From 5450a8d6f6057b9918ca9f02a352609dfa503f58 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlie Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:27:04 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 01/12] inital addition of helicopter ops to the sops private fork --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 68 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 68 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index 5b308dc3b..a70590a99 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -29,6 +29,74 @@ There are three SMC positions at Brisbane which are responsible for various part
YBBN Maneuvering Area Responsibility
+## Helicopter Operations +Brisbane has one helipad located within the general aviation apron, most rescue helicopters are based within the airline maintenance hangars and will depart from the **H2 taxiway** to save time when operating. + +#### Waypoints +VFR and IFR helicopters are normally processed via two visual waypoints north and south of the field, when in VMC conditions. IFR helicopters in IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via the BN (RADAR) SID from an appropriate runway, unless a visual departure is acceptable. These waypoints are used for **departures** and **arrivals**, depending on weather and traffic conditions. + + +| Direction | Waypoint | Name | +| ------------------ | -------------- | ---------------- | +| North | BLHS | Bald Hills | +| South | MBHM | Manly Boat Harbour | +| East | MBHM | Manly Boat Harbour | +| West | BLHS | Bald Hills | + +#### Departures + +Refer to [Maneuvering Area Responsibility](#maneuvering-area-responsibility) to determine which SMC or ADC position (when non-standard positions are online) is responsible for managing helicopter arrivals and departures. + +!!! example + **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Delivery, helicopter RSCU533, medivac for YXHE, request clearance" + **BN ACD:** "RSCU533, Brisbane Delivery, cleared to YXHE via BLHS, climb 2500, squawk 1256, departure frequency 124.7" + **RSCU533:** "Cleared to YXHE via BLHS, climb 2500, squawk 1256, departures 124.7, RSCU533" + +Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance BN ADC. Helicopters landing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report on the ground"* so the controllers knows when they are no longer active in their airspace. + +!!! example + **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Tower, helicopter RSCU533, H2 ready" + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, Brisbane Tower, H2 cleared for takeoff" + **RSCU533:** "H2 cleared for takeoff, RSCU533" + + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, contact departures" + **RSCU533:** "Departures, RSCU533" + +#### Arrivals + +IFR helicopters operating within in IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via an instrument approach for a appropriate duty runway. Standard fixed wing phraseology shall be used during these conditions. + +!!! example + **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Tower, helicopter RSCU533" + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, Brisbane Tower, cleared visual approach H2" + **RSCU533:** "Cleared visual approach H2, RSCU533" + +During times of peak fixed wing traffic, instruct helicopters to orbit in present position or overhead the VFR waypoint until advised, and maintain own separation on approach to the helipad. + +!!! example + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, orbit overhead Bald Hills until advised, traffic is a Fokker 70 on 4nm final 01L, report in sight" + **RSCU533:** "Orbit overhead Bald Hills, traffic in sight, RSCU533" + + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, pass behind that aircraft, maintain own separation, caution wake turbulence, cleared visual approach H2" + **RSCU533:** "Pass behind the Fokker 70, maintain own separation, cleared visual approach H2, RSCU553" + +Traffic information must be issued to both aircraft. + +!!! example + **BN ADC:** "UTY7241 traffic is a rescue helicopter north of the field overhead Bald Hills, they will maintain own separation and pass behind you on approach, runway 01L, cleared to land" + **UTY7241:** "Copied rescue helicopter, runway 01L cleared to land, UTY7241" + +!!! example + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, H2 cleared to land" + **RSCU533:** "Cleared to land H2, RSCU533" + +Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance BN ADC. Helicopters landing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report on the ground"* so the controllers knows when they are no longer active in their airspace. + +!!! example + **RSCU533:** "RSCU533, on the ground H2" + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, contact Ground 124.05" + **RSCU533:** "contact Ground 124.05, RSCU533" + ## Standard Taxi Routes Taxiway A is to be used in the same direction as the duty runway. Taxiway B is to be used in the opposite direction to the duty runway. From 29b19bf2cdb44ae1a0d5a61bee2644377a3a1574 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: llamavert Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:36:42 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 02/12] fix typo --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index a70590a99..ddefae30a 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, t #### Arrivals -IFR helicopters operating within in IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via an instrument approach for a appropriate duty runway. Standard fixed wing phraseology shall be used during these conditions. +IFR helicopters operating within IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via an instrument approach for a appropriate duty runway. Standard fixed wing phraseology shall be used during these conditions. !!! example **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Tower, helicopter RSCU533" From 5473ab39b269ba97a8d936b0d8ae990078ab5450 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: llamavert Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:11:40 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 03/12] updated to report airborne --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index ddefae30a..bf619bae2 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Refer to [Maneuvering Area Responsibility](#maneuvering-area-responsibility) to **BN ACD:** "RSCU533, Brisbane Delivery, cleared to YXHE via BLHS, climb 2500, squawk 1256, departure frequency 124.7" **RSCU533:** "Cleared to YXHE via BLHS, climb 2500, squawk 1256, departures 124.7, RSCU533" -Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance BN ADC. Helicopters landing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report on the ground"* so the