MFS_Casa Vfr Guide

VISUAL PILOT GUIDE 2010


MELBOURNE BASIN

© 2010 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia

The Visual Pilot Guide (VPG) is an aid for pilots to use when flying into, out of and around Melbourne aerodromes. It is designed to help you in planning and conducting your flight.

The guide was developed with the assistance of operators based at Melbourne aerodromes.

For comments and suggestions on improving this guide, contact:

CASA Safety Promotion

p. 131 757 f. 02 6217 1950 e. [email protected]

As a visual pilot, you are encouraged to use this visual pilot guide (VPG) for planning flights in the class D and non-towered environment. In doing this, you will join thousands of pilots who have benefited from the information these guides provide.

Since the VPGs were introduced in 1998, they have become an integral part of the visual pilot’s flight bag. Originally developed in response to the rising number of violations of controlled airspace in the Brisbane area, their popularity grew to the point that CASA decided to produce them for all the former GAAP aerodromes.

They undergo a process of continual improvement made possible only through feedback from industry, and the dedication of a number of industry participants. The VPGs are a must-have item for any pilot wishing to fly into or out of the featured aerodromes.

NOTE: The information contained in this guide was correct at the time of publishing, and is subject to change without notice. CASA makes no representation as to its accuracy. It has been prepared by CASA Safety Promotion for information purposes only.

Plan your route thoroughly, and carry current charts and documents. Always check ERSA, NOTAMs, and the weather, BEFORE you fly. The VPGs do not replace current operational maps and charts.

CASA’S ViSuAl Pilot GuideS – the pilot’s must have

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1 MelBouRNe Visual Pilot Guide

Pre-flight check 2

Time in your tanks 4

Fuel calculations 6

Generic class D information 8

Melbourne – avoiding airspace infringements 12

Using your GPS 13

Moorabbin Aerodrome 14

Moorabbin class D procedures 15

Moorabbin non-towered aerodromes procedures 19

Moorabbin manoeuvring area map 20

Moorabbin radio calls 22

Academy 24

Brighton 28

Carrum 32

GMH 36

Moorabbin alternate routes 40

Essendon Aerodrome 42

Essendon class C procedures 43

Essendon radio calls 46

Albert Park Lake 48

Doncaster Shoppingtown 52

Kalkallo 56

Station Pier and Westgate Bridge 60

Yan Yean Reservoir 64

Melbourne coastal route 69

Inland route procedures 77

Radio frequencies 84

Emergency landing procedures 85

Field signals 86

Aerodrome signs 87

CoNteNtS

Buildings

CBD

Cemetry

Compass

Control zone boundary (CTR)

Gliders

Golf course

Hangliders

Helipad

Holding point

Hospital

Hotspot

Mine / colliery

Mountain

Oil refinery

Parachute area

Pier

Powerstation

Prison

Racecourse

Radio tower

Railway

Restricted airspace

Rifle range

Runway number 35

Satellite facility

Shopping centre

Stadium

Strobe light

Track

Velodrome

VFR approach point

Windsock

Windsock (lit)

Map Key

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Medical current? Do not fly solo.

Flight review current?

Three or more take-offs and landings in the past 90 days?

Complete before flying in command.

Do not carry passengers. (CAR 5.82.)

Maps and charts current?Obtain before flight planning.

Weather forecast and NOTAMObtain forecast

Website www.airservicesaustralia.comBriefing 1800 805 150Helpdesk 1800 801 960

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yes

yes

yes

yes yes

no

no

no

no

no

Check CTA and restricted area boundaries.

PRe-fliGht CheCk

CuRReNt

FliGht PlaN• Choose suitable route and complete calculations

e.g. heading, groundspeed, ETI, etc… (Refer to back section of Airservices Australia Flight Notification Form.)

www.airservicesaustralia.com/pilotcentre

• Appropriate height

• Flight fuel

• Last light

• Applied aircraft loading system

• Take-off and landing performance

• Survival equipment

3 PRe-fliGht CheCk

SARTIME flight or flight into CTA

Leave flight note with a responsible person

NAIPS www.airservicesaustralia.com/brief/fn.asp (browser access)

NAIPS www.asa.com/brief/iecs.asp (NAIPS Windows application)

Fax 1800 805 150

Briefing 1800 805 150

Helpdesk 1800 801 960

Radio to ATS on appropriate frequency is the last preference.

SUBMIT FLIGHT NOTIFICATION FORM:

yes

yes

no

yes

Are you carrying?

• Pilot’s licence

• Medical certificate

• Approved checklist

Plan for contingencies

• Deteriorating weather

• Radio failure

• Diversions

• Aircraft flight manual and/or pilot operating handbook

• Aircraft maintenance release

• Arrival procedures (For example, ‘Clearance not available, remain outside class D airspace’)

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yes

yes

CheCk aiRCRaFt aNd PeRsoNal doCuMeNts

Maintenance release valid

• Check for unserviceabilities

• Check sufficient hours remaining

• Check for required maintenance

Daily inspection certified

• Daily inspection or pre-flight inspection as per aircraft system of maintenance or pilot operating handbook

aiRCRaFt PRe-FliGht iNsPeCtioNFuel

• Check for correct grade, quantity, and contamination

Oil

• Check quantity

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PRe-fliGht PlANNiNG• Determine total fuel capacity and usable fuel (refer aircraft flight

manual/POH).

• Determine fuel consumption rates (refer pilot’s operating handbook).

• Re-familiarise yourself with the aircraft’s fuel systems.

• Check fuel availability en route (note suppliers and operating hours).

• Plan to arrive with all fuel reserves intact. Never plan to use fixed or variable reserve fuel.

• Weight versus fuel. Keep in mind that you may not be able to carry full tanks.

• Check weather to determine holding and/or alternate fuel requirements.

PRe-fliGht iNSPeCtioN• Try to refuel on level ground to avoid inaccurate fuel

measurements and unwanted fuel transfer.

• Dip each tank to check the amount of fuel. If a tank cannot be dipped, fill at least one tank (weight permitting) so there is a known fuel quantity.

• Cross-check fuel amounts by at least two separate methods. Use the lowest figure if they vary by more than three per cent.

• Ensure drains are closed and vents are unobstructed.

• If using avgas, rock the aircraft to move trapped water over the drain point before carrying out a fuel drain (refer to the aircraft manufacturer’s recommendations).

• Check for contaminants, particularly water; and correct fuel type.

• Ensure the fuel filler cap is secure and sealed.

iN-fliGht fuel MANAGeMeNt• At regular intervals (at least every 30 minutes and at turning

points) compare fuel remaining from gauges with planned figures/fuel log and monitor tank selection. Caution: Gauge readings as per aircraft’s fuel calibration card.

• Use planned power settings and correct mixture leaning technique.

PoSt-fliGht fuel MANAGeMeNt• Compare actual fuel used against planned fuel usage when

next refuelling.

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1. Cloud: More than SCT (3 to 4 OKTAS) below ceiling of 1,500ft; or

2. Visibility: Less than 8km or forecast probability of fog, mist, dust, etc; or

3. Wind: Crosswind or downwind more than aircraft maximum. (Wind gusts must be considered.); or

4. Thunderstorms: Forecast or probability.

AlteRNAte due to weAtheR SuMMARy (VfR) refer AIP ENR

TAF YGEL 011835Z 0120/0208 09010KT CAVOKINTER 0203/0205 16015KT 6000 SHRA BKN005 SCT030FM 020500 16010KT CAVOK

T 15 19 24 20 Q 1008 1007 1005 1007

0600010020001800

30minutebuffer

30minutebufferTEMPOTEMPO

0800050003002000

30minutebuffer

30minutebufferINTERINTER

TAF YPJT 271648Z 2718/2806 33015G28KT 9999 SHRA FEW010 OVC100TEMPO 2720/2801 1000 +TSGR BKN005 SCT040CBT 14 13 13 11 Q 1016 1015 1013 1016

AVGAS fuel CoNVeRSioNS (Conversions are approximate)

÷ 0.72 x 0.72

÷ 3.8 x 3.8

x 2.72÷ 2.72

30-minute holding fuel OR alternate required

60-minute holding fuel OR alternate required

litres

litres

kilograms

kilograms

US gallons

US gallons

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16.2

11.7(117kg)

162 litres avgas = 117kg

Example: Conversion from litres to kg using navigation computer.

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SCeNARio - PiPeR lANCeCategory: Charter

From: Mallacoota (YMCO)

To: Albury (YMAY) ETA 0500

Distance: 160nm Wind: Nil

Climb: 110kt Cruise: 150kt

Piper Lance typical fuel flow:Climb: 94 litres/hr

Cruise: 65 litres/hr

Holding: 52 litres/hr

NB: Allow appropriate fuel for aircraft (time calc. not applicable).

Use figures from your aeroplane’s pilot operating handbook

fuel CalCulatioNs

19 litres12 mins

94 L/Hr

60 mins

CLIMB1

60 litres

55 mins

65 L/Hr

60 mins

CRuISE2

10 mins

(100%)

67 min

1510 (15%)

VARIABLE RESERVE3

49 litres

45 mins

65L/Hr

60 mins

FIXED RESERVE4

26 litres

30 mins

52 L/Hr

60 mins

HOLDING5

TAXI6

Fuel Calculation Min L/Kg/...

Climb 12 19

Cruise 55 60

Alternate - -

Sub total 67 79

Variable reserve 10 12

Fixed reserve 45 49

Holding 30 26

Taxi - 10

Fuel required 152 176

Margin 22 24

Endurance 174 200

From YMCO

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holdiNG fuel

TAF YMAY 021830Z 0220/0308 35010KT CAVOK

FM 030400 30015KT OVC100

INTER 0304/0308 30020G40KT 3000+TSRA BKN010 SCT040CB

T 23 24 28 33 Q 1012 1013 1014 1009

fuel ReSeRVe ReCoMMeNdAtioNS refer CAAP 234-1(1)

NOTE: Good airmanship dictates a higher margin than these recommended minimums.

Type Category Flight Variable Reserve Fixed Reserve

PISTON Private & aerial work IFR & VFR not mandatory 45 minutes

Charter RPT IFR & VFR 15% 45 minutes

TURBINE Private & aerial work IFR & VFR not mandatory 30 minutes

Charter RPT IFR & VFR 10% 30 minutes

HELICOPTER Private & aerial work VFR not mandatory 20 minutes

Public transport & charter

IFR 15% 30 minutes

8 GeNeRiC ClASS d iNFoRMatioN

iNtRoduCtioNOn 3 June 2010, the six existing general aviation aerodrome procedures (GAAP) locations adopted the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) class D airspace classification, along with procedures broadly aligned with those of the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The new class D procedures at the former GAAP aerodromes now also apply in all existing class D airspace.

Australia has adopted FAA class D procedures such as abbreviated clearances and distances from cloud, including:

• VMC criteria

• Parallel runway operations

• Abbreviated clearance by establishing two-way communications

• Maximum speeds, and

• Entry not constrained by a particular tracking point.

[Although under the new rules, you no longer have to proceed VFR within a class D control zone, IFR pilots are encouraged to proceed VFR whenever possible, and to advise ATC. Such action will remove delays that may be caused by separation requirements for IFR flights within the zone and adjoining airspace.]

eNteRiNG ClASS dentry pointsOne of the main changes pilots flying into former GAAP aerodromes should understand is that GAAP approach points are now VFR approach points, and are no longer mandatory. However, using VFR approach points, marked on the visual terminal charts with a shaded diamond, is recommended because they:

• provide an orderly path for entering the circuit

• help with noise abatement

• help to keep you out of nearby controlled airspace

• and avoid the flow of outbound traffic.

The VFR approach points are selected because they are prominent landmarks, which help with visual navigation, and make it easier for ATC to segregate traffic.

Under the new rules, ATC may still exercise the right to instruct you to enter class D airspace via a particular point.

Clearances You must receive a clearance before operating in a class D control zone. This could be clearance to take off, instructions for circuit entry, or transit.

Individual clearances are required for:

1. Take-off and landing;

2. Entering, crossing or taxiing along all runways;

3. Taxiing on a manoeuvring area;

4. Note: An instruction to ‘Hold short of runway … [number] left [or centre or right]’ requires you to hold at a marked holding point.

