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1 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM RAF Halton Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM) Dated 27 Jan 17 Military Aviation Authority z DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED i RAF HALTON DAM Ver 1.0

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3 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Table of Contents 2. Tables of Figures 3. Amendments 4. Annexes 5. Foreword CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Regulatory Cross-Reference Purpose of the Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM) Scope Information Accuracy Master Copy Responsibilities of an Aerodrome Operator CHAPTER 2: TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Name and Address of Aerodrome Operator Aerodrome Operators Authority Letter of Delegation Safety Meeting Structure Organizational Structure Key Post Holders Aerodrome Operating Hazard Log (AOHL) Formal Aerodrome Related Agreements Aerodrome Waivers, Exemptions and AAMC Orders Frequent Aerodrome Users List CHAPTER 3: AERODROME LOCATION AND LAYOUT 3.1 Aerodrome Location Local Area Map. 3-1 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED iii

4 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 3.3 Aerodrome CrashMap 3-2 CHAPTER 4: AERODROME DATA, CHARACTERISTICS & FACILITIES 4.1 Location Indicator and Name Aerodrome Geographical and Administrative Data Operational Hours Handling Services and Facilities Passenger Facilities Rescue and Fire Fighting Services Seasonal Availability - Clearing Aprons, Taxiways and Check Locations Data Surface Movement Guidance and Control System Markings Aerodrome Obstacles Meteorological Information Runway Physical Characteristics Declared Distances Approach and Runway Lighting Other Lighting, Secondary Power Supply Helicopter Landing Area ATS Airspace ATS Communication Frequencies Radio Navigation and Landing Aids Local Traffic Regulations Noise Abatement Procedures Flight Procedures Additional Information Charts Relating to this Aerodrome Special Procedures Medical Response Equipment Noise Abatement Procedures Orders Temporary Obstruction Orders 4-25 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED iv

5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM 4.29 RWY Strip Obstructions RWY End Safety Area (RESA) Light Aggregate (Lytag) Arrestor Beds Rotary Hydraulic Arrestor Gear (RHAG) Orders Barrier Orders Manoeuvring Area Safety and Control Orders 4-26 CHAPTER 5: EMERGENCY ORDERS (AERODROME CRASH PLAN) 5.1 Emergency Orders Aerodrome Crash Plan Disabled Air System Removal 5-1 CHAPTER 6: RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING SERVICE ORDERS 6.1 Orders Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service Category 6-1 CHAPTER 7: AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND LOCAL PROCEDURES 7.1 Air Traffic Control Orders. 7-1 CHAPTER 8: AERODROME ADMINISTRATION & OPERATING PROCEDURES 8.1 Aerodrome Reporting Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections Aerodrome Technical Inspections Aerodrome Works Safety Control of Entry and Access Aerodrome Users Vehicle and Pedestrian Control Wildlife Management (Birds) Animal Management Handling of Hazardous Materials (Spillage Plan) Air System Parking 8-11 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED v

6 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8.11 Low Visibility Operations General Conditions (Terms and Conditions) Breach of Terms and Conditions Safeguarding Requirements - Waivers and Exemptions Standards Checks / SQEP (Qualified Personnel) Safety Management System Thunderstorm and Strong Wind Procedures Electrical Ground Power Procedures Aviation Fuel Management Procedures FOD Prevention, Training and Awareness CHAPTER 9: SNOW & ICE OPERATIONS 9.1 Snow and Ice Operations. 9-1 CHAPTER 10: FORCE PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITIES 10.1 Force Protection Responsibilities National/Multinational Security Responsibilities 10-1 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED vi

7 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM 2. Table of Figures Fig Details Page 1 Amendment List... vii 2 Aerodrome Location Local Area Map Stn Crash Map Airfield Obstacle Diagram Airfield Runway Diagram Runway Length Diagrams Predicted Halton Radio A/G Coverage Map Halton Ground Layout Diagram Noise Abatement Areas Noise Abatement Rwy 02 / Noise Abatement Rwy 20 / Noise Abatement Rwy 05 / EFATO Suitable Fields Wind Effects Diagrams Obstacle Marker RESAs Uncontrolled Fire Bow Tie Diagram Airfield Driving Permit Map Air Safety Meeting Structure B-1 21 Organisational Structure Diagram.. C-1 22 Loss of Safe Seperation Bow Tie (1).. E-4 23 Loss of Safe Seperation Bow Tie (2).. E-5 24 Map of Designated Airspace... F-4 25 Map of Bird Attractant Sites. AA-3 26 Bird Activity Diagram. AA-5 3. Table of Amendment Amendment Amendment Page Changes No. Date Incorportaed Name Sep May 16 Complete Re-Issue Dec 16 Never issued due to DAM Issue 5 changes Jan 17 Complete Re-Issue Signature Figure 1 4. Annexes Annex A Annex B Annex C Annex D Annex E Annex F Annex G Letter of Delegation Safety Meeting Structure Organizational Structure List of Key Post Holders Aerodrome Hazard Log Formal Aerodrome Related Agreements Aerodrome Safeguarding Waivers and Exemptions DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED vii

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9 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM FOREWORD 1. Military Aviation Authority. The Military Aviation Authority (MAA) is the single independent regulatory body for all Defence aviation activity. As the Regulator, Director MAA (D MAA) is accountable to SofS, through the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) for providing a regulatory framework, given effect by a certification, approvals and inspection process for the acquisition, operation and airworthiness of Air Systems within the Defence aviation environment. Through Director General (DG) DSA, D MAA is responsible for providing assurance to SofS that the appropriate standards of military Air Safety are maintained. DG DSA is the Convening Authority for Service Inquiries into aircraft occurrences. 2. Regulatory Structure. D MAA is the owner of the MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP) and has the authority to issue them on behalf of the SofS. There are 3 levels of documentation within the MRP, as outlined below and the Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM) sits within the MAA Manuals: a. Overarching documents b. Regulatory Articles (RA) c. MAA Manuals The contents of each series are published on the MAA website, 3. MAA Regulatory Article (RA) MAA RA 1026 (issue 2) details the requirement for a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) to be appointed as the Aerodrome Operator (AO); for RAF Halton this is OC Operations & Plans Wing (OC Ops & Plans Wg). The RA goes on to detail the requirement for the appointed AO to produce and take ownership of the DAM (which includes the Defence Aerodrome Assurance Framework (DAAF)). This document satisfies the requirement and has been produced in-line with the MAA guidance given in DAM Issue 5 (Jan 17). 4. The RAF Halton Defence Aerodrome Manual (HAL-DAM). The RAF HAL-DAM is issued iaw MAA RA 1026 (Issue 2). It will sit alongside the RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book (AOB) and Air Safety Management Plan (ASMP) to inform users of the aerodrome facilities and assure aviation Duty Holders (DHs) and Delivery Accountable Commanders (DACs) of a Safe Operating Environment. The HAL-DAM should be read in conjunction with the documents listed at Chapter 1 Para Responsibilities. Sqn and Lodger Unit Commanders are to ensure that all personnel under their command who are directly, or indirectly, involved with flying at RAF Halton have read and understood this manual and the appropriate parts of the publications detailed at Chapter 1, 1.1. Visiting civil aircraft operators and aerodrome users must comply with the rules and guidelines of the HAL-DAM. 6. Request for changes. Changes to this manual should be requested through RAF Halton Ops Sqn. Significant changes in this document are marked by red change markers thus -. K A MORAN Wing Commander OC Ops & Plans Wg Aerodrome Operator V3 dated 27 Jan 17 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED viii

10 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DISTRIBUTION External: No 22(Trg) Gp ASAR 2FTS ASAR Internal: Stn Cdr OC Ops & Plans Wg OC Ops Sqn AFM OC FDTC(H) OIC Halton Aero Club OIC Halton Microlight Club OIC RAFGSA Chilterns Gliding Centre OIC Halton Model Aircraft Society DIO Estate Facility Manager (EFM) CarillionAmey (Delivery Manager) DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED ix

11 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Regulatory Cross-Reference. This manual must be read in conjunction with the following MAA documents and regulations, and other policy documents: RA 1020(4) - Responsibilities of DH-Facing Organisations. RA Defence Air Safety Management. RA 1205(2) - Air System Safety Cases ( Responsibilities of DH-Facing Organizations ). RA Aerodrome Operator (AO) Roles and Responsibilities. RA Occurrence Reporting. RA Aircraft Post Crash Management and Significant Occurrence Management RA Flight Safety RA Third Party Use of Military Airfields RA 3018(12) - Use of MOD Aerodromes by Civil Aircraft. RA 3036(9) - Emergency Organisation. RA 3036(12) - Aerodrome Crash/Rescue Fire Services. RA 3046(1) - Responsibility of Reporting Changes to Aerodrome Facilities. RA 3046(2) - Accuracy of Flight Information Publications. RA 3262 Aerodrome Access. MAS - Manual of Air Safety (MAS). MPCM - Manual of Post Crash Management (MPCM). MMATM - Manual of Military Air Traffic Management (MMATM). MADS - Manual of Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding. - Use of Military Aerodromes by British and Foreign Civil Aircraft JSP Use of Military Aerodromes by British and Foreign Civil Aircraft. JSP Defence Fire Safety and Fire Risk Management AP Royal Air Force Information and CIS Policy. 1.2 Purpose - The purpose of the Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM) is to provide a standardised formatted mechanism to inform both military and civilian operators of accurate aerodrome data. This includes physical characteristics, available services, aerodrome hazards and operating procedures. It also provides enhanced reference guidance to the Aerodrome Operator (AO) to ensure that all aerodrome management requirements are being met and assured correctly. The DAM acknowledges the essential requirements of Annex Va to EC legislation EC 216/2008 and is to be read in conjunction with the documents at Chapter 1 Para Scope - A Defence Aerodrome Assurance Framework (DAAF) has been developed in-line with the RAF Halton DAM. The MAA s DAM Framework has been used by the RAF Halton AO to develop this Aerodrome Manual. The DAM is a living document that will be updated and amended as required. The DAAF covers all chapters and sub-paras of this DAM to allow a record of full assurance at 1st/2nd/3rd party level. The AO is responsible for 1st party assurance; for RAF Halton this responsibility is devolved to OC Ops Sqn, and is to be conducted annually. The RAF Halton DAM is available at Information Accuracy. The AO is to ensure that information contained in the DAM is accurate. Where Aeronautical Information published in national Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs) 1 is also published in the DAM, the information must be identical. The AO is responsible for ensuring changes to Aeronautical Information are published according to relevent 1 The AIP is the primary source for Aeronautical Information. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED 1-1

