diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classd/Bankstown.md b/docs/aerodromes/classd/Bankstown.md index d2c7f4eed..9f9b2f67a 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classd/Bankstown.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classd/Bankstown.md @@ -61,16 +61,16 @@ Circuits to be flown at `A010` ## Helicopter Operations ### General -These procedures apply during hours of daylight only. During hours of darkness, all helicopters must revert to fixed-wing operations. +These procedures apply during hours of daylight only. During hours of darkness, all helicopters must revert to fixed-wing operations. -The Main Pad (abeam taxiway Mike) is treated like a runway and requires a takeoff/landing clearance. Helicopters are permitted to become airborne from a limited number of other locations on the aerodrome, such as taxiway November Two, and should be instructed to *"report airborne"* or *"report on the ground"*. +The Main Pad (abeam taxiway Mike) is treated like a runway and requires a takeoff/landing clearance. Helicopters are permitted to become airborne from a limited number of other locations on the aerodrome, such as taxiway November Two, and should be instructed to *"report airborne"* or *"report on the ground"*. ### Reporting Points Three helicopter reporting points help keep helicopters segregated from other traffic. CWST: Michels Patisserie located 1.2nm west of CNTH on the water pipeline CNTH: Northern end of Regents Park Railway Station, roughly 300 metres north of the water pipeline -CSTH: Intersection of two creeks enclosing a sewage treatment works 2.1nm south of the aerodrome reference point +CSTH: Intersection of two creeks enclosing a sewage treatment works 2.1nm south of the aerodrome reference point ### Inbound Procedures Helicopters should track inbound at `A007` via one of the normal inbound points (PSP or TWRN) or via *Olympic Park* and report to **BK ADC** at that point. In response, **BK ADC** should instruct the aircraft to track as below: @@ -96,20 +96,20 @@ Helicopters shall report ready to **BK ADC** with their departure intentions. In **BK ADC:** "YZD, Bankstown Tower, depart Choppers North, main pad, cleared for takeoff" !!! note - Helicopters tracking via CSTH will pass over the runway complex midfield at `A005` to join downwind. Be mindful of aircraft in the fixed-wing circuit and pass traffic information to both aircraft prior to the helicopter becoming airborne. + Helicopters tracking via CSTH will pass over the runway complex midfield at `A005` to join downwind. Be mindful of aircraft in the fixed-wing circuit and pass traffic information to both aircraft prior to the helicopter becoming airborne. Example: *"XEL, traffic is a helicopter overflying the aerodrome to the south at A005, runway left, cleared touch and go"* *"YZD, traffic is a Cherokee turning final for runway left, depart Choppers South, main pad, cleared for takeoff"* ### Circuits -Circuits are conducted within the lateral confines of the fixed-wing circuit at `A007`, in the same direction as the current runway config. The termination point of the circuit is the Main Pad. +Circuits are conducted within the lateral confines of the fixed-wing circuit at `A007`, in the same direction as the current runway config. The termination point of the circuit is the Main Pad. !!! example **BK ADC:** "SUA, main pad, cleared stop and go" ## ATIS ### Runway Nomination -The ATIS must indicate the current runway config and nominate what each parallel runway is being used for. The northern runway (11L/29R) is primarily used for VFR arrivals and departures, the southern runway (11R/29L) for circuit training, and the centre runway for IFR arrivals/departures and VFR overflow. +The ATIS must indicate the current runway config and nominate what each parallel runway is being used for. The northern runway (11L/29R) is primarily used for VFR arrivals and departures, the southern runway (11R/29L) for circuit training, and the centre runway for IFR arrivals/departures and VFR overflow. This should be reflected on the ATIS as below: `RWY 11L FOR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES; RWY 11R FOR CIRCUIT TRAINING; RWY 11C IN USE` diff --git a/docs/client/cpdlc.md b/docs/client/cpdlc.md index eba7b0568..630f9d485 100644 --- a/docs/client/cpdlc.md +++ b/docs/client/cpdlc.md @@ -4,36 +4,42 @@ title: CPDLC --8<-- "includes/abbreviations.md" -In the real world, CPDLC operations are generally used by aircraft within airspaces in Class A airspace above `F245`. +In the real world, CPDLC is generally used by aircraft within Class A airspace above `F245`. -CPDLC Functionality may also be used by pilots to request a PDC. -PDC's utilising vatACARS are initiated by the pilot, however, the standalone vatSys functionality can be used in lieu of vatACARS without a pilot initated request. +CPDLC may also be used by pilots to request a PDC. +PDCs utilising vatACARS are solicited by the pilot, however, the standalone vatSys functionality can be used in lieu of vatACARS without a pilot-initated request. !!! Note - **CPDLC in it's enroute capacity should only be used by Enroute (C1) controllers or above.** + **CPDLC in its enroute capacity should only be used by Enroute (C1) controllers or above.** - PDC's may be issued using the vatACARS Client by any controller. + PDCs may be issued using the vatACARS client by any controller. ## Setup -The vatACARS client can be downloaded by clicking [here](https://vatacars.com/). +The vatACARS client can be downloaded by clicking [here](https://vatacars.com/){target=new}. The vatACARS client requires controllers to have a [Hoppies ACARS](https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html) account and logon code, plus a [vatACARS Token](https://vatacars.com/me). -If the client is installed correctly, there will be an *ACARS* drop-down box available. +If the client is installed correctly, there will be an *ACARS* drop-down box available in vatSys.
