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Reserved.
## Positions

!!! note
Additional charts to the AIP may be found in the RAAF TERMA document, available towards the bottom of [RAAF AIP page](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip){target=new}
| Name | Callsign | Frequency | Login Identifier |
| ------------------ | -------------- | ---------------- | -----------------------------|
| East Sale ADC | East Sale Tower | 118.300 | ES_TWR |
| East Sale SMC | East Sale Ground | 127.250 | ES_GND |
| East Sale ACD | East Sale Delivery | 134.100 | ES_DEL |
| East Sale ATIS | | 125.40 | YMES_ATIS |

## Airspace
ES ADC owns no airspace. Release may be available from ES APP for circuits.

## Flight Category
- **Resuming VFR**:
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- Recovering military aircraft must automatically revert to VFR at the following points:
- At the initial point when recovering via military stream landing pattern (initial and pitch).
- At Hi-Key.
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- Following a touch and go, go-around, or visual overshoot when a local IFR aircraft has indicated an intention to join the circuit.

## Runway Modes
Single runway operations only.

## Circuit Procedures

The East Sale Circuit Area (ESL CIRA) is active at all times when R360A is active.

Circuit operations occur within a `5NM` radius of ESL ARP, at the following altitudes:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Type</th>
<th>Normal Altitude</th>
<th colspan="2">Low Level Altitude</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th></th>
<th>Day</th>
<th>Night</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Non Jet</td>
<td>A010</td>
<td>A004</td>
<td>Circling Minima</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jet</td>
<td>A015</td>
<td>A006</td>
<td>Circling Minima</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

### Circuit Direction
| Runway | Direction |
| ------ | ----------|
| 09 | Left |
| 22 | Left |
| 04 | Right |
| 27 | Right |

### Circuit Saturation
ATC should declare the circuit saturated when aircraft exceeds the below table.
When the circuit is saturated further circuits will be unavailable until numbers are within tolerance of the table.
This number may be reduced by ATC due to complexity of operations and prevailing weather in order to ensure safety.

| Time | ESL Day | ESL Night | WSL Day | WSL Night |
| ------ | ------- | --------- | ------- | --------- |
| Day | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |

## Low Approach
- By day, pilots of local aircraft may request a low approach.
- Pilots are responsible for ensuring that no collision risk exists and that there is suitable spacing to continue the approach and for the potential/subsequent go-around.

## Standard Taxi Routes
| Runway | Outbound Route | Inbound Route |
| ---------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------|
| Runway 27 | E2 or Eastern Check Bays | D2 |
| Runway 09 | D2 or Western Check Bays | E2 |
| Runway 22 | E2 or Eastern Check Bays | J |
| Runway 04 | J | D2 |

<figure markdown>
![ESL TAXI INBOUND](img/esl_taxi_inbound.png){ width="700" }
<figcaption>ESL TAXI INBOUND</figcaption>
</figure>

<figure markdown>
![ESL TAXI OUTBOUND](img/esl_taxi_outbound.png){ width="700" }
<figcaption>ESL TAXI OUTBOUND</figcaption>
</figure>

## Helicopter Operations
- **Helicopter Circuits**:
- When RWY09/27 is being used for fixed-wing circuit training, it is preferred that helicopters utilise threshold runway 04 (runway 09/27 direction) for landing and take-off to increase segregation between final approach and upwind segments.
- When helicopters require use of TWY A (Pad Alpha) for circuit training, base turns should be sequenced to avoid conflict during the final approach segment.

## Lanes
The 16 individual training areas within the ESL military airspace are separated by 4 outbound lanes.
These lanes are used by aircraft transiting to/from exterior training areas or for entry and exit of ESL military airspace.
Lanes are defined by GNSS waypoints situated at 12, 35, and 50 NM from YMES AD.

### Outbound Lanes

| Lane Direction | 12NM GNSS Waypoint | 35NM GNSS Waypoint | 50NM GNSS Waypoint | Bearing |
| -------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | ------------------ | ------- |
| Northern | LEKEM | GONEB | LANOS | 359 |
| Eastern | VEMDA | KADRU | TAVET | 090 |
| Southern | SABAX | LUTUK | NOLOX | 180 |
| Western | DUGAD | LERKO | DUNNE | 270 |

- **Vertical Dimensions**:
Lanes extend from `SFC` or the base of restricted airspace to `F160`.