12 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED procedures, and that these changes are mirrored in the DAM 2. Both the DAM and the AIP have legal authority. 1.5 Master Copy - The master copy of the DAM is to be appropriately protected, held by the AO and made available on their Dii / MOSS / internet websites (to allow civil access) Amendments to the Manual must be made when changes occur and the latest version published online. 1.6 Responsibilities of an Aerodrome Operator - The AO will actively manage an aerodrome environment such that it accommodates the safe operation of Air System iaw with the requirements laid down in RA 1026 Aerodrome Operator. The DAM provides the basic framework upon which additional areas may be added. It is acknowledged that many of these functions may not necessarily fall under the direct authority of the AO and as such appropriate interfaces should be established. Ultimately the AO is responsible for providing assurance to the Head of Establishment and Aviation DH regarding a safe operating environment. a. Aerodrome Operator Responsibilities: i. The AO will establish formal relationships with Aviation DHs and/or Accountable Managers (Military Flying (AM(MF)) in order to ensure that any decisions made which affect the aerodrome or its facilities are made with due regard to the impact on Air Safety. Areas to be considered will include, but are not limited to, facilities, personnel, equipment and materiel. The AO will undertake assurance of activities regarding the documentation of tasks, roles, responsibilities, procedures, access to relevant data and record-keeping, in accordance with the MRP and related reference documents referred to at Chapter 1 Para 1.1. ii. The AO will provide assurance that the DAM requirements are complied with at all times taking appropriate measures to ensure hazards are identified and highlighted to ADHs and civilian operators. iii. The AO will ensure that an appropriate aerodrome wildlife risk management programme is established and implemented in accordance with MADS. iv. The AO will ensure that movements of vehicles and persons on the movement area and other operational areas are coordinated with movements of Air Systems iaw RA 3262 Aerodrome Access. v. The AO will ensure that procedures to reduce the hazards associated with aerodrome operations in winter, adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility, or at night, if applicable, are established and implemented. vi. The AO will ensure that arrangements with other relevant organizations including, but not limited to, Air System operators, air navigation and ground handling service providers whose activities or products may have an effect on Air System safety are established, to ensure continuing compliance with extant aerodrome regulations. vii. The AO will ensure that procedures exist to provide Air Systems with fuel which is uncontaminated and of the correct specification, either through service means, or by means of contracts with third parties. viii. The AO will ensure that the maintenance of aerodrome Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) equipment covers repair instructions, servicing 2 The Military AIP is amended through No.1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit. The Civilian AIP is subject to a separate amendment process. 1-2 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

13 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM information, troubleshooting and inspection procedures in accordance with extant support policy statements and AP 600 Royal Air Force Information CIS (Note: The maintenance policy for an individual item of technical equipment, including software, is detailed in a Support Policy Statement (SPS) or equivalent Naval Ship Support Publication. The SPS is the executive document specifying the support arrangements for equipment throughout its in-service life and reflects the broad policy contained in this leaflet and other relevant instructions within AP600, QRs Chapter 11 and specialist APs). ix. The AO will ensure that the maintenance of aerodrome lighting and aircraft arresting equipment covers servicing information, troubleshooting, inspection procedures and repair instructions, in accordance with extant support policy statements. x. The AO will ensure that all personnel who need to enter the movement area, as part of their TORs, are both trained and qualified to do so with the appropriate authority (line manager, ATC, etc). xi. The AO will ensure that an aerodrome emergency plan is developed in accordance with the MPCM, RA 1430 and JSP 426. xii. The AO will ensure that adequate aerodrome rescue and fire-fighting services (ARFF) are provided in accordance with JSP 426. Defence Fire Safety and Fire Risk Management. (Note: This is laid out in the Joint Business Agreement (JBA) or Internal Business Agreement (IBA) between DFRMO and the TLBs and should be contained within Annex F of the DAM). xiii. xiv. xv. The AO will ensure that Obstacle Limitation Zones around aerodrome movement areas be safeguarded from obstacles, in accordance with MADS. xvi. The AO will ensure that an effective Safety Management System (SMS) linked to the respective Front Line Command (FLC) or ADH SMS is established and maintained in accordance with guidance laid down in MAA 1200(1) Defence Air Safety Management. xvii. The AO will ensure that an occurrence reporting system using the Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS) and the associated Defence. Air Safety Occurrence Reports is in place, in accordance with MAA RA 1410(1) Occurrence Reporting. xviii. The AO will strive to engender an engaged safety culture. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED 1-3

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15 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 2: TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Name and Work Address of Aerodrome Operator: Wg Cdr Karen Moran OC Ops & Plans Wg RAF Halton AYLESBURY Bucks HP22 5PG Mil Ext 6641 Civ Fax: hal-opsandplanswgoc@mod.uk 2.2 Aerodrome Operators Authority: The AO is responsible for actively managing an environment that accommodates the safe operation of Air Systems in accordance with RA1026. The management and running of the aerodrome is a Duty Holder Facing (DHF) responsibility. The AO has been issued a letter of delegation by the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO)/ODH of the FLC who has responsibility for the aerodrome 2.3 Letter of Delegation - A copy of the Letter of Delegation is contained is at Annex A. 2.4 Safety Meeting Structure - An organizational aviation safety meeting flow diagram is at Annex B. 2.5 Organizational Structure - An organization structure that identifies/outlines the organization of aerodrome operations is at Annex C. 2.6 Key Post Holders - A list of aerodrome key post Holders including their post role and work contact numbers is at Annex D. 2.7 Aerodrome Operating Hazard Log (AOHL) - An AOHL must clearly indicate the aerodromes operating hazards and is captured at Annex E. The latest Bowtie for Aerodrome Operations are also included at Annex E. 2.8 Formal Aerodrome Related Agreements - These agreements are to be captured at Annex F. 2.9 Aerodrome Waivers, Exemptions and AAMC - Copies of all aerodrome related Waivers, Exemptions and approved AAMC are to be included in the manual and captured at Annex G Orders - Orders that supplement this DAM can be found in the Aerodrome Order Book (AOB) and Station Standing Orders (SSOs) Frequent Aerodrome Users. A list of Air System operators (both civil and military) that utilise the aerodrome frequently are produced overleaf. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED 2-1

16 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Air System Operator Contact Information Notes RAF Gliding & Soaring Association (RAFGSA) Chilterns Gliding Centre (CGC) RAFGSA Chilterns Gliding Centre, RAF Halton, Aylesbury, HP22 5PG. Airfield Mobile: RAFGSA CGC operates various gliders, motorgliders and tugs up to the base of controlled airspace in the local area. It is Service Flying Club offering membership to Service personnel, their dependents, Civil Servants and some others. RAF Halton Aeroplane Club (HAC) RAF Halton Microlight Club (HMC) Force Development Training Centre Halton (FDTC(H)) RAF Halton Aero Club, RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5PG. Tel: Accountable manager ext: 6178 RAF Halton Microlight Club, RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5PG. Tel: FDTC(H), RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5PG. Tel: RAF Halton Aero Club operates Cessna 152, Tecnam and Piper Warrior aircraft for PPL trg. Its members also operate a variey of light aircraft types. It is Service Flying Club offering membership to Service personnel, their dependents, Civil Servants and some others. RAF Halton Microlight Club operates the Evektor Eurostar and Ikarus microlights. Its members also operate a variey of microlight aircraft types. It is Service Flying Club offering membership to Service personnel, their dependents, Civil Servants and some others. Force Development Trg Centre (Halton) provides glider flight instruction to 12x Service personnel during the week. They operate via aerotow flight only. 2-2 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

17 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 3: AERODROME LOCATION AND LAYOUT 3.1. Aerodrome Location - RAF Halton lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, approximately 3.5nm South-East of AYLESBURY. It sits underneath Luton Airport s controlled airspace and on the North-West edge of the London Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA). RAF Halton s nearest rail links are Wendover (2 miles to the South) and Tring (5 miles to the East) The airfield at RAF Halton is accessed from Chestnut Avenue which runs North-West from Station HQ, through Halton Village. Figure Local Area Map The following OS map shows the RAF Halton runways in green, the Air Traffic Zone (ATZ) in red and some of the Luton Airspace in blue. Figure 3 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED 3-1

18 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 3.3 Aerodrome Crash Map - Crash Gates = X, Rendez Vous Points =. RVP RVP 2 RVP 1 Gate Grid Ref (WGS 84) Latitude Longitude Crash Gate 1 SP N ' W ' Crash Gate 2 SP N ' W ' Crash Gate 3 SP N ' W ' Crash Gate 4 SP N ' W ' 3-2 RVP 1 SP UNCONTROLLED N WHEN ' PRINTED W ' DAM Issue Figure 54 RVP 2 SP N ' W '

19 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 4: AERODROME DATA FACILITIES & CHARACTERISTICS 4.0. The following information is set up to duplicate current AIP format to allow for easier amendment to both documents LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME EGWN - HALTON AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA ARP Co-ordinates and site at AD: N W (Halton Circle) Direction and distance from City: 3.5nm South-East of AYLESBURY Elevation/Reference Temperature: 372 ft / 21 C Magnetic Variation/Annual Change: 1 01 W (Oct 15) 0 09 decreasing Geoid Undulation at AD Elev Position: AD Administration: Operations Squadron Address: Royal Air Force Halton AYLESBURY Buckinghamshire HP22 5PG Telephone: Fax: Mil: /6666 (Ops Sqn), 6211 (RAF Police) Civ: /6666, AFM: Mil: (Fax), Civ: (Fax) Web site: Hal-OpsSqnCentral@mod.uk /flyinginfo/operationssquadron.cfm Types of Traffic Permitted (IFR/VFR): VFR only Remarks Nil OPERATIONAL HOURS Aerodrome (AD): Winter: (L) or SS +15 mins; Summer: (L) or SS +15 mins Mon-Sun Customs and Immigration: Nil Health and Sanitation: Nil AIS Briefing Office: Ops Sqn (Building 281) ATS Reporting Office (ARO): Ops Sqn (Building 281) MET Briefing Office: Ops Sqn (Building 281) ATS: HO (Air-Ground Radio Service) DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-1

20 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Fuelling: Prior arrangement only Handling: Nil Security: Ministry of Defence De-Icing: Nil Remarks: 24 hrs PPR for Military and Civilian aircraft HANDLING SERVICES & FACILITIES Cargo Handling Facilities: Nil Fuel / Oil / Hydraulic Types: AVGAS 100LL, MOGAS, O-117, OM Fuelling Facilities / Capacity: AVGAS 100LL Bulk Fuel Installation / 20,000 ltrs MOGAS Bulk Fuel Installation / 7,000 ltrs Oxygen: Nil De-Icing Facilities: Nil Starting Units: Nil Hanger Space for visiting Air Systems : Limited, prior arrangement only (JSP 360 charges apply) Repair Facilities for visiting Air Systems : Nil Remarks: Nil PASSENGER FACILITIES Accommodation: Prior arrangement only, limited to Service Messes Medical Facilities: RAF Halton Regional Medical Centre Remarks: Nil RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AD Category for Fire Fighting: Rescue Fire Fighting Category Special by arrangement and during normal activity Rescue Equipment: 90L AFFF Capability for removal of disabled Air Systems : Nil SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING Type of Clearing Equipment: Nil Remarks: Nil 4-2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

