Transcript CLVV Briefing New Glidersectors

CLVV Briefing
New Glidersectors
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The airspace situation, classification, service provided
Decommissioning of the Gliderbox & Glidercorridor concept
The new glider sectors
The operational procedures
The emergency procedures
Q&A
Written Test
Gérard Boby+ Marc Bosseler ATC/APP
The airspace situation, classification, service provided
ELUS located outside ELLX-CTR below TMA1A in airspace class ‘G’
CTR Luxembourg (D)
AIP – AD2
5.2 GLIDER FLIGHTS
Glider flights are
prohibited.
The airspace situation, classification, service provided
TMA1A above ELUS from 2500’ to FL165 - airspace class ‘D’
The airspace situation, classification, service provided
TMA1B above northern part of Luxembourg from 3500’ to FL145 - airspace class ‘D’
The airspace situation, classification, service provided
Class ‘ E’ airspace east of TMA1 (G), Class ‘D’ airspace south of TMA1(F) and west of TMA1 (B)
up to FL95
The airspace situation, classification, service provided
Class ‘ C’ airspace west of Luxembourg (B) from FL55 up to FL165
Decommissioning of the Gliderbox & Glidercorridor concept
The Gliderbox was reclassified « G » when activated, this concept will be replaced by …
Decommissioning of the Gliderbox & Glidercorridor concept
… Glider sector South and Glider sector north, class « D » airspace
Decommissioning of the Gliderbox & Glidercorridor concept
The glider sectors have been shifted to
the north with widely enlarged airspace
in TMA1B,
Class « D » airspace is controlled
airspace , clearance , ATC radio
and Transponder is required
the part in TMA1B has been raised to
FL65,
Exceptions will be granted to
CLVV users, class « D » service
will be provided to all other
users
the southern part in TMA1A has been
slightly reduced and is limited to FL55 to
free airspace for IFR vectoring
Non-CLVV traffic will recieve traffic information on other non CLVV-traffic, but
only general information of glider activity.
CLVV-traffic will not recieve any traffic information from ELLX/APP
AIP Publication AIRAC 3/4/2014
DAC Approval
4.6 System Safety Requirements (SSR)
Reference
SSR 01
SSR 02
SSR03
SSR04
SSR05
SSR06
System Requirements
Change published in AIP according to AIRAC cycle
Information given to ATCO
Pilots receive a traceable briefing
XPDR Mandatory for Gliders/Motorgliders at and
above 5000’
Useldange Frequency 129.975Mhz available in APP
OPS Room
RADAR Mapping of the new layout on CWP
Type
Glider sector south – the borders
GSS Tour
Glider sector south – the borders
GSN Tour
The glider sectors & DIK Holdings
As agreed with SMU, the DIK Holding can be used during activation of the Glidersectors for IFR
training flights that do not exceed a speed of 120kts in the holding pattern.
Theoretical holding pattern at a speed of 120kts
Useldange radio will be informed by APP and will forward this information to all the gliders
Theoretical holding pattern at a speed of 180kts
operating within the sectors.
The glider sector north
Excluded is the Noertrange paradrop area; gliders shall keep clear of this area
The glider sector concept
• During activation of the Glider sector(s) by Useldange
Radio, the concerned sectors remain classified as “D”
airspace including mandatory transponder carriage.
• Exception: Gliders and Motorgliders based at Useldange
aerodrome operating below 5000’ are exempted from the
mandatory transponder carriage and shall maintain a
continuous two way listening watch with Useldange Radio
(129.975 Mhz).
During activation of the sector(s), no IFR traffic will be
cleared into the activated sector(s) and the N852 AWY is
not available between DIK and the Belgian-Luxembourg
Border within the activated levels.
The glider sector concept
• All other (non Useldange airfield based) VFR traffic about to
enter the active sector(s) provided with Flight Information
Service by ELLX/APP will be informed that they are entering
an active glider sector.
– No specific traffic information in respect of individual gliders
flights will be provided within the sector(s) (Published in AIP)
– Gliders operating within the sector(s) will not be provided with
traffic information concerning mutual glider or other VFR traffic
– VFR traffic at speeds exceeding 150kts will be advised by ATC to
avoid the sector(s) if at all possible
• This LoA constitutes the clearance for the concerned
gliders to enter the sectors when activated according
the conditions hereunder.
Activation Procedure
Useldange based gliders will squawk:
4472
• When operating at 5000’ or above within the sector(s)
• When operating within Luxembourg airspace
• outside of the sector(s)
• or when the sectors are not active
The glider sector concept
• Transponder carriage and operation is compulsory for all Gliders operating
at 5000’ or above.
5000’ QNH = 1500m QNH / 1200 QFE
• Altitudes of 5000’ (1500m QNH) or above are NOT available for gliders not
XPDR equipped:
• LX-CLV
• LX-CPB
• LX-CMN
• Private non X-PDR Gliders
• When passing 4500’ (1350m QNH) in the climb, all Gliders will Squawk 4472
(Dedicated Squawk for Gliders in Luxembourg TMA)
• CLVV is responsible for training and briefing concerning all the
elements of this agreement to all pilots using the sectors. This
training has to be documented and traceable.
Activation Procedure
The sectors will be activated on request of CLVV users (sector activation will
be granted by ELLX APP depending of expected IFR traffic volume,
commercial IFR traffic has priority over glider traffic) but will not be
restricted to the glider activity.
The Glider Sector South and Glider Sector North can be activated / deactivated
independently.
The Glider Sector South (GSS) will be activated when CLVV operates local circuits.
GSS can be activated up to 3500’, 4500’ or FL55 depending on CLVV operational needs
or ATC restrictions
The Glider Sector North (GSN) will be activated when CLVV operates cross-country
flights.
