US ARMY German Airspace Flashcards
German Airspace
What are your VFR Uncontrolled Airspace minimums? (Rotary Wing)
Clear of Clouds AND the following Ceiling/Vis:
DAY 500/800
NVG/NVS 500/1600
NIGHT (Unaided) 1000/3000 (250’ AGL min in HFCA)
German Airspace
What are your SFVR minimums? (RW)
DAY 600/800
NIGHT 600/1600
Updated per SERA agreement
500/800
500/1600
Per AE 95-1
German Airspace
What is your basic cloud clearance?
1000 FT Above
1000 FT Below
1.5 KM Horizontal
German Airspace
What is class E VMC?
FLT VIS: 8KM
CLOUD CLEARANCE: 1.5K Horizontal/1000’ Vertical
German Airspace
All airspace in Germany over FL 100 is:
include Wx Minimums
Class C
Flight VIS: 8K
Basic Cloud Clearance (BCC)
exception is up to FL130 over Alpine Areas
German Airspace
What is the base of controlled airspace in Germany, unless otherwise designated?
2500FT AGL
German Airspace
What is your minimum height at night Unaided?
U: Minimum 250’ AGL in HFCA
German Airspace
All aircraft holding in Germany will fly for how long outbound, regardless of the length of time it takes to fly the inbound leg? (GP CHP 6)
One Minute unless otherwise depicted
German Airspace
When are expect approach times given?
When holding time will exceed 20 minutes.
German Airspace
What are you controlled airspace ‘bases’ or floors in Sector B and A?
Sector B: 1700 Ft AGL SECTOR A:1000 FT AGL
German Airspace
When in proximity to large cities over 100,000 population (Frankfurt, Nuremburg), how far AHO and Horizontal to them should you be?
1000 FT AHO
2000 FT HORIZONTAL
German Airspace
What is required to penetrate civil controlled airspace at night?
An ATC clearance, and penetration of civil controlled airspace requires a VHF and VOR radio. Flight plans (for VFR fight at night within other than USA controlled airspace) should be submitted at least one hour prior to proposed takeoff.
**Flights within USA controlled airspace or uncontrolled airspace,no night VFR(VN) flight plan has to be FILED or addressed to AFOD. AP/2 has US Army Exceptions
German Airspace
What are your Wx requirements for Class D (non-control Zone) (non surface based)
5KM
BCC
German Airspace
What are your Class C requirements? And all airspace above FL100 is? What are the Wx minimums above FL100?
Call 5 min prior to entry
VOR and VHF
Transponder w/Mode C
5KM vis (below FL 100) BCC
Class C
8KM/BCC
German Airspace
What are your Class D requirements? (Civil)
No Nav equip Requirement
Common on VHF Required
ATC Clearance!!
Cig: 1500 FT
FLT VIS: 5KM
GRD VIS: 5KM
**
German class D SFVR will only be requested IAW Min Safe Height Required IAW AP2. 500/800
German Airspace
Where does Class G start in the Vicinity of Class D airports? (Generally speaking)
The shelf around the perimeter of Class D is usually 1000 FT AGL and below. (GND–1000FT AGL = class G)
German Airspace
Class D requirements? (Military)
No Nav Equip Req
Commo IAW Mil Regs
ATC Clearance
CIG: 1500/1000/700ft ***
FLT VIS 5/3KM
GRD 5/3KM
Clear of Clouds
***Most military class Ds are either 1500/5 1000/5 or 700/3
See the AP/2 For listing
German Airspace
Day operations below ____ and night operations below ____ are _____ _________ in approved HFCA’s!!
100 FT AGL 500 FT AGL ONLY AUTHORIZED
German Airspace
What is the Standard Equipment to enter an ‘S’ under equipment in Germany?
1-VHF 1-VOR & ILS. SEE GP/AP 2 for exceptions and equilateral requirements)
**if nonRNAV equipped:pilots shall report to ATC After initial call using words NONRNAV after naming call sign. (AP2 & AP)
German Airspace
What are your General Avoidance Criteria?
HIRTAS 1000 AGL w/in 1.5K
Low Level Routes 300’ Vertical (RW)
Obstacles 500’ hor/ver
International Borders (1NM without clearance)
Nuke Plants 2000’ AGL w/in 1.5K/.8nm
Industrial Facilities 2000’ AGL w/in 1.5K/.8nm
Cities over 100,000 1000’ AHO w/in 2000’
Bridges and similar structures as well as overhead power lines shall not be under flown by aircraft
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What is the deconfliction line(DL)?
A barrier beyond which VFR flight will not be permitted without diplomatic clearance and / or appropriate ATC clearance.
The requirements for the DL can be found in the Enroute Supplement and FCG.
Call AFOD if in doubt about requirements to cross DL!!
