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Tingwall Aerodrome
Manual of Flight Information
Services
MAFIS
Issue 12
Issue date 01 January 2021MANUAL of FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE Part 1 Page 1 Document Administration Preface The Tingwall Airport Manual of Flight Information Service (MAFIS) provides information, procedures and guidance primarily related to Tingwall Airport. The Flight Information Service is provided in accordance with CAP 670, CAP 1032, CAP 797 and CAP 774. The MAFIS is to be used in conjunction with CAP 797. Details of MAFIS amendment procedures are contained in the following pages of Section 1. AFISOs may, in the interest of safety and when circumstances dictate, depart from MAFIS procedures. Any such actions, together with the reasons are to be recorded in the Watch Log. The AFIS service at Tingwall Airport is primarily to provide an ATS to the Base Operator’s scheduled aircraft and other visiting / transiting aircraft during the operational hours of the airport. There is also a commitment to provide a service to ambulance and SAR aircraft operating outside these hours. The AFIS and AFISOs should provide information to all aircraft wishing to participate in the AFIS service in the AFISOs area of responsibility. This will assist all pilots in the safe conduct of flight. AFISOs at Tingwall Airport are only permitted to provide a Basic Flight Information Service. As a general principle and in the interest of sound document management, the duplication of local information and procedures is avoided. Information contained in the Tingwall Airport Aerodrome Manual will be cross-referenced in the MAFIS. Any section of this document which is found to be at variation to the contents of CAP 797 must be brought to the immediate attention of the Aerodrome Manager and Accountable Manager. A Supplementary Instruction must be issued as soon as possible to remedy any conflict that may cause ambiguity or confusion. Accountable Manager – Tingwall Airport Issue 12 Issue date 01 January 2021 Uncontrolled
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Contents
PART 1 – DOCUMENT ADMINISTRATION Ch.-Page
Preface 1-1
Contents 1-2
Abbreviations 1-6
Document administration 1-8
Distribution 1-10
PART 2 - UNIT GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 1 Altimeter Setting Procedures
Appropriate Altimeter Setting 2-1
Transition Level 2-1
Very Low Pressure Settings 2-2
Altimeter Setting Regions 2-2
Chapter 2 Information on Outbound and Inbound Flights
Information on Outbound Traffic 2-3
Information on Inbound Traffic 2-3
Recording of Flight Information 2-3
Chapter 3 Procedures for Inbound/Outbound and Transit Traffic
Visual Reporting and Entry/Exit Lanes 2-4
Re-join Calls 2-4
Separation of IFR Flights 2-4
Inbound Aircraft 2-5
Transiting Aircraft 2-5
Terrain Clearance 2-5
Ambulance & SAR Aircraft 2-6
Outbound Traffic 2-6
Booking Out 2-6
Chapter 4 Flow Regulation Procedures
General 2-7
CFMU Slot Tolerance 2-7
Chapter 5 Noise Abatement
Requirements 2-7
Noise Complaint Procedures 2-7
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Chapter 6 Aircraft Diversion Procedures
Aircraft Diverting into Tingwall Airport 2-8
Aircraft Diverting out of Tingwall Airport 2-8
Chapter 7 Meteorological Information
Meteorological Reports 2-9
Information Available from the Met. Office 2-9
Availability of Met Information for Pilots & Operators 2-9
Local Weather Observations 2-9
Altimeter Settings 2-10
Special Reports in the Event of Incidents/Accidents 2-10
AFISO Action on Receipt of Weather Warnings 2-10
Chapter 8 Flight Plans
General 2-11
AFTN Arrangements 2-11
Chapter 9 Traffic Data Display
Strip-Board and Flight Progress Strips 2-12
Flight Progress Strip Marking 2-12
Vehicle Movements 2-13
FPS Board Layout 2-13
Runway Blocked Indication 2-13
Chapter 10 Special Categories of Flight
Aircraft Carrying Dangerous Goods 2-14
Non-Radio Aircraft 2-15
Chapter 11 Unit Administration
Documentation - CAPs 2-16
Documentation – MAFIS; SIs; TOIs; Document 2-16
Control
Retention of Records 2-17
Opening Watch Checks 2-18
Closing Watch Checks 2-18
Vehicles 2-18
Equipment Defects and Restoration 2-18
Watch Log 2-18
Watch Entries and Watch Rosters 2-19
Competence, Competence Oversight, Training and 2-20
Medical Standards
Extended Periods of Absence from Duty 2-20
Visitors to AFIS 2-20
Media 2-20
Liaison with other Airport Sections 2-21
Reporting Procedures 2-21
Internal Reporting Procedures 2-22
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Chapter 12 Extension of Hours and Special Openings
Administration 2-23
Procedures 2-23
Chapter 13 All Weather Operations 2-23
PART 3 – AERODROME SERVICES & INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Aerodrome Operations
Service Provision 3-1
Selection of Runway In-Use and Preferred Runway 3-1
Circuit Procedures 3-1
Turbulence/Wind Shear Reports 3-1
Chapter 2 Local Information
Aerodrome Layout 3-2
Aerodrome Lighting & Obstruction Lighting 3-2
Chapter 3 Other Aerodrome Procedures
Work in Progress 3-3
Vehicle Procedures 3-3
Inspections 3-3
Bird Hazard Management 3-4
Snow Clearing and De-Icing Procedures 3-4
SNOWTAMs 3-4
Chapter 4 Rescue and Fire Fighting Service
RFF Category and Procedures 3-5
Radius of Action 3-5
Communications 3-5
Standby Arrangements 3-5
Chapter 5 Aeronautical Information
General 3-6
Responsibility 3-6
Receipt of Aeronautical Information 3-6
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PART 4 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 1 RTF and Telephones
Facilities 4-1