5. Turns in a direction contrary to the circuit for a particular runway;

6. Note: An ATC circuit entry instruction acts as a clearance for a contrary turn, if required to comply with this instruction.

7. Circuits at a height other than 1,000ft; and

8. Operations on routes or at altitudes different from those published in ERSA.

establishing two-way communicationsWhen an aircraft contacts air traffic control at a class D aerodrome and provides sufficient information about track or position, level, and intentions for ATC to make an informed decision, ATC may clear the aircraft to enter the airspace by simply acknowledging the transmission with the aircraft’s callsign. Alternatively, and more usually, ATC will provide brief instructions to the pilot.

Such instructions include ‘join crosswind’, ‘overfly’, or ‘report at [position]’. The acknowledgment authorises the aircraft to enter the class D airspace following the stated track and level, or alternative instruction given by ATC. Once clearance to enter the class D airspace is given, the pilot is required to maintain two-way communications and to comply with any subsequent ATC instructions.

This shortened procedure does not eliminate the availability of a ‘traditional’ airways clearance where indicated, but it provides an abbreviated clearance option for use where both pilot and ATC understand the proposed course of action.

Readback requirementsThere are no changes to readback requirements except in relation to taxi instructions. If you get a taxi instruction which includes a holding point, you must read back the name of the holding point.

ClASS d


You must read back:

• Any airways clearance, in full

• Any clearance or instruction to hold short of, enter, land on, conditional line-up on, wait, take-off from, cross, taxi or backtrack on, any runway

• Assigned runway, QNH directed to a specific aircraft, SSR codes, radio frequency instructions

• Altitude instructions, direction of turn, heading and speed restrictions.

Pilot responsibilitiesWhen operating in class D airspace, you must:

1. Sight and maintain separation from other aircraft;

2. Comply with ATC instructions while ensuring you maintain separation from other aircraft;

3. Immediately advise ATC if unable to comply with a control instruction; and

4. Advise ATC if unable to sight, or if you lose sight of, other aircraft notified as traffic.

VMC in class d airspace• Flight visibility at least 5,000m

• Horizontal distance from cloud of at least: 600m

• Vertical distance from cloud minimum of: 1,000ft when above cloud; 500ft when below cloud.

special VFR (sVFR)You must not conduct a VFR flight in class D airspace when VMC do not exist. VMC criteria have changed from the previous ‘clear of cloud’ prescription that applied under GAAP. In class D, VMC exists when you are able to maintain a separation of at least 500ft vertically below cloud.

Special VFR, with visibility of as low as 1600 metres, is now available. However, this procedure is intended to be used to recover inbound or circuit aircraft suddenly encountering reduced visibility (because of a rain shower, for instance) and won’t be given to allow you to conduct circuits in reduced visibility. And you won’t be given an SVFR clearance to depart the zone - remember that the visibility required in class G airspace is still 5000 metres!

Separation requirements for SVFR flights differ depending on whether the non VMC is caused by reduced visibility or low cloud. Under class D rules, SVFR flights will be separated from IFR flights at all times, and SVFR will be separated from other SVFR flights when visibility is the limitation.

SVFR is only available by day and cannot be initiated by ATC. It will only be given in response to a ‘request special VFR’ by the pilot. If you don’t request SVFR, you will not be given clearance to enter class D airspace. Be sure to advise the tower of the reason for your request - either low cloud or poor visibility. Your request must be co-ordinated with Melbourne Air Traffic Control so that your SVFR flight can be separated from all IFR flights operating within the surrounding class C airspace and from SVFR fights in the case of reduced visibility.

There will generally be no specific tracking instruction given with a SVFR clearance because the pilot must be able to manoeuvre the aircraft around cloud in accordance with the SVFR criteria. Similarly, an altitude may not be given, although there is always the option available to ATC assign an altitude such as ‘not above 1500’.

A special VFR clearance only applies within the class D control zone.

When operating under a special VFR clearance, you are responsible for ensuring that:

1. The flight is conducted clear of cloud;

2. Visibility is not less than 1,600 metres for fixed wing aircraft and 800m for helicopters; and

3. The flight is conducted in accordance with CAR 157 with regard to low flying.

Maximum speed within a class d control zoneUnless ATC authorises otherwise, your indicated airspeed should not exceed 200kt within 4nm and 2500ft above the elevation of the aerodrome.

separationIn class D airspace, ATC will provide the following air traffic services to aircraft:

• IFR flights will be separated from IFR and special VFR flights

• Special VFR flights will be separated from other special VFR flights when the visibility is less than VMC

• IFR flights will receive traffic information about VFR flights

• VFR flights will receive traffic information about IFR and other VFR flights

• Traffic avoidance advice and sequencing will be available on request.


You must keep a vigilant lookout for other aircraft even if you have received traffic information.

If an airways clearance is required follow the ERSA for correct request procedures.

To minimise delays to your departure, you should notify flight details using the national aeronautical information processing system (NAIPS) as the preferred option. You can also telephone, fax or, as a last resort, radio SMC.

Where possible, you should carry out your pre-take-off checks in a run-up bay. A taxi clearance to a particular runway holding point entitles you to conduct your pre-take-off checks using an en-route run-up bay.

Never enter or cross a runway en route to the holding point or run-up bay unless specifically cleared to do so by ATC.

When vacating a holding bay, you must give way to aircraft on the taxiway.

Ready for take-offWhen you are ready for departure and first in line at the holding point, select the relevant tower frequency, and report:

• [Callsign] ‘ready’, and

• The designator of the departure runway.

• Departure direction or intentions for example, ‘ABC, Ready runway [Left/Centre/Right] For [Upwind/Crosswind/Downwind] departure.’

after landingBefore landing, plan your taxi route to your parking position. After landing, vacate the runway as soon as practicable. Remember that aircraft on a taxiway must give way to aircraft vacating a runway.

If you have landed on a runway that intersects another runway, you may cross the intersecting runway, but you must not vacate onto the intersecting runway unless ATC has cleared you to do so.

After vacating a runway, you must not enter, re-enter, cross or taxi along any runway unless ATC has cleared you to do so. Contact SMC; advise your current location and your intentions or destination on the aerodrome.

Consult ERSA for any additional location specific procedures.

Flying in the circuit ATC may issue a sequencing instruction with a take-off or touch-and-go clearance. When issued with a sequencing instruction, you must follow the aircraft you have been sequenced to follow.

Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, you must report downwind when starting or joining the downwind leg. This report should include callsign, ‘downwind’ and intentions [full-stop or touch-and-go].

Under the new procedures, if you’re flying VFR, you are entirely responsible for avoiding the wake turbulence from heavier aircraft ahead, including when you are landing. The same applies if you’re flying IFR and you accept responsibility to follow or maintain own separation with a heavier aircraft ahead. For these circumstances, ATC assistance will be limited to issuing a wake turbulence caution.

surface movement controlSurface movement control (SMC) has been re-introduced at the former GAAP aerodromes and is now provided at ALL controlled aerodromes.

on initial taxiBefore taxiing or calling surface movement control, check that your radio receiver is functioning correctly and obtain the current ATIS. The preferred method for checking your radio is to monitor the ATIS.

When ready to taxi, make a taxi call to SMC, giving the following details:

1. callsign and aircraft type;

2. number of POB (not required for VFR flights);

3. identification of ATIS code received;

4. location on aerodrome;

5. flight rules (not required for VFR flights);

6. intentions (crosswind circuit training, first intended landing point, etc); and

7. first tracking point (if no flight plan submitted);

8. for training flights, whether dual or solo.

9. ‘request taxi’.


or downwind by extending the relevant leg of the circuit and then tracking clear of VFR approach points and associated routes.

As a VFR flight, you do not need to make a departure call when departing the control zone directly into class G airspace. Nor do you need to request approval to change frequency when transiting from the class D control zone into class G airspace.

into class C airspaceIf you are departing directly into class C airspace, the airways and departure clearances issued by ATC will authorise you to operate in both class D and class C airspace.

transit of a class d control zoneIf you intend to overfly the class D control zone from class G airspace without landing, it is recommended you plan to do so via a VFR approach point.

You must establish two-way communications with ATC before reaching the control zone boundary, so you should make your call approaching the relevant VFR approach point. Alternatively, you may establish initial contact with the tower when you are around eight to10nm from the aerodrome.

Your call should include: callsign, type, position, level, ATIS code received and intentions (for example, ‘overflying for [next tracking point]’.

Flight near class d airspaceWhen flying in class G airspace near a class D control zone boundary, you should consider monitoring the tower frequency to assist awareness of traffic entering and leaving the control zone.

licensingA private pilot licence holder who has the logbook entry to fly an aircraft as pilot in command (PIC) in a control zone at a GAAP aerodrome, may, on or after 3 June 2010 fly an aircraft as PIC in class D non-radar airspace.

In addition, a licensed private pilot will be eligible for the log book entry to fly an aircraft as PIC in a control zone which has no radar service.

diSClAiMeRThis information is a brief outline of the practices and procedures adopted at class D aerodromes on 3 June 2010, and is designed to provide insight into the general philosophy behind the procedures. This information is not necessarily definitive and the information should not be used operationally without first cross-referencing with the appropriate documentation.

If there is too much radio traffic for the call to be made in this position, report mid-downwind or late-downwind as appropriate. ATC will issue a sequencing instruction based on your position in the circuit.

ATC approval is required before conducting non-standard circuit operations such as practice glide approaches, or simulated engine failure training in single and multi-engine aircraft. Such an approval may be issued on a one-by-one basis or, traffic permitting, as a blanket clearance for a specified period of time. (Note: local aerodrome procedures may preclude such operations). You must also obtain tower approval before conducting simulated engine failure training in a multi-engine aircraft within 5nm of a controlled aerodrome.

In sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of the circuit or as a clock bearing, and describe it either as a specific type or in general terms (e.g., Cessna or twin). Unless ATC instructs otherwise SSR Transponder should be turned to ON/ALT code 3000.

ATC may issue a sequence number. Sequence numbers specify the landing sequence position of an aircraft with respect to any preceding aircraft.

The instruction ‘follow’ requires you to sight the preceding aircraft, and regulate your speed and approach path to achieve separation. If you cannot see and identify the preceding aircraft, you must advise the tower.

A landing clearance does not diminish your responsibility to maintain sufficient separation from the preceding aircraft during landing.

Advise whether dual or solo for training flights with taxi call.

inbound callYou must establish and maintain two-way communications with the class D tower before entering the control zone from class G airspace.

You should make your inbound call approaching the relevant VFR approach point. Alternatively, you may establish initial contact with the tower when you are around eight to 10 miles from the aerodrome.

Your inbound call should include: callsign, type, position, level, ATIS code received, and intentions (for example, ‘inbound’).

You should squawk code 3000 and ALT just prior to contacting the tower with your inbound call.

dePARtuReSinto class G airspaceWhen departing the control zone into class G airspace, you should do so on upwind, crosswind

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Monitor Melbourne radar 135.7 when within 30nm of Melbourne (40nm to the south and south east).

Inbound from northAt 30DME, the steps change from 8500/7500ft to 4500ft. If requesting a clearance, allow sufficient distance before the CTA step, and always have an alternative plan, including a suitable decision point for descent.

North of Avalon Class D CTRCaution: new class E airspace. IFR traffic into Avalon from the north passes through class E airspace descending on instrument approach to Avalon.

Sunbury-Bolinda areaIFR arrivals into Melbourne are close to the CTA base in this area.

Most of the area under the class C, C LL 1500 CTA step is not practically navigable OCTA – stay well clear!

Remain north and west of the high ground near the Sunbury water tanks. If ADF equipped, use it to remain north of Bolinda NDB.

South of Melbourne – C LL 1500 stepIFR arrivals into Melbourne are close to the CTA base in this area. Remain well south of the Boral quarry near the south-western boundary of the Melbourne CTR. If westbound, establish yourself well to the west of Rockbank before turning north.

Step boundaries near Yan YeanCaution: four different CTA lower levels close to Yan Yean Reservoir.

