11. ROYAL FLIGHTS Flashcards
Within what airspace are Royal Flights in fixed-wing ASs to take place?
Royal Flights in fixed-wing AS should, whenever possible, take place within the national ATS route structure. Standard ATC procedures should be applied to Royal Flights when operating in Class A-D airspace. In all other instances, and subject to the conditions specified at the ref, the airspace around the route will be designated CAS-T, which will consist of Temporary Control Zones, Temporary Control Areas and Temporary Controlled Airways. CAS-T is designated Class D airspace.
When may an AS penetrate CAS-T?
Regardless of the prevailing met conditions, AS can only fly within CAS-T when ATC clearance has been obtained from the controlling authority.
When are Temporary Control Zones established?
Temporary Control Zones are established around aerodromes of departure or destination where no permanent Control Zone exists. The Control Zone is established 15 minutes before a departure or arrival until 30 minutes after the ETD or ETA.
What are the dimensions of Temporary Control Zones?
The Control Zone will normally extend for 10nm radius from the centre of the aerodrome and from ground level to an upper level designated for each Royal Flight.
Who has the authority to cancel a Temporary Control Zone?
A Temporary Control Zone may be cancelled at the discretion of the Mil Cdr or Civil ATC Supervisor, as appropriate, when the Royal Flight has left the zone or area and is established en-route in permanent Class A-D airspace, or has landed.
What are Temporary Controlled Airways?
Temporary Controlled Airways (Class D) will be established to join temporary or permanent Control Zones or Control Areas, as appropriate, for 15 minutes before ETA at start point of the temporary airway until 30 minutes after ETD from the end/departure point of the temporary airway. The lateral dimensions of such airways will be 5 nm each side of the intended track of the Royal Flight and vertical limits will be designated. The controlling authority will be the appropriate civil or military ATCC.
Within what airspace will Royal Helicopter Flights take place?
CAS-T is not normally established for Royal Flights in helicopters. Royal Low Level Corridors (RLLCs) are established with protected zones extending 5nm radius of the departure and destination points, 5nm each side of the intended track and from ground level to 1000ft above maximum planned cruise altitude. The protected zone will be active for a period from 15 minutes before ETA at the sector entry check-point or departure point until 30 minutes after the ETD at the sector exit check-point or destination point, based on planned times.
Which ASs may fly within the RLLC protected zone and what lateral separation must be maintained?
Military flying is prohibited within the Protected Zone unless the AS involved is receiving an ATS, either VFR or IFR, from the same agency that is controlling the Royal Helicopter or from another ATC unit that has established radar contact with the Royal Helicopter. Standard separation should be applied between military ASs and the Royal Helicopter iaw RA 3228, with the following exceptions:
a. Light aeroplanes and helicopters operating under VFR with an IAS of 140kts or less should be provided with sufficient traffic information to assist the military AS operator to keep well clear of the Royal Helicopter. Civilian pilots flying near the route must keep a good look out and maintain adequate separation from the Royal Helicopter.
b. Military AS operating VFR above 140 kts with the approval of the Royal Helicopter Commander.
When are RLLC protected zones closed?
A protected zone will be closed by the Delegated Unit once verification has been received that the royal helicopter has either entered the subsequent sector or has landed.
What SSR code has been allocated to:
a. Royal Helicopter Flights?
b. Selected Helicopter Flights?
a. Code 0037.
b. Code 0035.