Maintenance and Defect Reporting 4-1
Chapter 2 RTF Procedures
RTF Discipline 4-2
Telephone Discipline 4-2
RTF Call-Signs 4-2
Chapter 3 RTF Recording
General 4-2
PART 5 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Chapter 1 Assisting Aircraft
General 5-1
Other Assistance 5-1
Transmitting Blind 5-1
Search and Rescue 5-2
Parent ACC 5-2
Reporting Procedures 5-2
Chapter 2 Aerodrome Emergency Procedures
General Emergency Orders 5-3
AFISO Specific Emergency Orders 5-3
Procedures 5-3
Reporting Procedures 5-3
Log Book Entries 5-3
Meteorological Reports 5-3
Disabled Aircraft 5-4
Runway Inspections 5-4
Pollution Reports 5-4
Chapter 3 Disruption of Services
General 5-5
Notification and Action to be taken 5-5
Explosive Device Warnings 5-5
Evacuation Procedures 5-5
Resumption of Watch 5-5
Appendix 1 Security Management App – 1
Appendix 2 AFISO Emergency Orders App – 2
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ABBREVIATIONS
Aerodrome Manual Tingwall Airport Aerodrome Manual
A/C Aircraft type [Used on Flight Progress Strip]
AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service
AFISO Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer
AIP Aeronautical Information Package
AIRPROX Air Proximity Hazard
AIS Aeronautical Information Service
AOC Air Operators Certificate
ARR Arrival
ASR Altimeter Setting Region
ATD Actual Time of Departure
ATOTN Aeronautical Telecommunications and Operational
Telephone Network
ATS Air Traffic Services
ATSU Air Traffic Services Unit
BST British Summer Time
CAP Civil Aviation Publication
CC Cloud Ceiling
CHG Change
CNL Cancel
DEP Departure
DLA Delay
END Fuel Endurance
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
ETD Estimated Time of Departure
FIR Flight Information Region
FPL Flight Plan
FPS Flight Progress Strip
Ft Feet
GMT Greenwich Mean Time (UTC)
HIAL Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
hPa Hectopascal
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
kHz Kilohertz
Km Kilometre
M Metres
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DOCUMENT ADMINISTRATION
The MAFIS is a living document and will be amended from time to time and
distributed as described below. However, changes occur for a multiplicity of
reasons and it will be necessary to bring such matters to the attention of all
relevant recipients of the MAFIS.
All such changes to information and published procedures will be notified using the
following systems.
MAFIS Supplementary Instructions will be issued from time to time and will be
numbered consecutively from 1 January each year. They will contain the following:
MAFIS Supplementary Instructions – will be used to notify all changes to
existing information and procedures together with all new information and
procedures. These will be issued as necessary and will be incorporated into
the document proper at the next amendment. MAFIS Supplementary
Instructions constitute an integral part of the MAFIS.
MAFIS Temporary Instructions - will be used to notify all temporary
changes to existing information and procedures. These will be issued as
necessary but will not be incorporated into the document proper. MAFIS
Temporary Instructions are a constituent part of the MAFIS during their
period of validity.
Supplementary and temporary instructions will be filed at the front of the manual.
MAFIS ISSUE UPDATES
The MAFIS will be amended as required following an annual review.
MAFIS Supplementary Instructions will provide notification of permanent changes
between reviews.
Period of validity: Each issue of the MAFIS will remain valid until a new version is
issued.
Any changes to the MAFIS should go to asddocs@caa.co.uk with 30 days’
notice before the MAFIS amendment / revision comes into force. Likewise,
30 days’ notice is required for any SI that has a safety implication.
The review period will commence at least one month prior to the CAA
asddocs submission
Event Issue Updates
Review period November
CAA Asddocs submission 1st December
Period of Validity Commences 1st January
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MANUAL of FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE Part 1 Page 10 Document Administration Distribution Issue Issued to or location Number 1 Tingwall Airport AFIS Unit 2 Tingwall Airport Portakabin 3 CAA asddocs (pdf copy) 4 Airtask Ltd An uncontrolled copy of the MAFIS is also available on the Shetland Islands Council website. Issue 12 Issue date 01 January 2021 Uncontrolled
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PART 2 - UNIT GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 1
Altimeter Setting Procedures
1. Appropriate Altimeter Setting
Altimeter settings to be given to pilots are as follows:
Departing Aircraft AFISO to give Aerodrome QNH; AFISO
must receive correct read back in hPa
Arriving Aircraft AFISO to give Aerodrome QNH; AFISO
must receive correct read back in hPa
Transiting Aircraft through or AFISO to give QNH where aircraft is
in the vicinity of the Tingwall at or below 3000 feet
ATZ,
Note 1. The QFE is to be provided only when
requested.
Note 2. Aerodrome elevation is to be passed
when requested by the pilot
All pressures settings and read backs must be given in
Hectopascals
2. Transition Level
CAP 797 states: “Transition level is the lowest Flight Level available for use
above the transition altitude and shall be located at least a nominal 1,000 ft.
above the transition altitude to permit the transition altitude and the transition level
to be used concurrently in cruising flight, with vertical separation ensured...........”