#### Example Departure Clearance via Lane

Aircraft departing ESL military airspace may be instructed to track via a lane at or below `F160`.

!!! example
**BRCT21** is departing East Sale via the Eastern Lane at FL110 to Orbost (YORB). The departure clearance would be issued as follows:
**ES SMC** -> **BRCT21**: "BRCT21 CLEARED TO YORB, VIA EASTERN LANE, FPR, FL110, SQUAWK 1234, DEPARTURES 123.3"

**If BRCT21 was departing at or above FL160**, then departure clearance is as normal.

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## Level Assignment
- `F160` or `RFL` whichever is lower for fixed-wing aircraft.
- `A040` or `RFL` whichever is lower for rotary-wing aircraft.

## Coordination

### Auto Release
Auto release is not utilised at East Sale. 'Next' coordination is required from ES ADC to ES TCU for all aircraft.

!!! example
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Next, ASY01, runway 09"
<span class="hotline">**ES TCU** -> **ES ADC**</span>: "ASY01, Assigned Heading Left 030, unrestricted"
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Left Heading 030, ASY01"

Helicopters departing from helicopter spots will be treated as if departing from the duty runway.

!!! example
*PSDN14 is a VFR helicopter departing from the threshold of RWY04 (in the direction of runway 27)*
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Next, PSDN14, runway 27"
<span class="hotline">**ES TCU** -> **ES ADC**</span>: "PSDN14, right turn, unrestricted"
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Right turn, PSDN14"
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Reserved.
## Positions

!!! note
Additional charts to the AIP may be found in the RAAF TERMA document, available towards the bottom of [RAAF AIP page](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip){target=new}
| Name | ID | Callsign | Frequency | Login Identifier |
| ------------------ | ------- | ------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------- |
| **East Sale TMA** | **ESA** | **East Sale Approach** | **123.300** | **ES_APP** |

## Airspace

ES TCU controls the airspace within R360. Typically, sectors R360A through R360F are active. The enroute controllers manage the airspace beneath the active R360 sectors, with YWE controlling the southern section and ELW controlling the northern section.
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Coordination with both enroute controllers is needed if online.

R393 is a reserved and is activated only for special events.

If operationally necessary, ES TCU may also request the activation of M301 airspace segments for military exercises up to `F450`.

Release coordination with the overlying enroute controller is required.

<figure markdown>
![ESL TMA](img/esltcu.png){ width="700" }
<figcaption>ESL TMA</figcaption>
</figure>


## Logon Process

Given the specific nature of the East Sale TCU airspace, surrounding controllers may not be fully aware of its boundaries. Upon logging on as East Sale TCU, it is essential to announce the activation status of R360/M301.

!!! example
<span class="hotline">**ESA** -> **ELW**</span>: "Request activation of R360 from SFC to F210"

## Circuit Procedures
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### East Sale Circuit Area (ESL CIRA)

The East Sale Circuit Area (ESL CIRA) is active at all times when R360A is active. The ESL CIRA may be released to ADC on request to the ES ADC.

### West Sale Circuit Area (WSL CIRA)

The West Sale Circuit Area (WSL CIRA) is active at all times when R360A is active. It is defined as airspace within a `5NM` radius centered on the YWSL ARP, from the `SFC` to `A020`.

Separation on the movement area at West Sale is not provided by ES TCU due to geographical displacement. Pilots are responsible for separation during ground operations.

The WSL CIRA remains north of the Latrobe River and within 12 TAC ESL.

#### Circuit Directions

| Runway | Direction |
| ------ | ----------|
| 05 | Right |
| 09 | Right |
| 14 | Right |
| 23 | Left |
| 27 | Left |
| 32 | Left |

#### Standard Circuit Altitudes

| Type | Normal Altitude | Low Level Altitude (Day) | Low Level Altitude (Night) |
| ------------ | --------------- | ----------------------- | -------------------------- |
| All Aircraft | A011 | A005 | Circling Minima |

### Coordination Between ESL and WSL CIRA

The ESL and WSL CIRA overlap overhead Sale Township. To avoid conflict between aircraft conducting circuits, a line north-south through the Sale Racecourse marks the boundary between ESL and WSL circuit patterns. Pilots must report if extension beyond the racecourse is required.

