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9 changes: 3 additions & 6 deletions docs/aerodromes/classc/Goldy.md
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### Preferred RWY 14 Approach (All Hours) - Noise Abatement
The preferred approach for Jet aircraft above 5,700KG MTOW (unless due weather or critical operations requirements) is as follows:
<ol><li>RNAV-W (RNP) RWY 14</li><li>RNAV-Y (RNP) RWY 14</li><li>RNAV-Z (GNSS) RWY 14</li><li>VISUAL APCH RWY 14</li><li>ILS RWY 14</li></ol>
<ol><li>RNP W RWY 14</li><li>RNP Y RWY 14</li><li>RNP Z RWY 14</li><li>VISUAL APCH RWY 14</li><li>ILS RWY 14</li></ol>

### Circuit Direction
Circuits are to be conducted at `A010`.
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Aircraft requiring to transit the CTR coastal will be subject to delays depending on traffic in the Gold Coast CTR.

## Helicopter Operations
Local helicopter operations are conducted on the Western Grass which is the area contained by blue gable markers north of the VOR and west of the runway intersection. This is marked on the aerodrome chart as “HELO OPS”.
!!! note
Western Grass is outside of the maneuvering area and is not controlled by ATC – no take-off or landing clearances shall be provided for this area.

The HLS (Helipad) is located between the GA Apron and Taxiway Golf.
Local helicopter operations are conducted on the Western Grass which is the area contained by blue gable markers north of the VOR and west of the runway intersection. This is marked on the aerodrome chart as “HELO OPS”.
The HLS (Helipad) is located between the GA Apron and Taxiway Golf.
Circuits from the Western Grass are to be made in the same direction as the duty runway.

## Coordination
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--8<-- "includes/abbreviations.md"

## Restricted Areas
Australian airspace is covered in Restricted Areas. Put simply, these are areas where aircraft are not allowed to go. They are shown in vatSys in yellow as below:
## Special Use Airspace (SUA)
SUAs, formerly known as Restricted Areas (RAs), are scattered all over Australian airspace. In real life, they can be used for many different purposes, including, but not limited to:

- Military Activity (Most common)
- Live Firing
- Airshows
- Operationally Restricted Airspace
- Radiation Hazards
- Rocket Launches

Although the majority of these things don't pose any hazards in the online environment, activations of SUAs should still be simulated on VATSIM, and aircraft should be kept clear of them.

<figure markdown>
![Restricted Areas on vatSys](img/ra.png){ width="800" }
<figcaption>Restricted Areas on vatSys</figcaption>
![SUAs on vatSys](img/ra.png){ width="800" }
<figcaption>SUAs on vatSys</figcaption>
</figure>

### Vertical Limits
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### Activation times
Some Restricted Areas are not always active. Some may be active only on certain days, or certain hours of the day. More info can be found in the [ERSA](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/aip.asp){target=new}, or on the Restricted Areas window in vatSys

#### NOTAM
### NOTAM
Some Restricted Areas will be activated by NOTAM, most commonly for use by RAAF Virtual. These are available on the [VATPAC NOTAMs Page](https://vatpac.org/publications/notam){target=new}. These Restricted Areas will automatically become active on vatSys with AIRAC updates, so they are visually displayed on the screen.

###### Example
##### Example
<figure markdown>
![Example Restricted Area Activation NOTAM](img/vsoanotam.png){ width="800" }
<figcaption>Example Restricted Area Activation NOTAM</figcaption>
</figure>

#### Aircraft operating inside Restricted Area
### Aircraft operating inside Restricted Area
Military aircraft are permitted to operate within their designated Restricted Area as per the relevant NOTAM. Even if this Restricted Area is inside your airspace, you have no control authority over it.

!!! example
**ARA**: "DRGN379, shortly entering R604 Restricted Area, identification and control services terminated, frequency change approved. Contact me prior to leaving for airways clearance"
**DRGN379**: "Wilco, DRGN379"

### ATC Activated Military Airspace
Most Military TCUs and Tower positions, when online, control airspace that correspond to certain Restricted Area Activations. These are prescribed in the Local Instructions.

These Restricted Areas may be activated in vatSys, and the controllers of these positions may inform other surrounding controllers of their activations, so they may use the Resitricted Areas on the screen to visually assess the airspace and separation required for traffic.

Unless otherwise stated in Local Instructions, Restricted Areas activated for control by Military TCUs and Towers, will become **Class C** airspace.

## Formation Flights
Reserved.

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- With ADES **YBRK**; and
- Assigned the **ABVAS** or **DADBO** STAR; and
- Assigned `A070`
- Assigned `A090`

All other aircraft coming from KPL CTA must be **Heads-up** Coordinated to RKA prior to **20nm** from the boundary.

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- With ADES **YBMK**; and
- Assigned the **DAGSI** or **WELKE** STAR; and
- Assigned `A070`
- Assigned `A090`

All other aircraft coming from SWY CTA must be **Heads-up** Coordinated to MKA prior to **20nm** from the boundary.

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### CPDLC

The Primary Communication Method for ELW is Voice.
The Primary Communication Method for PIY is Voice.

[CPDLC](../../../client/cpdlc) may be used in lieu when applicable.

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## Coordination
### Domestic Enroute
As per [Standard coordination procedures](../../../controller-skills/coordination/#enr-enr), Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within **50nm** to boundary.
As per [Standard coordination procedures](../../../controller-skills/coordination/#pacific-units), Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within **15 mins** to boundary.

### IND Internal
As per [Standard coordination procedures](../../../controller-skills/coordination/#pacific-units), Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within **15 mins** to boundary.
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| FLD | KEN(All) | YBCS, YBTL | |

## Coordination
### Enroute
As per [Standard coordination procedures](../../../controller-skills/coordination/#enr-enr), Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within **50nm** to boundary.
### Domestic Enroute
As per [Standard coordination procedures](../../../controller-skills/coordination/#pacific-units), Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within **15 mins** to boundary.

### TSN Internal
As per [Standard coordination procedures](../../../controller-skills/coordination/#pacific-units), Voiceless, no changes to route or CFL within **15 mins** to boundary.
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- With ADES **YBMK**
- Assigned the **DAGSI** or **WELKE** STAR; and
- Assigned `A070`
- Assigned `A090`
- With ADES **YBRK**; and
- Assigned the **ABVAS** or **DADBO** STAR; and
- Assigned `A070`
- Assigned `A090`

All other aircraft coming from SWY/KPL CTA will be **Heads-up** Coordinated to MKA/RKA.

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*[AY]: Albury
*[AV]: Avalon
*[EN]: Essendon
*[MB]: Moorabbin
*[MB]: Moorabbin
*[SUA]: Special Use Airspace

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