21 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA A detailed list of all apron and taxiway characteristics of all available aprons and taxiways is to be produced: Aprons Surfaces: Apron Surface Strength Main Concrete and Ashphalt UNK (See Rmks) Grass Grass UNK (See Rmks) Taxiway width, surface & strength: Altimeter Check Location & Elevation: VOR Checkpoints: INS Checkpoints: Remarks: Taxiway Width Surface Strength 02/20 50m Grass 07/25 50m Grass Nil Nil UNK (See Rmks) UNK (See Rmks) Nil Main runway and main apron took weight of Vulcan B1 and Comet C2 aircraft, when dry SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEM MARKINGS Use of Air Systems stand ID signs: Taxiway Guidelines & visual docking / parking guidance system of Air Systems stands: Taxiways on north side of runways. Bad ground marked by orange and white boards (aircraft stay within). Aircraft parking area marked on main apron Runway & taxiway markings & lighting: Runways marked by white dashed lines with chalked numerals and black and white threshold marker boards. Runway holds marked with standard red / white boards. Nil lighting Stop Bars: Nil Remarks: Grass surfaces marked iaw MADS and CAP 168 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-3

22 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED AERODROME OBSTACLES WGS84 ELLIPSOIDAL IDENTIFICATION RECORD SURVEY LATITUDE LONGITUDE METRES FEET ID DATE TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 FLAGPOLE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 MAST N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 ROOF N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 FENCE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 ROAD N W /01/2015 FENCE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 FENCE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 FENCE N W /01/2015 Comments 3 3 Eg: Operationally Essential Obstacles (MADS Ch 17), or obstacles that penetrate the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces or Obstacle Free Zones (MADS Ch 15). 4-4 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

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24 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED BUILDING N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 BUILDING N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 BUILDING N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 BUILDING N W /01/2015 ANEMOMETER N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 BUILDING N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 WINDSOCK N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 BUILDING N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 FLAGPOLE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 HORSE_JUMP N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 ROOF N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/ UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

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26 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREE N W /01/2015 TREES N W /01/2015 TREES N W /10/2015 TREE N W /10/2015 TREES N W /10/2015 HEDGE N W /07/2016 BUSH N W /07/2016 HEDGE N W /07/2016 TREES N W /07/2016 TREES N W /07/2016 BUSH N W /07/2016 BUSH N W /07/2016 BUSH N W /07/2016 BUSH N W /07/2016 BUSH N W /07/2016 FENCE N W /07/ UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

27 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM FENCE N W /07/2016 FENCE N W /07/2016 FENCE N W /07/2016 FENCE N W /07/2016 TREE N W /07/2016 TREES N W /07/2016 TREES N W /07/2016 TREES N W /07/2016 TREES N W /07/2016 ROAD N W /07/2016 ROAD N W /07/2016 ROAD N W /07/2016 ROAD N W /07/2016 OBSTACLE DATA CORRECT TO SURVEY DATED 4 JUL 16 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-9

28 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED This Diagram Illustrates the Preceding Information Close To The Airfield Figure 5 Date of production 4 Jul UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

29 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Associated MET Office: RAF Benson, RMU South Hours of Service: H24* MET Office outside hours RMU South (Weekends) Office Responsible for TAF information: No Halton TAF Periods of validity: Type of landing forecast: See Rmks Interval of issuance: Briefing / consultation provided: Telephone Flight Documentation: English Language(s) used: Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation: Supplementary equipment available for providing information: ATS units provided with information: Military charts / documents from No 1 AIDU available from Ops Sqn Internet and telephone access By prior arrangement only Additional information (limitation of Services etc.): Remarks: Daily cross-section issued by RAF Benson during week and RMU South on weekends RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Desig Runway number True and MAG bearing Dimensions of Runway Strength (PCN) and surface of runway and stopway Threshold co-ordinates Threshold elevation, highest elevation of TDZ T 020.3M 199.3T 200.3M 070.5T 071.5M 250.5T 251.5M 1161 x 45m 3809 x 148ft 1161 x 45m 3809 x 148ft 868 x 45m 2847 x 148ft 868 x 45m 2847 x 148ft Grass Grass Grass Grass N W N W N W N W Desig & Slope Starter Clearway Strip Dimensions OFZ of Rwy Extensions Dimensions % D 103m 1031 x 80m ft TDZE ft ft TDZE ft ft TDZE ft ft TDZE ft DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-11

30 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED % U % D % U 337ft 145m 475ft 93m 305ft 111m 364ft 3382 x 262ft 1031 x 80m 3382 x 262ft 782 x 80m 2565 x 262ft 782 x 80m 2565 x 262ft Arresting Systems: Nil Remarks: No precision approaches. 150m x 150m RESAs at each end of runway DECLARED DISTANCES Runway TORA TODA ASDA LDA Remarks m / 3330ft 1015m / 3330ft 1161m / 3809ft 911m / 2988ft m / 3464ft 1056m/ 3464ft 1161m / 3809ft 911m / 2988ft m / 2480ft 756m/ 2480ft 868m / 2847ft 662m / 2171ft m / 2539ft 774m / 2539ft 868m / 2847ft 662m / 2171ft The Following Diagrams Illustrate the Preceding Information 103m Starter Extension 145m Starter Extension 93m Starter Extension 111m Starter Extension 4-12 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

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33 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING Nil OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY A Bn / I Bn location, characteristics & hours of operation: Nil Anemometer location & lighting: Located on Hangar 3. Unlit Taxiway edge & C/Line lighting: Nil Secondary Power supply: N/A Switch-over time: N/A Remarks: Nil HELICOPTER LANDING AREA Details of all helicopter landing areas or emergency landing strips on the aerodrome are to be recorded ( see also AIDU HLS Handbook ): Apron in front of Nuffield Pavillion (HLS Location: Halton Circle (HLS 1) hangars (HLS 2) 3) Elevation: 342ft 362ft 422ft Lighting: Nil Nil Nil Remarks: Runways marked by white dashed lines with chalked numerals and threshold marker boards. Runways marked by white dashed lines with chalked numerals and threshold marker boards. Best approach HDG 270. Land at northern end of sports field ATS AIRSPACE Designation and lateral limits Vertical Airspace Limits Classification Halton ATZ Circle radius 2nm centred on N W SFC to 2000ft AAL G ATS Unit C/Sign: Halton Radio Language: English Transition Altitude: 6,000ft Remarks: Nil DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-15

34 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED ATS COMMUNICATION FREQUENCIES Service C/Sign Frequency Hours of Operation Remarks Designation MHz Winter Summer A/G Stn Halton Radio HO HO A/G only. No clearances can be given except relay of clearance from other ATSU. See coverage chart below. Figure 8 Predicted Halton Radio A/G Coverage for aircraft at 1500ft AMSL to 10nm 4-16 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

35 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM RADIO NAVIGATION & LANDING AIDS Nil LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Airport Regulations Standard MOD/RAF regulations by aerodrome orders Ground Movement Turns off runway are non-standard. Always vacate to the northern side of the runways and taxi to cross the western thresholds with calls to Halton Radio CAT II/III Operations Nil. a. Intensive gliding ops winch launch to 2400ft AMSL. b. Mirror circuits in operation, therefore, no dead-side traffic permitted or overhead joins. c. Opposite circuit directions are flown by powered acft Warnings and gliders. All powered traffic operates to the N side the AD, gliders operate to the S of the AD. d. Powered acft circuit patterns; Rwys 20 or 25 RH; Rwys 02 and 07 LH. e. Glider tugs may use either glider or powered pattern Helicopter Operations Various helicopter landing zones in addition to airfield apron Use of Runways All Rwys have a displaced threshold Training Circuit training not available to non-halton based aircraft. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-17

36 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Figure 9 Ground Layout Powered aircraft should principally taxy via the west of the airfield and north of the active runway as shown in the Airfield Layout diagram opposite. To minimise damage to soft ground pilots should avoid repeated taxying over previous marks. Gliders operate to the south/east of the main runways. Chipmunk Strip for Halton-based aircraft and its members only. HLS 1 at Halton Circle and HLS 2 near the Bulk Fuel Installation on the grass. See the RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book and No1 AIDU publications for further information UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

37 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES Runway Procedure Turns of 20 left to minimise overflight of Buckland and Aston Clinton. Vary routing within established noise abatement lanes. 20 Turn of 20 right to overfly northern end of Weston Turville reservoir. Vary routing within established noise abatement lanes. Turn to left by 5º to cross least populated area between Buckland Wharf and Aston 07 Clinton. Turn just prior to A41 dual carriageway. Vary routing within established noise abatement lanes. 25 Turns of 20 left on Rwy 25 to northern edge of Weston Turville reservoir, returning to Rwy hdg overhead reservoir. Vary routing within established noise abatement lanes. As at all MOD airfields, noise abatement is treated very seriously at RAF Halton. All pilots should route via the indiacted noise abatement lanes and only route outside of these on the grounds of safety (such as avoiding other aircraft or significant weather). See RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book for further information on noise abatement in the circuit. Figure 10 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-19

38 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED NOISE ABATEMENT CIRCUITS The following circuits should be used by all aircraft visiting RAF Halton. However, visiting aircraft shall not fly circuits at RAF Halton without the approval of Ops Sqn. These diagrams are included to allow visiting aircraft to integrate and join circuit traffic to land. Figure UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

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40 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Chipmunk Strip Procedures Are For RAF Halton Based Aircraft Only Figure UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

41 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM The following are for guidance only and indicate some of the hazards for Engine Failure After Take Off (EFATO) suitable fields on the noise abatement routings. Figure 14 Figure 15 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-23

42 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED FLIGHT PROCEDURES Procedures for in bound ac: Departures: Call on Halton Radio with 5nm to run. Aircraft may be routed via visual routing points at Terrick (Henton, HEN NDB 433 5) (SP839082), 2nm W of field for Rwy 02 or 07 or lakes VRP (SP909132), 2nm E of field for Rwy 20 or 25. Follow Noise Abatement routes climbing to 2000ft to depart en-route Radio Comms Failure: Standard - no light signals available MAP: As per departures above Aerodrome Op Minima: For arrivals cloud base >700ft horizontal visibility >3km below 140kts IAS Remarks There are no Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) for this aerodrome. No Overhead Joins due to Glider Winches ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Warnings CHARTS RELATING TO THIS AERODROME Terminal Approach Procedure Charts a. A public footpath runs along the eastern boundary and a public road runs along the south western boundary. b. Aircraft may operate outside the airfield published hours. All aircraft are advised to call Halton Radio whenever flying in the local area. c. Caution: possible turbulence on approach to Rwys 07 and 20 in winds from the east through to the southwest and on approach to Rwy 25 in winds from the west through to the northwest. d. Tall trees on approach to Rwys 20, 07 and 25. e. Airfield grass cutting vehicles may operate on Monday mornings. f. Red Kite soaring is common in the area and flocks of gulls are often attracted to the airfield. g. Limited BCU activity on request. En-Route Charts Nil UK (L)1, UK (L) UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

43 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM SPECIAL PROCEDURE - WIND EFFECTS HALTON Elev 372 Var 1 36 W TA JUL 16 CHART NO. FIGURE 1 WINDS FROM 080 TO 120 FIGURE 2 WINDS FROM 120 TO 160 FIGURE 3 WINDS FROM 160 TO 200 FIGURE 4 WINDS FROM 270 TO MEDICAL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT Number & type of Medical Response Vehicles 1x Station Ambulance during normal office hours (or by prior arrangement). Local Civilian Emergency Service cover is less than 10 minutes away at Stoke Mandeville Noise Abatement Procedures Orders - Orders in the Aerodrome Order Book (AOB) cover all noise abatement procedures, including high power ground running Temporary Obstructions Orders - Temporary ground obstructions will be notified to airfield users via local flying orders or by NOTAM. Areas of bad ground will be marked with an orange/white marker up to 1m in length. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 4-25