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Reproduced with permission of Airservices Australia NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE Copyright © 2010 Airservices Australia

Melbourne IFR arrivals

Melbourne IFR arrivals

Avalon IFR arrivals

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GPS LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE

ACADEMY (ACE) S37 53.7 E145 10.8ALBERT PARK LAKE (APL) S37 51.3 E144 58.5ALTONA (ALOA) S37 52.0 E144 51.0ALTONA BASEBALL STADIUM (ABBS) S37 51.6 E144 46.9BACCHUS MARSH AERODROME (YBSS) S37 44.0 E144 25.3BRIGHTON (BTO) S37 54.7 E144 59.2CARRUM (CARR) S38 04.5 E145 07.2CERBERUS (CERB) S37 58.0 E145 00.0CRAIGIEBURN OVERPASS (CGB) S37 36.2 E144 56.3DONCASTER SHOPPINGTOWN (DSN) S37 47.0 E145 07.5ESSENDON AERODROME (YMEN) S37 43.6 E144 54.1FLEMINGTON (FGN) S37 47.6 E144 54.7FREEWAY OVERPASS (FWO) S37 47.9 E144 59.4GMH (GMH) S38 00.5 E145 14.3KALKALLO (KAO) S37 32.2 E144 56.7KILMORE (KIM) S37 18.0 E144 57.3LAVERTON BOM TOWER (TON) S37 51.3 E144 45.3MOONEE VALLEY RACECOURSE (MVC) S37 46.0 E144 56.0MOORABBIN AERODROME (YMMB) S37 58.6 E145 06.1PLENTY (PLE) S37 43.2 E145 06.7POINT COOK (YMPC) S37 55.9 E144 45.2POINT ORMOND (PTOM) S37 53.0 E144 59.0ROCKBANK (ROK) S37 43.7 E144 39.2STATION PIER (SNP) S37 50.9 E144 55.8SUGARLOAF RESERVOIR (SGSV) S37 40.5 E145 18.0TOORONGA (TOGA) S37 51.0 E145 03.3TYABB AERODROME (YTYA) S38 16.0 E145 10.5WARRANDYTE (WRD) S37 45.0 E145 12.5WESTGATE BRIDGE (WES) S37 49.8 E144 53.8YAN YEAN RESERVOIR (YYN) S37 33.5 E145 08.3

uSiNG youR GPSGPs should not be used as a sole means of navigation

Ensure your GPS plan has been cross-checked against your written plan.

GPS is not a substitute for thorough flight planning.

Become familiar with the operation of your GPS unit before the flight.

Use caution with the ‘GO TO’ function. Check for CTA and restricted areas.

Always apply commonsense checks to GPS information. For example: Where should the sun be relative to your position? Should the coast be on your left or right?

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Moorabbin Aerodrome is 12nm south-east of the city of Melbourne. A significant group of factory warehouses is located on the NE boundary of the aerodrome. It is surrounded by urban and light industrial areas and is bounded by Centre Dandenong Road to the north, Boundary Road to the east, Lower Dandenong Road to the south and Grange Road and Bundoora Parade to the west.

Moorabbin Aerodrome has two parallel runway complexes in the 13/31 and 17/35 directions and a single runway 04/22. The longest runway is 17L/35R at 1,335 metres.

Operator: Moorabbin Airport Corporation

a: Airport Management Centre, Bundora Parade, Moorabbin Airport, Mentone, 3194

t: 03 8587 8000

f: 03 9587 1782

w: www.moorabbinairport.com.au

MooRABBiN AeRodRoMe

AT A GLANCEElevation 50ft

Location S37 58 33 E145 06 08

Tower 118.1 123.0

Ground 119.9

ATIS 120.9 398

FIA 135.7

FUEL 121.65 Tysons (‘Aerofuel’)

121.95 Shell (‘Shell Depot’)

130.65 BP (‘Air BP’)

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Moorabbin is a general aviation aerodrome operating to class D control zone procedures. You must not enter the Moorabbin control zone (CTR) until Moorabbin Tower has responded to your report, which must include your track/position, level and intentions. The ATC response may simply be your call sign which indicates that you are cleared via your stated intentions or a more specific instruction (clearance) statement. Pilots unsure of the procedures should advise ATC on first contact using the phrase ‘unfamiliar with Moorabbin’.

The circuit altitude is 1000ft on Moorabbin QNH. There are special arrival and departure procedures for some of the runways. For detail of these procedures, see later in this guide, and in the En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA).

Moorabbin has two sets of parallel runways and, by day, simultaneous contra-circuits may be conducted using separate tower frequencies. Operations are regulated independently in each circuit, and ATC approval is required to enter the opposite circuit airspace.

Where operations are confined to a single runway, ATC will specify the circuit direction.

When arriving at Moorabbin, you must provide sufficient notice to ATC if you wish to enter the control zone via other than one of the VFR approach points.

Details are provided for Brighton, Carrum, GMH and Academy. Baywest and Shoal are not covered in this guide, because of their limited use by VFR aircraft.

Moorabbin control zone dimensionsThe Moorabbin control zone (CTR) encompasses the airspace within a 3nm radius of Moorabbin Airport up to 2500ft.

CAUTION: Melbourne class C airspace adjoins the CTR above 2,500ft.

Moorabbin operating hoursRefer to ERSA

Closed Christmas DayOutside these hours non-towered procedures apply within the control zone boundary.

Check NOTAM and ATIS to confirm operating hours.

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tower frequenciesThere are two tower frequencies in use at Moorabbin: 123.0 and 118.1. Generally, 123.0 is used for operations to the west of the aerodrome and 118.1 is used for operations to the east. This information (or any alternative frequency arrangements) will be broadcast on the automatic terminal information service (ATIS).

Note: Although Carrum is on the south-eastern side of the aerodrome, pilots arriving from Carrum should contact the tower on 123.0 unless the ATIS advises otherwise.

Readback requirements As in any ATC environment, certain items of a clearance or instruction must be read back. Those items applicable to Moorabbin are:

1. Any airways clearance in full;

2. Any clearances or instructions to hold short of, enter, land on, take-off on, cross, or backtrack on any runway;

3. Assigned runway, altimeter setting directed to specific aircraft, SSR codes, radio and radio navigation aid frequency instructions;

4. ATC route and approach clearance, and

5. Level instructions, direction of turn and heading, and speed restrictions.

Provision of separation ATC will provide an air traffic control service and will provide traffic information for all flights. Additionally ATC will provide traffic separation for IFR and special VFR flights.

status of operations To aid in the provision of separation ATC will determine the status of operations in the CTR as follows:

1. Unrestricted VFR operations: There are no weather-related restrictions to aircraft operations;

2. Restricted VFR operations: ATC may apply weather-related restrictions to VFR operations to facilitate the movement and separation of IFR aircraft. ATC will then broadcast on the ATIS, ‘restricted VFR operations’. The actual restriction imposed may be specified individually to aircraft,

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although general restrictions may be notified on the ATIS (e.g., ‘Start approval required’).

Pilot responsibilities When operating in the Moorabbin CTR, you must:

1. Sight and maintain separation from other aircraft;

2. Comply with ATC instructions while ensuring that separation is maintained from other aircraft.

3. Immediately advise ATC if unable to comply with a control instruction; and

4. Advise ATC if you are unable to sight, or if you lose sight of, other aircraft notified as traffic.

atC responsibilitiesAir traffic control (ATC) will:

1. Apply runway separation standards;

2. Issue instructions and/or traffic information to regulate traffic;

3. Provide relevant traffic information to regulate traffic;

4. Where practical, maintain surveillance of aircraft activity within the CTR and on the aerodrome.

traffic information ATC will provide traffic information when:

1. You must give way to, follow, or otherwise adjust your aircraft’s flight path relative to that flown by another aircraft; or,

2. The relative positions of aircraft cannot be established, and a collision or near miss may be likely unless one or both aircraft adjust their flight paths. In this case, ATC will begin an alerting service with the cautionary word ‘Alert’. (Remember: just because ATC provides this traffic information does not mean that you don’t have to keep a good lookout and manoeuvre as required to avoid other traffic.)

Clearances You must obtain a clearance before operating in the Moorabbin CTR when the tower is active. A clearance to take off, or instructions for circuit entry or transit constitute this clearance. You need individual clearances for:

1. Take-off and landing;

2. Entering, crossing or taxiing across all runways;

3. Taxiing on a manoeuvring area;

4. Note: An instruction to, ‘Hold Short of Runway (number) left (or right)’ means you must hold at a marked holding point or hold short of the

runway strip (For more information refer to ‘circuit operations’ later in this guide.)

5. Turns in a direction contrary to the circuit for a particular runway;

6. Note: An ATC circuit entry instruction constitutes a clearance for a contrary turn if that is required to comply with the instruction.

7. Circuits at a height other than 1000ft;

8. Operations on routes or at altitudes different from those published in ERSA.

special VFR clearanceYou must only conduct VFR flight in the Moorabbin control zone when there are visual meteorological conditions. However, at your request, ATC may authorise you to conduct operations within the zone in conditions less than VMC. In this case you would be issued with a special VFR clearance (AIP ENR 1.2-1 para 1.2) which is only applicable within the Moorabbin CTR.

When operating under a special VFR clearance, you must ensure that:

1. The flight is conducted clear of cloud;

2. Visibility is not less than 1600 metres; and

3. The flight is conducted in accordance with CAR 157 with regard to low flying (AIP ENR 1.2-1)

aerodrome informationAutomatic terminal information services (ATIS) is broadcast on 120.9, and on the NDB frequency (398).

When ATIS is not available, ATC will provide terminal information. This will include runway-in-use information, traffic patterns and QNH. You can request landing information with the inbound report.

When the CTR is deactivated and non-towered procedures are in use, the ATIS will broadcast information ZULU.

Aerodrome weather information service (AWIS) is available on the ATIS frequency 120.9 outside tower hours. AWIS can also be obtained by phoning 03 9580 9637.

Circuit operationsWhenever parallel runways are utilised for simultaneous contra-circuits the circuit direction must be determined as follows:

1. Where runway Right is nominated the circuit is right-hand;

2. Where runway Left is nominated the circuit direction is left-hand.


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The circuit altitude is 1000ft on Moorabbin QNH, unless otherwise instructed by ATC or notified on the ATIS.

Unless ATC instructs you otherwise, you must report downwind when starting the downwind leg, and must advise your aircraft callsign and intentions (i.e. full stop, or touch-and-go).

If there is frequency congestion, and you can’t make the call in this position, you must report mid-downwind or late-downwind, as appropriate.

If you wish to conduct non-standard circuit operations, such as glide and flapless approaches, you must advise ATC with the downwind report (or a taxi call). This advice will also alert other circuit traffic.

You must not perform the following manoeuvres:

1. Simulated engine failures after take-off in single-engine aircraft.

2. Practice landings with feathered propellers.

3. Simulated asymmetric operations after take-off on runways 17R and 22.

When appropriate, ATC will issue a sequencing instruction. In sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of the circuit as a clock bearing, and describe it either as a specific type or in general terms (e.g. Cessna or twin).

ATC may issue a sequence number. Sequence numbers specify the landing sequence position of an aircraft with respect to any preceding traffic.

The instruction ‘follow’ requires you to sight the preceding aircraft, and regulate your circuit speed and approach path to achieve longitudinal separation. If you cannot see and identify preceding aircraft, you must advise ATC.

ATC will advise when wake turbulence may be a hazard.

A landing clearance does not diminish your responsibility to maintain sufficient separation from the preceding aircraft during landing.

Note: An aircraft can be cleared to land while a preceding aircraft is still on the runway provided ATC is satisfied that no collision risk exists.

If ATC instructs you to go around, or you initiate a missed approach, you must:

1. Commence climb to circuit height.

2. Position the aircraft on the active side and parallel to the runway you are using, while maintaining separation from other aircraft.

Caution: When helicopters are engaged in circuit operations, do not make any turns until past the departure end of the runway.

3. Follow ATC instructions or re-enter the circuit from upwind.

Caution: There may be other aircraft on simultaneous approaches to Moorabbin’s parallel runways.

You MUST:

• Identify any traffic on the opposing base leg and monitor their position while you are turning final;

• Not overshoot when turning final; and

• Not drift off the extended runway centreline once established on final.

operating within proximity to MoorabbinWhen operating in class G airspace in proximity to the Moorabbin control zone boundary, you should consider obtaining the ATIS and monitoring the tower frequency - 118.1 if you are east of the aerodrome; 123.0 if you are west including Carrum - to enhance your situational awareness of traffic entering and leaving the control zone.