The transition altitude for Tingwall Aerodrome is 3000ft.
The Table below shows the levels applicable to Tingwall QNH values.
Aerodrome 940- 959- 977- 995- 1014- 1032- 1050-
QNH 958 976 994 1013 1031 1049 1060
Transition
Level 60 55 50 45 40 35 30
Minimum IFR 60 60 50 50 40 40 30
Cruising Level
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2. Very Low Pressure Settings
During the winter period, very low atmospheric pressures, i.e. below 950
Hectopascals, are likely to occur occasionally. Some aircraft are unable to
set pressures of less than 950 Hectopascals on the subscale of their
altimeters.
Under these circumstances AFISOs should pass only the notified QNH or
QFE. They must not attempt to pass or use any computed setting for the
purposes of assisting an aircraft to make an approach.
3. Altimeter Setting Regions
Tingwall Airport lies within the Shetland ASR.[16]
Adjacent ASRs are:
North - Puffin [21]
East - Marlin [18]
South West - Skerry [01]
Orkney - South [17]
Petrel - S.East [19]
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Chapter 2
Information on Outbound and Inbound Flights
1. Information on Outbound Traffic
The Rules of the Air Regulations require pilots to notify the aerodrome
concerning flight intentions.
CAP 797 provides information concerning:
When a Flight Plan is required
When a Flight Plan is advisable
Pilots flying over remote areas and involving sea crossings are advised to
file a flight plan.
2. Information on Inbound Traffic
Information on inbound traffic may be received in any of the following ways:
By flight plan & departure message via the AFTN / AFPEX
Inbound estimate from ScACC
Inbound estimate from Sumburgh Radar
Inbound estimate from Fair Isle Fire Crew
Pilot report by RTF
Prior notification from the pilot by telephone or email
Note. When information on inbound movements is received by telephone,
the caller should be asked to inform Tingwall Information in the event of any
change of intention e.g. flight cancelled; landed elsewhere etc.
3. Recording Flight Information
Details of all intended flights are to be recorded on the appropriately coloured
Flight Progress Strips.
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Chapter 3
Procedures for Inbound, Outbound & Transit Traffic
1. Visual Reporting and Entry / Exit Lanes
There are no notified visual reporting points or Entry / Exit Lanes established at
Tingwall Airport.
Pilots may be requested to report when passing an easily identifiable
geographical landmark e.g.
Scalloway
Lerwick
Wind Turbines
Weisdale
Isle of Gletness
2. Re-join Calls
The above points may be used for joining traffic which will provide the AFISO
and other pilots with their position and ETA. If the AFISO is in any doubt as to
the pilot’s exact intentions, these should be ascertained for the benefit of other
aircraft.
3. Separation of IFR Flights
AFISOs are not responsible for the provision of separation between IFR
flights. Inbound IFR flights will be required to complete a Visual Approach to
Tingwall.
The following paragraph is extracted from the ScACC MATS Part 2.
AFISO’s should note that it is not the responsibility of ScACC controllers to
separate traffic in the vicinity of an aerodrome where an AFIS only is
available. When arriving or departing aircraft are operating or intend to
operate, on published Advisory Routes and to participate in the Air Traffic
Advisory Service (with or without the use of Radar} procedural clearance
can only be issued to AFISOs for traffic to join, cross, or leave Class F
airspace. No inbound Releases can be given.
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4. Inbound Aircraft
All inbound aircraft are to be informed about :
Other aircraft entering and / or leaving the Tingwall ATZ
Traffic in the aerodrome circuit
Traffic transiting the Tingwall ATZ and known traffic in the vicinity of
the Tingwall ATZ
AFISO’s should request positions reports (where appropriate) at:
Overhead
Down wind
Long Final
Short Final
5. Transit Aircraft
Aircraft intending to transit the Tingwall ATZ are to be informed of known traffic
within and in the vicinity of the Tingwall ATZ.
VFR flights should be asked to report at a suitable geographic position at which
they can be offered the services of Sumburgh Radar or outside their published
hours the ScACC.
E.g. ‘GABCD Flight Information available from Sumburgh Radar / Scottish
Information on frequency ..............’
6. Terrain Clearance
AFISOs are not responsible for the provision of terrain clearance.
However, in the event that pilots request the Minimum Sector Altitude, the
minimum altitude over Shetland (based on the Regional QNH) which will
provide an aircraft with at least 1000 feet of terrain clearance above the
highest obstacle, is 2400ft.
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7. Ambulance & SAR Aircraft
All known traffic is to be informed whenever Ambulance or SAR aircraft are
expected to be entering the Tingwall ATZ or operating in the vicinity. Other
aircraft should be advised to give priority to Ambulance and SAR aircraft.
8. Outbound Traffic
8..1. Start-up Approval
Start up approval is required and should the AFISO become aware of
any on route delays he should indicate this to the pilot.
8..2. VFR Flights
VFR flights should be asked to report at a suitable geographic
position at which they can be offered the services of Sumburgh Radar
or the ScACC FIS.
E.g. ‘GABCD Flight Information available from Sumburgh Radar /
Scottish Information on frequency.................’
8..3. IFR Flights
IFR flights should be asked to report at a suitable geographic position
at which they can be offered the services of Sumburgh Radar or the
ScACC FIS.