controllers knows when they are no longer active in their airspace. +Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance by BN ADC. Helicopters departing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report airborne"* so the controllers knows when they are active in their airspace. !!! example **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Tower, helicopter RSCU533, H2 ready" @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ Traffic information must be issued to both aircraft. **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, H2 cleared to land" **RSCU533:** "Cleared to land H2, RSCU533" -Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance BN ADC. Helicopters landing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report on the ground"* so the controllers knows when they are no longer active in their airspace. +Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance by BN ADC. Helicopters landing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report on the ground"* so the controllers knows when they are no longer active in their airspace. !!! example **RSCU533:** "RSCU533, on the ground H2" From 9b28c29a144b207573d53ae202a0b5174736b817 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: llamavert Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:02:13 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 04/12] updated rescue helicopter parking --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index bf619bae2..a6afa6579 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ There are three SMC positions at Brisbane which are responsible for various part ## Helicopter Operations -Brisbane has one helipad located within the general aviation apron, most rescue helicopters are based within the airline maintenance hangars and will depart from the **H2 taxiway** to save time when operating. +Brisbane has one helipad located within the general aviation apron, most rescue helicopters are based within the general aviation maintenance area and will depart from the **H2 taxiway** to save time when operating. #### Waypoints VFR and IFR helicopters are normally processed via two visual waypoints north and south of the field, when in VMC conditions. IFR helicopters in IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via the BN (RADAR) SID from an appropriate runway, unless a visual departure is acceptable. These waypoints are used for **departures** and **arrivals**, depending on weather and traffic conditions. From ced34a15a4b50d2c5912909c31aef186643aaa4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlie <84845481+llamavert@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:29:52 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 05/12] Update start of Helicopter Operations Co-authored-by: Matt Kelly <41880668+mattkelly4@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index a6afa6579..96aef50de 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ There are three SMC positions at Brisbane which are responsible for various part ## Helicopter Operations -Brisbane has one helipad located within the general aviation apron, most rescue helicopters are based within the general aviation maintenance area and will depart from the **H2 taxiway** to save time when operating. +Brisbane has one helipad located on taxiway **F4**. Most rescue helicopters are based within the general aviation maintenance area and may operate from taxiway **H2**. #### Waypoints VFR and IFR helicopters are normally processed via two visual waypoints north and south of the field, when in VMC conditions. IFR helicopters in IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via the BN (RADAR) SID from an appropriate runway, unless a visual departure is acceptable. These waypoints are used for **departures** and **arrivals**, depending on weather and traffic conditions. From 06a859de3361fddca026bd723ddcec0609f4bff0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlie <84845481+llamavert@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:30:45 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 06/12] Updated Waypoints Table Co-authored-by: Matt Kelly <41880668+mattkelly4@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index 96aef50de..fd6332c15 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Brisbane has one helipad located on taxiway **F4**. Most rescue helicopters are VFR and IFR helicopters are normally processed via two visual waypoints north and south of the field, when in VMC conditions. IFR helicopters in IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via the BN (RADAR) SID from an appropriate runway, unless a visual departure is acceptable. These waypoints are used for **departures** and **arrivals**, depending on weather and traffic conditions. -| Direction | Waypoint | Name | +| Direction of Flight | Inbound/Outbound Tracking Point | Name | | ------------------ | -------------- | ---------------- | | North | BLHS | Bald Hills | | South | MBHM | Manly Boat Harbour | From f40ac22bfeacfe2937c18c532472003abc1e32bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlie <84845481+llamavert@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:31:23 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 07/12] Updated Example Airways Clearance & HLS Maneuvering Area Co-authored-by: Matt Kelly <41880668+mattkelly4@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index fd6332c15..fb0706cc2 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -48,11 +48,11 @@ VFR and IFR helicopters are normally processed via two visual waypoints north an Refer to [Maneuvering Area Responsibility](#maneuvering-area-responsibility) to determine which SMC or ADC position (when non-standard positions are online) is responsible for managing helicopter arrivals and departures. !!! example - **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Delivery, helicopter RSCU533, medivac for YXHE, request clearance" - **BN ACD:** "RSCU533, Brisbane Delivery, cleared to YXHE via BLHS, climb 2500, squawk 1256, departure frequency 124.7" - **RSCU533:** "Cleared to YXHE via BLHS, climb 2500, squawk 1256, departures 124.7, RSCU533" + **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Delivery, helicopter RSCU533, MEDEVAC, for YXHE, request clearance" + **BN ACD:** "RSCU533, Brisbane Delivery, cleared to YXHE via amended BLHS, YXHE, climb A025, squawk 1256, departure frequency 124.7" + **RSCU533:** "Cleared to YXHE via amended BLHS, YXHE, climb A025, squawk 1256, departures 124.7, RSCU533" -Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance by BN ADC. Helicopters departing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report airborne"* so the controllers knows when they are active in their airspace. +Both taxiway **H2** and **F4** are inside the maneuvering area and treated like a runway, requiring a takeoff and landing clearance from BN ADC. Helicopters departing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report airborne"* so the controllers knows when they are active in their airspace. !!! example **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Tower, helicopter RSCU533, H2 ready" From 9e1b9c3eb1a1ad4540143b1fbe6ead744f0c9599 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlie <84845481+llamavert@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:31:45 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 08/12] Updated F4 Example Landing Co-authored-by: Matt Kelly <41880668+mattkelly4@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index fb0706cc2..335bd270c 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -90,12 +90,14 @@ Traffic information must be issued to both aircraft. **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, H2 cleared to land" **RSCU533:** "Cleared to land H2, RSCU533" -Taxiway H2 is inside the maneuvering area and therefore owned by **BN SMC-N**, treated like a runway requiring a takeoff and landing clearance by BN ADC. Helicopters landing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report on the ground"* so the controllers knows when they are no longer active in their airspace. +Both taxiway **H2** and **F4** are inside the maneuvering area and treated like a runway, requiring a takeoff and landing clearance by BN ADC. Helicopters landing on other surfaces outside the maneuvering areas should be instructed to *"report on the ground"* so the controller knows when they are no longer active in their airspace. !!! example - **RSCU533:** "RSCU533, on the ground H2" - **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, contact Ground 124.05" - **RSCU533:** "contact Ground 124.05, RSCU533" + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, report on the ground" + **RSCU533:** "RSCU533, wilco" + + **RSCU533:** "RSCU533, on the ground" + **BN ADC:** "RSCU533" ## Standard Taxi Routes Taxiway A is to be used in the same direction as the duty runway. Taxiway B is to be used in the opposite direction to the duty runway. From 4aa91485c675e4fb5ee0a0e01d5eae49094d52f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlie <84845481+llamavert@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:33:46 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 09/12] Updated VMC/IFR Helicopters Co-authored-by: Matt Kelly <41880668+mattkelly4@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index 335bd270c..30c894ca8 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Both taxiway **H2** and **F4** are inside the maneuvering area and treated like #### Arrivals -IFR helicopters operating within IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via an instrument approach for a appropriate duty runway. Standard fixed wing phraseology shall be used during these conditions. +Where VMC does not exist, IFR helicopters may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via an instrument approach for an appropriate duty runway. Standard fixed wing phraseology shall be used during these conditions. !!! example **RSCU533:** "Brisbane Tower, helicopter RSCU533" From 0d1a8bf4316438b24c42d229242a30209bb0ebb5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlie <84845481+llamavert@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:35:10 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 10/12] Updated UTY7241 Example Co-authored-by: Matt Kelly <41880668+mattkelly4@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index 30c894ca8..10ad31530 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Traffic information must be issued to both aircraft. !!! example **BN ADC:** "UTY7241 traffic is a rescue helicopter north of the field overhead Bald Hills, they will maintain own separation and pass behind you on approach, runway 01L, cleared to land" - **UTY7241:** "Copied rescue helicopter, runway 01L cleared to land, UTY7241" + **UTY7241:** "Runway 01L cleared to land, UTY7241" !!! example **BN ADC:** "RSCU533, H2 cleared to land" From a83d9e9e0d291ebf1722a1a0c3fd9e6f669d5810 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tylerthetiletiler <106805646+tylerthetiletiler@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:57:12 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 11/12] Update docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md Co-authored-by: Matt Kelly <41880668+mattkelly4@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index 10ad31530..01f36ff12 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ There are three SMC positions at Brisbane which are responsible for various part Brisbane has one helipad located on taxiway **F4**. Most rescue helicopters are based within the general aviation maintenance area and may operate from taxiway **H2**. #### Waypoints -VFR and IFR helicopters are normally processed via two visual waypoints north and south of the field, when in VMC conditions. IFR helicopters in IMC conditions may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via the BN (RADAR) SID from an appropriate runway, unless a visual departure is acceptable. These waypoints are used for **departures** and **arrivals**, depending on weather and traffic conditions. +In VMC, all helicopters are normally processed via two visual waypoints (outlined below) positioned north and south of the field. Where VMC does not exist, IFR helicopters may conform to fixed wing ops and be processed via the **BN (RADAR) SID** from an appropriate runway, unless a visual departure is acceptable. | Direction of Flight | Inbound/Outbound Tracking Point | Name | From 0ae364d596105c5038a60f9601e489c9ef8ed89c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: llamavert Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:36:07 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 12/12] capital change for Runway --- docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md index 10ad31530..35a85a656 100644 --- a/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md +++ b/docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ During times of peak fixed wing traffic, instruct helicopters to orbit in presen Traffic information must be issued to both aircraft. !!! example - **BN ADC:** "UTY7241 traffic is a rescue helicopter north of the field overhead Bald Hills, they will maintain own separation and pass behind you on approach, runway 01L, cleared to land" + **BN ADC:** "UTY7241 traffic is a rescue helicopter north of the field overhead Bald Hills, they will maintain own separation and pass behind you on approach, Runway 01L, cleared to land" **UTY7241:** "Runway 01L cleared to land, UTY7241" !!! example