RAAF BASE EAST SALE LOCAL AIRSPACE PAMPHLET

2018

No 453 SQUADRON EAST SALE FLIGHT

EFFECTIVE 24 MAY 2108

NEXT ISSUE EFFECTIVE 08 Nov 2018

This brief is provided for information purposes only. It does not supersede

requirements in DAP AIP.

All procedures and airspace described are sourced from information that is current at the time of publication of this document. However, this document is not subject to

amendment; always check latest publications for current information.

This briefing does not authorise pilots to operate in a manner different to that required by their licence and endorsements, or that of

relevant documentation applicable to their flying activities.

RAAF BASE EAST SALE

RAAF Base East Sale is located east of Sale township and is home to RAAF Air Training Wing. Operations include Basic and Instructor training for pilots, initial Officer training, and training for Air Combat Officers, Air Traffic Controllers and RAN observers. East Sale is also home to the RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display team.

Aircraft based at East Sale include the PC21, PC9 and B350. Additionally, CHC Australia provides support to local flying units with two SAR A139 helicopters. South of East Sale, ESSO also operate A139 helicopters from Longford to oil rigs in the Bass Strait.

The majority of military flying training is conducted within East Sale restricted military airspace (R358A-E) and the East Sale CTR. A variety of other military aircraft visit East Sale for training or operations, including the P8, CL60, C27J Spartan and the E737 Wedgetail.

West Sale is an uncontrolled aerodrome 9NM to the west of RAAF Base East Sale. The aerodrome facilitates local training flights, air ambulance transport, refuelling and instrument approach training. It is located within R358A and, as such, aircraft are subject to a clearance prior to becoming airborne when R358A-E is active.

East Sale Restricted Airspace R358A-E

East Sale military restricted airspace consists of R358 A, B, C, D and E. Normal operating hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 10:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm. R358A-E will remain open during these times to support all planned military flying. However, on occasions, R358A-E will deactivate earlier, or even extend outside these timings, depending on operational requirement. Check NOTAMs (ESX) for changes in the operating hours.

When R358A-E is active, the airspace is designated as Restricted Airspace (RA1) in which a Class C ATC service is provided. The following services are provided, and requirements are applicable, to all aircraft:

• An ATC clearance is required to enter and operate in the airspace.

• An ATC service will be provided. • Service will be provided to separate:

o IFR from IFR. o IFR from VFR. o Special VFR from Special VFR, when visibility does

not meet VMC. • Traffic information will be passed between VFR and VFR

aircraft (duty of care will always be applied and segregation will be provided if deemed necessary).

• Speed limitation of 250KTS applies to VFR traffic below 10,000ft AMSL.

• Continuous two-way radio communications must be maintained between pilot and ATC.

Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) registered aircraft RA-Aus aircraft may operate within R358A-E in accordance with substantive CASA regulations.

East Sale Restricted Airspace R358A-E

R358A 20NM ESL, SFC-FL450

R358B 20-35NM ESL, 290°-360°M ESL, A040-FL450

R358C 35-50NM ESL, 290°-360°M ESL, A060-FL450

R358D 20-50NM ESL, 360°-225°M ESL, A040-FL450

R358E 20-50NM ESL, 225°-290°M ESL, A060-FL450

R358A

R358B

R358C

R358D

R358E

Activation of Restricted Airspace R358A-E

R358A-E and ESL CTR is activated by NOTAM (ESX NOTAM). Upon activation of the airspace, a broadcast will be made on the East Sale CTAF frequency, 118.3MHz, advising which ATC frequency to contact, depending on your position. Once in contact with the correct agency, you can expect a clearance to be issued.

Similarly, when the airspace is deactivated a general broadcast will be made on all frequencies. Upon deactivation, the restricted airspace will revert to the underlying airspace classification shown in Enroute Chart Low 2. Any aircraft within the area will be advised of any other traffic and have their service terminated.

If you are unsure of the activation status of R358A-E prior to entering restricted airspace you should:

• Listen to the ATIS on frequency 125.4MHz. If ATIS Zulu is broadcast, restricted airspace (R358A-E) is deactivated. If any other letter designator is broadcast, R358A-E is active and a clearance is required. ATIS can also be obtained by monitoring the ESL NDB (350 kHz) or phoning 5146 7226.

• Monitor ESL CTAF (118.3 MHz). • Contact ML Centre (124.0 MHz). • Check NOTAMs: both YMES and ESX for East Sale

Aerodrome and East Sale Airspace. • Contact ESL ATC on 03 5146 7221.

Dutson Air Weapons Range R391A/B

R391 (RA2) is an air weapons range approximately 5NM south-east of East Sale. It is activated by NOTAM only. The NOTAM will include activation times and activity heights. When R358A-E is active, ATC will ensure that aircraft are separated or advised to remain visually clear of the range. When R358A-E is deactivated, it is the responsibility of the pilot to check ESX NOTAMs for the status of R391 and to remain clear if it is active.

