First Briefs

Question 1

AD5 - What are the new routeings for the P155 extension into BCN/LKS west of DTY?

Answer 1

MORAG - FACTU - HON

Question 2

Where is MTMA outbound traffic RFC?

Answer 2

FL350 on contact then unlimited on passing the northern edge of the Daventry corridor.

Question 3

If you have a slow climbing MTMA outbound positioned on the west side of S27 what considerations might there be?

Answer 3

If any LL offload/stack swaps are using the new FITBO1H, caution should be applied to make sure West keep their standing agreement level of FL180 by FITBO.

Question 4

What time is the new P155 route not available?

Answer 4

0630 - 0800 (1 hour earlier in summer) based on times at MORAG.

Question 5

What is the new P155 route level restricted to?

Answer 5

Traffic overflying the London FIR - FL370 minimum. If aircraft have flight planned FL370 but due to operational/turbulence reasons have to descend, S35 can still coordinate a lower level on this route with Daventry. EHAM and EDDL group inbounds are now able to flight plan this route.

Question 6

If Daventry South is split, whose responsibility is it to point out P155 traffic?

Answer 6

S32 Planner to S27 Planner, who should then inform S27 Tac.

Question 7

If S35 are issuing a routeing on P155 where is the maximum point they can route an aircraft to?

Answer 7

Not beyond FACTU without coordination with DTY South.

Question 8

If a slow climbing MTMA outbound is transferred to TC COWLY by PC STAFA, and TC COWLY elect not to work the traffic, are there any considerations with regard to BB/NX/BE outbounds, TMA inbounds and FITBO1H arrivals?

Answer 8

No - if TC COWLY skip the traffic it will be presented clean to DTY South

Question 9

NewPENS transition of OLDI links (from old PENS), when will the transition occur?

Answer 9

Over the next few months (til March 9th) - all service replacements to be done at night and OS’s to be notified. Only one OLDI link taken down per time.

Question 10

Which aircraft is exempt from the Luton night-time landing restrictions?

Answer 10

WUK8124 - St. Petersburg to Luton - should land at 0620.

Question 11

What major changes have been introduced regarding volcanic eruptions?

Answer 11

Phases have been changed - now:

Pre-Eruption Phase
Start of Eruption Phase
On-going Eruption & Recovery Phase

ASHTAM’s have been discontinued. SIGMET/NOTAM’s to disseminate pertinent information and a danger zone of 120nm from point of eruption can be put in to place in Pre-Eruption, and will be put into place at Start of Eruption.

Question 12

When conflicting aircraft are inbound from a non-iFACTS sector, will you get interactions against them?

Answer 12

No. When both are OUTCOMM then no interactions. When one is INCOMM and the other not then still no interactions but you will gain the ability to probe the interaction. When both INCOMM then interactions paint.

Question 13

What routeing west of CLN (through KOPUL) has been removed due to iFACTS errors?

Answer 13

Q60. Aircraft to file LAM-L179-CPT or KOPUL-Q63-CPT until fix is applied.

Question 14

With the removal of the BIG VOR, what effect will this have on GROVE1C arrivals?

Answer 14

Should be none as the routes are ERP’s, however if a pilot reports unable to fly the first two legs then radar vectors towards WELIN are to be used.

Question 15

What speed would you expect a GLF6 to fly in climb or descent?

Answer 15

Max 250kts due to an issue with the rudder. Expect slower speeds.

Question 16

On CLN what level restriction would apply to an EDLM inbound (Marl-Loemuhle)?

Answer 16

EDLM has been added to the German group so should auto-SLUT out at FL330.

Question 17

On CLN what level restriction would apply to ETOU and ETAD inbounds?

Answer 17

FL330. ETAR can be accepted at cruise levels.

Question 18

Do Maastricht need to be informed of slow climbing aircraft that have been coordinated through AMS?

Answer 18

No, unless Amsterdam do not approve the climb and elect to work the aircraft.

Question 19

If a LC/KB inbound on DTY requests a flight level between FL225-245, what are the procedures?

Answer 19

Ring TC and ask if aircraft is still acceptable FL220 at ODVOD. If not then alter the RFL to the new level FIRST and ring flight plans for a reroute onto the JACKO1H. Expect FL200 at ROGBI.

Question 20

If a LC/KB inbound on DTY specifically requests the JACKO1H or requests a level below FL225, what are the procedures?

Answer 20

Alter the RFL to the new level FIRST and ring flight plans for a reroute onto the JACKO1H. Expect FL200 at ROGBI.

Question 21

During a split, would you split the A & B bays?

Answer 21

It is recommended (but no longer mandatory), as it gives the incoming controller/planner the chance to ensure all the electronics have been targeted to the correct sector.

Question 22

When handing over, what is the first (new line) action you must take prior to commencing the handover

Answer 22

“Passes are to be exchanged in the OPM”

Question 23

When licensing/endorsements/replacement licenses are applied for, what should be taken into account regarding timeframes?

Answer 23

It’s the controllers responsibility to ensure all licensing/endorsements/replacement licenses are in place prior to the expiry of the previous. The 8-week grace period that previously existed has now been removed.

Question 24

Which UK airfields are excluded from the Ski-Flight level capping procedure for 2020 via VEULE?

Answer 24

EGSS is excluded from the daily restriction but still has the weekend restriction.

EGNT is excluded from both the daily and weekend restriction.

Question 25

Which Ski-Flight airfield destinations are part of the exclusion via VEULE?

Answer 25

LFLI, LSGG, LSGL, LSGS

Question 26

What is the max plannable level of Ski-Flights from the following destinations through VEULE? EGGW/EGKB/EGKK/EGLC/EGLL/EGMC/EGTO/EGQU/EGHI/EGHH & Farnborough Group - basically London TMA airfields.

Answer 26

FL310 Daily - 0500UTC - 2000UTC. These restrictions are available on the SIS.

Question 27

What is the max plannable level of Ski-Flights for airports not in the London TMA

Answer 27

FL350 Weekends - 0600UTC - 1800UTC. These restrictions are available on the SIS.

Question 28

When applying speed control what protection do you get from “on conversion”

Answer 28

Barely any. Depending on airline op procedures, aircraft type/weight/flying conditions, international differences and attitudes to holding conversion could occur at any level. Best to apply IAS “now” and closely monitor groundspeeds/IAS. Groundspeed is mandatory in TDB presentation window.

Question 29

What types of route clearances can you send to ATN equipped aircraft?

Answer 29

A mixture of ERP/VOR waypoints, though caution should be applied. In recent week it is noted that this transmission often sends (e.g) “CPT via KOPUL” so aircraft turn direct to CPT.

Question 30

Can FANS aircraft receive a mixture of ERP/VOR?

Answer 30

No. Only ERP

Question 31

When FANS timesout what is the phraseology?

Answer 31

“[Callsign] disregard CPDLC route message, disconnect from CPDLC and revert to voice”. You don’t have to pass the new clearance in the same sentence. Disconnecting from CPDLC is not a requirement if FANS failure and aircraft is transferring to TC (not-CPDLC equipped) or another ANSP (different logon).

Question 32

What are the (new) Silent Handover Conditions?

Answer 32

Transfer of control without radar handover, known as silent handover, may be effected provided that:

The aircraft is displaying a discrete SSR identity

The aircraft is within the anticipated displayed radar cover of the receiving sector/unit

There is satisfactory two-way speech communication available between the two sectors/units.