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What are the Maastricht RFC areas and associated rules?

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A - North of DVR, approx 8nm east of DVR
- RFC unlimited
- RFT by up to 10 degrees

B - Triangle south of DVR, 5nm either side of RINTI
- RFC FL340
- RFT by up to 10 degrees

C - East of A to boundary
- RFC unlimited
- RFT within confines of KOK buffer zone

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What are the conditions for traffic routing via MOTOX?
When would S2 need to coordinate?

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CDR available eastbound only
Min level FL350
Aircraft positioned on or south of L15

Coordination required:
- with S15 and/or Maastricht if below FL350 and within RFC zone B
- with Reims if traffic unable to make FL350 by MOTOX

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What is the procedure for OAT to GAT traffic exiting UK FIR?

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Swanwick Mil request joining clearance from French ACC sector via abutting LAC sector

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What is the procedure for OAT to OAT traffic exiting UK FIR?

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Swanwick Mil will either send CFP request or take 5 within LAC and handover traffic directly to French Mil

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What is the procedure for GAT to OAT traffic entering UK FIR?

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  • Traffic will enter as normal
  • Planner will pre-note relevant Swanwick Mil planner of the track (10 mins pre-note)
  • Swanwick Mil will request LAC sector to pass Mil squawk and frequency to offering French sector
  • Swanwick Mil will either send a CFP or take 5 on entry
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What is the procedure for OAT to OAT traffic entering UK FIR?

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  • French Mil will handover directly to Swanwick Mil
  • Swanwick Mil will either send CFP or take 5
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What is the procedure for traffic on TACAN Link 4 (TL4)?

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Swanwick Mil will control eastbound and westbound (OAT or GAT) and will either request CFP or take 5

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What will OAT routing via TACAN Bravo 7 (TB7) to join UL9 at DVR be required to do?

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Operate as GAT after DVR

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When should headings be used (without coordination) with regards to civil and military traffic to Reims?

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Due to proximity of L15 with TB3 (TACAN route) if less than 20nm horizontal distance between aircraft, headings should be used

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Where is transfer of comms (at or before) and transfer of control to Maastricht?

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Comms - 10nm east of DVR
Control - KONAN

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Where is transfer of comms (at or before) and transfer of control to Brest?

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Q sectors:
Comms & control - SITET

M sectors:
Comms & control - XAMAB

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Where is transfer of comms and transfer of control to Reims?

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Comms - between SANDY & RUCAC
Control - RUCAC

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What levels may be planned to the 3 adjacent sectors?

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Brest:
- Any eastbound level

Reims (via MOTOX)
- Eastbound, min level FL350

Maastricht:
- Eastbound only above FL315
- Any westbound level FL360+ is permitted for ED, ET, ELLX, LFSF

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When LUS is split, who is responsible for convergence at BIG of eastbound traffic from S5/35 vs L15 southbound traffic from DTY?

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S24

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When LUS is split, who is responsible for convergence of eastbound traffic from S5/35 vs eastbound traffic from S36?

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S2

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When LUS is split, who is responsible for eastbound and westbound traffic between S12 and S19/20 vs eastbound traffic via BIG from S5/35/DTY?
What must be done if any level change required?

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S24
Strip must be rammed if level change required

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When LUS is split what is the procedure for northbound traffic via OCK (Q3/UM185)? (x4)

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  • S24 will skip and pass on any SCCs to S2
  • S1 will transfer to S2 ideally on own nav
  • S2 may turn left as far as AVANT-HEMEL track without coordination
  • S2 responsible for ensuring any coordination with S34 is communicated to S24
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When LUS is split what is the procedure for southbound traffic routing N866 (BPK - SAM)?

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  • S2 transfer to S24
  • S1 may elect not to work before transfer to S20
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When LUS is split what is the procedure for southbound traffic routing UL980/L620 (LAM/BIG - MID)?

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Will be transferred from S2 to S1 unless S24 elect to work

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When LUS is split what must be considered by S2 when sending westbound traffic direct to ICTAM?

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Point out must be sent to S1 if any traffic positioned south of track towards ICTAM

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What is the procedure regarding overflights from S19 to S1? (x4)

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  • S19 will offer at a westbound level
  • S1P may accept at ODL but is expected to change NFL to eastbound level
  • S19 will ascertain if aircraft can accept higher on first contact - if unable this info is passed to S1P
  • Aircraft on hdg is RFT right only subject to danger area activity
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What is the max level MTMA depa are offered and what are RFC conditions?