East Sale Radio Frequencies and Navigational Aids

The following are pertinent ATS communications at East Sale:

Sale Approach 123.3MHz

Sale Tower 118.3MHZ

Sale Delivery 133.6MHz

ATIS 125.4MHz

CTAF 118.3MHz

NDB 350 kHz*

DME 109.5MHz

Melbourne Centre 124.0MHz

* ATIS also broadcast over the NDB

Weather Information

An Aerodrome Weather Information Service (AWIS) is available and is incorporated into the ATIS when R358A-E is deactivated. The AWIS is also available by phoning 03 9280 5646. Alternatively, weather information can be acquired on NAIPS when obtaining NOTAMs before flight.

Obtaining a Clearance through R358A-E

Military training occurs in multiple locally published training areas and special use airspace within R358A-E, and the East and West Sale circuit areas. To enable an efficient and flexible use of airspace, a transit lane (D353) and two VFR routes are established to allow civil aircraft to transit safely through R358A. These routes are outlined below (refer to ERSA and VNC for further detail):

D353 Transit Lane

• Cowwarr to Lindenow South (two-way flight path). • Via Heyfield, Maffra, Stratford and then along the railway

line. • SFC to 1500FT AMSL, activated by NOTAM. • Clearance not required for transit through R358A via D353. • Aircraft must monitor 126.7MHz and broadcast at Cowwarr

and Lindenow South compulsory en-route reporting points. • Recommended that aircraft also monitor 123.3MHz.

Princes Route

• Flynn to West Sale (two-way flight path). • Via Rosedale and Kilmany Overpass along the Princes

Highway. • Expect a clearance not above 1500FT AMSL; other levels

may be available on request.

Coastal VFR Route

• Jack Smith Lake to Loch Sport (two-way flight path). • Expect a clearance at 1500FT AMSL, due to helicopter

operations to and from Longford; other levels may be available on request.

VNC showing D353, and Princes Route and Coastal Routes

Effective until 08 Nov 2018, when changes to R358A-E, D353 and the coastal route come into effect.

Requesting a Clearance

Always remain outside restricted airspace, until actually issued with an airways clearance. It is important to remember that just making initial contact with ATC does not constitute a clearance. For example, do not enter restricted airspace with the expectation of being issued a clearance.

When R358A-E is active, aircraft are to contact Clearance Delivery on 133.6MHz, prior to the boundary for airways clearance.

When requesting a clearance, include callsign and aircraft type, position (bearing and distance from town or point/over a prominent feature), actual request (including tracking and level, if ATIS and QNH have been received, and number of persons on board

For example:

“Sale Delivery, ABC, a C172, 3 miles west of Flynn, request clearance to West Sale via Princes Route, not above one thousand

five hundred, received (ATIS) C, POB 3”

ATC Response to Clearance Request

Initially, you can expect ATC to issue a transponder code and QNH. Sale Delivery will then radar identify you and issue you with an airways clearance (read-back of control instructions and clearance is mandatory). Usually, you will then be transferred to Sale Approach.

For example:

“ABC, Sale Delivery, squawk 4655, QNH 1013”

“4655, QNH 1013, ABC”

“ABC, identified, cleared to West Sale via Princes Route, not above one thousand five hundred, verify level”

“Cleared West Sale via Princes Route, not above one thousand five hundred, maintaining one thousand five hundred, ABC”

“ABC, contact Sale Approach 123.3”

“123.3, ABC”

Leaving Restricted Airspace

Prior to leaving restricted airspace, ATC will advise that your identification and control service have been terminated and that your frequency change is approved; no area frequency will be advised. This is also your approval to change your transponder code back to 1200.

For example:

“ABC, identification and control service terminated, frequency change approved”

“Frequency change approved, ABC”

Airspace Infringement (AI) Hotspots

The following areas have been identified to be common hotspots for airspace infringements within R358A-E:

Airspace approaching YYRM from the west

The base of CTA transitions from A060 (R358E) to A040 (R358D) near the Strzelecki Ranges. It is very common for transitioning aircraft to infringe the vertical limits of CTA as they pass over the ranges en-route to YYRM and return from YYRM tracking to the west.

Airspace to the west of YBNS

East Sale airspace (R358D) commences from the surface starting 3.5NM west of YBNS. Aircraft departing YBNS tracking west may infringe restricted airspace prior to obtaining a clearance. It is recommended to remain east of YBNS and below A040 until in receipt of a clearance.

Airspace above YLTV

The base of restricted airspace (R358E) above YLTV commences at A060. Aircraft often climb above A060 without a clearance when departing YLTV and consequently infringe CTA.

In Flight Emergency Response (IFER)

ATC will provide IFER to manage any advised emergency.

Ensure that you advise ATC of the following as soon as you become aware that:

• You may enter cloud if VFR on your cleared track. • Your aircraft is malfunctioning for any reason. • You are in navigational difficulty.

Air Traffic Control is here to help.

If you are in need of assistance, it is always best to ask for it sooner rather

than later.