Maintain a continuous lookout for other aircraft.

arrivalsSelect transponder squawk code 3000 and ALT just prior to contacting the tower.

Arriving aircraft should track via and report at one of the VFR approach points (Academy, Brighton, Carrum, GMH, Baywest or Shoal) at a recommended altitude of 1500ft.

Frequency 118.1 is normally used for traffic east of Moorabbin and 123.0 for traffic west of Moorabbin including Carrum.

Enter the zone at 1000ft (circuit height), unless you are instructed to ‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’. If instructed to ‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’ enter the zone at the altitude specified by ATC.

departuresDepart clear of the VFR approach points and climb to 2000ft (or up to 2500ft if conditions permit) without delay.

If you are departing to remain in class G airspace, change to Melbourne Radar (135.7) when clear of the Moorabbin control zone (when the tower is active). ATC will not issue specific transfer instruction.

departures to the south from runway 17Aircraft departing from Runway 17 to the south must remain over land until abeam Carrum. (Aircraft


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departing on 17R shall turn left to follow the coast when south of Woodlands Golf Course.)

departures from runway 31lAfter take-off from runway 31L, maintain runway track until over Kingston Centre. The following aircraft are not permitted to use runway 31L for take-off unless no other runway is available:

Cessnas: C180, C185, C206, C210, C336/337; Beechcraft BE35/36 with two-blade prop; and warbirds fitted with constant-speed props.

departures from runway 17RAfter take-off on runway 17R, maintain runway track until south of Woodlands Golf Course.

The following restrictions apply to runway 17R:

1. Departures are not permitted from runway 17R before 9am EST/HDS.

2. Jets must not depart from runway 17R.

3. The following aircraft must not use runway 17R for take-off unless no other runway is available:

Cessnas: C180, C185, C206, C210, C336/337; Beechcraft BE35/36 with two-blade prop; and warbirds fitted with constant-speed props.

departures You require start approval for the following:

1. All circuit operations.

2. Aircraft departing for airwork in the Melbourne Terminal Area.

3. Aircraft intending to land at Melbourne.

4. Aircraft intending to climb into class C airspace for a landing at Essendon.

5. If notified on the ATIS.

transponderIf you are engaged in circuit training in the Moorabbin control zone, you must set your transponder to code 3000 and ALT. If you are departing or arriving at Moorabbin you should set your transponder to 3000 and ALT when in the zone, and when you are clear of the Moorabbin CTR, set code 1200 and ALT.

Radio failureIf possible land at an aerodrome such as Tyabb, Lilydale or Bacchus Marsh, and arrange a ‘no radio’ arrival by phone with Moorabbin Tower on 03 9586 6180.

Otherwise, carry out general COM failure procedures.

Track via a VFR approach point. Enter the control zone at 1500ft AMSL and maintain that altitude until overhead the aerodrome.

Ascertain the landing direction, descend to 1000ft AMSL and join the western circuit on crosswind (remain clear of the eastern circuit). Proceed with a normal circuit and landing.

Maintain separation from other aircraft and watch for light signals from the tower.

Notices1. Moorabbin Airport is not available to aircraft above

5700kg maximum take-off weight (MTOW) without prior permission from the aerodrome operator.

2. There is a high concentration of birds (mainly seagulls) on and in the vicinity of the aerodrome.

3. You must obtain prior permission for instrument approach airwork in Melbourne terminal airspace. Phone 03 9235 7337 for bookings.

4. Runway 35L transitional surface is infringed by a building on the west side approximately 120m south of the end of the runway strip (RWS).


taxiing after landingAfter landing, you should vacate the runway as soon as possible. Aircraft on the taxiway must give way to aircraft vacating the active runway. After vacating the runway, you must not cross, enter or taxi along a runway unless you obtain a clearance to do so.

1. Contact Moorabbin Ground (119.9 MHz) immediately after vacating the landing runway. An instruction to hold short of a runway (e.g. ‘Hold short of runway 31R’) means you must hold at a marked holding point, or hold short of the runway flight strip.

Advise position (on the aerodrome) and destination location (on the aerodrome)

2. If taxiing on a runway, look for painted holding points, or look left and right for a line of gable markers and hold behind them until ATC gives you a taxi clearance.

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operating hoursRefer to ERSA for Moorabbin non-towered operating hours. Check NOTAM and ATIS to confirm these non-towered hours.

CAUTION: class C airspace above Moorabbin remains active during non-towered hours. Do not operate above 2500ft without an airways clearance.

Non-towered frequencyThe non-towered frequency is 118.1 MHz.

Preferred runways (day) in order of preference:1. Runway 35R is the preferred runway.2. Then runway 17L 3. Runways 13L and 31R equal third.Runways 04 and 22 are not available unless operationally required. Touch-and-go circuits are not permitted on runways 04 and 22.

During non-towered hours, runways 17R, 35L, 13R and 31L are not available.

Night operationsFor departures to the north at night - runway 35R is preferred.For departures to the south at night - runway 13L is preferred.After 10pm (local time) departing aircraft must maintain runway track until 1000ft AMSL.

Circuits1. No more than five aircraft are permitted in the

circuit at night.2. Right-hand circuits required on runways 04, 31

and 35. Circuit training is not permitted outside the following hours:

Monday to Friday0800 to 2100 EST.

0800 to 2200 HDS (daylight saving time.)

Saturday and Sunday0800 to 2000 or ‘last light’, whichever is earlier.

Non-towered arrivals (by day)Even when the control zone is deactivated, it is good practice to use the VFR approach points (Academy, GMH, Brighton, Shoal, Baywest and Carrum) when entering the Moorabbin circuit area.

Circuit entryConfirm that Moorabbin is non-towered via the ATIS, (information ‘Zulu’), or NOTAM.Wind and QNH can be obtained via Moorabbin AWIS on 120.9 outside tower hours. Broadcast your intentions on 118.1 before reaching 10nm Moorabbin.Confirm the runway in use via the wind sock or other traffic currently in the circuit.Remember that right-hand circuits are required for runways 04, 31 and 35 when the control tower is not active.Make a radio broadcast announcing your intentions IAW ENR 1.1-42.Join downwind and fly a normal circuit. You should fly at least three legs of the circuit unless you can comply with the requirements for a straight-in approach. Depending on traffic, it may be appropriate to broadcast ‘turning base’.Always keep a good lookout, especially for any aircraft making straight-in approaches. (IAW ENR 1.1-86 (64.6)Refer to summary of report and broadcast requirements (ENR 1.1-42.)

departures (by day)Leaving the circuitConfirm that Moorabbin is non-towered, via the ATIS (information ‘Zulu’), or other traffic. Obtain AWIS information on 120.9MHz and confirm runway for departure.

Make a taxiing broadcast with your intentions on 118.1.

If you require clearance into class C airspace, contact Melbourne Radar on 119.9 MHz with a clearance request. (This is generally only required prior to becoming airborne if departing to the north.)

Make other broadcasts as necessary IAW ENR 1.1-42.

Depart Moorabbin on climb to 2500ft (if conditions allow) by extending one of the legs of the circuit.

You may depart in any direction into class G airspace, but keep clear of VFR approach points. You should change frequency to Melbourne Radar 135.7 MHz at the control zone boundary.

Even when the control zone is deactivated, it is good practice to keep clear of VFR approach points when tracking outbound.

arrivals & departures (at night)The following differences apply under night VFR:

• Maintain LSALT until within 3nm of the aerodrome, and with the runway lights in sight;

• Depart on climb to 2500ft within the control zone boundary.

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Run-up bay

Intermediate holding position

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Taxiway to 04

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Taxiway to 31

Taxiway to 35

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Apron area An area on the aerodrome intended to accommodate aircraft for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers, cargo, fuelling, parking, or maintenance. This includes building area.

Manoeuvring area That part of the aerodrome to be used for take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons.

Movement area That part of the aerodrome to be used for take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the aprons.

Definitions

Apron area – no taxi clearance required. Monitor Ground on 119.9 MHz.

Taxiway – taxi clearance from Ground required before entering this area.

Runway strip – specific clearance required from ATC before entering this area.

Runway – specific clearance required from ATC before entering this area.

Operation on the aerodrome

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Plan your route thoroughly, and carry current charts and documents. Always check the weather, NOTAMs and ERSA before you fly.

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Departure into CLASS G (VFR)

Departure to CTA/CTR (VFR)

Non-towered departure (VFR)

Submit flight notification by fax, NAIPS or briefing

If entering CTA: Submit flight notification by fax, NAIPS or briefing. Make airways clearance requests to Melbourne Radar on 119.9MHz.

Obtain ATIS on 120.9 or 398

‘Moorabbin Terminal Information Lima’

Runway _________ Wind ___________ Crosswind ____________

Visibility__________ Cloud ___________ Temp/QNH ___________

Obtain ATIS & AWIS on 120.9 or 398 to confirm Moorabbin is non-towered procedures.

Should be broadcasting terminal information ‘Zulu’).

Taxi call (119.9) Taxi call (119.9) Taxi call (118.1)Moorabbin Ground Moorabbin Ground Moorabbin Traffic’Callsign ___________________ Callsign __________________ Callsign ___________________Aircraft type ________________ Aircraft type ________________ Aircraft type ________________Received [ATIS] Received [ATIS] Positions and intentions

______________________For (destination or intentions)

For (destination or intentions)

Taxiing Moorabbin For (destination or

intention)_____________Runway ___________________

Request clearance.’

Runway ___________________

Request clearance.’

Runway _______________________Moorabbin _____________________Note: Listen out for other traffic in the Moorabbin area.

Transponder (3000) Transponder (allocated code) Transponder (1200)Set code 3000 and select ALT when READY for take-off. When leaving the CTR select 1200 and ALT

(If you are flying circuits at Moorabbin set 3000 and ALT ‘standby’.)

Set allocated SSR code and select ALT when READY for take-off.

Departing into class G: Set code 1200 and select ALT When entering the runway.

Departing into class C: Set allocated SSR code and select ALT when entering the runway.

Ready call (118.1/123.0) Take-off (118.1)Moorabbin Tower callsign__________ ready, runway__________

for (training area, first tracking point, departure leg of circuit, circuits)

Received … ‘(ATIS identifier)

Make a broadcast when entering the runway for take-off.

Make radio calls as necessary.

Depart on climb to 2000ft (or up to 2500ft if conditions permit). Remain clear of inbound VFR approach points: Academy, Baywest, Brighton, Carrum, GMH and Shoal.Departure Departure DepartureDepart by extending the relevant leg of the circuit. Monitor tower frequency until clear of Moorabbin CTR. Then monitor Melbourne Radar (135.7)

Depart the Moorabbin CTR via the route in your airways clearance. Contact ATC as directed.

Departing into class G: Change to Melbourne Radar (135.7) at pilot discretion when crossing the control zone boundary.

Departing into class C: Contact ATC as directed.

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CLASS D arrival (VFR)

Non-towered arrival (VFR)

Obtain ATIS (120.9 or 398)

Moorabbin Terminal Information Lima

Runway ____________ Wind ____________ Crosswind ____________

Visibility ____________ Cloud ____________ Temp/QNH ____________

Obtain ATIS & AWIS (120.9 or 398)

ATIS Should be broadcasting terminal information ‘Zulu’ and AWIS.

Inbound call (118.1/123.0) at about 8–10nm.* Inbound call (118.1)‘Moorabbin Tower ‘Moorabbin traffic etcCallsign _____________________ Callsign _____________________Aircraft type ___________________ Aircraft type ___________________Position ______________________ Position _____________________Altitude ______________________ Altitude _____________________Received [ATIS] Inbound Moorabbin’Inbound & intentions’*118.1 is normally used for traffic east of Moorabbin and 123.0 for traffic west of Moorabbin including Carrum.

Arrival altitude Arrival altitudeEnter the zone at 1000ft (circuit height), unless you are instructed to ‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’. If instructed to ‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’ enter the zone at the altitude specified by ATC.

Refer AIP ENR 1.1-75(48)

Downwind call (118.1/123.0) Straight-in approach/base Circuit joining and circuit callsCallsign _______________ Callsign __________________

final. ‘[base’, or position.]

Refer AIP ENR 1.1-75(48)Downwind _____________ Intentions ______________

After landing (119.9) After landing (118.1)Call Moorabbin Ground immediately after vacating the landing runway. ‘Moorabbin Ground, [callsign]’. Ask for ‘taxi guidance’ if required.