The Glider Sector South (GSS) will be activated when CLVV operates local circuits.
GSS can be activated up to 4500’, FL55 or FL65 depending on CLVV operational needs
or ATC restrictions
Activation Procedure
Concept scenario 1: Useldange Radio is manned
• Activation: The Sectors will be activated by CLVV telephone via the
published lines depending on approval of ELLX/APP.
• During the activation of the Useldange Glider Sectors:
• Useldange Radio shall be permanently manned and reachable
via the published phone lines
• Useldange airfield based users operating within the sector(s)
shall maintain continuous listening watch of Useldange Radio
• Useldange Radio provides aerodrome information concerning
the airfield and assures continuous radio communication with
gliders operating within the sector(s).
• Useldange Radio shall forward all relevant messages from
ELLX/APP either by general broadcast or by dedicated call to
specified aircraft.
Activation Procedure
Concept scenario 1: Useldange Radio is manned
All gliders shall verify the status of activation with
Useldange Radio before entering the sectors
Deactivation: The sectors will be deactivated by CLVV
telephone via the published lines as soon as all users
have left the sector or are advised of the deactivation.
Activation Procedure – RADAR Mapping
Activation Procedure
Concept scenario 2: Useldange Radio is NOT manned
• Activation of Useldange Glider Sector by airborne aircraft (limited to
Useldange airfield based aircraft)
• The activation of the sector(s) by an (non XPDR equipped)
airborne aircraft is limited to one aircraft at a time (except for
formation flights). The pilot shall close the sectors as soon as (all)
the aircraft(s) has left the sector (either vertical or lateral)
• The (activating) pilot of the aircraft is responsible for the status of
the sector(s) and shall maintain continuous listening watch of
ELLX/APP frequency.
• All other participating pilots of the formation will maintain
continuous listening watch on Useldange frequency with the
activating pilot on a 2nd box.
General use of the Luxembourg airspace by gliders
outside Useldange Radio operating hours
XPDR equipped aircraft should NOT activate Sector north
when Useldange Radio is not manned
Transponder equipped glider operating within Luxembourg airspace
outside Useldange Radio operating hours should coordinate with
LUX APP s follows:
Departing gliders
• Before T/O at Useldange airfield by landline: activate Useldange
Glider Sector South.
• After T/O establish radio contact with ELLX/APP and indicate
when leaving sector south. The sector south will then be closed.
• Notify ELLX/APP when leaving Luxembourg TMA (either vertical
or lateral).
The glider sector concept
Concept scenario 1: Useldange Radio is NOT manned
Arriving gliders
• Request clearance to enter Luxembourg TMA and indicate the
maximum expected level and intentions.
• Notify ELLX/APP when leaving Luxembourg TMA (either vertical
or lateral).
• Pilots shall maintain continuous listening watch of ELLX/APP. If
the air work extends to an area outside of TMA1B and/or the
area of Glider Sector South, a supplementary clearance shall be
requested by the pilot.
Phraseology
(Examples)
Activation of Glider sector(s) by landline:
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to
FL55
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to
4500’ QNH 1021
Phraseology
(Examples)
Activation of Glider sector(s) by landline:
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to FL55
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to 4500’ QNH 1021
Activation of Glider sector by airborne pilot
- LX-xxx, overhead Useldange , request activation of Glider Sector South
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 4500’ QNH1023, request activation glider
sector north, maximum FL55
Clearance request by glider pilot (XPDR equipped)
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 3800’ QNH1017, request to enter TMA1B
for air work, maximum FL60
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 3800’ QNH1017, request to enter TMA1B
for transit, maximum FL60
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 3800’ QNH1017, request to enter TMA1B
for landing at Useldange, maximum FL60
Deactivation of Useldange Glider Sector by ELLX/APP
ELLX/APP is entitled to deactivate the sector(s) whenever traffic
situation or emergency situation so requires.
Two deactivation concepts are available to ELLX/APP
a)
Deactivation due to Traffic prediction
Whenever a deactivation of the sector(s) due to operational
constrains is deemed necessary, ELLX/APP will issue a 20 Minutes
pre-notification for the deactivation of the sector(s) to Useldange
Radio by the published landlines. On ELLX/APP request all gliders
and motorgliders operating within the sectors shall clear the “D”
airspace.
Useldange Radio will inform ELLX/APP as soon as all Gliders and
Motorgliders have cleared the sector(s).
Deactivation of Useldange Glider Sector by ELLX/APP
b) Emergency Deactivation
Whenever an emergency situation arises (e.g. Go-Around procedure
with RTF, immediate need of DIK Holding, other emergencies)
ELLX/APP will issue a general broadcast on frequency 129.975 Mhz:
“To all users of the Luxembourg Glider Sectors, this is Luxembourg
Approach Control. Due to an emergency the Glider Sectors are
closed with immediate effect. All Gliders have to clear the Glider
Sectors by the most expeditious means (laterally or vertically)”
Parallel to the broadcast ELLX/APP approach will contact Useldange
Radio via landline to suspend all departures and coordinate the
clearance of the sectors.
Summary of most important…
• When activating the sectors, always indicate the desired Altitude or
Flight level
• Maintain continuous listening watch an Useldange Radio frequency
129,975 when operating within the sectors
• Check the activation of the sectors before entering from
German/Belgian airspace
• Arrange your flight to operate within the sectors when they are
activated as far as possible.
• Switch on the Transponder when passing 4500’ in the climb, don’t
climb through 5000’ without active XPDR
• Squawk 4472 (Dedicated Squawk for Gliders in Luxembourg TMA)
• Be ready to vacate the sectors by the most expeditious means
when instructed either by Useldange Radio or Luxembourg ATC on
frequency 129.975 – report to Useldange radio when vacated
Questions
Gérard Boby+ Marc Bosseler ATC/APP