LoA Peterlee

Question 1

Who will Peterlee call before parachute dropping takes place?

Answer 1

Newcastle and they will advise them if both PSR and SSR is available.

Question 2

What will Peterlee do if they are advised by Newcastle that both PSR and SSR are U/S?

Answer 2

The pilot will contact EGNV on 118.850

Question 3

When receiving a call from Peterlee what will DTVA ATC advise them on?

Answer 3

The availability of PSR and SSR.

Question 4

What must be done if DTVA SSR or the aircraft’s transponder is not available?

Answer 4

The pilot shall endeavour to advise DTVA ATC if the commencement and completion of each sortie.

However if all transponders are available no further communication is required provided the activity remains within 1.5nms of the PLA and a/c displays 0033

Question 5

What happens if the parachuting a/c is advised that none of the radar systems are available?

Answer 5

The pilot will advise DTVA ATC of the commencement and completion of each sortie and maximum operating height.

Question 6

Who should DTVA notify whenever Peterlee commences/Ceases activity?
3 people

Answer 6

MACC Radar
Leeming
Newcastle