![vatACARS Dropdown](../controller-skills/img/vatacarsbar.png){ width="700" }
-## Pre Departure Clearance +## Pre-Departure Clearance -To utilise vatACARS for issuing PDC's, the controller must be logged into a VATPAC TCU, ADC, SMC or ACD position. +To utilise vatACARS for issuing PDCs, the controller must be logged into a TCU, ADC, SMC, or ACD position. !!! Note If multiple controllers are present at one airport, the controller responsible for the ACD position will manage PDCs through vatACARS. -After logging onto the VATSIM network, the controller should open the *Setup* window, fill in the relevent details, and click *Connect* +After logging onto the VATSIM network, controllers **MUST** note in their controller remarks section that PDCs are available in the format below. + +
+![vatACARS Continfo](../controller-skills/img/vatacarscontinfo2.png){ width="700" } +
+ +The controller should then open the vatACARS *Setup* window, fill in the relevent details, and click *Connect*.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarslogon.png){ width="700" } @@ -43,29 +49,31 @@ After logging onto the VATSIM network, the controller should open the *Setup* wi **vatACARS Token:** Must be your unique vatACARS Token, found [Here](https://vatacars.com/me). **Logon Code:** Must be your [Hoppies ACARS](https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html) Code. -Controllers **MUST** note in their controller remarks section that PDC's are available in the format below. - -
-![vatACARS Continfo](../controller-skills/img/vatacarscontinfo2.png){ width="700" } -
- -Once connected and with CPDLC enabled, pilots will connect to the vatACARS plugin via their aircraft's CPDLC system. The controller will normally receive a *'Request PDC'* message through vatACARS. The controller should left-click the received message to issue the PDC. A self-explanatory window will appear, fill in the *DEP FREQ* and, if required, *FREE TEXT* field and send this back to the aircraft. Note that the pilot's strip **MUST** be filled out in order to issue a PDC through vatACARS. Once the aircraft has received their PDC, the pilot will usually respond with *'Roger'* or similar to show they have received the clearance. +Once connected with CPDLC enabled, pilots will connect to the vatACARS plugin via their aircraft's CPDLC system. The controller will normally receive a *'Request PDC'* message through vatACARS. The controller should left-click the received message to issue the PDC. A self-explanatory window will appear; fill in the *DEP FREQ* and, if required, *FREE TEXT* field and send this back to the aircraft. Note that the pilot's strip **MUST** be filled out in order to issue a PDC through vatACARS. Once the aircraft has received their PDC, the pilot will usually respond with *'Roger'* or similar to show they have received the clearance.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarspdc.png){ width="700" }
+Pilots must still read back their SID, squawk, and bay number on the frequency, even if they have acknowledged receipt of the PDC through vatACARS with the *'Roger'* response. + !!! Note - If providing a Top-Down service as an enroute position, the pilots will be required to connect to the your Enroute Station Code. Eg: YISA, etc + If providing a top-down service as an enroute station, pilots requesting a PDC via CPDLC will be required to connect to your Enroute Station Code; E.g. YISA, YBIK, etc ## Enroute -To utilise CPDLC, the controller must be logged into a VATPAC Enroute or Oceanic Position. +To utilise CPDLC, the controller must be logged into an enroute or oceanic position. -**CPDLC (Except for PDC's) must not be used below `F245`.** +**CPDLC (except for PDCs) must not be used below `F245`.** -After logging onto the VATSIM network, the controller should open the *Setup* window, fill in the relevent details and click *Connect* +After logging onto the VATSIM network, controllers **MUST** note in their controller remarks section that PDCs are available in the format below. + +
+![vatACARS Continfo](../controller-skills/img/vatacarscontinfo.png){ width="700" } +
