Navigation and Deconfliction SI (OPS) 03-12

Question 1

How are LSALT and Area Safe Heights to be calculated?

Answer 1

Using the Join Mission Planning System (JMPS), not using the ADF GPA LSALT calculation method

Question 2

If JMPS is not available, how are LSALT and ASH to be calculated?

Answer 2

1) Determine the elevation of the highest feature within the effective area
2) Add the altitude tolerance in accordance with ADF GPA
3) Round the resulting figure up to the next 100ft

Question 3

What are 2FTS Low level NAVEX routes flown at?

Answer 3

250 ft HAOW 600m

Question 4

Are the GPS functions of the EFB and/or Smart Watches to be used?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

When lodging SARTIME when flying OCTA, how should this be achieved?

Answer 5

1) Aircrew to lodge a SARTIME with CENSAR for all OCTA VFR or IFR/VFR sorties.
2) SARTIME should be lodged on the Flight Notofication form with NAIPS. Contact numbers should be #1 Pilot/Trainee, #2 2FTS Ops
3) SARTIME should be cancelled by phoneprimarily OR getting ATS or OPS to do it.

Question 6

If a sortie is delayed, when should pilots advise ATC?

Answer 6

When the delay is expected to be greater than 30 mins.

Question 7

How do delays affect decon and SARTIME?

Answer 7

Decon should be reorganized based on delayed departures

SARTIME should be extended to cover the flight period.