Sussex County Airport Clearance Procedures
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A pilot at GED is ready to depart, but is not yet number one for departure. Which of the following actions should the pilot take?

  • Wait until they are number one for departure and then contact Dover CD for a departure clearance.
  • Request a departure clearance from Dover RAPCON.
  • Contact Dover CD and request a departure release.
  • Contact Dover CD and request a departure clearance. (correct)

    • When is a departure release issued to a pilot at GED?

  • After receiving a departure clearance and reaching the runway, and being number one for departure. (correct)
  • Only after contacting Dover CD and receiving a departure clearance, and after contacting Dover RAPCON and receiving a departure release.
  • Immediately upon receiving a departure clearance from Dover RAPCON.
  • After the pilot has contacted Dover CD and requested a departure release.

    • When is the delay time for a pilot's departure clearance at GED estimated?

  • After the pilot is notified by Dover RAPCON that they're number one and ready for departure.
  • When the pilot contacts Dover CD and requests the IFR clearance.
  • Only if the pilot is unable to receive a departure release and asks for the reason for the delay.
  • Only if the pilot is unable to obtain their IFR clearance and requests an estimated delay. (correct)

    • When will Dover RAPCON issue a departure release to a pilot at GED?

    <p>Only after receiving a request and confirming the pilot is number one and ready for departure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time allowed between issuing a departure release and the actual departure of the aircraft from GED?

    <p>Five minutes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be used in conjunction with Dover RAPCON's commercial line (302) 677-3940?

    <p>Receiving a departure clearance from Dover RAPCON. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of frequency 125.55 or commercial line (302) 677-3940 at GED?

    <p>To relay arrival information, clearance times and issue departure releases to aircraft on the ground. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pilot is ready to depart from GED but is facing a delay in obtaining a departure release. When should the pilot ask for an estimated length of delay?

    <p>Only after receiving a departure release from Dover RAPCON and receiving a delay in actual departure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a pilot do after receiving an IFR clearance but before entering the active runway?

    <p>Contact Dover CD and request departure release (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What frequency should arriving IFR aircraft use to advise Dover CD of flight plan cancellation?

    <p>125.55 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a pilot do immediately after an IFR aircraft is airborne?

    <p>Change to the assigned frequency and contact Dover Departure Control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is encouraged for arriving IFR aircraft, weather permitting, prior to changing to advisory frequency?

    <p>Cancel the IFR flight plan with Dover Approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will Dover Approach initiate if cancellation is not received within 30 minutes of estimated landing time?

    <p>Lost aircraft procedures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    IFR Clearance

    Permission granted for Instrument Flight Rules operations.

    Departure Release

    Pilot's request to authority for permission to take off.

    Contacting Dover Departure Control

    Action to report to Dover control after takeoff.

    Canceling IFR Flight Plan

    Notifying control that the flight is no longer under IFR rules post-landing.

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    Lost Aircraft Procedures

    Actions taken by Dover Approach if IFR cancellation is delayed beyond 30 minutes post-landing.

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    Dover CD Frequency

    Specific radio frequency for Dover Clearance Delivery operations.

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    Dover Approach

    Air traffic control service handling arriving IFR flights.

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    Clearance Delivery Frequency

    The frequency 125.55 used for pilots at Sussex County Airport to communicate with Dover RAPCON.

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    Dover RAPCON Responsibilities

    Dover RAPCON is responsible for monitoring frequency 125.55 and managing departure clearances for aircraft at GED.

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    Departure Release Procedure

    Pilots can only request departure release after receiving their departure clearance and being number one for departure.

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    IFR Clearance Issuance

    Departure clearances for IFR flights are issued on a first-come, first-served basis by RAPCON.

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    Clearance Release Timing

    Departure releases should be given no more than five minutes after the release is delivered to the aircraft.

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    Requesting IFR Clearance

    Pilots must contact Dover CD before taxiing to request IFR departure clearance on 125.55 or the commercial line.

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    Departure Release Limitations

    Only one IFR departure release will be issued at a time; pilots must wait for their turn.

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    Delay Notification

    If RAPCON cannot issue a clearance or release, they must inform the pilot about the expected delay and reason.

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    Study Notes

    Sussex County Airport (GED) Clearance Procedures

    • Frequency and Communication: Clearance Delivery (CD) frequency 125.55 and Dover RAPCON commercial line (302) 677-3940 are used for ground aircraft at GED for specific tasks.

    • Restrictions on Frequency Use: Frequency 125.55 and the commercial line are not used for airborne aircraft control or clearance requests/issuance to airborne aircraft.

    • Ground Aircraft Activities: Frequency and phone are used for:

      • Requesting and transmitting A TC clearances
      • Departure releases
      • Clearance void times
      • Relaying arrival information

    Departure Procedures

    • First Come, First Served: RAPCON issues departure clearances on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • Departure Release Timing: Release normally within 5 minutes of request, after reaching the runway position and being number one.

    • Pilot Responsibilities:

      • Request departure release only after getting IFR departure clearance
      • Request release when aircraft is on the runway and number one for departure.
      • Contact CD on specified frequency/phone.

    • RAPCON Responsibilities:

      • Continuously monitors frequency 125.55.
      • Issues estimated delay if unable to give immediate clearance.
      • Provide departure release, time void, and other necessary instructions.
      • Advises of delay reasons if applicable.

    IFR Flight Plan Information

    • Flight Planning Restrictions: 125.55 and the commercial line are not for filing IFR/VFR flight plans.

    Arriving IFR Aircraft

    • Cancellation Procedures: Aircraft should cancel IFR flight plan with RAPCON via specified frequency/phone as soon as possible after landing or taxiing off the runway, ideally before changing to advisory frequency.

    • Time Limit and Lost Aircraft Procedures: If cancellation not received within 30 minutes of estimated landing time, RAPCON initiates lost aircraft procedures (FAA guidelines apply).

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    Test your knowledge on the clearance procedures at Sussex County Airport (GED). This quiz covers communication frequencies, restrictions on use, and the protocol for ground aircraft activities. Ensure you're familiar with the first-come, first-served departure process and pilot responsibilities.

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