Coordination

Question 1

What is the CTA voice coordination parameter between OPL and SPN/MLE/CAN/TBD/AUG?

Answer 1

15 minutes

• Use a 15 SRP as memory aid, or a BRL dragged back along route to 20-30 minutes from the boundary
• Complete early (any post-coord pilot requests must be coordinated prior to granting)

Question 2

What is the back coordination parameter between all sectors?

Answer 2

10 minutes

Question 3

How do you discern whether a pilot request requires back coord? CTA

Answer 3

BRL dragged back 10 minutes
If it infringes the boundary, back coord required.

Question 4

For how long are all post-hand-off aircraft kept IQL’d and why?

Answer 4

10 minutes, as a visual prompt to check for back coord and maintain separation with aircraft under your jurisdiciton

Question 5

Phraseology: coordination (forward or backwards) for level request or deviation, and HMI

Answer 5

ATC 1: [c/s] requests [level/deviation, etc.]

ATC 2: [c/s] concur [level, deviation, etc.]

HMI: Change RXXX to CXXX in label, issue level change and amend CFL or issue deviation and add OTD

Question 6

Phraseology: rejecting proposed level or deviation

Answer 6

[c/s] requested level/deviation is not available due [reason]. Higher/lower levels are available.

Question 7

Phraseology: back coord for descent, and HMI for no restrictions response

Answer 7

ATC 1: [c/s] any restrictions on descent?
ATC 2: [c/s] no restrictions on descent

HMI: sector/unit and NRD in local ops field

Question 8

What is the coordination parameter for aircraft taxiing near the boundary, for Class A/E

Answer 8

15 minutes flight time from the boundary
Use a 15 min SRP to determine

Question 9

What is the coordination parameter for aircraft taxiing near the boundary for Class G only

Answer 9

5 mins

remember that if an aircraft is taxiing with a request for CTA level, they are still assessed for coord as a Class G. You can do the CTA coord on taxi, however, but treat them as separate procedures

Question 10

Phraseology: aircraft taxiing for ascent to CTA within 15 minutes of boundary (with readback)

Answer 10

ATC 1: Taxies [ADEP], [c/s]

ATC 2: [c/s], [level]

Question 11

Phraseology: aircraft taxiing within 10NM of boundary (Class G/OCTA)

Answer 11

ATC 1: Taxies [ADEP], [c/s]

ATC 2: [c/s], [level]

Question 12

HMI for cross-FDRG coordination

Answer 12

Once EST message has sent, check the ECSW window
If BPX, time (within 2 mins), and CFL/XFL match, toggle C prompt

Question 13

Once cross FDRG coordination complete, can changes be made?

Answer 13

Yes, but must be coordinated again prior to issue of change

this is true of all coordination in all classes

Question 14

Phraseology: CTA voice coordination between OPL and SPN, MLE, CAN, TBD, AUG

Answer 14

Heads up coord

• VIA [point] [c/s] [level]

or the words ON CLIMB or ON DESCENT if not maintaining at time of coordination
Readback is [c/s] [level]

Question 15

If, in CTA you have forgotten to complete coordination but have issued a level change, how can you satisfy your requirements?

Answer 15

If the aircraft has not yet left level:

“[c/s] CANCEL CLIMB/DESCENT, MAINTAIN [level]”

then complete required coordination and reissue the change

Question 16

If, in CTA, you have forgotten to complete coordination but have issued an airways clearance, how can you satisfy your requirements?

Answer 16

If the aircraft has not yet ascended into CTA:

[c/s] CANCEL CLEARANCE, ADDITIONAL IFR TRAFFIC

then complete coordination

Question 17

In CTA Phraseology for ‘locking in’ a trajectory prior to your jurisdiciton

Answer 17

LEVEL CHECK [c/s], [level]

(this locks in the level with the other controller, assisting you in planning for the aircraft’s entry into your airspace)

Question 18

In CTA, within YMMM what voiceless coord HMI action is taken for announced tracks headed for your airspace?

Answer 18

Change SRP to 15 minutes upon first sight, and begin initial assessment through your airspace

Once 15 SRP touches your boundary, designate, route up, white the CFL (if level is safe), toggle C prompt, and change to 5 SRP

Question 19

In CTA, across the FDRG, what voiceless coord HMI action is taken for announced tracks headed for your airspace?

Answer 19

Change SRP to 15 minutes upon first sight, and begin initial assessment through your airspace

Once 15 SRP touches your boundary, designate, route up, white the CFL (if level is safe), enter PRL, and set PETO for first point. Toggle C prompt, and change to 5 SRP.

Question 20

In CTA what actions are taken upon receipt of voice coordination?

Answer 20

1. designate
2. route up
3. make your final assessment
4. readback callsign and level
5. white CFL (enter PETO and PRL if cross-FDRG)

Question 21

Once EST message sent, can any changes be made to an aircraft’s trajectory?

Answer 21

Yes, however any change must be coordinated by the boundary parameter (15 mins CTA, 5 mins OCTA), or before the change is issued if coordination already complete.

Question 22

Phraseology: you wish to take jurisdiction of an aircraft earlier than the usual hand-off point

Answer 22

[c/s] calls me early

example: aircraft entering your airspace will require descent and separation. “ABC calls me early, do you have any restrictions on descent?”

Question 23

Phraseology: you are still processing an aircraft’s request, or are separating with another aircraft in your jurisdiction, and require longer before hand-off to next sector

Answer 23

[c/s] late hand-off, [reason]

example: you are still separating with another aircraft in your airspace, both of whom are transiting into a neighbouring sector. “ABC late hand-off, I will separate with DEF”