Airspace Flashcards
What are the vertical and lateral dimensions of PTA Alpha?
15 TAC 45 TAC 254 022 radial 5000 12000 feet (except PTA A27) which is 030 10000 feet
How many different training areas are there in PTA Alpha and how are these subdivided?
- 5 different areas subdivided by Wannamal and Alkimos Lanes and by 278 and 330 radials. - Each subdivision has an inner and outer portion which is separated by 30 TAC line.
How is each sub area within PTA Alpha referred to?
By its center radial rounded to the nearest 10 degrees.
What are the other main Pearce Training Areas?
- PTA Bravo - PTA Charlie - PTA Delta - PTA Golf
What is the purpose of the Pearce Terminal Maneuvering Area (PEA TMA)?
To facilitate the separation and sequencing of aircraft departing and arriving at both PEA and GIG.
What are the lateral TAC and vertical limits of the PEA TMA?
- 20 TAC - SFC to 5000 with R115A/T165 and SFC to CTA steps of R153.
Do aircraft require a clearance to enter the PEA TMA?
YES!
Are the PEA CIRA, GIG CIRA and R179 (Muchea Air Weapons Range) considered part of PEA TMA?
No but they are within the PEA TMA.
What lateral and vertical buffer should aircraft maintain from the boundary of civil CTA?
- 1.5 nm lateral - 500 ft vertical below
What is the purpose of the MERLO release?
- It exists to facilitate 7TAC arc approaches to RWY 36 ILS/TACAN. - Also can facilitate visual approaches.
What are the dimensions of the Merlo release?
Comrpises civil airspace above R153A and B and that portion of the PTH TMA within aprox 9-10 TAC
SFC –> 4000 ft
When the Merlo release is not available, where will that be broadcast?
In the PEA ATIS
What is the purpose of the Gnangara release?
- It exists to facilitate aircraft positioning for a visual approach to RWY36.
How can aircraft contain their operations within the GNA visually?
1) East of Gnangara Lake
2) North of Gnangara Road
3) North and West of West Swan Road and Great Northern Highway
4) At or below 1000 ft
What is the Outer Maneuvering Area (OMA)?
- The OMA exists to facilitate the sequencing of traffic and separation of aircraft transiting or conducting lower level training activities below PTA A.
What are the lateral and vertical limits of the OMA?
Airspace within R155AB outside the Pearce TMA with vertical limits from SFC –> A050
What is R179 Pearce MAWR and how is it activated?
- The Pearce Air Weapons Range. - It is activated by NOTAM and is on the ATIS
When MAWR is activated what lateral separation should IFR and VFR aircraft provide?
IFR –> 1nm VFR –> Visually clear
What small arms ranges exist? When should they be avoided?
D197 from SFC –> 1500 feet The Ammo box SFC –> 1500 feet Both should be permanently avoided.
What is the Bindoon extended airspace? How is it activated? Can concurrent activities with A01 occur when it is active?
- It is situated in the northeast portion of R155AB (Lateral confines of PTA A01).
- Activated through PEA ATIS
- No concurrent activies cannot occur.
How many LFAs are there for training ops at Pearce?
5
What are the vertical limits of the LFAs?
SFC –> 2000 ft except Outer LFA which is SFC –> 4000 ft.
When operating within Pearce Restricted Areas, when should aircraft contact Approach?
- All aircraft departing Pearce or GIG (When GIG TWR is active)
- All aircraft for operations in the ELGA, AVON Valley
- All aircraft departing PTA A for operations at Pearce of Gingin
- All VFR aircraft entering PTA A from outside controlled airspace
When should aircraft contact Pearce Centre North?
- All aircraft departing PTA A for operations within OMA or the OLFA
- All aircraft departing GIG CIRA for or via the OMA
- All aircraft departing PTA B/C regardless of intentions
- All VFR aircraft wishing to enter the OMA or PTAs B, C from outside controlled airspace.
When should aircraft contact Pearce Centre West?
- All aircraft departing PTAs D,G and WAXA - All VFR aircraft entering PTAs D and G from outside controlled airspace.
What services do Pearce Clearance Delivery offer?
- Issuing of airways clearances - DTI service to aircraft operating on ‘traffic’ frequency in PTA A - Regulation of RMA traffic/approach frequency congestion by controlling hand offs from ‘traffic’ frequency.
Is the Gnangara Release availabe during Pearce Tower Airspace Activation?
No