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FL310
RFC FL350
RFC unlimited after northern edge of DTY corridor

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What must S2 consider when climbing an MTMA dep via BIG when LUS is split?

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Must be coordinated with S24

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What level bys are DTY to use to ensure MTMA deps achieve FL310 by LMS boundary?

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H’s/JC - 60nm before SAM
E/E2 - 65nm before GWC
Vs - 60nm before MID
P - 90nm before SFD
Ds - PIXUP

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What is the procedure for EGNH/NM/NJ/CN/NO deps from S27/32?
Between 0600-1000 If RFL is above FL330 aircraft are to be offered at the RFL but not climbed above FL330 until accepted by S24
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What is the procedure for UL15 traffic when LUS split?
S24 to RAM on and skip DTY to transfer to S2 If S27/32 wish to amend XFL they should coordinate with S24 who will coordinate with S2
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If S27 and S32 are split who should LUS planner speak to for RFC/RFT?
Both sectors
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Which inbounds are RFD with S34/32 from S24/2? Are they also RFT?
MTMA (CC/GP/NR) NM NJ NH NO Traffic on own nav is RFT either direction up to 20 degrees provided aircraft remains in offering sectors airspace
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What traffic to S28/34 should LUS initiate streaming for and where should they be positioned?
MTMA inbounds Positioned as close as possible to WELIN - TNT track
30
What is the level by point for all traffic from S2 to S34?
HEMEL
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What is the level by point for all traffic from S24 to S32?
Sector boundary
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What are RFT conditions between S13 and S2?
All traffic on own nav RFT up to 20 degrees (subject to coordination with S12)
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What traffic from S13 is RFD and what are conditions?
Midlands group and EGNE: - RFD FL250 regardless of NFL - All traffic RFT within S13 - Traffic is M40 fillet RFD FL280 only and RFT left only
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What are RFC conditions from S13?
All traffic RFC after passing abeam LOGAN If RFC subject another aircraft a phone call must be made
35
What should S2 controller be cognisant of re the SABER to SIVDA direct route? (x2)
Routing traffic direct to a position north of STOAT on L613 Ensuring climbing traffic to S12 is at the XFL unless otherwise coordinated
36
With regards to CLN - DTY directs which traffic would require NAS reroute (withdrawn from S2) and which wouldn’t (S2 to skip)?
London FIR overflights (plus EGNV arrivals) - NAS reroute London FIR arrivals (excl EGNV) - no reroute
37
What traffic may be offered to LUS on agreement with LUS/LMS from S19? What are RFD conditions?
Midlands group & EGNE inbounds RFD FL270 irrespective of level offered
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Traffic coordinated across S17 is also what?
RFC
39
What offers should be prioritised by the S1/2 planner?
Offers from S26
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What must S2 do when receiving traffic at or climbing to FL300 from S26?
Ascertain of on a hdg and if so will leave on the hdg until in S2 airspace
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Why might a DVR outbound vs a EBBR inbound show as a red interaction in ifacts? What is the implication?
Because NFL of inbound vs XFL of outbound are in conflict. Therefore important to ensure lateral separation as level change needs to be achieved
42
What are the conditions regarding climbing traffic via SAM/EXARO? (x4)
- If S1 plans XFL above FL310 to S20 it may be presented in the climb abeam KAPEX - If S1 and S25 are bandboxed, traffic crossing SAM above FL280 may be presented in the climb - If aircraft not accepted by S20, S1 must obtain verbal coordination before entering S20 at PEPIS - It is responsibility of S25 to ensure separation between accepted eastbound flights in conflict with this traffic
43
Which points in BCN should central avoid routing direct to without coordination when EGD218 active?
LIPGO and VATRY
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Under what conditions may S16 offer appropriate Paris TMA deps to S2?
- If coordination not agreed by RATUK, S16 shall withdraw and target S26 - S2 must accept level within airspace or reject - If aircraft will not be FL310 10nm before SANDY, S16 must withdraw and target S26/S15
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Which sectors may S2 receive traffic from at RATUK? What are the level splits?
REIMS HN - FL365+ (FL380+) REIMS KN - FL345-365 (FL360) REIMS UN - FL265-345 (FL320 & FL340)
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Which sectors would S2 transfer traffic to at MOTOX? What are the splits?
REIMS HN - FL365+ (FL370+) REIMS YB - FL345-365 (FL350)
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What sectors may S2 transfer traffic to at KONAN/KOK? What are the splits?