E.g. ‘GABCD Flight Information available from Sumburgh Radar /
Scottish Information on frequency.............’
8..4. IFR Flights Joining Controlled Airspace
Clearance is to be obtained from Sumburgh Radar and passed to the
aircraft prior to departure.
9. Booking Out
9..1. The majority of flights departing from Tingwall are operating on a
booking out basis. The ATSU is to record the departure. No further
action is required.
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Chapter 4
Flow Regulation Procedures
1. General
Flow regulation procedures are intended to limit the flow of traffic into busy
airspace and airfields.
Aircraft departing from Tingwall Airport are not normally subject to Flow Control
and approval for engine start can be given when requested.
Current procedures for IFR / GAT flights, subject to ATFM measures, are
notified in the UK AIP ENR Section and NOTAMs.
2. Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU) Slot Tolerances
An aircraft which requires a Calculated Take-Off Time (CTOT) a departing flight
will have an accompanying slot time, the AFISO should note that the CTOT
tolerance is -5 to +10 minutes.
Chapter 5
Noise Abatement
1. Requirements
There are no noise issues or areas to be avoided at Tingwall Airport.
2. Noise Complaint Procedures
Details of any noise complaints are to be recorded in the Watch Log for the
attention of the Aerodrome Manager.
Details should include:
Time
Contact details of complainant
Information on possible offending aircraft
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Chapter 6
Aircraft Diversion Procedures
1. Aircraft Diverting into Tingwall Airport
AFISO’s shall obtain the following information from the Captain of the aircraft
concerned and notify the agencies below as necessary:
Aerodrome of departure
Aerodrome of intended landing
UK Border Force Officer if required
Total number of souls on board
The AFISO should ensure that an Arrival Message (ARR) is sent to:
EGZYIFPS Flight Planning Service (IFR Flights)
EGZYUFRP Flight Planning Service (VFR Flights)
2. Aircraft Diverting out of Tingwall Airport
AFISOs if requested shall take the following action :
Provide weather information for suitable alternates
Notify alternate aerodrome of diversion
Obtain clearance from ScACC if the aircraft intends to join advisory
airspace
Notify Operating Company
Notify UK Border Force Officers (if applicable)
Record details of diversions in the ATC Watch Log.
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Chapter 7
Meteorological Information
1. Meteorological Reports
All Meteorological Reports made by Tingwall AFISOs MUST be prefixed
“UNOFFICIAL observation from Tingwall at (time) UTC gives (observation)”
2. Information Available from the Met. Office
This is detailed in the Aerodrome Manual Part 3, Section 8
Additional Weather Warnings are received from SIC Emergency Planning Dept.
3. Availability of Met Information for Pilots and Operators
The information provided by the Met Office can also be made available to
visiting pilots.
Pilots / Operators should be advised to contact the Met Office directly if
additional information is required. Arrangements for pre-flight Met briefings are
notified in the UK AIP GEN Section and NOTAMs.
SIGMETS may be requested from the Meteorological Database held at
Belgocontrol in Brussels on the AFTN via AFPEx.
4. Local Weather Observations
All Weather observations are unofficial and reported as described in CAP
797 Section 10 Chapter 23.
All AFISOs with a current validation for Tingwall Airport are qualified to
provide pilots upon request the following unofficial meteorological
information
surface wind direction (magnetic) and speed
QNH / QFE
air temperature and dew point
surface visibility
weather
cloud
Safe Working Procedure ‘SWP ATS 009 V2 MET equipment failure’ details
the metrological equipment used on station and backup procedures in case
of failure.
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Chapter 8
Flight Plans
1. General
Ultimate responsibility for filing flight plans rests with the aircraft commander or
aircraft operator.
The procedures to be adopted are detailed in:
CAP 797
The UK AIP ENR section
AFISOs are to take particular care to comply with the requirements regarding the
Availability of Supplementary Flight Plan Information as detailed in CAP 797.
The Parent AFTN Station for Tingwall Airport is the Communications Centre at
ScACC.
2. AFTN Arrangements
Responsibility for transmitting flight plan information rests with the AFISO.
Flight Plans are received / submitted via the Aerodrome’s internet based flight
planning system, the Aeronautical Flight Planning Exchange (AFPEx)
The Aerodrome’s registered AFTN address - for use by the Duty AFISO only is;
TINGWALL_ATC
The Duty AFISO monitors the AFPEx website during the Aerodrome’s hours of
operation. An audible warning indicates the receipt of any new message /
information.
The Aerodrome also has a registered AFPEx account available for use by visiting
pilots (non-commercial use only)
TINGWALL_ARO
General Aviation pilots wishing to use this account to file, check or amend their
Flight Plan may request the account password from the Duty AFISO.
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Tingwall as the departure and arrival destination. The Departure FPS should be
retained and attached to the pink FPS.
3. Vehicle Movements
All vehicular movements on the manoeuvring area are to be represented by a
white FPS using the ‘blank’ side, with the vehicle identification written in large
clear letters / numerals e.g. ‘FIRE 1’.
4. Flight Progress Strip Board Layout
The Flight Progress Strip (FPS) board is divided into two sections.
The left hand section represents all pending traffic not yet under the instruction
of the AFISO.
The right hand section represents all aircraft under the instruction of the
AFISO.