Remain on 118.1 after landing.

Cancel SARTIME through CENSAR on 1800 814 931, or Melbourne Radar (119.9) during non-towered hours when phone is not available.

Common class D readbacks1. Route clearance 5. QNH 9. Speed2. Runway clearances 6. Transponder code 10. Holding instructions3. Assigned runway 7. Radio frequency4. Level/altitude 8. Turns/headings [Refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4)]

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Descend to enter control zone at 1,000ft for all RWY operations unless otherwise instructed by the tower.

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Monash University

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Springvale Cemetery

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Looking from the north-east. Moorabbin Airport is 6nm ahead.

‘Moorabbin Tower, callsign type Academy altitude received ATIS inbound intentions.’

Optional: ‘Unfamiliar with Moorabbin.’

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Woodlands

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CAuTION Parallel circuit traffic. Do not drift through RWY centreline.

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Straight-in approach or base

Aircraft cleared for a straight–in approach or base should report as instructed by ATC:

callsign ‘base’, ‘final’ [or position].

Downwind

Aircraft joining downwind should report commencing the downwind leg at 1,000ft: callsign downwind, ‘full stop’, ‘touch-and-go’, etc. [intentions].’

KEY TO ALTITuDE

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CiRCuit JoiNiNG iNStRuCtioNS A circuit joining instruction is a clearance to enter the control zone. It also tells the pilot how to enter

the circuit. For example: ‘ZFR join final, RWY 17 left, report final.’

Once you receive a circuit joining instruction, descend to reach circuit altitude (1000ft on Moorabbin QNH) by the control zone boundary (3nm Moorabbin). If instructed to join upwind or overfly, the tower will assign you an altitude (normally 1500ft).

In sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of the circuit, or a clock bearing. ATC may describe the aircraft as a specific type, or in general terms (e.g. Cessna or twin). For example: ‘ZFR, follow the Cessna on late downwind’. ATC may issue a sequence number, which specifies the landing order with respect to any preceding traffic.

You should take care to maintain your position in the sequence and ensure you do not ‘cut inside’ other traffic. If instructed to ‘Follow’, you must sight the preceding aircraft, and regulate your speed and approach path to achieve longitudinal separation. You must advise ATC if you cannot see and identify the preceding aircraft. If in doubt, tell the tower.

Radio calls should only include the mandatory readbacks, due to the large number of movements at Moorabbin [refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4)].

Exercise caution on base and final. Other aircraft may be on simultaneous final approaches to Moorabbin’s parallel runways.

You must:

• Identify any traffic on the opposing base leg and monitor their position while you are turning onto final;



Non-towered procedures: Make all necessary radio calls as per AIP, ERSA and those recommended in the new Civil Aviation Advisory Publication on non-towered aerodromes (CAAP 166) and pages 22-23 of this guide. Once you have selected the appropriate runway, fly at least three legs of the circuit. In nil-wind conditions the preferred runway is 35R – followed by runway 17L, then runways 13L and 31R. (Runways 13L and 31R are equally preferred.) Runway 04/22 is not available unless operationally required. Touch-and-go circuits are not permitted on 04/22.

Refer to AIP ENR 1.1-79 (48.6 & 7) for the requirements for making straight-in approaches and joining on base at uncontrolled aerodromes. AWIS is available on 120.9MHz.


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Academy is situated 6nm north-east of Moorabbin at an elevation of about 680ft AMSL. It looks like an old monastery, and is part of a large complex used as the Victorian Police Training Academy. Other identifying features in the area are ‘The Glen’, a large shopping centre; the Novotel Hotel about 1nm north-west of Academy; and the nearby intersection of Monash Freeway and Ferntree Gully Road. Monash University is about 2nm south-west of the Academy.

Obtain Moorabbin ATIS information on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at Academy. It is advisable to assess potential traffic in your vicinity by listening to Moorabbin Tower on 118.1 before reporting at Academy. Keep a good lookout for other traffic also tracking via Academy.

Select transponder squawk code 3000 and ALT just prior to contacting the tower.

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Dendy Park

Brighton

Esplanade

Sandringham Yacht Club

Royal Melbourne

Dendy St

Municipal Baths

Descend to enter control zone at 1,000ft for all RWY operations, unless otherwise instructed by the tower.

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Brighton

Looking from the north. Moorabbin Airport is 7.5nm ahead.

‘Moorabbin Tower, callsign type Brighton altitude received ATIS inbound intentions.’


ALT 1,500ft FREQ 123.0 On descent to 1,000ft

Moorabbin oval

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MB GND 119.9

Capital

KingstonHeath

Woodlands

Boundary Rd

Centre Dandenong Rd

Lower Dandenong Rd

13R

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35R

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31R

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KEY TO ALTITuDE

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Brighton is situated 7.5nm north-west of Moorabbin on the shores of Port Phillip. Cross the coast at the Middle Brighton pier and the municipal sea baths. You should see the aerodrome straight ahead and the large Southland Shopping Centre just to the right.

Keep a good lookout for traffic due to the proximity of the Melbourne coastal light aircraft route and Essendon/Melbourne CTR. Obtain Moorabbin ATIS information on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at Brighton. It is advisable to assess potential traffic in the vicinity by listening to Moorabbin Tower on 123.0 before reporting at Brighton.



the circuit. For example: ‘ZFR join base, RWY 17 right, report Southland.’






You must:






Common class D Readbacks1. Route clearance 5. QNH 9. Speed2. Runway clearances 6. Transponder code 10. Holding instructions3. Assigned runway 7. Radio frequency4. Level/altitude 8. Turns/headings [Refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4)]

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Rd

Lower Dandenong Rd

Kingswood

Beach Rd

Kingston Heath

Capital

Nylex

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Mentone Beach

Southern

C LL 2500

Centre Dandenong Rd

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DFO

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Golf course

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SeafordPier

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C LL 4500

Wells Rd

Melbourne Water

EasternTreatment

Plant

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Carrum

Looking from the south. Moorabbin Airport is 6nm ahead.

‘Moorabbin Tower, callsign type Carrum altitude received ATIS inbound intentions.’


St LeonardsCollege

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MB GND 119.9

Woodlands

Centre Dandenong Rd

Lower Dandenong Rd

War

rigal

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Boun

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Boun

dary

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Nepean Hwy

Capital Reserve

Kingston


13R13L

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35L

31R

31L

17R

17L

C LL 2500

DFO

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KEY TO ALTITuDE

500ft to SFC

1000ft to 500ft

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Carrum is 6nm south of Moorabbin on the shores of Port Phillip. The Patterson River runs into the sea at the visual approach point and a number of residential canals can be seen, south of the river about 1nm inland. It is the VFR approach point for aircraft arriving from the south. Keep a good lookout for traffic due to the proximity of the Melbourne coastal route.

Obtain Moorabbin ATIS on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at Carrum. It is advisable to assess potential traffic in the area by monitoring Moorabbin Tower on 123.0 MHz before reporting at Carrum. When runways 17 or 35 are in use, remain over water until established in the western circuit.



the circuit. For example: ‘ZFR join downwind, runway 17 right.’






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Moorabbin

SandownRacecourse

Corrigan Rd

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Capital

Kingston Heath

KingstonCentre

HaileyburyCollege



13R

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35L

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17L

C LL 2500

Warrigal Hwy

S37 58.6 E145 06.1

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ALT 1,000ft FREQ 118.1 View from the east

Sandown Racecourse

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Reserve

GMH

South Gippsland Fwy

Greens RdPilkington Australia

Frankston Dandenong Rd

DandenongWorkers

Stud Rd

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Greaves Reserve &Showground


Parkmore Shopping Centre

East Link Freeway

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GMH

Looking west. Moorabbin Airport is 7nm ahead.

‘Moorabbin Tower, callsign type GMH altitude received ATIS inbound intentions.’



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The GMH (General Motors Holden) VFR approach point is situated 7nm east of Moorabbin. It is an old industrial complex, with a dark sawtooth roof, located on the south side of the Princes Highway about 1nm south of the junction of the Monash and South Gippsland Freeways. Passing over these features, you should see Moorabbin airport to the west and Sandown Park Racecourse to the north-west.

Obtain Moorabbin ATIS information on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at GMH. You should assess potential traffic in your vicinity by listening to Moorabbin Tower on 118.1 before reporting at GMH. Keep a good lookout for other traffic also reporting at GMH.


CiRCuit JoiNiNG iNStRuCtioNS A circuit joining instruction is a clearance to enter the control zone. It also tells the pilot how to enter the

circuit. For example: ‘ZFR, join base runway 35 right, report at Parkmore’ or ‘ZFR join base runway 17 left’.






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VFR approach points are recommended – not mandatory

At about 8nm to 10nm, anounce approach using recognised geographical feature.


Caribbean Lake

Looking south-west. Moorabbin Airport is 8nm ahead.

Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, callsign type Name geographical feature (eg Caribbean Lake) altitude received ATIS inbound intentions.’


Tower: Track to intermediate tracking point (eg Sandown Racecourse)

Pilot: Callsign (when tracking point is reached)

Pilot: ‘Tracking point (eg Sandown Racecourse) altitude callsign.’

Tower: Join base runway 17L

Pilot: ‘Runway 17L callsign’

Caribbean Lake

Sandown Racecourse

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direct approachPilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, XYZ Cessna 172, Caribbean Lake, 1500 information Bravo, inbound for landing. Request clearance.’

Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, Moorabbin Tower, track direct to Moorabbin, runway 17L. Report at three miles.’

Pilot: ‘Direct Moorabbin, XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘XYZ, three miles.’

Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, join base runway 17L, follow the Warrior turning final.’

Pilot: ‘Runway 17L, XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘XYZ, base full stop.’

Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, clear to land.’

Pilot: ‘Clear to land, XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Ground, XYZ, on Alpha 6. Taxi clearance to northern apron.’

Moorabbin Ground: ‘XYZ, Moorabbin Ground, on Alpha 6, cross runway 17R, taxi to the northern apron.’

Pilot: ‘Cross runway 17R, XYZ.’

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arrival via amended routePilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, XYZ Cessna 172 Caribbean Lake, 1500, information Bravo, inbound for landing. Request clearance’

Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, Moorabbin Tower, remain outside class Delta airspace. Report again at the Academy’

Pilot: ‘XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, XYZ, Academy 1500 information Charlie, inbound for landing. Request clearance.’

Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ join upwind runway 17L; maintain 1500. Report overhead.’

Pilot: ‘Runway 17L, 1500 XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘XYZ overhead.’

Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, cleared visual approach; when ready turn crosswind to join downwind runway 17L’ follow the Seminole turning base.’

Pilot: ‘Cleared visual approach runway 17L, XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘XYZ turning downwind full stop.’

Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ.’ Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, clear to land.’

Pilot: ‘Clear to land XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Ground, XYZ on Alpha 6, request taxi to the Aero Club.’

Moorabbin Ground: ‘XYZ, taxi via Alpha 6 (if alternative routes are available); hold short of runway 17R.’

Or ‘On Alpha 6 (taxiway point of crossing), cross runway 17R, taxi to the apron.’

Pilot: Either ‘Hold short of runway 17R, XYZ’

A clearance to the destination (beyond the required holding point) is not issued unless a runway crossing is included.

Or ‘Cross runway 17R, taxi to the apron, XYZ,’ (if a clearance to cross is included).

Moorabbin Ground: ‘XYZ on Alpha 6, cross runway 17R, taxi to the apron.’

Pilot: [‘On Alpha 6’ optional for pilot] ‘Cross runway 17R, XYZ.’

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Essendon Airport is 6nm to the northwest of the city of Melbourne, and 4.5nm southeast of Melbourne International Airport. Essendon Airport is located within the Melbourne control zone.

Essendon has two crossing runways: 08/26 and 17/35. The longest runway is 08/26 at 1921m.

