Effective: MILITARY EXERCISE WALLABY 2018 SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA (SWBTA) 19 SEPTEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 2018

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1 AUSTRALIA AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA GPO BOX 367, CANBERRA ACT 2601 Phone: Effective: AIP SUPPLEMENT (SUP) H 53/ UTC MILITARY EXERCISE WALLABY 2018 SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA (SWBTA) 19 SEPTEMBER 17 NOVEMBER INTRODUCTION 1.1 Military exercise code-named Wallaby 2018 will be conducted in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) from 19 September 17 November 2018 inclusive. Significant deployment and redeployment of personnel and equipment will take place both before and after the exercise period. 1.2 Exercise aircraft, including C130 transport and military helicopters (AH64, AS332 and CH47) will operate from Rockhampton aerodrome and within the exercise area. Minor delays to civil aircraft may be experienced. 1.3 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), also referred to as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or Drones, will also be operating within SWBTA restricted areas. 1.4 The major exercise activities will be conducted within SWBTA restricted areas, north of Rockhampton, as listed in Section 2 below. 1.5 Live Firing. High explosive weapons from ground based and airborne platforms, on ranges throughout the entire SWBTA, will take place throughout the exercise. Mainland ranges and ranges on Clinton Peninsular and Townshend Island will be active for live firing activities.

2 (SUP H53/18) Page 2 of 7 2. AIRSPACE SHOALWATER BAY/ROCKHAMPTON 2.1 The following Shoalwater Bay Restricted areas will be activated by NOTAM: IDENT VERTICAL LIMITS R680 Akens Island NOTAM - NOTAM R682 Townshend Isalnd NOTAM NOTAM R683 Cape Clinton NOTAM NOTAM R684B Mount Hummock 2000 NOTAM R687B Raspberry Creek 2000 NOTAM R689 Shoalwater Bay NOTAM NOTAM R695B Herbert Creek R695C Herbert Creek 6000 NOTAM 2.2 Restricted areas R684A, R687A, and R695A, permanently active H24, will be utilised for the exercise. 2.3 The expected maximum altitude (LUL for non-exercise aircraft) for activation of SWBTA Restricted areas is FL300. Exercise aircraft will not operate above FL280. However, higher activations may be required for firing activities. Changes will be promulgated by NOTAM. 2.4 D698 will be activated to facilitate military transit between Rockhampton and Shoalwater Bay. 2.5 Sensitive/Mustering Areas Requests for sensitive/mustering areas are to be phoned through to the ADFLO Air Operations on Approved areas will be promulgated as either a Sensitive Area (e.g. Homestead) or Mustering Area (e.g. Heli-mustering activities) as applicable, surface to 2,500FT AGL. Military aircraft will avoid promulgated sensitive/mustering areas. For further information contact the ADFLO Air Operations.

3 Page 3 of 7 (SUP H53/18) The following information is to be provided for the promulgation of sensitive areas: a) Sensitive area: (Circle of 2NM radius) i) Location name Position as a Lat/Long i Contact information (Name and phone number) The following information is to be provided for the promulgation of mustering areas: a) Mustering area: (Circle of 2NM radius) i) Station name b) Period: Position of mustering operation from a centre point provide as a Lat/Long i) Dates c) Aircraft: Times (E.g. First light until Last light) i) Type Callsign i Visual markings iv) SSR code Mode 3C v) Comms - monitoring CTAF freq and/or Area broadcast freq d) Contact information: i) Name Phone number(s)

4 (SUP H53/18) Page 4 of Clearances for Non-Exercise Aircraft During exercise execution, an ADFLO is appointed to manage the exercise airspace. Pilots seeking access must contact the ADFLO Air Operations on Clearance shall be issued to Customs/Coastwatch aircraft on priority tasks, irrespective of the status of the airspace involved, such that these flights are subject to the minimum possible delay Every endeavour will be made to adjust exercise activities and minimise delays to facilitate transit of exercise areas by civil aircraft engaged in SAR, Mercy flights, emergency, MEDEVAC or HOSP Status operations Access to the exercise area for other operators may be available at limited times throughout the exercise. A minimum of 24 hours prior notice is required. Note: When access is available, a proforma detailing timings and associated procedures for the access will be ed or faxed to the operator requesting access and must be returned prior to entry approval. 3. MILITARY AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 3.1 C130 and Helicopters will operate day and night, low-level operations and use Night Vision Goggles (Refer ERSA GEN FIS Night Vision Devices and Equipment). Aircraft will operate below 2,500FT AGL only when cleared by ATC or due stress of weather. 3.2 Standard Routes RK SWBTA RK When RK Tower is open, helicopters will track RK - PRKH YGEN at A030 and YGEN PRKH RK at A035 unless cleared direct by ATC When RK Tower is closed, helicopters will track RK- YGEN at A030 and YGEN RK at A Fixed wing will track RK Mt Wallace (S E ) MAS YGEN - RK at A Military aircraft will attempt to avoid known sensitive areas and areas of high-density tourist aviation activity. 3.4 Traffic information on military aircraft operating in D698 will not be available and, therefore, will not be passed to military or civil aircraft.

