Raf Henlow Civil Aircraft Prior Permission Request Form

RAF HENLOW

FLYING ORDER BOOK

SECTION B

PART 1

RAF HENLOW CIVIL AIRCRAFT PRIOR PERMISSION REQUEST FORM

Date of Request – Date of Visit –

Aircraft Type - Aircraft Registration –

Aircraft MTOM – RAFFCA Aircraft and member –

Reason for visit –

Captains Details

Full Name –

Rank (if Service) - Service No –

Address and Postcode –

Tele No – E-mail –

MOD Waiver Certificate No (if applicable) –

If no MOD Waiver Certificate No, attach proof of insurance.

Booking taken by –

Approval given by –

Details passed of

Noise reduction procedures.

VGS Operations.

Requirement to call on the day.

Airfield Manager action.

F400 raised –

RAF HENLOW VISITING PILOTS BRIEF

Extracts from the RAF Henlow Flying Order Book

ORDER NO 2 – RAF HENLOW AIRFIELD OPERATING HOURS

1. Operating Times. The RAF Henlow operating times are as follows unless otherwise specifically approved by the Stn Cdr via OC Ops & FD Sqn. All times are local.

a. Opening Time. 0900 hrs or sunrise minus 30 minutes, whichever is later.

b. Closing Time. 2100 hrs or sunset plus 30 minutes, whichever is earlier. Night flying may be authorised, but must cease at 2100 hrs.

c. Circuit Flying. Circuit flying is to cease by 1900 hrs, unless specifically authorised by OC Ops & FD Sqn or the Stn Cdr.

d. Military Aircraft. Military aircraft operations may take place at any time with the prior approval of OC Ops & FD Sqn or his delegated representative.

2. Non-Standard Out of Hours Movements. Requests for non-standard out of hours movements are to be authorised by OC Ops & FD Sqn. Once approved the onus is on the aircraft captain to inform the guardroom staff of intentions, timings and a contact number for the ADP.

ORDER NO 5 – RAF HENLOW AIRFIELD OPERATING LAYOUT

Reference:

A. TGO (G)

1. Airfield Layout. The airfield layout is at Annex A. RAF Henlow airfield is situated 3.8 nm NNE of Hitchin, at datum TL166369. It is a military airfield with 4 grass landing strips 02/20, 13/31 and 09R/27L which are 150 ft wide and 09L/27R which is 75 ft wide. The airfield meets the Code2 aerodrome criteria as laid down in the MAA Manual of Aerodrome Design & Safeguarding.

2. Separated Operations. Separated operations are defined in Reference A as simultaneous activity by more than one unit at the same airfield, but with each unit using separate take off / landing areas and circuits, with a minimum separation between units of 68 m for the whole length of the respective take off or landing areas. Separated Operations can be utilised when operating on RWY 09/27 Left and Right. Order B10 provides specific details of Separated Operations.

3. Conjoint Operations. Conjoint Operations are defined in Reference A as simultaneous activity by more than one unit at the same airfield where the take off / landing areas are shared, and / or where lateral separation is less than 68 m.

4. Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS). There are two HLS at RAF Henlow, the locations of which are shown at Annex B. Use of a HLS must be authorised by OC Ops & FDS or the Airfield Manager. Only the following uses are permitted:

a. HLS 1 (Officers Mess) – VIP light helicopter use only.

b. HLS 2 (CAM) – CAM business only.

AIRFIELD LAYOUT

HLS LOCATIONS

ORDER NO 6 – RAF HENLOW WEATHER LIMITS

References:

A. TGO (G)

1. RAF Henlow is a VFR only airfield. The following weather minima are to be observed by all flying organisations using RAF Henlow unless those organisations set more restrictive limits for their aircraft. Cloud base refers to a coverage of SCT or greater:

a. Circuit Flying. The minimum observed weather conditions at RAF Henlow airfield for circuit flying are 3000 m horizontal visibility and 1000 ft agl cloud base. Qualified Service Pilots (QSPs) and qualified and current FIs may fly low level circuits with a cloud base not below 800 ft agl.

