

b. Members of the Halton Aero Club.

c. Members of the Halton Microlight Club.

d. Members of the RAF Halton Model Aircraft Society.

e. Pilots and passengers of visiting aircraft.

f. RAF Halton Sy Flt Dog Section.

5. All vehicle drivers shall have a valid driving licence. Provisional Driving Licence holders may drive if they carry a full driving licence holder with them.

6. All vehicle drivers shall have a valid RAF Halton airfield driving permit issued through Ops Sqn.

7. All private vehicles wishing to tow aircraft or position equipment/loads should be in possession of valid “Air Side” insurance.

8. All drivers 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.

9. The Station ‘Rough Shoot’ operates in Rosemead and Splash Covert. Signs are placed at the main gate/coverts and red flags flown around the coverts to warn when this activity takes place. All personnel shall keep clear of these hazardous areas unless authorised by Ops Sqn or the ‘Rough Shoot’ to do so. Rough shooting should cease when flying takes place.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3262 (Vehicles & Pedestrians)



10. DAM, RA 3262.


Regular Lone Working Procedures

3262(2) OICs/OCs ►and Sqn Ldr Ops◄ shall identify any ‘Lone Workers’ and

take management steps to fulfil the duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act.


1. OICs, OC’s and Sqn Ldr Ops should arrange for a specific risk assessment for any personnel identified as working alone on a regular basis.

2. All ‘high-risk’ activities should have at least one other individual present on site (eg. Working at Height or Working in Confined Spaces). This should form part of the risk assessment for the activity.

3. The company of other organisations’ personnel present on the airfield site shall be deemed as sufficient if they know of the lone worker’s presence.

4. ►Non-Aviation Units based at Halton Airfield should establish Lone Worker Procedures in accordance with Stn Policy. ◄


5. Dii link to JSP 375 Pt2 Vol. 1 Chapter 18, RAF Halton SHE Manual.


►Occasional Lone Working Procedures

3262(3) Personnel working alone at RAF Halton Airfield, including non-aviation units, outside of normal working hours shall inform the main guard room of their intentions.


1. If an individual wishes to work alone on site and there is no-one else present at the Airfield then they shall call the Station Main Guard Room on Ext 6216. They are to state their location, and agree a periodic phone call ‘check-in’ with the Guard Room.

2. The company of other organisations’ personnel present on the airfield site shall be deemed as sufficient if they know of the lone worker’s presence.

3. If a call isn’t made within the agreed time window then the Main Guard Room staff should come to the airfield to visit the lone worker.

4. The interval between checks should be no longer than 60 minutes.

5. The Lone Worker shall inform the Main Guard Room when leaving the Airfield.◄


6. Dii link to JSP 375 Pt2 Vol. 1 Chapter 18, RAF Halton SHE Manual.

http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/libraries/library1/DINSJSPS/20150608.1/20160101-375_2016_P2_Vol1_Chapter_18_V1-0_Lone_Working.pdf

http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/libraries/library1/DINSJSPS/20150608.1/20160101-375_2016_P2_Vol1_Chapter_18_V1-0_Lone_Working.pdf

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3264 (Aerodrome Surface Inspections)


HAL 3264 – Aerodrome Surface Inspections

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


Aerodrome Surface Inspections


Aerodrome Surface Inspections

3264(1) 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. When the grass areas are saturated, then all movements onto the grass by any vehicle should be cleared through Ops Sqn to protect the surface against unnecessary damage.

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


4. MMATM, RA 3264.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3266 (Aerodrome Surface Inspections)


HAL 3266 – Aerodrome Work in Progress

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


Aerodrome Work in Progress


Aerodrome Work in Progress

3266(1) All notified ‘work in progress’ on the movement area shall be promulgated via the Airfield Ops Log, 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, Hot Poop or by verbal briefing whenever notified.


3. HSE guidance, RA 3266.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3267 (Aerodrome Vehicles)


HAL 3267 – Aerodrome Vehicles

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


HAL 3267(2):

Marking of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

Lighting of Vehicles Using Movement Areas


Marking of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

3267(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 3267, MMATM Chap 17.


Lighting of Vehicles Using Movement Areas

3267(2) All vehicles operating regularly within the movement area of RAF Halton Airfield shall be lit as specified.


1. 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.


2. RA 3267, MMATM Chap 17.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3270 (Aerodrome Wildlife Control)


HAL 3270 – Aerodrome Wildlife Control

Rationale Wildlife pose a hazard to aircraft operating at RAF Halton; especially when in the critical stages of flight. Therefore, effective methods of wildlife control are required.


Aerodrome Wildlife Control


Aerodrome Wildlife Control

3270(1) Aerodrome Wildlife Control shall ►be conducted by suitably qualified

and authorised Ops Sqn personnel or airfield users◄.


1. Aerodrome Wildlife Control at RAF Halton should be completed by Ops Sqn. ►If airfield users are to conduct wildlife control, they should be authorised by Ops Sqn.◄

2. The RAF Halton Airfield Manager shall take the lead on all Wildlife matters at RAF Halton Aerodrome.

3. ►The RAF Halton Airfield Manager should regularly consult the RAF Halton Conservation Committee on actions taken to control Aerodrome Wildlife.◄

4. RAF Halton Ops Sqn may delegate certain Aerodrome Wildlife Control tasks, such as Deer management, ►to qualified members of the RAF Halton Conservation Committee◄.