The right hand section of the board is further divided into three areas. The
relevant FPS should be placed on the board with regard to the following;
The ‘upper’ area (AIRBORNE) is reserved for all airborne (inbound or
outbound) traffic under instruction including overflights and aircraft
completing circuits within the ATZ.
The ‘centre’ area (RUNWAY) is reserved for all traffic under instruction
(including vehicles and pedestrians) which have either been advised to
enter or cross the runway or aircraft which are on final approach and
have advised that they are landing from the approach.
The ‘lower’ area (APRON) is reserved for all traffic (including vehicles
and pedestrians) under instruction on the apron. This includes aircraft
either moving or about to move to the holding point of the runway or
aircraft which have vacated the runway and are moving on the apron to
park. This also includes aircraft performing engine run-ups on the apron.
5. Runway Blocked Indication
To assist with the safe management and use of the runway - the board is to
be used as follows:
The relevant FPS is to be placed within the centre ‘runway’ area;
Whenever an aircraft is cleared to enter or cross a runway
Whenever a vehicle is cleared to enter or cross a runway
Whenever an aircraft on final approach reports that it will be
‘landing’ from the approach
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The FPS is not to be removed from the centre ’runway’ area until the
aircraft or vehicle has reported vacating the runway, or is observed to
have vacated the runway.
Chapter 10
Special Categories of Flight
1. Aircraft Carrying Dangerous Goods
In the event that a request (either prior to departure or already in flight) to
operate an aircraft which contains dangerous goods into Tingwall Airport, the
AFISO is to ask the operator / pilot to confirm that they are in possession of a
valid Exemption from the UK CAA to operate such a flight(s).
AFISOs have no authority to ask to see such certificates etc., but if they are in
any doubt as to the validity of the operators exemption, they should still allow
the aircraft to land and depart in the normal way, and take the following action:
1 Contact the CAA Dangerous Goods Office, Tel: 01293 573800 at the
earliest opportunity. If they advise that the exemption is not valid ask
them to confirm this by email as soon as possible.
(See note 3 below).
2 All pertinent information relating to any dangerous goods must be
passed on to local Fire and Police Headquarters in Lerwick.
3 Keep a record of times and event in the right hand page of the Duty
Watch Log.
4 Retain all paperwork (including rough notes) that pertains to the
situation with other daily signals.
5 Inform the Accountable Manager
6 Such flights should be parked in a safe dispersal area.
Note 1. The above does not apply to military aircraft.
Note 2. The AFISO in this context is acting on behalf of the
Aerodrome Authority
Note 3. Immediate contact may not be feasible, if this is so,
retrospective contact must be made as soon as possible advising the
CAA Dangerous Goods Office of the facts. The flight will be handled
in the normal way, AFISOs will not make any reference of their
doubts to the aircraft operator
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2. Non-Radio Aircraft
Non-Radio aircraft are notified as requiring Prior Permission.
Procedure
When such a request is received AFISOs are to obtain the following
information:
Planned ETA
Souls on board
Aircraft Call-Sign and Registration
Aircraft type
Point of departure
Required parking position at Tingwall
AFISOs are to consider the anticipated traffic situation at the estimated
time of arrival when determining whether or not the movement is to be
accepted.
AFISOs are to specify the following information by telephone:
Time of arrival to ETA +/- 5 minutes. AFISO is to advise the Pilot
to arrive in the area in good time so as to meet these criteria
Runway in use at time of call
Aerodrome QNH at time of call
After landing instructions/directions to appropriate parking area
Pilot to notify Tingwall AFISO in the event of change of plans
Other aircraft
Pilots of other aircraft operating in the vicinity of Tingwall Aerodrome are to
be given appropriate traffic information during the expected arrival period.
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Chapter 11
Unit Administration
1. Documentation
1.1 The following documents are available in the Operations Room in
electronic format available via the Master Records Index
CAP 797 Flight Information Service Officer Manual
Aeronautical Information Circulars
CAP 413 Radiotelephony Manual
CAP 168 Licensing of Aerodromes
CAP 772 Wildlife Hazard Management at Aerodromes
CAP 393 Air Navigation Order
CAP 1032 Flight Information Service and the AFISO
Licence
CAP 774 Flight Information Services
Note. CAPs are also available via the CAA website
1.2 CAP Amendment
Relevant AICs are monitored via Document Control procedures. CAPs are
updated as amended and shall only be accessed via the Master Records
Index.
1.3 Other Documents
1.3.1 AERODROME MANUAL
The Aerodrome Manual (including the Emergency Orders) is
available in Electronic and Hard Copy versions in the Operations
Room.
1.3.2 MAFIS
The Manual of Aerodrome Flight Information is available in both
Electronic and Hard Copy versions in the Operations Room
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1.3.2.1 MAFIS Amendment
The Aerodrome Manager is responsible for amendments and
for distributing them as described earlier.
Amendment will be by replacement page. Each page will
show the relevant serial number and date. Manuscript
amendments to any part of this manual are not acceptable.
1.3.2.2 Supplementary Instructions [SIs]
Amendments to information and procedures will normally be
issued in the first instance by Supplementary Instructions (SIs).
SIs will be incorporated in due course into the MAFIS.
1.3.2.3 Temporary Operating Instructions [TOIs]
Temporary Operating Instructions [TOIs] will be issued with
details of all temporary AFIS procedures.
