YBBN Helicopter Operations

docs/aerodromes/classc/Brisbane.md

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   <figcaption>YBBN Maneuvering Area Responsibility</figcaption>
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+## 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.
+
+#### 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 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"  
+    **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 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 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"  
+    **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.