5. RAF Halton DAM (Sections 8.7-8.8), HSE and DIO DDM Handbook.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3278 (Snow Clearance)


HAL 3278 – Snow Clearance

Rationale RAF Halton will only clear snow to provide access or if required for an operational necessity.


Snow Clearance


Snow Clearance

3278(1) 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. RA3278, RAF Halton Snow and Ice Plan.

RAF Halton ATM/Ops Order 3301 (Meteorological Briefing)


HAL 3301 – Meteorological Briefing

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


HAL 3301(2):

HAL 3301(3):

Meteorological Briefing

Meteorological Information Service

Supply of Meteorological Information to RAF Halton


Meteorological Briefing

3301(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 and their planned diversion.

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


3. RA 3301, Air Navigation Order.


Meteorological Information Service

3301(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 viewed 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 (see HAL 2305 Annex B).

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 3301, Met Office Observers’ Handbook.




Supply of Meteorological Information to RAF Halton

3301(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 4G daily. This is available on the RAF Halton Airfield Information Portal - http://haltonairfield.jimdo.com/ (MOMIDS 3G password available from Ops Sqn).

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 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.

Contents HAL 4009(1): 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.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4009-station-ship-unit-and-squadron-unit-aviation-engineering-orders

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.


Ground Handling Operation

Halton Engineering Order 4054(1)

Qualification of Personnel

4054(1) Airfield users shall ensure all aircraft movements on RAF Halton airfield are conducted as safely as practicable.


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


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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4054-ground-handling-of-aircraft

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. Each fuel installation shall have an appointed Aviation Fuel Installation Manager with a valid ‘Certificate of Competence’ issued by a SQEP Fuel & Lubrication Manager.

3. All RAF Halton Airfield OICs/OC should ensure the requirement for instruction of aircraft refuelling from ground bulk fuel installations is carried out and recorded in a trg record. The following shall be covered:

a. Refuel area, fence/posts/obstructions and Security.

b. Water/Fuel level checks and recording.

c. Taking samples and storing.

d. Use of pumps/hose reels.

e. Earthing of aircraft.

f. Fuelling Safety/Spill Kits and Plan/Eye Wash/Shower

g. Logging Uplifts of Fuel.


4. MRP RA 4055 (www link to RA4055), MAP-01 Chap 2.6 JSP 317, RAF Halton USRP, JSP 375 Health and Safety Handbook, JSP 375 Health Safety Handbook Vol 3 Chap 5, UK Air Navigation Order Article 220, CAA Publication CAP 748.


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. There shall be no smoking or use of mobile telephones within 100m of the BFIs. Any spillages of fuel should be contained with the spillages kits provided and reported to Ops Sqn.


2. MRP RA 4055 (www link to RA4055), MAP-01 Chap 2.6 JSP 317, RAF Halton USRP, JSP 375 Health and Safety Handbook, JSP 375 Health Safety Handbook Vol 3 Chap 5, UK Air Navigation Order Article 220, CAA Publication CAP 748.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4055-fuelling-operations-for-aircraft-on-the-ground

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4055-fuelling-operations-for-aircraft-on-the-ground

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.

Contents HAL 4103(1): 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. The SSHEA should be informed if there is an environmental risk.


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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4103-decontamination-of-aircraft-after-spillage-of-body-fluids

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.

Contents HAL 4161(1): 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 ►and ‘4C’s’◄ 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 ensure that the requirement for the prevention of Loose Articles within aircraft is contained in SOPs.


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


Loose Articles Occurrence Reporting

4253(2) All RAF Halton Accountable managers/OICs/OC should ensure all occurrences due to Loose Articles on RAF Halton should be reported, on the In-forms via the 3 yellow boxes on the flight safety boards in Hangars 2 and 3.


1. All airfield users and persons on the airfield should use the RAF Halton IN FORM for loose article/FOD reporting. They are to place them in the yellow boxes provided or hand them to the SFSO.

2. In the immediate instance, a full description of the suspected lost article should be reported to Ops Sqn.


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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4253-loose-articles-precautions-and-recovery-procedures

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4253-loose-articles-precautions-and-recovery-procedures

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.

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


Ground Running of Aero-Engines

4510(1) Outside of normal airfield hours, 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. All airfield users shall have 2-way radio contact with Halton Radio so that assistance can be called. Non-radio aircraft shall post a safety person in sight of the aircraft engine operator to keep others away and to operate First Aid Fire Appliances if required.


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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4510-ground-running-of-aero-engines-and-auxiliary-power-units

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, or up to 110% capacity of a properly bunded area.

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 both Ops Sqn and SSHEA.


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.

Contents HAL 4805(1): 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.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4805-facility-requirements-mrp-145a25

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.

Contents HAL 4808(1): 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.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-article-ra-4808-equipment-tools-and-material-mrp-145a40

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


HAL 4990 - Noise Hazards- Hearing Conservation

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

Contents HAL 4990(1): 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.

Contents HAL 4991(1): 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. All airfield users should use the correct hangar door operating handle if available. If the handle is unavailable, a minimum of 2 people should push.

2. The hangar doors should not be operated by vehicle assistance unless authorised through induction training to do so.

3. 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.

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

5. The hangar doors should not be operated in a mean, steady, 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 vehicle’s 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, MT Orders.

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.

Contents HAL 4993(1): 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

Contents HAL 4994(1): 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 in Hangar 2 and 3.

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


5. www link to HSE.


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 as annotated on the RAF Halton List of Air Ground Communication Service Operators.

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.


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.


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