1.3.2.4 Document Control and Read Receipt Procedures
All documents are subject to ‘SWP ADMIN 008 – Document
Control Procedure’. The Safe Working Procedure details the
read receipt procedure.
1.3.3 CAP 32 (UK AIP)
Cap 32 (UK AIP) is available electronically, from the NATS AIS
website, in the Operations Room (subscribed to by all FIS staff)
1.3.4 Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC)
Aeronautical Information Circulars are available electronically, from
the NATS AIS website, in the Operations Room (subscribed to by all
FIS staff)”
2. Retention of Records
Flight Progress Strips are retained for two months.
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3. Opening Watch Checks
The AFISO opening watch procedure is detailed in Safe Working Procedure
ATS 001.
4. Closing Watch Checks
The AFISO closing watch procedure is detailed in Safe Working Procedure ATS
008.
5. Vehicles
AFISOs have use of the Fire Vehicle (Call-sign ‘Fire 1’) whilst on duty.
AFISOs have use of one operations vehicle (Call sign ‘OPS 1’)
.
6. Equipment Defects and Restoration
Defects of equipment and facilities used in the AFIS Unit are to be recorded in
the Watch Log. Tingwall Airport Defect Report Forms are to be used to record
and follow up on all defects.
The restoration of equipment and facilities to a serviceable status is to be
recorded in the Watch Log.
Equipment defects also recorded on AMOS Planned Maintenance System
7. Watch Log
7.1 General
The Watch Log is an important document and may be required as legal
evidence in the event of an aircraft or other accident/Incident. The
following general principles apply to logs:
All Watch Log entries are to be made in chronological order
using UTC and, as far as possible, concurrently with the
events being recorded
Entries recorded in the Log are to be of sufficient detail to
provide a clear indication of events that may require
subsequent review or investigation
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Matters which will be of concern to the incoming AFISO are to
be highlighted on the right hand page of the Watch Log in
‘Notes to Duty AFISO’
‘Notes to Duty AFISO’ and ‘Comments and Narrative’ on the
right hand side of the Watch Log must be signed off at the end
of the duty period by the AFISO
Entries are to be made in black ink. No entry shall be erased
or otherwise obscured.
Where a deletion or correction is required, a single horizontal
line shall be made through the subject entry and the initials of
the person making the deletion indicated adjacent to it
7.2 Watch Log Entries
Items to be logged shall include, but are not restricted to:
Time of opening, handing over and closing watch
Opening and closing of watch checks
RFFS Staff / Role details. (Note: Name of the person acting as
‘Watchroom Attendant’ for the duty period and, where that person is not a
member of the Airport RFFS staff, their signature or initials.)
Essential Aerodrome Information
Equipment unserviceability
Equipment restored to service
All NOTAM actions
Incidents and accidents
Details of all unusual Airport Hours
Any unusual occurrences
Note: Runway Inspections and Bird Patrols are recorded on
separate forms – AOI 7 and AOI 10
7.3 Retention of Watch Logs
Watch Logs are to be retained for a minimum of five years.
7.4 Access to Watch Logs
Access to the Aerodrome Watch Log is restricted to the Accountable
Manager and AFISOs.
Access is not to be permitted to any other person unless they have a
lawful right to access, or specific approval has been given by the
Accountable Manager.
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All media enquiries relating to on-going or historical incidents are to be
referred to the Communications Section:
communications@shetland.gov.uk
Senior Communications Officer 01595 744258
Communications Officer 01595 744535
Where appropriate: Base Manager of the Base Operator: 01595 840246
13 Liaison With Airport Sections
13.1 The Accountable Manager is to be informed of:
Matters which relate to Aerodrome Licensing
Any accident or Incident which may attract media attention
13.2 Rescue & Fire Fighting Service
Communication with RFFS will normally be by UHF radio or telephone.
The crash alarm is only to be activated (except for the daily routine test)
as described in the Emergency Orders.
The LCAS will inform the AFISO if the Fire Category falls below the
published category.
13.3 In addition to responding in accordance with the Tingwall Airport
Emergency Orders, the RFFS are responsible for:
Bird scaring
Aerodrome / Runway Inspections
Snow clearing and de-icing duties
The Duty AFISO is responsible for informing the RFFS of the
following:
All emergency and weather standby requirements
Weather warnings received from the Met. Office
Aircraft of a larger category than normal
Extensions of Airport operating hours
Bird activity
Refuelling standbys
Aircraft Movement Records
AOI 18 details the requirements for aircraft movement records.
CAA forms must be completed for each relevant aircraft arrival and
departure
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14 Reporting Procedures
Sound reporting procedures encompass Statutory Requirements and Safety
Management Principles.
The Aerodrome Manual details the reporting procedures associated with:
Notifiable Aircraft Accidents
Mandatory Occurrences
Navigation and Communications Equipment failure or defects
Airfield and Airfield Facilities
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15 Internal Reporting following an Incident
AFISO involved in an
incident
Alerted Person - Action:
1. Arrange for AFISO to be withdrawn from
operational duty.
Contact the Accountable Manager.
2. Offer and arrange stress counselling to
Note: this action may be undertaken
the AFISO involved.
by another SIC employee if available
3. Arrange for another AFISO to take over
on behalf of the AFISO.
the shift.
4. If (3) above not possible, agree a course
of action with the Air Ambulance
Operator/Pilot.