+ +The controller should then open the vatACARS *Setup* window, fill in the relevent details, and click *Connect*.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarslogon.png){ width="700" } @@ -75,13 +83,7 @@ After logging onto the VATSIM network, the controller should open the *Setup* wi **vatACARS Token:** Must be your unique vatACARS Token, found [Here](https://vatacars.com/me). **Logon Code:** Must be your [Hoppies ACARS](https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html) Code. -Controllers **MUST** note in their controller remarks section that CPDLC is available in the format below. - -
-![vatACARS Continfo](../controller-skills/img/vatacarscontinfo.png){ width="700" } -
- -Some major Enroute positions do not use CPDLC as a primary means of communication, however, controllers may use CPDLC in lieu of voice when applicable. +Some major enroute positions do not use CPDLC as a primary means of communication, however, controllers may use CPDLC in lieu of voice when applicable. ### Station Codes @@ -114,36 +116,37 @@ Some major Enroute positions do not use CPDLC as a primary means of communicatio ### Accepting an Aircraft Once connected and with CPDLC enabled, pilots will connect to the vatACARS plugin via their aircraft's CPDLC system. The controller will normally recieve a *'Logon Request'* message through vatACARS. -The controller should left click their callsign to respond to this initial message, and respond with a *'Accept Logon'* to show the pilot that they have successfully connected. + +The controller should left click their callsign to respond to this initial message, and respond with an *'Accept Logon'* to show the pilot that they have successfully connected.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarsdispatch.png){ width="700" }
-This aircraft will now be automatically added to your Dispatch window to allow a controller ulilise their CPDLC. +This aircraft will now be automatically added to your Dispatch Interface. ### Message Editor -When either a pilot sends a request or ATC requires to send a message to the pilot, left clicking the callsign in the dispatch window will open the message editor. +When either a pilot sends a request or ATC wishes to send a message to the pilot, left click the callsign in the dispatch window to open the message editor. This is used to select from a group of relevant messages to send back to the pilot.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarseditor2.png){ width="700" }
-If the response to the pilot is not shown in this initial dispatch window, the controller should click the *Edit* button, this will bring the controller to a broarder range of messages to send to the pilot. +If the message you wish to send is not shown in this initial dispatch window, click the *Edit* button to show more messages to send to the pilot.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarseditor1.png){ width="700" }
-Left clicking the number next to the text box will change the line of text forward up to 5 different lines, Right clicking the number will go to the previous line. +Left-clicking the number next to the text box cycles forward through up to five lines of text, while right-clicking moves to the previous line. ### Handing over Aircraft #### ENR/OCN -When transferring between Enroute or Oceanic sectors, ATC will right click on the aircraft which will bring up a handover window. The controller should select the next ATC unit the aircraft is going, this will transfer the aircraft through CPDLC to the next ATC unit. +When transferring between enroute or oceanic sectors, ATC should right click on the aircraft which will bring up a handover window. The controller should select the next ATC unit to transfer the aircraft.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarshandoff.png){ width="700" } @@ -155,7 +158,7 @@ Standard Voice frequency transfers must be used for aircraft below `F245` and be ### Terminating CPDLC -If CPDLC is no longer available or required, ATC will right-click on the aircraft, which will bring up the option to log the aircraft off. By clicking *'LOGOFF'*, the aircraft will be sent a Logoff message. +If CPDLC is no longer available or required, ATC should right-click on the aircraft and select *'LOGOFF'* to the aircraft a CPDLC logoff message.
![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarshandoff.png){ width="700" }