Operator: Essendon Airport Limited

a: Building 250, English St, Essendon Airport Victoria 3041

t: 03 9948 9300

f: 03 9948 9330

w: www.essendonairport.com.au

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AT A GLANCEElevation 282ft

Location S37 43 41 E144 54 07

ML APP 132.0

ML DEP 118.9 129.4

Tower 125.1

Ground 121.9

ATIS 119.8 or 356

AWIS 133.2

NDB 356

FUEL 129.9

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Essendon airport is located in the Melbourne class C control zone (CTR). Operations and services are in accordance with the table at AIP ENR 1.4-1 Because each aerodrome is unique, special procedures have been developed to take local conditions into account. These special procedures are listed in ERSA and must be read in conjunction with the AIP.Essendon Tower is closed at certain times, generally late at night. When this occurs, that part of Melbourne control zone (CTR) allocated to Essendon Tower, remains class C airspace and is controlled by Melbourne Approach and Departures.There are two sets of special procedures for Essendon Tower:• normal procedures when the tower is active, and • procedures when the tower is closed. See below for details of both of these.Essendon Tower controls the south-eastern quadrant of the Melbourne control zone and the adjacent class C steps, up to, and including, 2000ft. Aircraft wishing to operate in this airspace (known as Essendon Tower airspace) must contact Essendon Tower approaching any of the VFR approach points immediately adjacent to the Melbourne control zone, marked on the Melbourne visual terminal chart (VTC). (The following VFR approach points are covered in this guide: Albert Park Lake, Doncaster Shoppingtown, Kalkallo, Station Pier, Westgate Bridge and Yan Yean Reservoir.)The prime objective of Essendon ATC is to separate general aviation traffic from airline traffic operating at Melbourne Airport. Because of this, sometimes your planned route or altitude may not be available.You must comply accurately with tracking instructions, due to the proximity of Melbourne Airport.Pilots can confuse Melbourne and Essendon Airports. Essendon Airport’s beacon flashes white every four seconds - Melbourne Airport’s beacon flashes alternate white/green. If you are unsure, ask for help early. VFR aircraft will normally be cleared on segregated tracks, and traffic information provided when the proximity of other aircraft warrants. Just because traffic information is provided does not mean that you don’t have to keep a good lookout and manoeuvre to avoid other traffic if necessary. Also, be aware of significant wind shear in strong northerly and southerly winds.

The circuit altitude is 1300ft on Essendon QNH - ATC will specify the circuit direction.

Readback requirementsAs in any ATC environment, certain items of a clearance or instruction must be read back. Those items applicable to Essendon are:1. Any clearances or instructions to hold short of,

enter, land on, take-off on, cross, or backtrack on any runway;

2. Assigned runway, altimeter setting directed to a specific aircraft, SSR codes, radio and radio navigation aid frequency instructions; and

3. Level instructions, direction of turn, heading and speed restrictions.

toweR oPeNThe following procedures apply when Essendon Tower is active.

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Flight planning detailsYou should submit all flight plan details to the briefing office by NAIPS, fax or telephone. Essendon will not generally accept details of flight into approach/departures airspace by radio, as there can be delays in processing of up to 30 minutes. Therefore, details may be taken by tower/ground via radio only as a last priority.Pilots inbound to Essendon airspace who have not submitted flight plan details are requested to notify the tower of ‘flight details’ prior to inbound clearance request.Pilots outbound from Essendon may advise details to Essendon Ground, preceded by ‘flight details’. Outbound clearance will be given via the most appropriate exit point.

traffic holding fuelTraffic holding fuel is required at the following times:

Monday to Thursday18.45 to 19.45 EST/HDS

Friday19.45 to 20.45 EST/HDS

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If you plan to arrive during these times you should carry a minimum of 10 minutes holding fuel.

ClearancesYou will require a specific airways clearance prior to operating into and out of Essendon. Individual clearances are required for:1. Entering and departing the CTR;2. Taxi, take-off and landing;3. Crossing, entering or backtracking of any runways,

active or not. Departing aircraft must make all airways clearance requests on ground frequency 121.9.Do not deviate from cleared track and level unless ATC instructs you to do so. A visual approach will be issued to you prior to circuit entry. This instruction will contain circuit instructions e.g. straight-in, left/right base or left/right circuit.You can only conduct a VFR flight in the Essendon Tower airspace in VMC. When more than scattered (SCT) cloud below 2300ft, or visibility below 5000 metres, is notified on the ATIS, VMC does not exist at Essendon.At your request, ATC may issue a special VFR clearance to allow you to conduct operations within the CTR in conditions less than VMC (AIP ENR 1.2). Special VFR is not permitted for circuit operations. It is your responsibility to maintain at least 1000ft obstacle clearance while en route. Delays may be experienced if IFR traffic is being processed.Due to the proximity of Melbourne Airport, you must comply with tracking instructions. ATC may request a ‘turn close to the field’ or an ‘early turn’ on departure. You should endeavour to commence these turns by the airfield boundary.You must have a start clearance if you are:1. Departing Essendon for Melbourne;2. Departing Essendon for airwork in the Melbourne

Terminal Area; and3. Departing Essendon for Moorabbin above 2000ft. Requests for a touch-and-go landing should be made on first contact with the tower.Requests for operations on the non-active runway may be accommodated if traffic permits.Night VFR departures may be required to climb within the Essendon circuit to the south or east until the minimum vectoring altitude of 2000ft is reached.Orbits of Melbourne city/central business district CBD (MCTY) are available. Contact Essendon Tower outside controlled airspace (OCTA). Do not overfly MCTY at 1500ft, i.e. remain outside the lateral limits. You can overfly at 2000ft.

Expect delays for city orbits when outside tower hours of operation.Note 1: 1500ft is outside the control zone south of the Melbourne CBD. Caution: Traffic outside controlled airspace on other frequencies, including helicopters flying to and from helicopter landing sites (HLS) on and adjacent to the Yarra River.Note 2: Caution Yarra CTAF up to 1000ft, frequency 132.1.

aerodrome information (atis/aWis)Automatic terminal information service (ATIS) is broadcast on 119.8 and on the NDB frequency (356). AWIS is available on 133.2.When Essendon Tower is closed, the ATIS will broadcast information ZULU which will also contain information regarding the control service available from Melbourne Approach. (Refer to operations outside tower hours and ERSA.)

Run-up/holding baysHolding bays are available for run-ups for runways 26 and 17. There are no holding bays for runways 35 or 08. Ground will advise, on taxi, where to conduct run-ups for runways 35 or 08.

Runway nominationATC will nominate runways in accordance with noise abatement procedures and in association with Melbourne Airport traffic. The nominated runway may not be into wind, but conditions permitting, ATC will normally nominate a runway where the crosswind and downwind components do not exceed 15 knots and 5 knots respectively for a dry runway, or 10 knots crosswind and zero downwind for a wet runway.

Noise abatement proceduresEssendon Aerodrome is situated in a noise-sensitive area and it is important that you operate with this in mind. If uncertain of the requirements for your aircraft type check AIP and DAP for more detailed information.

transponderIf you are operating in Essendon Tower airspace, (or just prior to contacting Essendon Tower if inbound), squawk 0100 unless assigned another code.


taxing after landingAfter landing, you should vacate the runway using the first available taxiway. Remain on the tower frequency (125.1) after landing until you are clear of the active runway. Contact Essendon Ground (121.9) when clear of the runway for taxi clearance, and advise your intentions.

training flightsIf you are planning training or airwork within Melbourne Terminal Airspace, you must obtain prior ATC approval. Phone 03 9235 7337, or Essendon Tower 03 9374 1678, if within Essendon Tower airspace.

Restriction on typesIf you wish to conduct training at Essendon, your aircraft must be propeller driven and its maximum take-off weight (MTOW) must not exceed 5700kg.

toweR CloSedThe following procedures apply when Essendon Tower is closed.

essendon tower operating hoursEssendon Tower is open at the following times:

Monday to Friday0615 to 2200 (EST/HDS)

Saturday/ Sunday0700 to 2200 (EST/HDS)These times are subject to change. Check ERSA and NOTAM.No training between 2200 and 0600 (EST/HDS) (refer ERSA)Outside these hours the airspace remains class C, under the control of Melbourne Approach/Departures.

Flight planningWhen the tower is closed you must lodge written flight-notification details prior to your flight.

ClearancesWhen the tower is closed, all on-ground communication must be on Melbourne Clearance Delivery 118.45. (If you have a radio failure on the ground: continue to transmit your intentions, return to the apron area and phone Melbourne ATC on 03 9235 7337).

Aircraft departing from Essendon must contact Melbourne Clearance Delivery on 118.45 prior to departure for start, airways clearance and departure instructions.Clearance will not be given for taxiing, landing or take-off.The pilot in command has the sole responsibility for aircraft ground movement and avoidance of other aircraft and obstacles.Note: Recommend minimum of 10 minutes holding fuel outside of tower hours of operation.Aircraft requesting clearance to enter Melbourne CTR contact Melbourne Radar on 135.7 for inbound airways clearance.Landing aircraft must notify Melbourne Clearance Delivery on 118.45 when clear of the landing runway, as soon as possible after landing.Failure to do so will result in SAR action and significant delays to following traffic.Keep a good lookout for traffic.

RunwaysDo not use the runways as taxiways or for run-ups. Clearance is not required to cross a runway.Preferred runways for noise abatement are different to those when Essendon Tower is open. Melbourne Approach will nominate the runway to use as per AIP DAP noise abatement procedures, unless you advise an ‘operational requirement’ to use another runway, or the presence of other traffic warrants another runway.

departuresDo not enter the departure runway until departure instructions are issued.Commence take-off within three minutes of the time you are issued with departure instructions, otherwise you must obtain new departure instructions.

lightingEssendon has pilot-activated lighting (PAL) facilities which are available only outside tower hours. Check ERSA and NOTAM for lighting facilities.

aerodrome informationEssendon AWIS available on 133.2The current on-field wind will also be advised by Melbourne Approach, as well as the Melbourne Airport QNH and temperature.

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DEPARTURE TO CLASS C OR G AIRSPACE

Obtain Essendon ATIS (119.8 or 356)

Essendon Terminal Information

Runway_______________ Wind_______________ Crosswind______________________________________

Visibility_______________ Cloud_______________ Temperature/GNH_______________________________

remarks________________________________________________________________________________________

Taxi Call (121.9)

Essendon Ground, Callsign_______________ Aircraft type_______________ Received_______________

Destination_______________

NOTE: A taxi clearance authorises you as far as the holding point for the departure runway unless an intermediate point is specified. You must obtain a clearance to cross a runway.

Flight Details (121.9)

If you have not submitted flight details, you must inform Essendon ground that you are about to give them your details with your request for taxi clearance. For example:

PILOT: ‘Essendon Ground, ZFR, flight details.’ ATC: ‘ZFR, ground.’ PILOT: ‘ZFR, a PA28 for Wagga, via Westgate Bridge, received Bravo, request taxi clearance.’

Airways Clearance (121.9)

Request clearance when you are ready to copy.

Ready Call (125.1)

Change to tower frequency 125.1 when in the holding bay, or when close to, or at the holding point for the departure runway, when ready for take off.

‘Essendon Tower, Callsign_______________ Ready,’

Squawk code 0100 unless assigned another code

where are you now?

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ESSENDON INBOUND RADIO CALLS

Obtain Essendon ATIS (119.8 or 356).

Before reaching the VFR approach point, obtain ATIS and squawk code 0100.

Essendon Terminal Information

Runway________________ Wind________________ Crosswind________________

Visibility________________ Cloud________________ Temperature/QNH________________

remarks________________________________________________________________

Inbound radio call (125.1)

Essendon Tower, callsign________________ Aircraft type________________

Position________________ Altitude________________ Received________________

request clearance.’

Circuit entry instructions

Maintain your assigned level until the tower clears you for a visual approach. This will allow you to manoeuvre the aircraft in the circuit. You should respond with standard read-back phraseology.

Landing clearance

The tower will give you a clearance to land. You must receive a landing clearance before you land. You should respond with standard read-back phraseology.

After landing

Remain on tower frequency until clear of all active runways. Vacate onto first available taxiway, then call Essendon Ground on 121.9:

Essendon Ground, callsign________________ request taxi clearance.

intentions________________ , if required, request ‘taxi guidance’.

Cancel SARTIME with CENSAR (1800 814 931), or Melbourne Radar (135.7) when phone not available.

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If in doubt, call Melbourne Radar on 135.7Each year in Australia, hundreds of aircraft inadvertently stray into controlled airspace. For each incident the risk of a mid-air collision rises. Many of these incidents could have been avoided if the pilots involved had contacted air traffic control when they first became unsure of their position.

