Transcript ST PETERSBURG AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE STATION

Introduction to the AFSS
St. Petersburg Automated
Flight Service Station
Weather Briefer’s Position
Types of Weather Briefings
Standard
(Within 2 Hours)
Abbreviated
(Supplement / Specific weather request)
Outlook
(Beyond 6 hours: Will not include NOTAMS)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
 Type
of Flight (International / IFR /
VFR)
 Aircraft Identification (Last name if unavailable)
 Type of Aircraft
 Departure Airport
 Estimated Time of Departure
 Altitude(s) Requested for Winds Aloft
 Route of Flight and Destination Airport
 Estimated Time Enroute
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Type of Flight (International / IFR / VFR)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Aircraft Identification
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Type of Aircraft
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Departure Airport
“K” Only required for International
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Estimated Time of Departure
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Altitude(s) Requested for Winds Aloft
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Route of Flight & Destination Airport
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Estimated Time Enroute
“K” Is required
Elements of a Standard Brief
Adverse
conditions
Synopsis
VNR
(VFR NOT RECOMMENDED)
Current Weather (including Radar and
Pilot Reports
Departure Enroute / Destination Forecast
Winds Aloft
Notices to Airmen and ATC Traffic Delays
Abbreviated Briefing
Updates
will include any changes
since your last acquired briefing
Limited
to the requested information
only (Adverse conditions will always be included)
Outlook Briefing
Proposed
departure is six hours or
more from time of briefing
No
current weather, NOTAMS or
winds aloft unless requested
Review & Helpful Hints
State
type of briefing requested
Background information required
When filing, follow flight plan or ask for
guidance
Specify which Executive or International
airport
Ask to slow down if going too fast
Hold questions till the end (unless there is
something you don’t understand)
Telephone Information Briefing
Service (TIBS)
 TPA /
PIE
 DAB
 MCO
/ ORL
 MLB / VRB
 Winds Aloft
 MCO Class B
 SRQ Class C
 TPA Class B
 DAB Class B
2-11
2-12
2-13
2-14
2-15
2-16
2-17
2-18
2-19
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Mac Dill AFB
MTRs
Shuttle Info
Hurricane
Special Events
Sun n’ Fun
2-20
2-21
2-22
2-23
2-24
2-25
In-Flight Position
PIE AFSS Frequencies
VORs:
PIE: HIWAS 116.4
ORL: HIWAS 112.2
VRB: HIWAS 117.3
OMN: 112.6
SRQ: 115.2
LAL: 116.0
MLB: 110.0
Emergency
121.5 / 243.0
PIE
VRB
MLB
Airport Advisory Frequencies
PIE: 118.3 CTAF
PIE: 121.8 Ground
SPG: 121.9 Ground
Common
122.2 VHF
PIE
VRB
Ft Drum
ORL
255.4 UHF
PIE
VRB
MLB
ORL
Discrete
PIE: 122.45*
PIE: 123.6
TIX: 123.6
OMN: 122.4
VRB: 122.5
MLB: 122.6
ORL: 122.65*
ORL: 123.65
BKV: 122.3
SEF: 122.25
PGD: 122.025
VORs: 7 / Local: 3 / Common: 4 VHF / 4 UHF / Discrete: 11 / Emerg: 6
HIWAS: Specialist will only respond to Emergencies
Total Frequencies: 35
* Designated High Altitude / However may be used for any altitude
In-Flight Responsibilities
Open
and Close
Flight Plans
Weather updates
Airfile Flight Plans
Pilot Reports
When in Doubt Call
Flight Service
In-Flight Review & Helpful Hints
 Use
complete registration on initial call
 Give frequency and approximate location
 Using VOR, transmit 122.1 and receive over
VOR frequency
 When changing aircraft, give old aircraft
numbers first
 Avoid “any radio”
Flight Data Responsibilities
 Search
and Rescue
 Advise Customs
 Amend Flight Plans
 Flight Plan Fast Files
 Pass Military Arrivals
and Departures
 Enter Weather
Flight Data Helpful Hints
Always
Close Flight Plans.
If you see you will be late,
extend ETE with FSS
Talk Slowly When Using
Fast File. Allow At Least an
Hour Before ETD. Include
a Call Back Number
Clearance Delivery
 Clearance
request: No more than 20
minutes from ETD
 Give departure runway and time
 Don’t ask for weather brief
 Don’t file flight plan on clearance line
Clearance Delivery (800) 225-5028
Service