44 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Figure RWY Strip Obstructions - Nil RWY End Safety Area (RESA) - There is no requirement for RAF Halton to have RESAs under MADS regulation as it is VFR only. However 60m x 60m RESAs are set aside at each threshold/over run. This is to mitigate the risk of an overrun or undershoot on the public footpath along the Eastern boundary and the public road along the Western boundary of the airfield. Figure Light Aggregate (Lytag) Arrestor Beds - N/A Rotary Hydraulic Arrestor Gear (RHAG) Orders - Nil Barrier Orders - Nil Manoeuvring Area Safety and Control Orders - The orders for the safe parking, manoeuvring, refuelling and servicing of Air Systems are at Chapter 8 and within the Aerodrome Order Book (AOB): 4-26 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

45 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Chapter 5: EMERGENCY ORDERS (AERODROME CRASH PLAN) 5.1 Emergency Orders / Aerodrome Crash Plan - The Aerodrome Crash Plan contained within the Aerodrome Order Book GEN HAL 1400 and the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan (ERP). These are produced in accordance with guidance contained within the MPCM, RA1400(1), JSP 426 and also, where applicable, to mirror best practice of CAP168 Ch 8. In addition, all documentation has been made available to the following Civilian Authorities: Thames Valley Police Station, Bucks CC Emergency Planning Office, South Counties Ambulance Service, Bucks Fire and Rescue Service and Stoke Mandeville Hospital. 5.2 Disabled Air System Removal - Air System shall only be removed following advice from either the Military Air Accident Investigation Branch (MilAAIB) or Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). If there is any doubt as to the status of an incident, advice should be sought from the Defence Accident Investigation Branch Air (Defence AIB Air) if a civilian ac is involved. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 5-1

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47 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 6: RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING SERVICE ORDERS 6.1 Orders - Orders are contained within the Aerodrome Order Book GEN HAL 1400 and also the RAF Halton Emergency Response Plan (ERP). 6.2 ARFF Category - The following Hazard Assessment for CAA IER Cat Special at RAF Halton has been used and signed off by the Regional DFRMO Gp Manager. ARFF CATEGORY ASSESSMENT Aerodrome Proposed ARFF Category RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP22 5PG Category Special Aircraft types Fixed wing aircraft up to but not including 9 metres in length, 2 metres fuselage width and up to 2,730 kg maximum all up weight engaged in flying instruction and recreational flying. Helicopters of overall length, including the tail boom and rotors, up to but not including 15 metres width engaged in flying instruction and recreational flying. Gliders and motor-gliders engaged in flying instruction and recreational flying. Tasks that are being conducted Implications Force Development Training Centre (Halton) (FDTC(H)) RAF Halton Aero Club (HAC) RAF Halton Microlight Club (HMC) Chilterns Gliding Club (CGC) an RAFGSA Club Visiting Light Aircraft/Gliders/Helicopters Include any special risks which would require to be covered. RAF Halton conducts flying training with small light aircraft and gliders. Normal numbers of movements are ~20,000 powered aircraft per annum and between 3,000-4,000 glider movements. During the week this activity is normally the FDTC(H) operating aero-towed civilian-registered gliders and HAC/HMC operating civilian-registered powered aircraft separated by a 200ft glass wall with no sequential departures or recoveries within the airfield boundary. For this civilianregistered aircraft activity RAF Halton holds Initial Emergency Response (IER) Category Special in accordance with the CAA s CAP168 Appendix 8c as advised at para of JSP426 Vol 3 Lflt 2 (dated Aug 15) 4. The largest aircraft type normally operated at RAF Halton is the HAC Piper PA Warrior carrying 4 persons (including pilot), 189L of AVGAS 100LL and 9L of engine oil. This is also the heaviest aircraft with an 1107kg maximum weight. The next largest are the FDTC(H) s Piper PA- 25 Pawnee glider-towing aircraft carrying 1 person, 143L of AVGAS 100LL and 13L of engine oil. The largest military-registered aircraft regularly flown at RAF Halton is the Grob 109 Vigilant carrying 2 persons with 80L of AVGAS 100LL and 2.5L of engine oil. In normal circumstances the worst case inside the airfield boundary would normally involve only a Piper Pawnee with a glider in tow. However, if the procedures laid down in the Aerodrome Order 4 Flying, Gliding and Parachute Clubs are recreational activities involving service/civilian personnel with various levels of experience. These clubs may operate at MOD Aerodromes (RA 2415 refers). Flying, Gliding and Parachute activities must be risk assessed, to ascertain the required ARFF services to be provided to cover the association s activities. The risk assessment must be recorded and the decision on the appropriate level of ARFF cover documented in the DAM. SQEP advice should be sought from DFRMO to assist with informing the risk assessment (CAP 168 Chapter 8 Appendix 8C provides additional guidance). DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 6-1

48 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Book failed, then the worst case would be a Piper Warrior colliding with a Piper Pawnee with a glider in tow flying inside the airfield boundary. In this unlikely worst-case scenario it would be the worse that the IER Category Special would have to deal with. The IER Category Special First Response Fire Vehicle (FRFV) is a Golf Buggy capable of 25mph towing a trailer carrying 1x 90L AFFF (meeting Performance Level B), 2x 9kg Dry Powder, 1x 6kg CO2, 1x 9kg Water and 1x Fire Blanket, various tools and some PPE (trousers, jacket and firefighter s gloves). Personnel nominated for IER duty have to carry out a full training package to the CAA syllabus requirements within CAP168 (including annual practical fire training with RAF Halton s Serco Firemen). In addition, during their training package they receive instruction on how to drive the buggy and also spill-response training. The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is reviewed and exercised annually. Prior to larger events, such as large fly-ins or the bi-annual Families Day, the ERP is normally live-exercised with the Station Ambulance. All aircraft, save for the sub-450kg microlights and gliders, carry their own 0.7kg/1.5kg dry-powder or Halon extinguisher. Any Compensatory Measures Include water supplies, LAFRS support and any alternative Taken arrangements. RAF Halton has 11x fire hydrants across the site that are inspected by RAF Halton s Serco Fire Wardens, Severn Trent Water and Bucks Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). Also there are 2x large EWS on site, 4x 90L AFFFs and various hand-held extinguishers across the site including 3x 6kg CO2 extinguishers in the vicinity of the aircraft apron for carburettor fire risks. Bucks FRS visit the airfield on a bi-annual basis and conduct their Risk Assessments for the airfield. Furthermore, GM Safety at Bucks FRS s Aylesbury Fire Station stated that since the closure of RAF Halton s fire station in 1996, that they have provided an emergency attendance to any aircraft in difficulty and planning to land on the airstrip. Bucks FRS has never levied a charge for this service against the MOD, and providing the use of the airfield does not change, they have no plans to do so. Aylesbury Fire Station is 5 minutes away via major roads. Whilst the Station has its own Ambulance during weekday normal office hours, there is also Stoke Mandeville A&E some 5 minutes away served by South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS). Both Bucks FRS and SCAS have attended several training and real emergencies at RAF Halton in the recent past. Furthermore, RAF Halton s OC Ops Sqn attends the quarterly Bucks County Council Local Resilience Forum (LRF) where he liaises with senior members of the Civil Emergency Services. The Airfield manager ensures that periodic checks are conducted to ensure that the training records of those tasked with immediate fire & rescue tasks are inspected at least annually. Aerodrome Operator Comments The compensatory measures provided to meet the requirements for CAT 1 A Special are deemed appropriate to meet the needs of the risk RAF Halton Airfield, Uncontrolled Fire Risk, Bow Tie captures the other factors that mitigate the risk. 6-2 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

49 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Senior DFRMO Manager s Comments Recommended compensatory actions. Having been involved in auditing the on-site fire service at RAF Halton for the last ten years this officer is extremely familiar with the airfield operation. The compensatory measures provided to meet the requirements for CAT 1 A Special are deemed appropriate to meet the needs of the risk. My recommendation are: That the Airfield manager ensures that periodic checks are conducted to ensure that the training records of those tasked with immediate fire & rescue tasks are inspected at least annually. Serco Fire Service (the contract provider) is to continue inspecting the general housekeeping within the hangars periodically (timeframe to be agreed between Serco and the Airfield Manager). That the airfield crash plan must be rehearsed at least annually (usually this would involve a desk top exercise involving all the key players, followed by a full scale practical exercise). The Aquatrine and/or Water Services provider (Fire Hydrants) should be approached to ensure that the fire hydrants have recently been tested/inspected and remain serviceable. The fire hydrant posts/plates must be easily identifiable and not hidden or obstructed by undergrowth so that in the event of an emergency these can be readily located by Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service. Senior DFRMO Manager Signature Rank/Role Date Phil McGuinness Aerodrome Duty Holder Comments Phil McGuinness {Signed on Dii} Area Manager South Briefing Notes Aerodrome Operator Signature Rank Date Karen Moran Original Signed Wg Cdr 17 Jan 17 Aerodrome Duty Holder Signature Rank Date James Brayshaw Original Signed Gp Capt 17 Jan 17 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 6-3

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51 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 7: AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND LOCAL PROCEDURES 7.0 Air Traffic Control Orders RAF Halton does not have a dedicated Air Traffic Control service. RAF Halton Ops Sqn provide the essential capabilities for RAF Halton s Minor Government Aerodrome status. All queries should be made to Ops Sqn on /6666 or /6666 in the first instance. ATC Orders Orders are contained within the ATM 3000 section of the RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 7-1

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53 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 8: AERODROME ADMINISTRATION & OPERATING PROCEDURES 8.1 Aerodrome Reporting Purpose The AO is responsible for the ownership of the aerodrome data and is to ensure all data provided is correct at all times. Responsibilities RAF Halton Ops Sqn is responsible for all Aerodrome Reporting. Orders for the reporting procedures to advise No1 AIDU of any permanent changes to aerodrome information as follows. Accountability for these actions will always remain with the AO. Further guidance on Aerodrome Information and notification is contained in MMATM Chapter 46, which should also be read in conjunction with RA 3046(1)(2) Legislation, Standards and Technical References Information relating to the aerodrome serviceability or hazards to air navigation is to be routinely updated through the Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP) and NOTAM. This is responsibility of RAF Halton OC Ops Sqn. Reporting Procedures - Any situation that may have an immediate effect on the safety of Air System operations is be reported as soon as possible by all RAF Halton Airfield Users. In the first instance to RAF Halton Ops Sqn by radio or telephone. NOTAM 5 - The AO is to ensure that all NOTAM action is recorded for possible 1 st / 2 nd and 3 rd line audit. NOTAMs will be originated in the standard NOTAM format for any of the following circumstances A change in the serviceability of the manoeuvring area A change in the operational information contained in this manual and published in the Mil AIP Aerodrome works effecting the manoeuvring area or penetrating the OLS New obstacles which effect the safety of Air System operations Bird or animal hazards on or in the vicinity of the airport A change in the availability of aerodrome visual aids, i.e. markers and markings, runway lighting, etc Any change in aerodrome facilities published in AIP. Requesting a NOTAM Ensure that the NOTAM is justified due to the nature of the un-serviceability or hazard (DAM 8.1.5) Ensure the Hazard exists within the RAF Halton ATZ. Ensure the narrative includes: A non-gender specific salutation and request for a NOTAM to announce: The nature of the un-serviceability/reduced capacity or facility, or hazard at RAF Halton EGWN with the exact location using Grid Reference. 5 NOTAM information must be provided by fax or . Where urgent advice can be given by telephone, it must be confirmed by fax or as soon as possible. Reporting Officers raising a NOTAM must subsequently check the issued NOTAM for accuracy. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8-1

