diff --git a/docs/controller-skills/military.md b/docs/controller-skills/military.md index c5fcae772..01cde4db4 100644 --- a/docs/controller-skills/military.md +++ b/docs/controller-skills/military.md @@ -126,4 +126,14 @@ MARSA is to be assigned and terminated on pilots request, and when standard sepe - Flights that are on nominated route segments, except for short position reports when possible. !!! note - Military aircraft normally operate NOCOM in military Restricted Areas and Class G airspace only. **Do not** permit NOCOM operations in Civil CTA. \ No newline at end of file + Military aircraft normally operate NOCOM in military Restricted Areas and Class G airspace only. **Do not** permit NOCOM operations in Civil CTA. + +## Stereo Approaches +Stereo Approaches are the primary procedure for fighter & strike aircraft (e.g. F18, HAWK, PC21) recovering back to airbases after operations in SUA. Aircraft track from specified SUA exit gates where they join the procedure, tracking along charted TACAN arcs/radials which position them for an initial and pitch or instrument approach. + +Stereo approaches should generally be used during high military traffic levels and nominated on the appropriate aerodrome ATIS. + +Stereo Approach charts can be found in the [RAAF TERMA](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip){target=new} + +## Initial and Pitch Procedures +Reserved. diff --git a/docs/terminal/tindal.md b/docs/terminal/tindal.md index 178316f57..540320e5b 100644 --- a/docs/terminal/tindal.md +++ b/docs/terminal/tindal.md @@ -61,6 +61,20 @@ Place/Bearing Distance points in the FDR can be used for routing via the gates, MOROTAI = TN270030 NADZAB = TN150030 +## Stereo Approaches (Fast Jet Aircraft) +Fast jet aircraft typically transit from the SUA to YPTN at `F170`. When requested, or advised via ATIS, the stereo approach may be utilised to facilitate aircraft recovery. + +!!! tip + See [Controller Skills](../controller-skills/military.md#stereo-approaches) for more details about stereo approaches. + +!!! Example +**CLAS45**: "Tindal Approach, CLAS45, RTBing via BOM, runway 32" +**TN TCU**: "CLAS45, Tindal Approach, cleared stereo approach runway 32, via BOM, descend not below 'A050'" +**CLAS45**: "Cleared stereo approach runway 32, descend not below 'A050', CLAS45" + +!!! note + Stereo approach charts are available in the [RAAF TERMA](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip){target=new}. + ## Coordination ### TRT(TRS) #### Airspace diff --git a/docs/terminal/williamtown.md b/docs/terminal/williamtown.md index 503688d73..8ac01b466 100644 --- a/docs/terminal/williamtown.md +++ b/docs/terminal/williamtown.md @@ -16,12 +16,10 @@ Approval must be sought from the **bolded parent position** prior to opening a Non-Standard Position, unless [NOTAMs](https://vatpac.org/publications/notam){target=new} indicate otherwise (eg, for events). ## Airspace -### Default -By default, WLM TCU owns the airspace within the WLM MIL CTR `SFC` to `F125`. This may be amended by NOTAM. +WLM TCU owns the airspace within the WLM MIL CTR `SFC` to `F125`. -When WLM TCU is active above `F125` by ad-hoc release or NOTAM, WLM-L_APP owns the airspace `SFC` to `F125`, while WLM APP owns the rest of WLM TCU airspace above `F125`. This may be adjusted as required with coordination. +When WLM TCU is active above `F125` by ad-hoc release or NOTAM, **WLM-L_APP** owns the airspace `SFC` to `F125`, while **WLM APP** owns the rest of WLM TCU airspace above `F125`. This may be adjusted as required with coordination. -#### Diagram
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WLM TCU Airspace
@@ -31,13 +29,27 @@ When WLM TCU is active above `F125` by ad-hoc release or NOTAM, WLM-L_APP owns t It is the responsibility of the WLM TCU controller(s) to negotiate any airspace releases with ARL(All). ### ADC -When WLM ADC is online, they own the airspace within the WLM MIL CTR A (`SFC`-`A050`). This may be amended/released as required between WLM ADC and WLM TCU. +When WLM ADC is online, they own the airspace within the WLM MIL CTR A (`SFC`-`A050`). This may be amended/released as required between **WLM ADC** and **WLM TCU**.
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WLM ADC Airspace
+## Stereo Approaches (Fast Jet Aircraft) +Fast jet aircraft typically transit from M550 to YWLM via Gate 6 at `F125`. When requested, or advised via ATIS, the stereo approach may be utilised to facilitate aircraft recovery. + +!!! tip + See [Controller Skills](../controller-skills/military.md#stereo-approaches) for more details about stereo approaches. + +!!! Example +**MAPL45**: "Willy Approach, MAPL45, RTBing via G6, runway 12" +**WLM TCU**: "MAPL45, Willy Approach, cleared stereo approach runway 12, via G6, once 9DME north of the TACAN, descend not below 'A050'" +**MAPL45**: "Cleared stereo approach runway 12, via G6, once 9DME north of the TACAN, descend not below A050, MAPL45" + +!!! note + Stereo approach charts are available in the [RAAF TERMA](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip){target=new}. + ## Charts !!! abstract "Reference" Additional charts to the AIP may be found in the RAAF TERMA document, available towards the bottom of [RAAF AIP page](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip){target=new}