Oakey AD2 SUPP/ERSA Summary Flashcards
What AMSL ALT is Oakey?
1336ft AMSL
What are the correct headings for RWY 09/27, 05/23 and 14/32?
09/27: 089 and 269
05/23: 044/224
14/32: 134/314
What level of service is provided to defence aircraft within the CTR and class of VMC is used?
Class D separation and class D VMC
What is Oakey CTAF freq?
127.65
Do local helicopters have to prefix R/T with ‘Helicopter’ when operating at Oakey?
Not required
Explain what the Oakey FTAs are and what their purpose is:
FTA = Flight training area
Divided into W, NW and NE, these are larger blocks of airspace used for training. They are from 3000-6500ft AMSL with the lowest useable being 3500ft.
Are the LFA boundaries exactly as displayed on the map or do they follow visual features?
They follow the visual feature e.g. roads/rivers, maps move they line so these are still visible
Explain the logic for LFA numbering?
Number on is in the middle, moving clockwise from bottom left thereafter
What are the saturation levels within the LFAs?
Four independent call signs (can be a formation of up to 4 aircraft)
A single coordinated activity (ROBC)
A single formation of 5 or more aircraft
What does SAAFR mean?
Standard use Army Aircraft Flight Route
Explain the naming convention for the SAAFRs:
From West to East, X-Ray, Yankee, Zulu
What are the ACPs, what is their naming convention and how are they intended to be used?
ACPs (airspace control points) are waypoints named using a fish theme which are used by ATC when req to help provide separation
E.g. Remain E of Nemo
What are the CIRA gates and how are they intended to be used?
CIRA gates are 6x visual ground features named, West, NW, North, NE, East and South gates.
They are used as transition points for aircraft flying to/out of the LFAs
What are the transit areas, how should they be used and how are they named?
Transit areas are labelled as Whiskey (West), Charlie (Central) and Echo (east).
They are intended to allow flexibility in routing between the CIRA and LFAs. They are SFC to 3000ft IAW LFAs
What are the limits of the YBYO (Brymaroo) and YWYO (Wyoming) CIRA?
Both: 2M radius, SFC - 3000ft
What are the limits of the Oakey CIRA?
5NM radius FM OAK VOR, SFC - 3000ft AMSL
When operating within the CIRA, does a flight plan need to be submitted?
No
When are start clearance required at Oakey?
Only when stated within the ATIS
What is the R/T for taxi clearance?
OAK GND, KNG 07, Pad XX, ATIS X, (NVIS status if by night)