54 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED The date and time commencing effect until the end of effect or 90 days if longterm unspecified in which case, a cancellation request must be sent as soon as the NOTAM is no longer required. Any specific instructions to pilots or changes to published procedure. Follow-up documentary or procedural changes brought about by NOTAM and submit amendment requests or incorporate changes as soon as possible. to eg_notamprop@ead.eurocontrol.int (note that airspace NOTAMS should be sent to ausops@caa.co.uk) Follow-Up Routine AIP Amendment Compile an amendment request from the preliminaries section of the source document: Produce an enclosure to accompany the request that highlights the data for change, and introduces the new data into the document Flag the original page to show a change is in progress. Remove the flag at incorporation of the amendment. Annotate the destination document margin to show why a change was necessary. Ensure that any long-term effect is notified to AIDU. Promulgate HOT POOP The following format is used: Ensure the large title, high impact caption format is maintained. Ensure the originator and promulgation date is clearly shown. Ensure the exact requirement is simply expressed to: Airfield User Group and visit to deliver info to Ops Rooms plus ensure that T-Card system and/or signature books are instigated. Pin a copy to each HOT POOP Board. Ensure that the life-cycle of HOT POOP is short: Follow-up documentary or procedural changes brought about by HOT POOP and submit amendment requests or incorporate changes as soon as possible. Annotate the destination document margin alongside any change to show HOT POOP Dated Notify the Flying Programme. Using the RAF Halton Flypro on the Airfield Info Portal Ensure that the situation affecting Air Ops Safety is highlighted against each day affected or: Compile an applicable Safety Caption. Update airfield serviceability or hazards to Air Navigation. 8-2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

55 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM 8.2 Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections RAF Halton Ops Sqn are responsible for declaring the serviceability of the Aerodrome at RAF Halton on behalf of the Head of Establishment and the AO. The following orders, whilst not exhaustive, shall be followed: Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections Orders An inspection of the Manoeuvring Area is to be conducted before any flying activity commences and periodically whilst active by Ops Sqn (or by the Flying Supervisor), to determine the suitability for planned light aircraft/helicopter operation, and rectify imperfections constituting a FS hazard. Daily, before the aerodrome is opened for flying on each occasion or whenever it is judged as needed. The inspector is to walk or drive the surfaces in vehicles fitted with grasstyres, to visually inspect as much ground as is normally used to determine suitability: The surface is to be free from FOD, any significant finds being reported and delivered to the SFSO or Ops Sqn. Imperfections or waterlogged ground likely to adversely affect directional control or braking are to be recorded for rectification and avoidance. If possible they should also be marked Airfield Signage is to be clean and securely fixed and Airside barriers/gates are to be serviceable and positioned to control Airside vehicle access. All inspections are to be logged in the Aerodrome Ops Log (AOL), including any issues raised. An unambiguous record of all timed daily inspections and the result should be made showing the name of the inspector. Apron sweeping additional to routine FOD BOSS Mat sweeping is to be recorded by the inspector and the Area Custodian requested to remove arisings likely to present a FS Hazard. Re-whitening of chalk markings is to be requested by the Area Custodian when marks are reported unseen beyond 2 km distance. Grass length should be less than 4 cm on the runways. Where Ops Sqn is not present the AO can delegate management of inspection to other individuals but not the responsibility Aerodrome Technical Inspections As a Minor Government Airfield without Air Traffic Control, Navigation Aids and an Aircraft Engineering Pillar, RAF Halton Aerodrome Technical Inspections are subsumed elsewhere in this Manual and also within the Eng 4000 section of the RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book Aerodrome Works Safety RAF Halton Ops Sqn are responsible for the control and supervision of work in progress on the aerodrome at RAF Halton on behalf of the Head of Establishment and the AO. The following orders, whilst not exhaustive, shall be followed: DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8-3

56 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Aerodrome Works Safety Orders Work in Progress (WIP) System - Working Parties (WPs) shall have their exposure to Aircraft Operating Area (Airside) hazards minimised for all maintenance work, rectification or new projects by the following method: The organisation who is scheduling the work (including those located on the Airfield organising self-help work) is required to notify RAF Halton Ops Sqn in advance of any work activity requiring airside access, unless scheduled during a period when Airside is inactive RPC and other airfield-based organisations WP are not to enter Airside without signatory confirmation 6 that: The Ops Sqn Safety Brief has been issued, read and understood. Vehicles are adequately insured and drivers are in possession of an Airfield Driving Permit (ADP) iaw Airfield Driving Regulations at paras 8.5 and 8.6. All workers are to book-in to the WIP Log at Ops Sqn and notify their location using a unique magnetic tag on the Airfield Plan before proceeding Airside. The WP is to report to Ops Sqn on leaving Airside to annotate the WIP Log and replace the tag WIP Log A WIP Log shall be established in accordance with guidelines contained within the MMATM. At RAF Halton the AO s nominated individual is the Airfield Manager who shall maintain a WIP log. WIP Briefing and Control Measures Objective The WP is to be restricted to their access route and work area, understanding how flying operations will affect them, which will be defined by Ops Sqn who and updated to the WP supervisor on a daily basis dependent upon the runway in-use: Wind Direction. Runway in use. Take-off and landing direction of aircraft Taxying Aircraft and the refuelling zone. Define WP identification and work area boundary markings. Objective WP personnel shall be made aware of how to move to and from their work area using Airfield Driving Regulations which are to be delivered by Ops Sqn staff and ADP s issued: Deliver requirements of paras 8.5 and 8.6 Airfield Driving Regulations. Orientate the WP using the airfield diagram. Define a route, markings and issue keys/codes. 6 RPC will dispatch WP under a local Proforma to show WIP system compliance. 8-4 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

57 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Reinforce anti-fod measures. Locate Welfare facilities. Objective WP s must be able to react to an emergency situation, raise the alarm with minimum delay to call for Civilian Emergency Services (CES) and inform other aerodrome operators/raf Halton: Identify, serious risk to life situations likely to be encountered at RAF Halton Airfield. State, the immediate actions to raise the alarm, at RAF Halton in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan, including: Use of the yellow emergency telephones phone (auto-dial) 222 for centralised exchange (not at Halton) Passing details and what is required Explain, the RAF 222 system in use, at RAF Halton and alternative methods (If you can t use internal telephone 222 then dial 999 then you must inform MGR (MPGS)) Select, a method to raise the alarm, to other airfield users. Shout Loudly (MOD Poster 2): Blow Car Horn Fire Bell/Fire alarm point (locations) Vehicle Siren R/T to inform traffic to remain clear Grass Cutting - A grass cutting plan is established and maintained in accordance with this aerodrome policy. Whilst the airfield is available for use on a Monday, the contractor will aim to cut the runways until 1230hrs. All movements shall be pre-arranged with RAF Halton Ops Sqn and face-to-face briefing with the grass-cutter beforehand. No circuits should be planned during the grass cutting of the runways and should be used for single movements only Control of Entry and Access Station Standing Orders (SSOs) on security apply throughout the Aerodrome site and JSP440 is deemed to apply. All persons on the site shall have the relevant passes and permits Aerodrome Users Vehicle and Pedestrian Control RAF Halton Ops Sqn are responsible for the control and supervision of vehicles and pedestrians on the aerodrome at RAF Halton on behalf of the Head of Establishment and the AO. All visitors shall be in possession of the correct passes whenever they are Airside when the Airfield is active 7. The following orders, whilst not exhaustive to all SSO security requirements, shall be followed for vehicles: 7 The airfield may be considered active from 09:00 to 20:00 hrs daily or sunset plus 15 mins otherwise, until at least 15 mins after the last landing unless, within 15 minutes of a planned aerial activity notified to the MGR or, an aircraft in an emergency. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8-5

58 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Aerodrome Users Vehicle Control and Pedestrians References: A. MAA RA3262 B. JSP 800 Defence Movements and Transport Regulations, Vol 5 C. STANAG 3758 Airfield Driving Permit (ADP) and Airside Insurance Drivers must be authorised to drive vehicles on the Aircraft Operating Area (Airside) and will be identified on an ADP issued and recorded by Ops Sqn iaw Ref A & B. Drivers are advised that private vehicle insurance is unlikely to be sufficient to indemnify exposure to Airside risks, aircraft owners may have airside cover included on their aircraft policy. Ops Sqn must be assured of sufficient indemnity before the Driver of that vehicle can be considered for ADP. Aircraft Operating Area (Airside) Hazard The hazardous area at RAF Halton has been enclosed and termed Airside on the RAF Halton Hazard Log. An aircraft coming into contact with a vehicle is a potential risk to life according to the RAF Halton Risk Register. Layout of the Aircraft Operating Area (Airside): Access to and the layout of the Aircraft Operating Area is shown on the following map and outlined below: Manoeuvring Area. The grass part of the airfield used for taxiing, take-off and landing of aircraft i.e. runways and glider areas. Aprons (Dispersals). The hard standings intended for aircraft parking, loading and unloading of passengers, refuelling and washing. Control of Entry All drivers of vehicles that do not routinely operate at the Airfield requiring Airside access when the airfield is active shall report without exception to Ops Sqn (Building 281) to book-in and out. Aircraft Operating Area (Airside) Access Normal access is via Aviation Avenue through the barrier between Bldgs 287 & 275 (Hangar 3 & 4). Alternate access known as the Blue Route is provided for large vehicles and Civilian Emergency Services through a wooden gate between Bldgs 267D and 290. Drivers should not bring vehicles onto the Aircraft Operating Area (Airside) by any other route or without a valid ADP. All road signs must be obeyed and the marked routes followed across aprons. Issue of Permits A full ADP will be issued to drivers of private, service sponsored or contractor s vehicles under the following conditions; full comprehension of these regulations as briefed by Ops Sqn and assured vehicle indemnity. In addition a partial ADP will be recorded under the same conditions to those briefed under IER, FDTC(H) or Club/Org Induction Training to drive Airfield Utility Vehicles 8 only. Comprehension and Validity 100% comprehension of these regulations must be demonstrated by each applicant in order to qualify for an ADP whereupon; it will be issued with a validity of 12 months, at the responsibility of the holder to maintain validity. Control of Vehicular Traffic during Active Aircraft Operations Drivers are to ensure their vehicle is serviceable and adequately insured for Airside driving. 8 Airfield Utility Vehicles are those of golf buggy-type that are restricted to the airfield estate in order to support Immediate Response or Club activity such as cable retrieval and aircraft towing. 8-6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