KOK HI - FL355+ (FL360+) KOK LO - FL245-355 (FL330 & FL350)
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What are the procedures re the KOKSY buffer zone/KOKSY gate?
- S13/14 must ensure westbound traffic on L610 remains north of buffer zone unless coordinated with S2 and Maastricht - S2/15 must position eastbound flights within KOKSY gate (southern half of boundary with Maastricht) unless coordinated with S13/14
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Where should transfer of comms to Maastricht take place?
At DVR or asap after passing DVR
50
What is the procedure for LTMA deps transferred to Maastricht?
RFC after DVR unless otherwise notified
51
Silent handovers between LAC and Maastricht are permitted provided what? (x4)?
- Primary and secondary radar available at both centres - Direct telephone line between centres is serviceable - Aircraft equipped with functioning SSR transponders including Mode C - Minimum radar separation provided between aircraft of 10nm in trail constant or increasing
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What are the conditions for use of parallel headings to Maastricht? (x4) If vertical separation not achieved by 10nm east of DVR what is the consideration?
- Minimum lateral separation is never less than 5nm - Aircraft are not at or cleared to the same level at the exit point - Transferring controller instructs aircraft to report heading - If receiving controller anticipates hdg but not reported by pilot they shall ascertain before turning If one aircraft cleared to FL360+ and vertical separation not anticipated by 10nm east of DVR the aircraft should be transferred to respective sector appropriate to cleared levels
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If an SSR code needs to be changed on an aircraft from Maastricht, when can this be changed?
Transfer of control point, 10nm east of DVR (CHECK - transfer of control point is KONAN?!)
54
What is reduced longitudinal separation (Maastricht)?
3 mins and not less than 20nm
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What is the fallback procedure for coordination if there is a failure of telephone lines and OLDI between AC and Maastricht?
- Ask pilot (with at least 5 mins notice prior to transfer of control point) to pass data on appropriate frequency to obtain an entry clearance - If clearance cannot be issued, pilot must inform transferring sector - Transferring sector will hold aircraft and after minimum 10 mins instruction pilot to re-establish contact with accepting sector - Repeat until clearance issued
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What notice needs to be given to Maastricht and vice versa for formation flights?
10 mins
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What flight levels should be used in the event of suspension of RVSM ops between AC and Maastricht?
Even - FL320, FL380 Odd - FL290, FL350, FL410
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What are the RFC/D/T conditions for aircraft transferred from Reims on L613?
FL340 and below: - RFT/RFC/RFD after VESAN within offering sector limits FL345 and above: - RFC/RFD and RFT left only after VESAN within offering sector limits - RFT right turns after SOVAT
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What are Reims sector vertical limits at VESAN?
HN - FL365+ KN - FL345 - FL365 UN - FL265 - FL345
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What are the implications of Reims holding at VESAN/ABUDA between FL270 and FL370?
Reims are to inform Swanwick at commencement and cessation of activity and ensure traffic is clear of holding before transfer of comms and control
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What is reduced longitudinal separation and what conditions is it subject to with traffic coming from Reims? (x5)
3 mins between aircraft maintaining, climbing or descending through RATUK subject to: - Distance not less than 20nm - If speed restriction given, Reims must inform S2 - May be withdrawn by GS Central with 30 mins notice - If telephone line becomes unserviceable, standard separation to be applied - Standard separation to be applied on TB3
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What is the procedure for telephone and OLDI failure between Reims and AC?
- Pilot to pass details by RT - Reims to ensure that AC will accept before allowing flight to enter London UIR
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What is the procedure for telephone failure between Reims and AC but OLDI still working?
- No requirement for aircraft to pass details - Aircraft to be transferred in level flight and use of reduced longitudinal separation suspended
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What level is oceanic Paris TMA traffic restricted to without prior coordination?
FL260
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Non oceanic Paris TMA departures able to make what level by where will be transferred level or climbing to what level max? What are RFC conditions? What happens to traffic unable to meet this?
Able to make FL310 by RATUK Transferred level or climbing to FL320 max RFC after VESAN within confines of UN sector Traffic unable to meet this will be capped at FL280 and transferred to S16