## VFR Transit

<figure markdown>
![ESL VFR ROUTE](img/esl_vfr_route.png){ width="700" }
<figcaption>ESL VFR ROUTE</figcaption>
</figure>

### Transit Lane (D353)

#### The VFR Transit Lane (D353)
VFR D353 transit lane allows VFR aircraft to transit the TCU airspace. The lateral limits are approximately 1NM either side of the railway line from Cowwarr to Lindenow South, passing through Heyfield, Maffra, and Stratford.
The vertical limit is from `SFC` to `A015`.
Clearance is not required for transit through R360A via D353.
Aircraft must monitor ES TCU on 123.300, and broadcast at Cowwarr and Lindenow South compulsory en route reporting points. No air traffic services are provided within D353.

#### Princes Route
Aircraft using the Princes Route should expect a clearance not above 1,500FT. Other levels may be available upon request.

#### Longford Lane (UOFL)

The Longford Lane is active at all times when R360A is active. It is an airspace reservation within R360A to allow ESSO helicopters to operate between Longford Heliport and offshore oil platforms and other aircraft to transit to the north east.
The Longford Lane extends from the `SFC` to `A020`.
Upon pilot request, clear aircraft to transit through the Longford Lane.
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*RCR is a VFR Archer 10 miles to the north west of McGauran beach*

!!! example
**RCR**: "East Sale Approach, RCR, Archer, 10 miles north west McGauran beach, 3500, request clearance Loch Sport"
**ES TCU**: "RCR, East Sale Approach, squawk 1234, remain outside charlie airspace"
**RCR**: "Remain OCTA, squawk 1234, RCR"
**ES TCU**: "RCR, identified, cleared McGauran Beach, Loch Sport, not above 1500"
**RCR**: "cleared McGauran Beach, Lock Sport, not above 1500, RCR"


## Lanes and Training Areas

<figure markdown>
![ESL LANES AND TRAINING AREAS](img/esl_lanes_training_areas.png){ width="700" }
<figcaption>ESL LANES AND TRAINING AREAS</figcaption>
</figure>

### Outbound Lanes

The outbound lanes are used by aircraft transiting to/from exterior training areas or for entry and exit of ESL military airspace. These lanes are defined by GNSS waypoints situated at 12, 35, and 50 NM from YMES AD.

Lanes extend from `SFC` or the base of restricted airspace to `F160`.

| Lane Direction | 12NM GNSS Waypoint | 35NM GNSS Waypoint | 50NM GNSS Waypoint | Bearing |
| -------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | ------------------ | ------- |
| Northern | LEKEM | GONEB | LANOS | 359 |
| Eastern | VEMDA | KADRU | TAVET | 090 |
| Southern | SABAX | LUTUK | NOLOX | 180 |
| Western | DUGAD | LERKO | DUNNE | 270 |

### Inbound Lanes

The inbound lanes are used to guide aircraft into the East Sale airspace from exterior areas. These lanes also rely on GNSS waypoints at 12, 35, and 50 NM from YMES AD.

| Lane Name | 12NM GNSS Waypoint | 35NM GNSS Waypoint | 50NM GNSS Waypoint | Bearing |
| -------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | ------------------ | ------- |
| Lakes Lane | OMBOR | TODIV | GIPPS | 049 |
| Bass Lane | KIGAG | REMOT | PUKIM | 135 |
| Strezlecki Ln | TEBUM | PARNVU | RUPOD | 224 |
| Avon Lane | AKVIN | UPSAL | ENBUD | 315 |


### Training Areas

The training areas around East Sale are crucial for military operations. Each area is defined by specific lateral and vertical limits to ensure safe and coordinated use.