59 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Drivers proceeding Airside must ensure a valid ADP is carried, book-in and out with Ops Sqn. Drivers are to ensure their vehicles are FOD free before entering Airside and keep to the marked roadway or black tarmac to minimise the spread of FOD. Drivers are always to give way to aircraft and vehicles towing aircraft by positioning in such a manner as to afford maximum clearance and priority, it may be necessary for vehicles to leave the marked roadway to achieve this safely. Drivers are to delay moving-off until their intended route is clear of aircraft or airfield service vehicles moving, or likely to move. Drivers of all vehicles are to conform to the normal rules of the road for the UK and obey road markings. Vehicles must be driven to clear at least 50m behind taxiing aircraft. Drivers must stop in the vicinity of helicopters when rotors are turning and not pass in front or behind without clearance from a marshaller. The vehicle is to be driven well clear to minimise damage from rotor downwash and allow the aircraft opportunity to manoeuvre. Reversing or overtaking whilst on the Aircraft Operating Area is prohibited unless being marshalled. Vehicles are not to be parked to obstruct aircraft movement. The Airside speed limit is 20 MPH. Vehicles fitted with amber occulting lights must have these switched on. Emergency vehicles responding to incidents will use blue lights. If the vehicle is not fitted with an amber light, the vehicle s hazard lights are not to be selected. In the event of any breakdown, drivers are to switch hazard lights on to warn that the vehicle presents an obstruction and use the most appropriate signal to notify Ops Sqn as soon as possible ( ). Vehicles are not to be driven on any runway without individual clearance from Ops Sqn When snow is falling, or has settled on the airfield the Airside barriers will be closed and all non-essential movement will cease. Airfield Signs and Signals Vermin, Birds and Deer hazards on Airside are managed by lethal controls, and when activated will be denoted by a warning notice at the Airfield electronic entrance barrier and a red triangular pennant flying at the Rosemead Bridge or red light on the signal square flagpole at night. Troops exercising at the Rosemead Exercise Area, CQB Range and Sewage Plant which will be denoted by a red flag at the Rosemead Bridge. Painted signs at RAF Halton Airfield are Road Traffic Act compliant and DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8-7

60 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED mandatory. Control of Vehicular Traffic by Night The vehicles lights are to be fully serviceable. Whilst in motion, lights should be switched on in the dipped beam mode. Sidelights may be used when the vehicle is stationary on the airfield Vehicles towing aircraft are to display the correct illuminated red triangle sign on the front of the vehicle. A spot light at the rear of the vehicle should be used to illuminate the aircraft wing on the offside of the vehicle. All personnel shall wear high visibility clothing in accordance with the AOB at HAL Marshalling in Force All vehicles in the vicinity of an aircraft marshaller shall obey their signals without exception. Crossing the Runway-in-Use (Active) The runway-in-use is recognised by aircraft taking-off in the direction away from the 2 numbers marked on the ground at their start point. There is no crossing control system at RAF Halton and the ground rises in the centre of the airfield obscuring each end of the runway from the other therefore, drivers must be escorted by Ops Sqn Staff who will be radioequipped. Each must proceed with a good lookout and caution to ensure the active runway is vacated as soon as possible. Foreign Object Debris Everyone shares the responsibility to prevent injury or damage from Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and all FOD discovered should be removed from the Aircraft Operating Area (Airside) to safeguard aircraft serviceability. If a piece of FOD is too large for you to remove then call Ops Sqn who will be able to assist you. The Station Flight Safety Officer (Bldg 281) must be informed of FOD as soon as practicable and any FOD suspected as having come from an aircraft must be reported immediately Breaches of Regulation Due to the potential lethal consequences of a breach of these driving regulations, any offender will have their ADP suspended until rebriefed. The Line-Manager of an offender will be informed via an Ops Sqn form and persistent offenders will have their ADP permanently revoked. Orders for Pedestrians, Dog Walkers, Cyclists and Runners Hazards to personnel and risks to life preclude casual entry to Airside which is prohibited for non-organised, individual pastimes. Notifications of scheduled visits or requests for Airside activity are to be addressed to RAF Halton Ops Sqn stating: The nature, number of participants and extent of the activity/visit. The Date of the planned visit/activity. The ProjO contact details. Diagram showing Airside (shaded pink) 8-8 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

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62 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8.7. Wildlife Management (Birds) - RAF Halton Ops Sqn provides a limited Bird Control Unit (BCU) capability which is non-lethal. The risk of birdstrike is low and is assessed within the RAF Halton Aerodrome Operating Risk Register. The following explains the RAF Halton BCU policy and capability: Bird Management Bird Hazards - Large flocks of native and migrating birds are attracted to the seasonal feeding opportunities presented by the large open spaces of RAF Halton and their effect at the airfield presents a hazard to Flight Safety (FS) recorded in the DAM Hazard Log and associated Bowtie Analysis. The proximity of a large land-fill site at Beaconsfield and nearby lake bird sanctuaries sustain resident gull populations whilst woodland around the perimeter of RAF Halton airfield supports roosting Corvids. Bird behaviour affecting FS that is confined to the airfield flat surfaces is predominantly by those opportunistic feeding, loafing and roosting in trees. Furthermore, there are at least half-a-dozen Red Kites residing in the local area. Bird Control Management Plan (BCMP) - Bird scaring is only to be conducted on the airfield by the suitably qualified and authorised 9 Ops Sqn personnel normally the Airfield Manger (AFM) in liaison with the RAF Halton Conservation Committee who coordinates Vermin Control and the DIO Deer management group The AFM will liaise with RAF Halton Hard FM to ensure that a long grass policy is adopted as widely as possible around the airfield perimeter and incorporate meadow species breeding considerations i.e. the long-grass harvest will follow the 2 nd flush of Skylarks in August. Local engagement by AFM must be continually improved to augment DIO Airfield safeguarding to ensure that neighbouring activity is not revealing food sources or topographical features to attract significant bird concentrations Methodology Please refer to Annex AA of this document Non Lethal Control - This is the normal method of bird control management (BCM) at RAF Halton. A decoy (Icarus - a white or black plastic shopping bag containing a tennis ball) is thrown high into the air near the flock which simulates a stricken bird species falling to earth and reinforces the lethal method for the lowest practicable bird mortality. Reporting - BCM is a mandatory report item at RAF Halton Flight Safety Committee meetings, BIRDTAM and DASOR originated from RAF Halton are to be retained for 1 year after closure Animal Management - The DIO Deer Management Teams (DMT) have reported that small numbers of native deer species males are habitually attracted to the secluded woodland around RAF Halton due to its ability to support brood herds close to good grazing at the airfield. This seasonal movement of animals and their grazing behaviour presents a hazard to Flight Safety (FS) which is recorded in the DAM Hazard Log and the following procedures are used: 9 Defined in Section 27(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as any person authorised by the occupier of the land on which the action authorised is taken UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

63 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Animal Management Deer Management Plan (DMP) Routine deer management is the responsibility of DIO DMT in liaison with the Airfield Manager (AFM) and the Chairman of the RAF Halton Conservation Committee The AFM will liaise with RAF Halton Hard FM to ensure that a long grass policy is adopted as widely as possible around the airfield perimeter to deter grazing. Unusually high activity of animal incursions at the airfield will be brought to the attention of the AO for onward reporting and consultation at local engagement opportunities, to ensure that neighbouring activity is not revealing food sources or topographical features to attract significant deer concentrations Methodology - Please refer to Annex AA of this document. Notification of Shooting DMT will inform the MGR/MPGS that they are deployed at the wooded areas around the airfield A Notice will be displayed at the Airfield electronic barrier to warn personnel that shooting is in progress and to stay out of the woods. A red triangular pennant will be flown at the Airfield Signal Square or a red light illuminated on the flagpoles at night to warn duty personnel that shooting is in progress in the wooded areas. Reporting - Hand written DASORs & InForms originated from RAF Halton are to be retained for 1 year after closure Handling of Hazardous Materials (Spillage Plan) - Orders are contained within the RAF Halton Unit Spill Response Plan. Further guidance, if needed, should be sought from the Stn Safety, Health and Environment Advisor (SSHEA) on ext Air System Parking - Aircraft are normally parked in the yellow box in front of Hangars 2 and 3. Further they may be parked at the glider launch point or temporarily at the BFI/wash area. Any other proposed parking areas should be coordinated through Ops Sqn. Aircraft Parking References: A. JSP 360 Civil Use of RAF Aerodromes B. JSP 424 Manual of Security Air System Parking - Air Systems parked (or housed) at RAF Halton airfield are to be sufficiently insured iaw Reference A and recorded by Ops Sqn. Pilots access to parked Air System is to be facilitated by full compliance with Station Standing Orders Air System parked in the open at RAF Halton Airfield, either permanently or for short periods are to be left in a safe, stable and secure condition according to their Pilots Operating Handbook, within an area that affords the minimum risk of damage to, or by, other airfield users, with consideration given to the current and forecast weather conditions to afford the Air System protection and properly tethered to prevent adverse movement. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8-11

64 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Aircraft Parking Policy. Military Aircraft parked at RAF Halton should be placed under guard as the airfield is insecure Military aircraft are afforded highest priority before any considered under Reference A. Privately owned aircraft are parked at RAF Halton at the sole risk of the owner. Aircraft parked at RAF Halton airfield shall be sufficiently insured iaw Reference A and recorded by Ops Sqn. Pilots accessing parked aircraft should comply with Station Standing Orders. Aircraft Parking Areas. The Aerodrome Apron (concrete hard-standings) have been marked by yellow lines to show safe taxy routes to and from the yellow-hatched aircraft parking areas at the front of 1,2 & 3 Hangars for short-term (overnight) light aircraft. Temporary parking at ring-tethers is available during the week The Aerodrome Operating Surface (grass) has an area set-aside for light aircraft parking, in a line alongside the road from the northernmost Fuel Apron to the signals square. Short-Term Light/Medium Helicopter (with or without skids) parking is available at HLS 2, alongside 1 Hangar on the hard standing or any of the areas above depending on the conditions stated and suitability of the hover/taxy route. Heavy Helicopter Parking is available at HLS 1 (Halton Circle). Aircraft Parking Principles Aircraft owners should comply with the Policy as set out at Aircraft parked overnight should be identified by lights to warn passing vehicles and personnel (minimum 4 Cylaumes), one each placed on a traffic cone at the wing tips, nose and tail Low Visibility Operations (LVO) - RAF Halton Aerodrome normally only operates in Day VMC conditions. If there are LVOs planned under the authorisation of the AO or the Airfield Supervisor (OC Ops Sqn), then the procedures in AOB HAL 4993 shall be followed General Conditions (Terms and Conditions) - Use of MOD Aerodromes by civil Air Systems shall be in accordance with Use of Military Aerodromes by British and Foreign Civil Aircraft 10. The RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book will be deemed to apply. Civil Air Systems captains wishing to operate in and out of a MOD aerodrome must agree to abide by the aerodromes extant Terms and Conditions which should reflect Use of Military Aerodromes by British and Foreign Civil Aircraft and should include the following parameters as a minimum. (This can be expanded as required). 10 Will need to be made available to civil operators on request UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