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What is the Brest sectorisation?
SITET: - Brest QU - FL365+ - Brest QI - FL345 - FL365 - Brest QS - FL295 - FL345 XAMAB: - Brest MU - FL365+ - Brest MI - FL345 - FL365 - Brest MS - FL295 - FL345
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Where is transfer of control to Brest?
Sector boundary
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What is the La Manche RFC/RFT area and what are the rules associated? (x6)
- All traffic transferred from S18 or S1 is RFC within area - All traffic is known to both Q and M sectors - All traffic is RFT up to 20 degrees (Q will not turn into M without coordination and vice versa) - S1 must ensure that details have been passed and accepted before the RFC/RFT area, otherwise must be coordinated by phone - If direct routing will penetrate the other sector south of the boundary this must be coordinated - If S18 or S1 receive a CFP on route TB6, transfer of comms shall be delayed until military traffic no longer in confliction
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Who do S1 need to inform of any crossing traffic in La Manche area without a CFP?
S18
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If Swanwick Mil send CFP request above FL300 in La Manche area which sectors will they target?
S1 and S18
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When is traffic on UN859 (GWC to ITET) deemed separated from UL612 (MID to XAMAB)?
- Traffic on UN859 is on or west of Route - Traffic on UL612 is routing direct VEULE and positioned east of XAMAB
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What is reduced longitudinal separation with Brest and conditions? (x4)
Separation of 3 mins between aircraft at or climbing to same level provided that: - Aircraft are monitored and distance is 20nm constant or increasing - Speed restrictions are notified - Aircraft equipped with working transponders - Radars serviceable and telephone comms available
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When are radar handovers to be used between S1 and Brest and what information needs to be included?
Used when planned longitudinal separation of 3 mins or 20nm is not achieved. Must include: - Callsign - Latest FL report and CFL - Heading where used - Any other pertinent info
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When is transfer of traffic on parallel headings between AC and Brest permitted under the conditions of a radar handover? (x3)
- Radar handover call is made - lateral distance is at least 5nm - traffic cleared to different levels
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When are silent handovers between AC and Brest approved? (x3)
- SSR displays serviceable at both units - telephone lines serviceable - aircraft following same route are spaced by min 10nm constant or increasing on crossing boundary
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When are parallel headings via XAMAB permitted without coordination? (x5)
- Favourable weather conditions - Both aircraft entering same sector - Aircraft cleared to different levels or aircraft cleared to same level are routing to different points after RESMI and positioned accordingly - Minimum 8nm lateral separation - Pilot is instructed to report heading
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What levels are to be planned from S1 to Brest?
Eastbound only
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When will traffic via VEULE have an X intention code as opposed to V?
When level capped at FL290 with Brest
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Which 3x airfields in Paris TMA are prohibited from Brest airspace?
LFPO LFPV LFPN
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What are non-RVSM procedures for traffic going to Brest?
- Brest will only accept non-RVSM if they are state flights - S1 will initiate approval from Brest sector - Brest may refuse based on complexity or safety - If going via S20, the offer should be rammed to S20 to give them time to initiate approval
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Who will Swanwick Mil request a CFP with within the RFC/RFT areas between DVR and KOK?
S2 and S15
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Who does S2 need to inform if there is a CFP within the RFC/RFT areas between DVR and KONAN above FL320?
KOKSY HI/LO
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Who does S2 need to inform if there is crossing traffic (non-CFP) within the RFC/RFT areas between DVR and KONAN above FL320?
S15 and KOKSY HI/LO
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What needs to be considered for DVR outbounds with XFL FL310?
S15 needs to be targeted If the filed or RFL is FL315+ Maastricht will be targeted even if XFL is FL310. Therefore S15 must be selected in order to correctly target
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What are level restrictions and intention codes for traffic routing via LELNA?
FL310 H6 and H7
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What is the max FL for traffic inbound LFRC (JC intention code)?
FL120
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What point will joiners join S12 at FL250+? Where will they route?
UMBAG - LAM

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