5 Page 5 of 7 (SUP H53/18) 3.5 Military aircraft are equipped with enhanced detection equipment and are able to co-ordinate and share information on any traffic detected. The visibility from the cockpit of the C130 and helicopters is excellent and crews place the utmost priority on see and avoid in conjunction with detection technology. To further enhance the detect and avoid capability, civil aircraft operating in the area are encouraged to use their transponder (if equipped) as well as switching on external strobes and landing/taxi lights. 3.6 Military aircraft may use a Laser Flare instead of normal flares to signal in an emergency recovery. This laser flare is similar to a laser pointer except that it has a broad light beam to enable airborne aircraft to see it. The Laser Flare is eye safe. 4. ROUTE FLIGHT PLANNING REQUIREMENTS DURING THE HOURS OF ACTIVATION OF SHOALWATER BAY RESTRICTED AREAS 4.1 The following diversion routes are available for IFR aircraft to avoid active exercise areas: Y32. Aircraft will need to FPL via HM S21 42 E S21 56 E ROWAN Q26. Aircraft will need to FPL via LOAFA RK TARES IDUNA HM V134. Aircraft will need to FPL via RK TARES WELKE MK Destination CS. Aircraft will need to FPL via LOAFA RK TARES IDUNA HM Q Destination HM. Aircraft will need to FPL via LOAFA RK TARES IDUNA HM Destination MK. Aircraft will need to FPL via LOAFA RK TARES WELKE MK Destination PN. Aircraft will need to FPL via LOAFA RK TARES WELKE MK PN Destination TL. Aircraft will need to FPL via LOAFA RK TARES WELKE MK V134

6 (SUP H53/18) Page 6 of Other aircraft operating between MK and RK, whose normal route would infringe the Shoalwater Bay Restricted areas below the NOTAM height shall plan via MURPH southbound and RK TARES northbound. Aircraft landing MK from the south shall plan via RK TARES WELKE MK. 4.3 When tracking visually clear of Shoalwater Bay Restricted areas, tracking Rockhampton to Marlborough via the Bruce Highway, thence direct Mackay and vice versa will keep aircraft clear of the areas. 4.4 The above information is not exhaustive and further queries should be directed to the Brisbane Operations Room Manager on PREFLIGHT INFORMATION 5.1 Significant aviation-related activities will be promulgated by NOTAM and pilots should obtain relevant information prior to operating in the exercise areas. 5.2 Promulgation of NOTAM information can be subject to delay. Aircraft intending to operate in the areas must check the status of the airspace prior to entry. 5.3 The status of exercise airspace, Shoalwater Bay permanently promulgated areas and the exercise temporary special use airspace can be accessed via the NAIPS Internet Service or via the Canberra Briefing Office NAIPS Internet Service Location Briefing a) For FIR NOTAM use the codes of 7400 and b) For Shoalwater Bay Restricted areas use code SBX. c) Specific aerodrome weather and NOTAM may be requested by entering the required location codes. 5.5 NAIPS Internet Service Area Briefing (Select from the Chart graphic or Area & Sub Area Directory) a) For weather and NOTAM (including FIR, Temporary Danger Areas and SBX) use the codes of 9400 and b) Be advised the use of Area Briefing will provide you weather and NOTAM on ALL aerodromes within the selected areas.

7 Page 7 of 7 (SUP H53/18) 6. ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT AVAILABILITY AND STATUS 6.1 Restrictions on use of Runway 04/22: a) 485M at the north-east end of RWY 04/22 is not available due to military aircraft b) THR of RWY 22 displaced by 845M, a temporary displaced threshold will be marked on the RWY for use by day c) RWY 04/22 not available at night; and d) RWY 04 not available for take-off e) Reduced lengths will be notified by NOTAM. 6.2 Runway 04/22 Distance Information: RWY TORA TODA ASDA LDA (1.6) Taxiway and Apron Limitations. Taxiways A,C,G & H and northern end of main RPT Apron may not be available due to military operations. Closures will be notified by NOTAM. 6.4 CH47 Wake Turbulence. CH47 are classed as Heavy for wake turbulance calculations. Extreme care must be exercised in the vicinity of these aircraft. 7. HOLDING FUEL REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Aircraft operating into Rockhampton may be subject to delays during the exercise period. Potential delays of 10 minutes or more will be advised by a Traffic Fuel Advisory NOTAM. 8. START APPROVALS 8.1 Aircraft departing Rockhampton may require start approval. Any requirement for Start approval will be notified via the Rockhampton ATIS. 9. CANCELLATION 9.1 Unless modified by NOTAM this SUP self-cancels at UTC. 10. DISTRIBUTION 10.1 Airservices Australia website only.

Effective: AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW AVALON 2019, AVALON AIRPORT 19 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH 2019, IFR OPERATIONS AVALON AIRPORT

Effective: AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW AVALON 2019, AVALON AIRPORT 19 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH 2019, IFR OPERATIONS AVALON AIRPORT AUSTRALIA AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA GPO BOX 367, CANBERRA ACT 2601 Phone: 02 6268 4874 Email: aim.editorial@airservicesaustralia.com Effective: AIP SUPPLEMENT (SUP) H 02/19