5. Advise appropriate airline operators and
SIC of the situation.
6. Arrange for the Accountable Manager to
physically attend the ATS unit as soon as
possible, if agreed that this is required. Accountable Manager - Action:
7. Advise SRG Stirling of the situation.
1. Re-offer stress counselling to
AFISO if not already in hand.
After a suitable period but within 2. Contact ATSSD Stirling as
72hrs of the incident soon as practicable (by next
working day at latest).
3. Re-assess Unit AFIS Service
Human Resources Manager or Officer -
and advise operators and
Action:
agents.
1. Re-offer stress counselling if not 4. Arrange and hold initial unit
previously accepted. debrief and investigation.
2. Record facts. 5. Advise Human Resources
3. Advise Occupational Health of Manager or Deputy of the
situation. situation at the earliest
opportunity.
After intervals of 12 months, 2 years,
4 years and 8 years from the date of
the incident
Human Resources Manager or Officer:
1. Re-offer stress counselling, if not
previously accepted
2. Record facts
3. Advise Occupational Health of action
taken
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Chapter 12
Extension of Hours and Special Openings
1. Administration
Airfield Operating Hours may be extended on request as detailed in the UK AIP.
Additionally the Airport may be opened outside published hours to meet specific
requests. The latter will be primarily to meet urgent medical requirements.
2. Procedures
Details of all unusual Airport Hours are to be recorded in the Watch
Log.
Chapter 13
All Weather Operations
1. RVR and Low Visibility Procedures
There are no RVR or Low Visibility Procedures in the normal sense.
2. Departure Restriction
Except where an AOC holder has a less restrictive State authorised take-off
minima, departures in MET conditions of visibility less than 500m, or cloud
ceiling of less than 200ft, are not permitted.
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Aerodrome Services and Information
PART 3 - AERODROME SERVICES & INFORMATION
Chapter 1
Aerodrome Operations
1. Service Provision
AFISOs are licensed to provide only a ‘Basic Service’.
Pilots requesting ATC, Traffic Service or De-confliction Service are to be
informed that only a Basic Service is available. The call-sign ‘Tingwall
Information’ is to be used in all communications with pilots.
2. Selection of Runway in use and Preferred Runway
The preferred runway will normally be the one most closely aligned to the
surface wind.
When the surface wind is at 90º to the Runway, the AFISO shall report that
Runway 20 is in use (due to the enhanced Visual Control Room visibility)
The forecast wind at 1000ft is available via the AIRMET section of the Met Office
website. The AIRMET section may be checked to ascertain whether there is
head wind advantage at higher levels which may influence the runway selected.
Additionally, the direction selected by the wind turbines on Burradale may be
taken into account.
Pilots are entitled to request a runway other than that selected as the runway in
use. Such requests should be accommodated whenever practical.
3. Circuit Procedures
There are no detailed circuit procedures due to the low volume of traffic.
4. Turbulence / Wind Shear Warnings / Reports
All aircraft reports of adverse weather conditions are to be passed to Pilots of
aircraft likely to be affected. Reports are to include:
Type of aircraft
Time of the report
Location where conditions were experienced
Details of the conditions reported
Such reports are to be passed until pilot reports indicate that the conditions no
longer exist.
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Chapter 2
Local Information
1. Aerodrome Layout
Details of the Aerodrome Layout, including a map showing parking areas,
taxiways and holding points, is contained in Part 2 of the Aerodrome Manual.
2. Aerodrome Lighting & Obstruction Lighting
Details of the Aerodrome Lighting and Obstruction Lighting are contained in the
Aerodrome Manual Part 3
Aerodrome lighting is to be displayed from 15 minutes prior to any ETA and for
15 minutes after any departure using the recommended settings below.
2.1 Lighting Intensity Settings – Day
Lighting System Vis 5km
cc 700ft
Threshold lights 100% -
Runway lights 100% -
APAPI’s 100% 100%
App Lights 100% -
cc = cloud ceiling
2.2 Lighting Intensity Settings – Night
Lighting System Vis 5km
cc 700ft
cc 200-700
Threshold lights 30% 30% 10%
Runway lights 30% 30% 10%
APAPI’s 30% 30% 10%
Approach Lights 30% 30% 10%
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Chapter 3
Other Aerodrome Procedures
1. Work in Progress
AFISOs are reminded that all maintenance and renewal operations, including
grass cutting, on the airport have the potential for endangering aircraft safety.
The Aerodrome Manual (AOI 11) details the procedures which will enable the
safe management of these activities. The AFISO will be informed of all Work
Plans agreed whether concerning major or minor Work Plans.
AFISOs are responsible for:
Compliance with Aerodrome Manual procedures
Notifying pilots of relevant WIP as part of essential aerodrome
information
2. Vehicle Procedures
The Aerodrome Manual details the requirements for airfield vehicle operations.
Only vehicles and drivers able to comply with Aerodrome Manual requirements
are permitted to operate on the Movement Area.
2..1. Vehicle Radio Failure
Vehicle Drivers have been informed that in the event of a radio
failure they are to utilise the light signals detailed in the Rules of
the Air Regulations and CAP 797.
3. Inspections
Inspection procedures are a fundamental part of Airport Licensing requirements.
Procedures and responsibilities for the routine inspection of the following are
detailed in the Aerodrome Manual (AOI 7)
Aerodrome & Runways
Aerodrome Ground Lighting
APAPIs
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4. Bird Hazard Management
Bird Hazard Management procedures are a fundamental part of Airport
Licensing requirements.