| Training Area | Location | Distance | Vertical Dimensions | LSALT |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------ | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Alpha | Northern Lane and Lakes Lane | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A050 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A059 FT |
| Bravo | Lakes Lane and Eastern Lane | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A050 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A030 FT |
| Charlie | Eastern Lane and Bass Lane (ESL NDB) | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A050 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A019 FT |
| Delta | Bass Lane and Southern Lane | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A050 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A024 FT |
| Echo | Southern Lane and Strezlecki Lane | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A050 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A039 FT |
| Foxtrot | Strezlecki Lane and Western Lane | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A070 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A066 FT |
| Golf | Western Lane and Avon Lane | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A050 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM); 7000 FT to FL430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A070 FT |
| Hotel | Avon Lane and Northern Lane | 12 NM to 35 NM | SFC to F430 (12 NM to 20 NM); A050 FT to F430 (20 NM to 35 NM) | A070 FT |
| Sierra | Northern Lane and Lakes Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A050 FT to FL430 | A065 FT |
| Tango | Lakes Lane and Eastern Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A050 FT to FL430 | A035 FT |
| Uniform | Eastern Lane and Bass Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A050 FT to FL430 | A015 FT |
| Victor | Bass Lane and Southern Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A050 FT to FL430 | A017 FT |
| Whiskey | Southern Lane and Strezlecki Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A050 FT to FL430 | A039 FT |
| X-ray | Strezlecki Lane and Western Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A070 FT to FL430 | A066 FT |
| Yankee | Western Lane and Avon Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A070 FT to FL430 | A071 FT |
| Zulu | Avon Lane and Northern Lane | 35 NM to 50 NM | A070 FT to FL430 | A071 FT |

## Arrival Procedures

Aircraft arriving from any Training Area (TA) will remain in the TA until direct entry into an IAP is possible. ATC should anticipate the sequence to allow for efficient tracking and sequencing.

### Visual Approach

When expect visual approach is advertised on the ATIS:

- Maintain `A070`.
- Track to intercept an inbound lane prior to exiting the TRA (20 NM).
- Sequence aircraft for a Visual Approach via Initial Point (IP) for the duty runway.

### Instrument

When expect instrument approach is advertised on the ATIS:

- Maintain `A070`.
- Track to intercept an inbound lane prior to exiting the TRA (20 NM).
- Sequence aircraft for an Instrument Approach Procedure in accordance with the table below.

| Runway | Lane | IAP | IAF | LSALT |
| -------- | ------------- | ----- | ------ | ------- |
| RWY 09 | Lakes Lane | TAC | BRONY | A044 |
| RWY 09 | Bass Lane | TAC | JOSSO | A034 |
| RWY 09 | Strezlecki Ln | RNP | MESWO | A034 |
| RWY 09 | Avon Lane | RNP | MESWO | A044 |
| RWY 22 | Lakes Lane | RNP | MESND | A035 |
| RWY 22 | Bass Lane | TAC | WEIRD | A019 |
| RWY 22 | Strezlecki Ln | TAC | ENRIK/WEIRD | A044/A034 |
| RWY 22 | Avon Lane | TAC | ENKIL | A044 |
| RWY 27 | Lakes Lane | ILS-Y/RNAV | LIDVU/MESEE | A035 |
| RWY 27 | Bass Lane | ILS-Y/RNAV | LIDVU/MESEJ | A035/A019 |
| RWY 27 | Strezlecki Ln | ILS-Y/TAC | JOSSO | A034 |
| RWY 27 | Avon Lane | ILS-Y/TAC | BRONY | A044 |


## Coordination

### Auto Release

Auto release is not utilized at East Sale. 'Next' coordination is required from ES ADC to ES TCU for all aircraft.

!!! Example
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Next, ASY01, runway 09"
<span class="hotline">**ES TCU** -> **ES ADC**</span>: "ASY01, Assigned Heading Left 030, unrestricted"
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Left Heading 030, ASY01"

### Helicopter Operations Coordination

Helicopters departing from helicopter spots will be treated as if departing from the duty runway.

*PSDN14 is a VFR helicopter departing from the threshold of RWY04 (in the direction of runway 27)*

!!! Example
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Next, PSDN14, runway 09"
<span class="hotline">**ES TCU** -> **ES ADC**</span>: "PSDN14, Assigned Heading Left 010, unrestricted"
<span class="hotline">**ES ADC** -> **ES TCU**</span>: "Left Heading 010, PSDN14"

### Transfer to Tower

Transfer to tower frequency at the following points:

- **Visual approach:** 10NM
- **Visual approach via Hi-Key:** Passing 5000FT or 5NM, whichever occurs first
- **Instrument approach (unless radar vectored):**
- **ILS, NDB, TACAN:** Turning inbound
- **ILS via LIDVU:** 10NM
- **RNP:** Intermediate fix
- **DME:** 10NM

## Charts

Aerodrome and instrument approach charts are available in the AIP. Additionally, refer to the RAAF TERMA document, available towards the bottom of [RAAF AIP page](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip).
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