Airspace

Question 1

What is the name of ESL restricted airspace?

Answer 1

R359

Question 2

What is R359’s classification?

Answer 2

RA2

Question 3

What type of procedures apply outside of ATS hours?

Answer 3

CTAF

Question 4

Can A/C operate near YWSL when CTAF is operational?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What is the D353 transit line? What are it’s dimensions?

Answer 5

• VFR transit line through R359 where no clearance is required.
• 1NM either side of railways (lateral dimension)
• Vertical dimension is SFC to 1500 ft

Question 6

What class ATS does ESL ATC provide?

Answer 6

Class C ATS

Question 7

What separation are military IFR A/C provided within the airspace?

Answer 7

Separated from:

• Military IFR
• Civil IFR
• Civil VFR
• Any Special VFR

Only traffic info for Military VFR

Question 8

What separation are military VFR A/C provided within the airspace?

Answer 8

Separated from:
Civil IFR

Traffic info only for:

• Military IFR
• Military VFR
• Civil VFR
• Any special VFR

Question 9

To reduce likelihood of RAs, what minimum lateral and vertical separation should PC-21 A/C keep?

Answer 9

• 500 ft vertically

- 1 NM horizontally

Question 10

When is ESL and WSL CIRA active?

Answer 10

At all times when R359 is active

Question 11

When is Princes Route activated?

Answer 11

At all times when R359 is active

Question 12

When is Roulette Training area active?

Answer 12

When request of nominating pilot

Question 13

Who is responsible for remaining clear of all permanent or active SUAs?

Answer 13

The pilot

Question 14

For departing A/C that are not given a heading assignment, who is responsible for remaining clear of all active SUAs?

Answer 14

The pilot

Question 15

For a visual approach, who is responsible for remaining clear of all active SUAs?

Answer 15

The pilot

Question 16

How many training areas at ESL are there?

Answer 16

16

Question 17

What are the designations of the inner training areas?

Answer 17

A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H

Question 18

What are the designations of the outer training areas?

Answer 18

S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z

Question 19

How are the inner training portions divided?

Answer 19

• Inner portion (12-20 NM)

- Outer portion (20-35 NM)

Question 20

When must A/C intending to transit through or operate within the princes route obtain prior approval from ATC?

Answer 20

Below 2000 ft

Question 21

What is the maximum operating level for fixed wing A/C within R359?

Answer 21

FL150

Question 22

How are R391A/B activated?

Answer 22

By NOTAM, need to check NOTAMs!

Question 23

What are the dimensions of the Wellington Training Area?

Answer 23

SFC to 300 FT bounded by the shores of lake wellington

Question 24

What are the dimensions of the Longford Lane?

Answer 24

• SFC to 1000 ft

- ACFT should remain above 1500 feet when passing over this airspace

Question 25

What are the 7 SUAs in ESL?

Answer 25

1) ESL/WSL CIRA
2) Princes Route
3) Roulette Training Area (RTA)
4) R391A/B
5) Low Flying Area (LFA)
6) Wellington Training Area (WTA)
7) Longford Lane

Question 26

What are the dimensions of the ESL/WSL CIRA?

Answer 26

1) ESL CIRA, 5NM ARP, SFC to 3000 ft

2) WSL, 5NM ARP, SFC to 2500 feet, north of Latrobe river and 12 TAC ESL

Question 27

What are the dimensions of Princes Route?

Answer 27

Vertical = SFC to 1500 feet
Lateral = 1NM either side of train tracks

ACFT should fly above this at min 2000 feet

Question 28

What are the dimensions of the RTA (Roulette Training Area)?

Answer 28

SFC to 6000 ft

Question 29

What are the dimensions of R391A/B?

Answer 29

Detailed in NOTAMs, outlined in Annex B

Question 30

What are the dimensions of the Low Flying Area (LFA)?

Answer 30

SFC to 2000 feet, lateral dimensions in Annex B

Question 31

What are the dimensions of the WTA?

Answer 31

Airspace from SFC to 300 feet, bounded by the shores of lake wellington.