Procedures and responsibilities for Bird Hazard Management are detailed in the
Aerodrome Manual (AOI 10).
AFISOs are responsible for:
Assisting with Bird Hazard Management by being vigilant and
notifying the Bird Control Operator of any observed relevant bird
activity
Notifying pilots of relevant bird activity as part of essential aerodrome
information
5. Snow Clearing and De-Icing Procedures
Snow Clearing and De-Icing procedures are a fundamental part of Airport
Licensing Requirements.
Procedures and responsibilities for Snow Clearing and De-Icing are detailed in
the Aerodrome Manual (AOI 9).
6. SNOWTAMS
SNOWTAMS are to be published in accordance with procedures detailed in the
UK AIP.
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Chapter 4
Rescue and Fire Fighting Service
1. RFF Category and Procedures
The Tingwall Airport Fire Category and RFF responsibilities & procedures are
published in the Aerodrome Manual.
2. Radius of Action
The RFFS is primarily intended to deal with incidents on and immediately around
Tingwall Airport. However, for a variety of reasons, there may on occasion be a
requirement to leave the Airport. The action in such circumstances is to be
determined by the RFF LCAS in conjunction with the Duty AFISO.
3. Communications
All operational communications between ATS and the RFFS are to be via the
direct landline or the UHF Ground Frequency.
4. Standby Arrangements
AFISOs are to request Weather Standbys when:
Landings and take-offs may be rendered difficult due to wind conditions
Runway surfaces are contaminated or flooded
Any combination of the above exists
AFISOs are responsible for cancelling Weather Standbys
Further guidance on the AFISO’s responsibilities for alerting the RFFS is found in
CAP 797, Section 6, Chapter 19.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PART FOUR - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 1
RTF, Telephones and Navigational Aids
1. Facilities
Radio Frequency Call Sign
125.305 mHz Tingwall Information
453.1250 mHz [Ground] Tingwall Information
Ground is utilised for all vehicle movements on the movement area.
Main and Standby RTF facilities are available on 125.305 mHz
Additionally an Emergency system, for use in the event of a total power
failure, is provided in Fire 1.
AFISO’s should note that the standby radio system has limited range.
Telephone
Duty AFISO 01595 744481
email dutyfisotingwall@shetland.gov.uk
2. Maintenance and Defect Reporting
The framework for reporting defects is broadly identified in the Aerodrome
SMS Part 5 Section 10.
Tait Electronics are contracted for radio-communications maintenance
(Exposition No TES-EGET-002)
Ness Engineering are contracted for AGL maintenance
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Chapter 2
RTF Procedures
1. RTF Discipline
The standard RTF phraseology to be used by AFISOs is detailed in CAP 413.
CAP 413 has been developed in response to changing International and UK
regulatory requirements.
AFISOs are to ensure that standard phraseology is used at all times in
communications with aircraft and vehicles.
AFISOs are to desist from any temptation to use non-standard RTF phraseology
and, moreover, are to encourage other RTF users to do likewise.
AFISOs are expected to set the standard with regard to RTF procedures.
2. Telephone Discipline
Telephone calls on 01595 840306 are to be answered by AFISOs as ‘Tingwall
Information’.
3. RTF Call Signs
Vehicle Call-Sign
Fire Appliance Fire One
Operations Vehicle 1 Ops One
Chapter 3
RTF Recording
1. General
There are no facilities for automatic RTF recording.
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Emergency Procedures
PART 5 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Chapter 1
Assisting Aircraft
1. General
CAP 797 provides basic guidance on how to assist aircraft in emergency
situations.
In certain circumstances the AFISO may be unable to offer very much
assistance and therefore must remember that better assistance may be
available elsewhere, in particular through:
Other Units
Scottish ACC
Distress & Diversion Cell (121.5)
Other aircraft (for communication, navigational assistance, & general
advice)
2. Other Assistance
Aircraft in difficulty may require a variety of information such as
Actual weather information for adjacent airfields or landing sites
Other information about adjacent airfields or landing sites such as
availability, runway length, runway directions etc.
Information on Local Geography / Topography
3. Transmitting Blind
In some circumstances an aircraft may experience communication
difficulties when its ‘transmissions’ are not being received by the ground
station, but its radio receiver is working normally.
This may become apparent when the AFISO is no longer receiving
transmissions from an aircraft, or an expected RTF call does not
materialise.
Cont.
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Emergency Procedures
In this situation, AFISOs must consider the option of ‘transmitting blind’.
That is, transmitting information on:
Traffic in the ATZ
Runway and circuit direction in use
Weather information
Other essential aerodrome information
If in such circumstances the AFISO believes that the aircraft
concerned is within sight, an acknowledgement may be requested
e.g. rocking wings or flashing a landing light.
4. Search and Rescue
The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre in Fareham is responsible
for organising and co-ordinating Search and Rescue Operations within
the Region which includes Tingwall Airport.
The ARCC is alerted via the ScACC Watch Manager.
5. Parent ACC
AFISO’s must advise the ScACC Watch Manager of all aircraft
emergency incidents, accidents etc. which occur on or in the vicinity of
Tingwall Airport.
6. Reporting Procedures
The appropriate procedures are detailed in the Aerodrome Manual.
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