If you become unsure of your position and you are within 30 DME of Melbourne, or 40 DME to the south and southeast (see VTC for boundaries) contact Melbourne Radar on 135.7. (Beyond those distances contact Melbourne Centre – check your VTC for frequencies).

Air traffic control can help you with position information and navigation guidance. All you have to do is ask.

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RoyalBotanicalGardens& Shrine

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ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1 View from the south

Freeway overpass


Albert Park Lake

Looking from the south-east. Essendon Airport is 8nm ahead.

‘Essendon Tower, callsign type Albert Park Lake altitude received ATIS request clearance.’

Optional: ‘Unfamiliar with Essendon.’

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AlBeRt PARk lAke (APl)The Albert Park Lake VFR approach point is a distinctive feature located south east of Melbourne City, just inland from Port Phillip Bay. There is a motor racing track within the park boundary.

Clearance will be issued by Essendon Tower (125.1); for example, ‘Cleared Albert Park Lake to Freeway Overpass. From Freeway Overpass track direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft [or 2000ft].’

NOTE: From Albert Park be prepared to go to Station Pier (SNP) or Westgate Bridge (WES) outside controlled airspace.

CAuTION: Do not overfly Melbourne City.

Common readbacks1. Route clearance 5. QNH 9. Speed2. Runway clearances 6. Transponder code 10. Conditional clearances3. Assigned runway 7. Radio frequency 11. Holding instructions4. Level/altitude 8. Turns/headings [Refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4)]

CiRCuit JoiNiNG & tRACkiNG iNStRuCtioNS Airways clearance: Expect a track and altitude from the VFR approach point, then via an intermediate

point to Essendon.

Joining the circuit: The tower will issue circuit-joining instructions, which will consist of a visual approach with specific tracking instructions.

Follow instructions: Do not deviate from your cleared track or altitude until you receive clearance for a visual approach.

Radio calls should only include the mandatory readbacks, due to the large number of movements at Essendon. Refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4).

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Cemetery

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Upper Heidelberg Rd MedicalCentre

NorthcoteShoppingPlaza

RecyclingStation

C LL SFC

C LL 1500

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AustinHospital

TR 2

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52 eSSeNdoN iNBouNd FRoM doNCasteR shoPPiNGtoWN

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Manningham

Rd

Sporting Complex

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Eastern Fwy

DoncasterShoppingtown

Doncaster Rd

Doncaster Rd

Ruffey LakePark

Williamsons Rd

C LL 1500

C LL 2500

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53 eSSeNdoN iNBouNd FRoM doNCasteR shoPPiNGtoWN

ALT 1,500ft/2,000ft FREQ 125.1

Doncaster Shoppingtown

Looking northwest. Essendon Airport is 11nm ahead.

‘Essendon Tower, callsign type Doncaster Shoppingtown altitude received ATIS request clearance.’


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doNCASteR ShoPPiNGtowN (dSN)The Doncaster Shoppingtown VFR approach point is a distinctive feature located on slightly higher terrain than the surrounding area. It is a large shopping complex with carparks on the roof.

Normally airways clearance will be issued by Essendon Tower (125.1). For example, ‘Cleared Doncaster Shoppingtown direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft (or 2000 ft)’.



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Craigieburn Rd West

Craigieburn

Craigieburn

Greenvale Reservoir

Hume Hw

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Hume Fwy

Cooper Street

Tyre Factory

VictorianTransportCentre

Pioneer Concrete

Somerton Rd

Craigieburn OverpassS37 36.2 E144 56.3

56 eSSeNdoN iNBouNd FRoM kalkallo

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Hume Hw

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Donnybrook Road

Mt Ridley Road

Woody Hill

Craigieburn

C LL SFC

C LL 1500

C LL 1500

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S37 32.2 E144 56.7

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Tracking east of the power lines not above 1500ft will keep you clear of the Melbourne CTR

Power line

57 eSSeNdoN iNBouNd FRoM kalkallo


Kalkallo

Looking south. Essendon Airport is 12nm ahead.

‘Essendon Tower, callsign type Kalkallo altitude received ATIS request clearance.’


Hume Fwy

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Essendon

EN GND 121.9


DFO

Northern

Industrial Area

Bulla RdPascoe Vale Rd

Wirraway Rd

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PioneerConcrete

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kAlkAllo (kAo) The Kalkallo VFR approach point is located at the intersection of the Hume Freeway - a distinctive north/south divided road - and a minor east/west road. Just north of this intersection, there is a service station and hotel; however, they are not easy to see until you are close. Airways clearance availability is subject to Melbourne Airport traffic.

If available, airways clearance will be issued by Essendon Tower (125.1). For example, ‘Cleared Kalkallo direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft’.

You may contact Melbourne Radar prior to Kalkallo to arrange clearance, but Essendon Tower will issue clearance. The en route intermediate point is Craigieburn Overpass (CGB). At Craigieburn Overpass (CGB), Greenvale Reservoir and Melbourne Airport should be in your two-o’clock position.

If airways clearance is not available, the next probable entry point will be the Plenty Locator (PLE) – frequency 218kHz. You could also track via Doncaster Shopping town (DSN), or Warrandyte (WRD) east of Melbourne.

Tracking east of the power lines not above 1500ft will keep you clear of the Melbourne control zone.



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Moonee ValleyRacecourse

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Pascoe Vale Rd

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Mount Alexander Rd

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Department of Defence Explosive Factory

HighpointShoppingCentre

Westfield ShoppingTown

DFO

CAuTIONMelbourne jet traffic. Do not drift off track.

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Moonee Valley Racecourse

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Station Pier


Markets

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Westgate Bridge

Looking north. Essendon Airport is 7nm ahead.

‘Essendon Tower, callsign type Westgate Bridge altitude received ATIS request clearance.’



Station Pier

Looking north. Essendon Airport is 7nm ahead.

‘Essendon Tower, callsign type Station Pier altitude received ATIS request clearance.’


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EN GND 121.9

Essendon


DFO

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StAtioN PieRStation Pier is one of two large piers which extend into Port Philip, south-east of the city. The Station Pier VFR approach point is the eastern pier, a distinctive feature with an apartment development close by. Essendon Tower (125.1) will issue an airways clearance; for example, ‘Cleared Station Pier to Moonee Valley Racecourse then direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft (or 2000ft).’

It is important that you track over Station Pier and properly identify Moonee Valley Racecourse (not Flemington Racecourse) due to segregation with possible traffic to your left on the Essendon-to-Westgate-Bridge track.

weStGAte BRidGe (weS)The Westgate Bridge VFR approach point is the busiest approach point for Essendon, with traffic tracking to and from Essendon. A lot of Essendon traffic also tracks via Westgate Bridge to Point Cook aerodrome.

Essendon Tower (125.1) will issue an airways clearance; for example, ‘Cleared Westgate Bridge direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft (or 2000ft).’

Call at Williamstown (WMS) to allow for any variables and be prepared to track via Station Pier.

Caution: On the Westgate Bridge to Essendon track, Melbourne jet traffic is immediately above and to the left, and Essendon outbound traffic to the right.

Do not drift off track.


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Boral QuarryEaste

rn Energy

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64 eSSeNdoN iNBouNd FRoM yaN yeaN ReseRVoiR

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YAN YEAN RESERVOIR

ReservoirPark

Plenty Road

Yan Yean Pipe Track

Plenty Road

Mernda

Bridge Inn Rd

C LL 2500C LL 1500

C LL 3500

S37 33.5 E145 08.3

TR 2

15°M

65 eSSeNdoN iNBouNd FRoM yaN yeaN ReseRVoiR


YanYean Reservoir

Looking from the north-east. Essendon Airport is 15nm ahead.

‘Essendon Tower, callsign type Yan Yean Reservoir altitude received ATIS request clearance.’


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EN GND 121.9

Essendon

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Bulla Rd

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FawknerCrematorium

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66 JoiNiNG the CiRCuit FRoM yaN yeaN ReseRVoiR

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The Yan Yean Reservoir VFR approach point is a distinctive feature. Airways clearance availability, as with all other approach points, is subject to Melbourne Airport traffic.

Essendon Tower (125.1) will issue an airways clearance; For example, ‘Cleared Yan Yean direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft (or 2000ft). An intermediate point is Epping township (EPPG), just inside the CTR on track. You should then cross a major intersection where the Hume Highway and Western Ring Road cross 4nm northeast of Essendon.

If an airways clearance is not available, a probable entry point will be the Plenty Locator (PLE) – frequency 218kHz. To find Plenty, you will need an ADF. Then tracking south you will see a main road (Plenty Rd) on your right. Do not follow it in to the control zone.

A good intermediate feature is the Greensborough Shopping Centre about 1nm north of Plenty. You could also track via Doncaster Shopping Town (DSN), or Warrandyte (WRD) east of Melbourne.

Note: The CTA level is 2500ft stepping down to 1500ft with Melbourne Airport traffic above.

yAN yeAN ReSeRVoiR (yyN)



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transponders provide an essential defence against violations of controlled airspace and mid-air collisions.

As well as helping air traffic controllers to prevent potential conflicts, transponders are detected by aircraft fitted with traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS), allowing them to ‘see’ other aircraft and take evasive action if necessary.

But TCAS will not work if your transponder is unserviceable, switched off, or not transmitting altitude information (ALT).

So, if you have a transponder:• Select:

• Code 1200 if you are in class G airspace

• Code 3000 if you are in class C or D airspace

• Code 0100 in, or approaching, Essendon airspace

• The assigned code in all other situations.

• Switch it to ON/ALT (Mode C) when lining up for take-off.

• Leave it switched to ON/ALT until after landing

(For more information see AIP ENR 1.6-7, 8 and 9).

Turn on your transponder

tRANSPoNdeR Codes

69 Insert HeadIng69 CoAStAl Route PRoCeduRes

SAFETY TIPS1. Read all details in ERSA and the Melbourne VTC before transiting the coastal route.2. Check weather forecast and NOTAMs before flight.3. Check the requirements for the carriage of life jackets.4. Plan your actions in the event of a forced landing and consult your pilot’s operating handbook for safe

ditching technique.5. Maintain a continuous lookout for other aircraft.

The coastal route joins Carrum (6nm south of Moorabbin) and Altona South (about 4nm northeast of Point Cook), and is used to skirt the Melbourne control zone, south of the city. Aircraft using the route must remain outside controlled airspace. Weather permitting, operations should be conducted at the recommended altitudes (east and southbound, 1500ft; north and westbound, 2500ft.).

MelBouRNe CoAStAl Route

entering coastal route• Take care when entering the coastal route: a

large number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a good look-out for other aircraft, particularly when climbing and descending.

• Use current QNH.

• Listen out on Melbourne Radar frequency (135.7). If you have a transponder, squawk 1200 with ALT.

• Strobes, landing and taxi lights should be on.

• Make a radio call. For example, Melbourne Coastal Traffic, ZFR C172, abeam Carrum, northbound at 2500. Melbourne Coastal.

• If you receive a reply, organise separation with other aircraft.

• Keep to the right (oncoming traffic should be on your left).

• When terrain, weather and CTA steps permit, fly at VFR cruising altitudes.

• If you fly near Moorabbin, but outside the Moorabbin control zone, you should consider monitoring the Moorabbin Tower frequency (123.0) to assist awareness of possible conflicting traffic entering or leaving the control zone.

Caution:

• The lower limit of class C airspace (CTA) varies over the course of the route. Use the Melbourne VTC to identify airspace steps.

• Beach patrol aircraft operate below 1000ft during the summer.

• Do not overfly oil refineries, storage tanks or prisons.

leaving coastal route• Take care when leaving the coastal route: a

large number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a good look-out for other aircraft, particularly when climbing and descending.

Caution:

• Lower limit of class C airspace (CTA) varies over the course of the coastal route. Use the Melbourne VTC to identify airspace steps.

• Familiarise yourself with the lateral and vertical limits of CTA, CTR and the location of CTAFs. Always plan, and fly with, a current Melbourne VTC.