65 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM General Conditions (Terms and Conditions) for Civilian Operators The Terms and Conditions may be varied at any time by the Aerodrome Operator to reflect any changes, amendments or additions to working practices at the specific aerodrome. Factors may include some or all of the following Winter Operations. The RAF Halton Chipmunk Strip is for the use of regular RAF Halton users only. Operational Support. Ground marshalling may be available on request. Minimal support is available. Passenger Handling. There are no passenger handling facilities Animal Handling. There are working RAF Police dogs on the airfield and so the carriage of non-service animals is prohibited Refuelling Services. AVGAS 100LL and MOGAS may be available in small quantities. Request through RAF Halton Ops Sqn Catering. There are no catering facilities Air System Maintenance. There are no maintenance facilities. Security. RAF Halton is subject to the Official Secrets Act and extant security policies apply Flight Safety. Any incident/accident on MOD property is reportable via MOD means Air System Handling. Nil Airworthiness. Aircraft operators are responsible for the airworthiness of their own aircraft. Whilst the AO will use all reasonable endeavors to advise Civilian Users of any changes to the Terms and Conditions, it will be for the Civilian Users to ensure that they are aware of extant Terms and Conditions. The AO shall not be liable for any loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) arising out of any change in the Terms and Conditions. All Civilian Users are to operate in accordance with extant DfT National Air Traffic Service Providers and wider ATSy protocols. Opening hours for civilian operators (Including weekdays and public holidays): PPR Only (all times local) 0900hrs to 2000hrs (or sunset + 15 mins) daily. Declared ICAO Crash Category of the Aerodrome: RFF Category Special through PPR Charter [Airline] operations are not permitted to operate from the aerodrome Scheduled Air System operations are not permitted to operate from the aerodrome. RAF Halton Aerodrome is not a designated Port of Entry, and does not have a permanent HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), UK Border Agency or SO15 (CTC) presence. See AOB HAL 2435 for further information In the event of a Local or National Emergency (whether declared or not) the aerodrome may be closed to all civilian operators. Note: In the event of such closure all access to the aerodrome for any reason whatsoever may be restricted and no liability is accepted for any loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) arising. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8-13

66 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8.14 Breach of Terms and Conditions - The following, in conjunction with the AOB HAL 2401(6), will be used to cover the eventuality of a breach of terms and conditions. Any breach of Terms and Conditions could constitute grounds for the privilege of operating at the aerodrome being withdrawn temporarily or permanently. Breach of Terms and Conditions References: A. JSP 360 Civil Use of RAF Aerodromes B. RAF Halton Aerodrome Order Book (AOB) C. RAF Halton SSO s Recommendations Following Breach Of Terms & Conditions. Owners of aircraft housed under Reference A will be recommended by OC Ops Sqn for termination of occupancy who contravenes any regulation at Reference A, B, C or host service flying club orders. Officer Commanding RAF Halton and the AO will consider termination of membership and/or the permanent/temporary removal of flying privileges at RAF Halton on recommendations received from OC Ops Sqn, the host club OIC or SFSO for any pilot seriously failing to follow counselled guidance or repeat breach of regulations Recommendation Criteria. OC Ops Sqn should examine the circumstances of every transgression reported to or observed by him in order to direct a safe return to acceptable behaviour and maintain a just culture. The cause of unusual pilot behaviour leading to performance inconsistent with expectations should be examined for temporary human or operational factors that may have been influenced externally, whilst the opportunity is afforded to redeem the safety perspective of the individual through such incentives as further training or procedural review. A warning system is outlined in AOB HAL 2401(6) Safeguarding Requirements - Waivers and Exemptions - The procedures involved in safeguarding the operational environment of military aerodromes is explained in greater detail in Chapter 16 of the Manual of Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding (MADS) and depends upon whether the proposed obstacle is sited within or outside MOD property. All Safeguarding activities are to be conducted in accordance with extant regulations and any waivers or exemptions issued by the MAA are to be promulgated in the manual and a corresponding record of the validity recorded in the DAAF Standards Checks / SQEP (Qualified personnel) - All personnel involved in activities on or around the aerodrome, are to be suitably qualified and experienced persons (SQEP). The below list is not exhaustive and will expand or contract dependent upon what the AO wishes to maintain assurance: Standards Checks / SQEP (Qualified personnel) Air Ground Communications Service (AGCS) Supervisors Aircrew Engineers UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

67 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Initial Emergency Responders (RFF Category Special) Trained First Aiders (FAW qualified) PCMIOs Safety Management System - The RAF Halton Aviation Safety Management Plan (ASMP) sits subservient to the No 22(Trg) Gp ASMP Thunderstorm & Strong Wind Procedures - Orders contained within FLY HAL 2000 and ENG HAL 4000 orders of the AOB shall be followed: 8.19 Electrical Ground Power Procedures - Orders contained within ENG HAL 4994 of the AOB for electrical ground power procedures shall be followed Aviation Fuel Management Procedures - Orders contained within ENG HAL 4055 and ENG HAL 4515 shall be followed FOD Prevention, Training and Awareness - Orders contained within GEN HAL 1400(2), ENG HAL 4253 and ENG HAL 4805 shall be followed. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8-15

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69 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM CHAPTER 9: SNOW & ICE OPERATIONS 9.1 Snow and Ice Operations - The RAF Halton Station Snow and Ice Plan (SIP) is managed by the Stn Adjutant or SIP Cdr. The SIP Op Order can be accessed on RAF Halton s MOSS page. There is no Op BLACKTOP in force at RAF Halton. Station Adjutant RAF Halton Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP22 5PG Mil Civ HAL-StnAdjt@mod.uk DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 9-1

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75 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM ANNEX B: AIR SAFETY MEETING STRUCTURE Annex B to RAF Halton DAM Dated 27 Jan 17 AIR OFFICER COMMANDING NUMBER 22(TRAINING) GROUP Air Sports Air Safety Working Group 2FTS GLIDER Air Safety Steering Group Comdt s Mission Delivery Board STN COMMAND BOARD 2FTS GLIDER SEP TOTAL SAFETY MEETING STN QUARTERLY FLIGHT SAFETY & INFORM MEETINGS FDTC(H) FS MEETING HAC FS MEETING RAFGSA CGC FS MEETING HMC FS MEETING Figure 20 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED B-1

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79 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM ANNEX D: KEY POST HOLDERS STATION COMMANDER: Head of Establishment ext 6249 OC OPS & PLANS WG Aerodrome Operator ext 6641 OC OPS SQN Airfield Supervisor & Station Flight Safety Officer ext 6666 OC FDTC(H) Accountable Manager for JSAT(G) Course ext 6483 OIC RAFGSA CHILTERNS GLIDING CENTRE Accountable Manager for RAFGSA flying ext 6483 OIC HALTON AERO CLUB Accountable Manager for HAC flying ext 6178 OIC HALTON MICROLIGHT CLUB Accountable Manager for HMC flying ext 6275 OIC HALTON MODEL AIRCRAFT SOCIETY Accountable Manager for HMAS flying Annex D to RAF Halton DAM Dated 27 Jan 17 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED D-1

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81 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM ANNEX E: AERODROME OPERATING HAZARD LOG Annex E to RAF Halton DAM Dated 27 Jan 17 RAF HALTON AERODROME OPERATING HAZARD LOG Nature of hazard Position of hazard Permanence of hazard. Temporary / Permanent? Is the hazard affected by season / light or time? What mitigation has been employed, if any, to reduce its impact? Persons Hangar Infrastructure Persons Vehicles Vehicles Undershoot of Rwy 20 and Rwy 25. Public Footpath on Eastern Boundary Hangars 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Building 275, 287, 288 and 369) On the manoeuvring area Undershoot of Rwy 02 and Rwy 07 On the manoeuvring area Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Winch Cables Operating Surfaces Temporary No Aerotow cables Operating Surfaces Temporary No No Wind/Snow/Rain No No No Signs. Distinct footpath boundary. Inset threshold. Warnings in AOB and Aeronautical Publications. Trees cut. Trg. HSE brief. Education but no signage. Supervision and maintenance. Signs. Procedure. Supervision only when FDTC(H)/CGC operating. Gates. SROs/AOB and briefings. Signs. Distinct metalled surface and fence boundary. Inset threshold. Warnings in AOB and Aeronautical Publications. Trees/hedges cut. ADP Signs. Procedure. Supervision only when FDTC(H)/CGC operating. Gates. SROs/AOB and briefings. ADP Trg. Supervision. Radio calls. Operator PE. Airfield inspections. Equipment quality. Aeronautical publications, AOB and no overhead joins. Signs and markers. Ground movement procedures. Trg. Supervision. Radio calls. Retractable cables on some aircraft. Airfield inspections. Equipment quality. Aeronautical publications, AOB and no overhead joins. Approach MSD minima. Visiting Aircraft ATZ and Operating Surface Temporary No PPR and Visiting Aircraft Brief. Trees Rwy 20 & Rwy 20 Glider Side & North of Sewage Farm Permanent Wind 20 Trees trimmed when required (so far not glider side). Thresholds inset with RESA. Warnings in AOB and Aeronautical Publications. Annual Obstacle Survey. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED E-1

82 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED Nature of hazard Position of hazard Permanence of hazard. Temporary / Permanent? Is the hazard affected by season / light or time? What mitigation has been employed, if any, to reduce its impact? Aircraft Within 2nm of the airfield Permanent Chiltern Ridge 500m South of Airfield Permanent No AVGAS/MOGAS Refuelling LPG Refuelling Aircraft Fire Orographic Effects Persons Airfield surface topography Standing Water and Soft Ground VMC BFI (Building 445) Permanent No Gas Compound (Bldg 291) To Airfield Boundary Only Leeward side of Chiltern Hills Undershoot of Rwy 02 and Rwy 07. Public Road on Western Boundary Permanent Permanent Temporary Permanent No No Yes - increases with wind strength. No Operating Surfaces Permanent No Operating Surfaces Temporary Rain/Snow/Ice AOB. Trg. Air Ground Radio Service with ATZ. Supervision and PPR. Lookout. Aeronautical Publications. Glass Wall and no simultaneous departures/final approach. FS education. AOL and Flypro entries. IFR not permitted. No overhead join. Circuit deconflict. AOB. Trg/briefing. Fire fighting eqpt. Licence. Supervision. Controlled access / security. Spill kits. Intercepted drain. Signage. Bonding. Testing. Dispersed. Single point refuel. OWI alarm and Telemetry to Water Company Trg/briefing. Fire fighting eqpt. Licence. Supervision. Controlled access / security. Signage. Bonding. Testing. Dispersed. Single point refuel. IER Cat Special. Trg. Maintenance. Supervision. Other mitigations. FOD / waste control. First Aid Fire Appliances across site. IRP and exercise. No flying in winds greater than 25kts. Daily met forecast from RAF Benson or RMU South. Multiple windsocks and wind measurement instruments. Signs. Distinct metalled surface and fence boundary. Inset threshold.warnings in AOB and Aeronautical Publications. Trees/hedges cut. Re-graded first 50% of Rwy 07. Trg. Avoidance/Lookout. Bad ground makers. AOL or Ops Board denoting temporary bad areas. Visual inspection. Temporary restrictions. Chipmunk strip. Supervision. Rudimentary drainage. Embedded procedures in AOB. Trg. Grass short and vertidraining. Suitable vehicles and tyres. Bad ground markers. AOL and Ops Boards. E-2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