b. Circuit Departure. For pilots with an IMC or Instrument Rating the weather minima for departure from RAF Henlow airfield are 1800 m horizontal visibility and 1000 ft agl cloud base. For all other pilots the weather minima on departure are 3000 m horizontal visibility and 1000 ft agl cloud base.

c. Circuit Rejoins. The weather minima for all pilots rejoining the RAF Henlow circuit are 3000 m horizontal visibility and 1000 ft agl cloud base.

d. Non-Radio Aircraft. The weather minima for non-radio aircraft rejoining the RAF Henlow circuit are 3000 m horizontal visibility and 2200 ft agl cloud base.

e. 616 VGS Operations. The weather minima for 616 VGS operations are detailed in Reference A.

f. Maintenance Flights. The weather minima for QSPs and qualified and current FIs to transit aircraft to and from Meppershall airfield for the purpose of maintenance are 3000m horizontal visibility and 800 ft agl cloud base. All other pilots are to observe the departure and rejoin minima detailed above.

ORDER NO 9 – RAF HENLOW CIRCUIT FLYING

1. All circuit flying at RAF Henlow is to be in accordance with military regulations and the ANO. Aircraft are not to overfly the following location below 500 ft unless during the recovery from an emergency:

a. MBDA Site TL161366 (Industrial Hazard), see Annex A.

2. General. Captains are to observe the following procedures when operating in the RAF Henlow circuit:

a. In all cases:

(1) Captains are to comply with the circuit procedures as directed by the ADI / ADP.

(2) Radio calls are to be made at appropriate points in the circuit to enable pilots to maintain an ‘air picture’.

(3) Outside of the authorised time period for circuit flying, only approaches to land are to be made, followed by a taxi back to the parking area or hangar. Touch and go landings and practice go-arounds are not permitted.

(4) The maximum number of aircraft permitted in the RAF Henlow circuit is four. This excludes aircraft taking off and immediately departing the circuit.

(5) The circuit height is 1000 ft QFE for all aircraft except VGS Vigilants which will fly circuits at 800 ft QFE in accordance with TGO (G).

(6) Bad weather circuits are to be flown only when absolutely necessary or for training. The maximum number of consecutive bad weather circuits is two. The minimum height is 500 ft in accordance with ANO Rule5.

ORDER NO 11 – RAF HENLOW AIRFIELD CIRCUIT REJOINING

11. In accordance with TGO (G), Vigilant aircraft are to be separated from other powered aircraft rejoining the circuit. This is facilitated by using Visual Reporting Points (VRPs) as shown at Annex A. Powered aircraft inbound from a VRP are to proceed on the advice of the ADI via Henlow Radio. The VRP to be used is dictated by the runway in use:

a. Blue Lagoon - RWY 31 and RWY 02.

b. Chicksands - RWY 13, RWY 09 and arrivals from the west for RWY 02/20 and RWY 27.

c. Water Tower - RWY 20 and RWY 27 and arrivals from the east for RWY 09.

During separated operations powered aircraft may join downwind from Chicksands for RWY27R and from the Water Tower to RWY 09L.

ORDER NO 13 – NOISE REDUCTION PROCEDURES

1. General. All pilots are to conduct their flights so as to cause the minimum disturbance to the surrounding general public.

2. Noise Sensitive Areas. Whenever possible, pilots should avoid the following noise sensitive areas by the margins shown at Map, Annex A, Clifton Village, Shefford, Meppershall, Lower Stondon, Shillington Riding Stables, Holwellbury.

3. Climb Out. Departures from the airfield should be made at best rate of climb to 800 ft QFE.

4. Runway in Use. If conditions permit, the ADI / ADP should give consideration to changing the runway in use or circuit direction to reduce the persistent effect of aircraft noise when predominantly circuit flying is taking place.

FOB B1 / B6-7 / Sponsor: OC Ops & FD Sqn
Authority: Stn Cdr / AL5

RAF HENLOW

FLYING ORDER BOOK

SECTION B

PART 1

FOB B1 / B6-7 / Sponsor: OC Ops & FD Sqn
Authority: Stn Cdr / AL5