Radio frequency: Melbourne Radar 135.7

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Mordialloc Pier

Woodlands

Mentone Beach

Ricketts Pt

Nepean Highway

Bound

ary Rd

Char

man Rd


Royal Melbourne

MB 3nm

CAuTION Possible inbound IFR traffic from Baywest

MOORABBIN CLASS D CTRTower 118.1 (east)

Tower 123.0 (west)

NDB 398

ATIS/AWIS 120.9

Location S37 58.6 E145 06.1

CTAF #AH 118.1

CAuTION Possible inbound IFR traffic from Shoal

C LL 4500

70 CoAStAl Route FRoM CaRRuM

2500

1500

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Mordialloc Pier

ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 123.0

Ricketts Point

Port Phillip

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250

Aircraft flying from Carrum to Altona South should maintain 2,500ft on area QNH, cloud permitting, with landing light on.

Melbourne WaterEastern Treatment Plant

When flying near, but outside the Moorabbin CTR and the tower is active consider monitoring the tower frequency 123.0.

CarrumPatterson River

C LL 4500

D3144500

0S38 04 27 E145 07 10

71 CoAStAl Route FRoM CaRRuM


Carrum

‘Melbourne Coastal Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna 172, Carrum northbound, 2500 Melbourne Coastal Route.’

(Cloud permitting)

If you receive a reply, arrange separation between aircraft.

2500

1500

CAuTION Possible inbound traffic from Carrum

Port Phillip

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Point Ormond

Esplanade

Nepean Hwy

Kerferd Rd BeachBeaconsfield Pde

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AlbertPark Lake

S37 50.9 E144 55.8

S37 52.2 E144 54.7

S37 51.3 E144 58.5

S37 53.0 E144 59.0

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ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

St Kilda Pier

ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

Albert Park Lake

2500

1500

Port Phillip

CAuTION Traffic leaving Essendon Tower airspace.

C LL 2500

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Cerberus

Sandringham

Picnic Point

Royal Melbourne

Espla

nade

Brighton

365

Cemetery

CAuTION Possible inbound IFR traffic from Baywest

Brighton MunicipalBaths

C LL 2500

C LL 2500

C LL 4500

SouthlandShopping Centre

S37 54.8 E144 59.2

S37 58.0 E145 00.0

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2500

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ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

Brighton

ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 123.0

Picnic Point

ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 123.0

Cerberus

Port Phillip

When flying near, but outside the Moorabbin CTR and the tower is active consider monitoring the tower frequency 123.0.

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Aircraft flying from Altona South to Carrum should maintain 1,500ft on area QNH, cloud permitting, with landing light on.

Altona Baseball stadium

Laverton BoM tower

Tree Plantation

Koro

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Cherry Lake

Queens St

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Strobe lights

2500C LL 1500

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ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

Altona South

‘Melbourne Coastal Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna 172, Altona South eastbound, 1500 Melbourne Coastal Route.’

(Cloud permitting)


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Yarra

River

NewportPark

Station Pier

Cemetery

Station Pier

Altona Coastal Park

Mobil Oil

CaravanPark

Millers Rd

Mobil Oil

Westgate Park

College College

WilliamstownBeach

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Bay

Melbourne Rd

Koro

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Reserve

Newport Railway Workshops

C LL 1500

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WilliamstownS37 52.2 E144 54.7

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2500

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Newport Railway Workshops

ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

Westgate Bridge

ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

Station Pier

Westgate BridgeS37 49.8 E144 53.8

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The 5 BIGGEST factors contributing to a airspace infringement are:

Pilot inattention

Pilot distraction

High workload in cockpit

Weather conditions

Misreading your VTC

Organise your workload wisely and prioritise your tasks.

PARTdo your

to avoid airspace infringement:POSITION: know and follow the position of your aircraft

ALTITUDE: set Area QNH as controlled jet traffic might be only 500ft above

RADIO: actively monitor the VHF frequency shown in the biscuit on your chart

TRANSPONDER: ensure on and squawking 1200 and altitude

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SAFETY TIPS1. Read all details in ERSA and the Melbourne VTC before transiting the inland route.2. Check weather forecast and NOTAMs before flight.3. The inland route is an area of high ground and is often covered by cloud. Make sure you have an option

to turn back if the weather deteriorates.4. Plan your actions in the event of a forced landing.

The inland route runs between Sugarloaf Reservoir and Kilmore and is widely used by northbound and southbound VFR traffic. If you’re flying this route, you must remain outside controlled airspace.

MelBouRNe iNlANd Route PRoCeduReS

entering inland route• Take care when entering the inland route: a large

number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a good lookout for other aircraft, particularly when climbing and descending.

• Use current QNH.

• Listen out on Melbourne Radar frequency (135.7). If you have a transponder, squawk 1200 with ALT.

• Strobes, landing and taxi lights should be on.

• Make a traffic call; for example, ‘Melbourne inland route traffic, ZFR C172, abeam Sugarloaf, northbound at 2500 Melbourne inland route’. If you receive a reply, organise separation with other aircraft.

• Keep to the right (oncoming traffic should be on your left).

• Kilmore Gap weather is available on AWIS 128.6, and phone 03 5783 2296. The Kilmore Gap forecast is available on the Area 30 forecast.

• When terrain, weather and CTA steps permit, fly at VFR cruising altitudes.

Caution:

• High ground in proximity to the route.

• Lower limit of class C airspace (CTA) varies from 2500ft to 4500ft over the course of the route. Use the Melbourne VTC to identify airspace steps.

• Be aware of CTAF in your area. Make a ‘traffic’ call on the CTAF frequency if you intend to enter the CTAF.

• Mechanical turbulence in high winds can make accurate altitude holding difficult.

leaving inland route• Take care when leaving the inland route: a large

number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a good lookout for other aircraft, particularly when climbing and descending.

Caution:

• Lower limit of class C airspace (CTA) varies from 2,500ft to 4,500ft over the course of the Inland Route. Use the Melbourne VTC to identify airspace steps.

Radio frequency: Melbourne Radar 135.7

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Plantation Forest

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CAuTIONHigh ground, dense vegetation.


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‘Melbourne Inland Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna 172, Kilmore tracking to Sugarloaf, 3500 Melbourne Inland Route.’


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TR 133°M


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85Whittlesea

Yan YeanReservoir

C LL 3500


ToorourangReservoir

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2500

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Yan Yean Reservoir

ALT VFR levels cloud permitting FREQ 135.7

Whittlesea

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C LL 2500

C LL 3500

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TR 133°M


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Eltham Yarra Glen Rd

CAuTION Lilydale/Coldstream CTAF Frequency: 119.1MHz

C LL 2500

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13°M

TR 133°M


2500


Sugarloaf Reservoir

‘Melbourne Inland Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna 172, Sugarloaf tracking to Kilmore, 2500 Melbourne Inland Route.’

If you receive a reply arrange separation between aircraft.

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Frequencies Moorabbin Tower 118.1 123.0Moorabbin Ground 119.9ATIS (MB) 120.9 398Moorabbin CTAF 118.1AWIS 03 9580 9637Essendon Tower 125.1Essendon Ground (SMC) 121.9ATIS (EN) 119.8 356AWIS 133.2Melbourne Approach 132.0Melbourne Departures 118.9N 129.4SCoastal & Inland RouteMelbourne Radar 135.7

Phone NumbersFlightwatch 1800 814 931Moorabbin Tower 03 9586 6180Essendon Tower 03 9374 1678Contact tower only in an emergency.

Navigation AidsMoorabbin NDB 398 Essendon NDB 356Melbourne VOR 114.1

Squawk 7600. Stay in VMC and broadcast intentions. Precede all radio calls with: ‘Transmitting blind’.

If possible, avoid class C and class D airspace and land at a CTAF aerodrome.

CTAF: When joining the circuit stay at least 500ft above circuit height. When you have selected the runway descend on the non-active side of the circuit. Cross the upwind threshold at circuit height. Fly a normal circuit. Check AIP ENR 1.1-76 (48.5-7)for circuit entry requirements at an aerodrome in class G airspace and ERSA EMERG 1 for general emergency procedures.

Moorabbin: Carry out general COM failure procedures. Track via a VFR approach point. Enter the CTR at 1,500ft AMSL and maintain that altitude until overhead the aerodrome.

Ascertain the landing direction, descend to 1,000ft AMSL and join the appropriate circuit on crosswind (remain clear of the eastern circuit). Proceed with a normal circuit and landing.

Maintain separation from other aircraft and watch for light signals from the tower (see page 86 of this guide). Mobile phones can be used in emergencies.

Radio Failure

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HIGH KEY2,500ft AGL

3,000ftAGL

ENGINE FAILURE POINT4,500ft AGL

2,000ftAGLLOW KEY

1,500ft AGL

1,000ft AGL

IF TOO LOW

IF TOO HIGH

eMeRGeNCy lANdiNG PRoCeduReS

INITIAL CHECKHold altitude Aim for best glide speed Mixture Rich Carburettor Full hot Fuel On Pump On Change Tanks Trim To best glide speed

FIELD SELECTIONWind - determine direction. Surroundings: power lines, trees, etc. Size & shape - in relation to wind. Surface and slope. S(c)ivilisation - close proximity if possible.

FMOST CHECKFuel Contents, pump on, primer locked. Mixture Up & down range, leave rich. Oil Temps & pressures green range. Mag switches Left, then right back to both. Throttle Up & down range then close.

MAYDAY CALL & SQUAWK 7700‘Mayday Mayday Mayday: Melbourne, Cessna ZFR, engine failure, 3nm west of Carrum 2500ft, attempting to land on beach.’

Any other useful information such as number of persons on board, (POB) dangerous cargo, fuel remaining etc (if time permits). BRIEF YOUR PASSENGERS

FINAL ACTIONSFuel OffMixture Idle cut-offMags OffHarness TightDoor As requiredMaster Switch OffCaution if flaps are electrically operated set flaps before master switch is switched off.

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SYMBOLS NEAR WIND DIRECTION INDICATOR

AERODROMEUNSERVICEABLE

GLIDING OPERATIONSIN PROGRESS

OPERATIONS ARE CONFINED TO HARD SURFACE

RUNWAYS, APRONS ANDTAXIWAYS ONLY

86 field siGNals

LIGHT SIGNALSON GROUND IN FLIGHT

Authorised to TAKE-OFFif pilot is satis�ed thatno collision risk exists

Authorised to LANDif pilot is satis�ed thatno collision risk exists

RETURN for landing

GIVE WAY to other aircraft CONTINUE CIRCLING

DO NOT LAND Aerodrome unsafe

Authorised to TAXI ifpilot is satis�ed that

no collision risk exists

Return to startingpoint on aerodrome

TAXI CLEAR OFLANDING AREA in use

STOP

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B A B

C B B C APRON

B A HOLD

BDIRECTION / LOCATION / DIRECTION

DESTINATION

NEW TAXI HOLDING POSITION

At night, taxi holding position is indicated by three yellow lights (or two when taxiway sidelighting is provided) showing in the direction of the approach to the runway.

RUNWAY EXIT

LOCATION / DIRECTION

DIRECTION / LOCATION / DIRECTION / DIRECTION

OLD TAXI HOLDING POSITION HOLDING POSITION WHEN CAT I, II or IIIPRECISION APPROACHES ARE BEING USED. ONLY APPLICABLE WHEN NOTIFIED BY ATC OR ATIS.

SIGNS

RUNWAY HOLDING POINTS (OR TAXI-HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS)

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Mandatory instruction signsWhite inscription on a red background. Identifies the entrance to a runway, or critical area, and areas prohibited for use by aircraft.Red and white: runway in sight

Information signs–locationYellow inscription on a black background.Identifies the taxiway you are located on.Black square: you’re there

Runway markings are white... although yellow taxiway centrelines may lead on to, or lead off, or cross, the runway). Taxiway markings are yellow.

Information signs–directionBlack inscription on a yellow background. Identifies taxiway leading out of an intersection with an arrow indicating direction required to align the aircraft on that taxiway.Yellow array: points the way

Information signs–destinationAlso black inscription on a yellow background.Arrow identifies direction to specific destinations on the airfield, such as runways, terminals.Yellow array: points the way

Know the colour-coding and meanings of runway signs

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that a Radar Information Service (RIS) or an ATC Flight following service for VFR aircraft is available in class E and G airspace. Services available are:• navigation assistance• position information• traffic information• SAR alerting

You must be in direct contact with ATC, transponder-equipped and squawking. See AIP GEN 3.3–13 (2.16) for procedures.

DID YOU KNOW...

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Documents

MFS_Casa Vfr Guide