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84 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED RAF HALTON AERODROME OPERATING BOWTIE DATED 1 NOV 16 (NB: BOW TIE SPLIT OVER 2 PAGES DUE TO SIZE) Figure 22 E-4 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

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87 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM ANNEX F: FORMAL AERODROME RELATED AGREEMENTS Reference: Annex F to RAF Halton DAM Dated 27 Jan 17 A. Letter of Agreement: (LOA) TC London Luton Area and Terminal Control Centre, NATS Swanwick, and RAF Halton dated 1 May 2014 (Copy held by OC Ops Sqn). PURPOSE 1. The purpose of the Agreement is to define the specific conditions and procedures to enable aircraft/gliders based at RAF Halton to share airspace and to operate in the portions of the Luton Control Area as defined on the map that follows. Because of the responsibilities of ATC within controlled airspace, strict adherence to the agreed procedures is essential. SCOPE 2. All those who use RAF Halton airfield, in particular Duty Instructors are to be able to implement this process. The ADI is responsible for opening and closing delegated airspace with NATS Swanwick. DEFINITIONS 3. To enable discrete, direct contact and co-ordination between TC Luton and RAF Halton Gliding Organisation s Duty Instructor mobile telephones have been supplied by London Luton Air Traffic as follows: FDTC(H)/RAFGSA Centre The mobile telephones can call only the following pre-programmed numbers LTC Group Supervisor Airports LTC Operational Supervisor TC Luton Tower RAF Halton Emergency Calls (RAF Police) 5. The boundary points of shared airspace and notified heights are shown at the end of this Annex. 6. All aircraft subject to this LOA shall, whilst within the Designated Airspace, operate in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules. The minimum meteorological conditions for VFR flight within Class D airspace are stated as: i. At or Below Altitude 3000ft <140KIAS. In flight visibility of at least 5km, clear of cloud and in sight of the surface. ii. At or Below Altitude 3000ft >140KIAS. In flight visibility of at least 5km, 1500m horizontally and 1000ft vertically clear of cloud. iii. Above Altitude 3000ft. In flight visibility of at least 5km, 1500m horizontally and 1000ft vertically clear of cloud. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED F-1

88 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 7. The LOA is subject to re-negotiation annually and at the request of either Party. OC Ops Sqn is the RAF Halton authorised Party on behalf of the Stn Cdr PROCESS 8. The RAF Halton Flying Supervisor may only request the delegation of any portion of the delegated airspace subject to the conditions specified in this Process. 9. The RAF Halton Flying Supervisor will only request the delegation of any portion of the designated airspace when RWY 26 is in use at Luton. 10. It should be noted that it is not necessary for the RAF Halton Flying Supervisor to contact LTC GS Airports unless the delegation of any portion of the designated airspace is required to support their task. 11. Flying Supervisor Responsibilities. The RAF Halton ADI is responsible for: a. Opening Airspace. Before any portion of the designated airspace is delegated, the RAF Halton ADI is to contact NATS Swanwick using the mobile phone provided to: i. Confirm the runway in use at Luton. ii. Request, giving 15 minutes notice and using the correct designation, the delegation of the portion of the designated airspace required. b. Closing Airspace. When support of the task at RAF Halton no longer requires the use of delegated airspace the RAF Halton Flying Supervisor is to notify, using the correct airspace designation, NATS Swanwick using the mobile phone provided. c. Luton RW Change. Whenever a runway change at Luton to RW 08 is required and any portion of the designated airspace is delegated, LTC GS Airports will contact the RAF Halton Flying Supervisor using the mobile phone provided, giving 15 minutes notice of the requirement for a RW change. The RAF Halton Flying Supervisor is to: i. Ensure that all aircraft under his auspices are contacted and advised to immediately vacate the delegated airspace, and notify the Flying Supervisor when clear. ii. When the notification and vacation action has been completed, the RAF Halton Flying Supervisor is to inform LTC GS Airports. [Note: It is vitally important that this action is taken expeditiously and effectively by the ADI. NATS Swanwick will inform LTC Luton of the completion and until receipt of this confirmation TC Luton will not permit any IFR flights under it s jurisdiction to operate within the delegated airspace i.e. the change of runway depends on RAF Halton.] iii. In the event that unserviceability or other occurrence prevents the notification and vacation action, the RAF Halton Flying Supervisor will immediately inform NATS Swanwick that the notification procedure has not been completed. d. Luton Transit Traffic. TC Luton shall issue to all transit flights operating within the subject airspace generic or specific traffic information concerning gliding activity, as appropriate. F-2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

89 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM 12. Coordinates. The following are agreed areas within the LOA: i. Aylesbury Box Coordinates Point A N W Point B N W Point C N W Point D N W Point A N W ii. Cheddington Box Coordinates Point B N W Point A N W Point E N W Point F N W Point B N W iii. CTA 8 Co-ordinates Point A N W Point E N W Point G N W Point A N W 13. If the Cheddington Box is activated all RAF Halton Glider Pilots should be made aware that the altitude between 2500ft and 3500ft may be shared with the London Gliding Club at Dunstable Downs under their separate LOA. See overleaf for a Map of Luton Designated Airspace. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED F-3

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91 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM ANNEX G: AERODROME SAFEGUARDING WAIVERS AND EXEMPTIONS Nil Annex G to RAF Halton DAM Dated 27 Jan 17 DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED G-1

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93 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Annex AA to RAF Halton DAM Dated 27 Jan 17 This Annex is completely re-written; for clarity, no change marks are presented - please read the Annex in entirety RAF HALTON OPERATIONS SQUADRON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN 1. Introduction. The Wildlife Management Plan (WMP) conforms to the 3000 SERIES Air Traffic Management (ATM) Regulatory Articles (RA). The plan follows the principles of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Animal Health & Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) guidelines. 2. The AFM is responsible both to the Airfield Supervisor (OC Ops Sqn) and the Aerodrome Operator (AO) for Bird Control Management (BCM) to within 13Km of RAF Halton airfield datum (Appendix A) and reporting the need for Wildlife Management (WM) in support of public funded flying operations at RAF Halton. WM Hazards are included in the RAF Halton Hazard Log and feature as loss of safe separation. 3. BCM is normally conducted by targeted and on request patrols of the airfield (Appendix B) both to deter bird concentrations and to change bird behaviour using non-lethal Bio-Acoustics and other deterrents to make the airfield hostile to birds. Should non-lethal methods fail and bird concentrations increase the hazard to flying operations AFM may exceptionally request lethal control from OC of the RAF Halton Vermin Shoot who has the sole authority from the Head of Establishment (HOE) for killing species authorised under the Licence (General) held from Natural England. Reports and sightings of deer on the airfield should immediately be passed to the DIO Deer Management Group through MPGS Gd Cdr Ext Significant occurences of Wildlife Activity shall be recorded in the Aerodrome Ops Log. 5. Management of the Bird Strike Hazard. The aim is for a Bird Free Aerodrome (BFA) through active BCM without which there would be a bird hazard to flying operations. This hazard is subject to Bow-Tie analysis to maintain ALARP. Flying operations should cease when the BCM becomes ineffective. 6. Hours of Operation. BCM takes place during Airfield published opening hours. 7. Bird Scaring Duties. Liaison with neighbouring landowners, other BSU s and Environmental Organisations help to manage the risk in the Airfield safeguarded area, the main duties are: Conduct daily BCM activity relevant to the bird hazard. Review the WMP to ensure its relevance to resident, visiting or migrating bird populations and equipment change. Arrange for a vehicle to be provided through White Fleet. Maintain equipment. Comply with statutory reporting and analysis of bird remains. Arrange BCM training to satisfy the aim of MMATM Annex 18C and CAP772. Report at FS Meetings. Conduct lethal Bird control of permitted species in aircraft hangars using an air rifle only. Monitor the airfield area to reduce the impact of bird attractants such as standing water, rubbish tips, kitchen waste areas and refuse bins Reduce insect habitats without over-use of pesticides and chemicals. DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED AA-1

94 DAM UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED 8. Off-Airfield Activity. The 13 km radius of the airfield safeguarded area (Appendix A) should be monitored to include reservoirs, lakes, attenuation ponds, waste disposal sites, sewage works and gravel extraction pits. Reports should be used to update the Bird Attractant Site Map at Appendix A. 9. Habitat Reduction. An airfield long grass policy is maintained at the airfield perimeter on ground unsuitable for aircraft operation. 10. Health and Safety. All personnel must ensure their own personal safety, procedural safety measures and implement organisational safety policy. 11. BSM Vehicle. The airfield vehicle should be equipped with the following: a. RSPB Bird identification book. b. Bio-Acoustic broadcaster. c. Icarus decoys white and black and Bird Scaring Kites. d. First Aid Kit, PPE, Bio Hand Cleaner. e. Hand-Shovel, Hand-Brush, Plastic Bags and DNA Kit. f. VHF Radio. 12. Bird Identification and Biology. CAP 772 refers to typical UK aerodrome bird species and BCM should be familiar with behaviour, habitat, roosting, loafing and breeding. 13. Handling of Dead or Injured Wildlife. Due to the risk of bio-hazards, Personal Protective Equipment and AHVLA protective procedures for packing and disposal should be used for bird remains. DNA samples for AHVLA analysis should be safeguarded for transport in the appropriate containers. After handling any birds or animals, hand disinfectant should be used immediately. 14. Action in the event of a Bird Strike. DASOR forms are to be submitted after each bird strike event to OC Ops Sqn for processing. These are also to be copied to the CAA SARG. AA-2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM Issue 5

95 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED DAM MAP OF BIRD ATTRACTANT SITES WITHIN 13 KM OF RAF HALTON Appendix A to RAF HALTON WMP Dated 27 Jan 17 HALTON Local Habitat and Species: Figure 25 RAF Halton is situated 5 miles to the south east of Aylesbury. The airfield presents a 120 Hectare flat meadow with two areas of woodland to the northwest and southeast. The surrounding farmland offers feeding grounds that give way to woodland rising up the slopes of the Chiltern Ridge. Mixed farming activity provides a varied food source to attract songbirds and Corvids. The three lakes located 3 miles to the north east of the airfield attract wading birds and water fowl. A large land-fill site at Beaconsfield (13 miles to the South) attracts very large numbers of gulls. These migrate during periods of larval hatching at Halton to loaf and feed at the airfield. Flooded ground in winter attracts roosting sea birds to the damp meadow conditions. Wildlife that is successfully habituated by scaring methods employed at the airfield may alight in nearby fields and it is possible to remove them further by approaching with the vehicle that they are habituated to however, BSM off-airfield is not indemnified or authorised despite the invitation or contentment of the landowner. Flying Operations: RAF Halton operates light aircraft and gliders, acting occasionally as a relief landing ground for military helicopters. Airfield Operating Hours: Winter: (L) or SS +15 mins; Summer: (L) or SS +15 mins Mon-Sun DAM Issue 5 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED AA-3