RAN International Fleet Review Sydney 2013

[Big Unit]

Hi, does anybody know if there will be flight restrictions or special conditions imposed up and down R405/Victor 1 during 3-11 October 2013??

John

[Big Unit]

Never mind its published in NOTAMS...

[pilotheli]

AIP SUPPLEMENT (SUP) - H92/13

INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW
SYDNEY HARBOUR
4 - 5 OCTOBER 2013

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) International Fleet Review
2013 (IFR13) is the Navy’s signature commemorative event for 2013.
IFR13 is a high profile international event that commemorates the
centenary of the first entry of the RAN fleet into Sydney Harbour. IFR13
takes place between 3 - 11 October 2013 and involves participants
from many countries.

1.2 IFR13 activities involving air support will be concentrated on
Sydney Harbour (SHB) over the period 4 - 5 October 2013. These
activities include flypasts and displays from multiple rotary wing (RW)
and fixed wing (FW) civil and military aircraft.

1.3 Temporary Restricted Areas will be declared and specific air
traffic procedures defined.

1.4 Civilian and non-participating military operators are advised that,
due to the significant increase of aviation activity, access to R405A and
R405B contained within the TRAs will not be available for the periods of
TRA activation.

1.5 For further information on the activation of IFR13 air display
airspace, contact the Joint Airspace Control Cell on 1800 562 222.


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2. AIRSPACE ACTIVATION

2.1 The Temporary Restricted Areas depicted in Appendix 1 are
declared for 4 - 5 October 2013. Periods of activation below are
indicative only. Check NOTAMS to confirm timings.

a. Temporary Restricted Area TRA SKYHAWK A
Flypast Overshoot Area
Lateral Limits: S33 48 37.01 E151 14 27.98, S33 51 10
E151 12 41, S33 51 20 E151 12 28, then along the southern
shore of Sydney Harbour and Parramatta River to S33 49 26
E151 0517, then along the minor arc or a circle of 8.50NM
radius centred on S33 56 34 E151 10 51 (SY/DME) to S33 48
37.01 E151 14 27.98
Vertical Limits: SFC – A010
Hours of Activity: 5 Oct 13 0100 – 0145 (UTC)
Controlling Authority: Dept. of Defence (RAAF)
Ph: 1800 562 222

b. Temporary Restricted Area TRA SKYHAWK B
Display Area over Sydney Harbour
Lateral Limits: S33 49 25.78 E151 18 01.36, S33 51 38.12
E151 17 04.87, S33 52 12.78 E151 15 56.95, then the southern
shore of Sydney Harbour to, S33 51 10 E151 12 41, S33 48
05.19 E151 14 49.46, S33 49 25.78 E151 18 01.36
Vertical Limits: SFC – A010
Hours of Activity: 4 Oct 13 2300 – 0200 (UTC)
5 Oct 13 0000-1020 (UTC)
Controlling Authority: Dept of Defence (RAAF)
Ph: 1800 562 222

c. Temporary Restricted Area TRA SEA FURY
Holding Area for Display Aircraft/Formations
Lateral Limits: S33 27 48.42 E151 34 45.98, S33 41 57.02
E151 26 28.95, S33 45 32.81 E151 36 13.69, S33 31 04.81
E151 44 01.48, S33 27 48.42 E151 34 45.98
Vertical Limits: SFC – A080
Hours of Activity: 5 Oct 13 0030 – 0130 (UTC)
Controlling Authority: Dept of Defence. (RAAF)
Ph: 1800 562 222


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d. Temporary Restricted Area TRA WESSEX
Helicopter Holding Area
Lateral Limits: S33 50 33.22 E151 19, S33 49 25.88 E151 23
58.84, S33 45 41.39 E151 23 44.17, S33 46 26.29 E151 19 12,
S33 50 33.22 E151 19.
Vertical Limits: 5 Oct 13 0000 – 0130(UTC)
Hours of Activity: SFC – A015
5 Oct 13 0400 - 0830(UTC)
SFC – A010
Controlling Authority: Dept. of Defence (RAAF)
Ph: 1800 562 222

3. TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA ACCESS

3.1 TRA SKYHAWK B has been established to manage IFR13
aviation activity and will be controlled by RAAF Garden Island Air Traffic
Control (GI ATC) based at Garden Island operating on 120.8.

3.2 TRA SKYHAWK A has been established to maintain the IFR
Ceremonial Flypast in CTA during the overshoot phase of the flypast.
TRA SKYHAWK A will be deactivated at the completion of the flypast.

3.3 TRA SEA FURY has been established to enable display aircraft
and formations to hold outside of the display area prior to transiting to
TRA SKYHAWK B.

3.4 TRA WESSEX has been established to enable participating
aircraft to hold outside of the display area prior to transiting to TRA
SKYHAWK B.

3.5 Clearance for non-participating aircraft, except as outlined in para
6.1, will not be available during TRA periods of activation.

4. FLIGHT PROCEDURE CHANGES

4.1 During periods of activation of TRA SKYHAWK B tracking via
HARBOUR SCENIC ONE and HARBOUR SCENIC TWO will not be
available.

4.2 Extant ERSA procedures for aircraft transiting via VICTOR ONE
NORTH and SOUTH will apply. GI ATC will pass traffic between known
transiting coastal aircraft and participating IFR 13 aircraft as required.


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4.3 All participating IFR 13 aircraft will be operating VFR and will
endeavour to maintain vertical separation with the coastal route until
established in the TRAs.

4.4 All aircraft are to avoid promulgated noise sensitive and no-fly
areas. Aircraft are not permitted to overfly:
a. Taronga Zoo (0.4Nm square centred on S33 50 39 E151
14 30) below A015.

5. YSSY (KSA) AIRPORT TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

5.1 To facilitate specific IFR13 activities, including a ceremonial
flypast, handling displays and an evening fireworks display, traffic
restrictions will be in place for YSSY KSA arrivals and departures.
Expected timings are 0110 – 0145, 0420 -0445, 0655 – 0715 and 0935 –
1010. All timings are UTC. All timings and amended procedures will be
advised by NOTAM.

6. EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

6.1 IFR13 air display activities will be adjusted or terminated, as
necessary, to allow transit of air display airspace by aircraft engaged in
SAR, Mercy flights, emergency, or MEDEVAC operations.

7. CANCELLATION

7.1 This SUP self–cancels at 1310051020UTC.

8. DISTRIBUTION

8.1 Airservices Australia website only.

Appendix
1. Temporary Restricted Areas Skyhawk/Wessex/Sea Fury
2. Temporary Restricted Areas Skyhawk/Wessex
3. Taronga Zoo No Fly Zone