Airspace Flashcards
What is the name of ESL restricted airspace?
R359
What is R359’s classification?
RA2
What type of procedures apply outside of ATS hours?
CTAF
Can A/C operate near YWSL when CTAF is operational?
No
What is the D353 transit line? What are it’s dimensions?
- VFR transit line through R359 where no clearance is required.
- 1NM either side of railways (lateral dimension)
- Vertical dimension is SFC to 1500 ft
What class ATS does ESL ATC provide?
Class C ATS
What separation are military IFR A/C provided within the airspace?
Separated from:
- Military IFR
- Civil IFR
- Civil VFR
- Any Special VFR
Only traffic info for Military VFR
What separation are military VFR A/C provided within the airspace?
Separated from:
Civil IFR
Traffic info only for:
- Military IFR
- Military VFR
- Civil VFR
- Any special VFR
To reduce likelihood of RAs, what minimum lateral and vertical separation should PC-21 A/C keep?
- 500 ft vertically
- 1 NM horizontally
When is ESL and WSL CIRA active?
At all times when R359 is active
When is Princes Route activated?
At all times when R359 is active
When is Roulette Training area active?
When request of nominating pilot
Who is responsible for remaining clear of all permanent or active SUAs?
The pilot
For departing A/C that are not given a heading assignment, who is responsible for remaining clear of all active SUAs?
The pilot
For a visual approach, who is responsible for remaining clear of all active SUAs?
The pilot
How many training areas at ESL are there?
16
What are the designations of the inner training areas?
A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H
What are the designations of the outer training areas?
S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z
How are the inner training portions divided?
- Inner portion (12-20 NM)
- Outer portion (20-35 NM)
When must A/C intending to transit through or operate within the princes route obtain prior approval from ATC?
Below 2000 ft
What is the maximum operating level for fixed wing A/C within R359?
FL150
How are R391A/B activated?
By NOTAM, need to check NOTAMs!
What are the dimensions of the Wellington Training Area?
SFC to 300 FT bounded by the shores of lake wellington
What are the dimensions of the Longford Lane?
- SFC to 1000 ft
- ACFT should remain above 1500 feet when passing over this airspace
What are the 7 SUAs in ESL?
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
What are the dimensions of the ESL/WSL CIRA?
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
What are the dimensions of Princes Route?
Vertical = SFC to 1500 feet Lateral = 1NM either side of train tracks
ACFT should fly above this at min 2000 feet
What are the dimensions of the RTA (Roulette Training Area)?
SFC to 6000 ft
What are the dimensions of R391A/B?
Detailed in NOTAMs, outlined in Annex B
What are the dimensions of the Low Flying Area (LFA)?
SFC to 2000 feet, lateral dimensions in Annex B
What are the dimensions of the WTA?
Airspace from SFC to 300 feet, bounded by the shores of lake wellington.
