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 01/19 201902192000 UTC AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW AVALON 2019, AVALON AIRPORT 19 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH 2019, AVALON EAST (YAVE) OPERATIONS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The biennial Australian International Airshow will be held at Avalon Airport, Victoria, during the period Tuesday 19 February to Tuesday 5 March 2019. The use of airspace, aerodrome and facilities vary from those published in AIP MAP and ERSA. Note: The airspace surrounding Avalon will become extremely congested and a high degree of airmanship and situational awareness will be required by pilots. 1.2 Temporary Restricted Areas (TRA) will be declared and specific air traffic services and procedures defined (see Appendix 2 and 7). 1.3 Transit flights through the restricted areas will not normally be permitted. Emergency traffic requiring operations in the restricted areas will be processed according to their priority requirements. 1.4 All operations to AVALON (YMAV) during this period require prior permission from Air Shows Down Under (ASDU) as specified in AIP SUP H02/19 and H03/19. 1.5 A temporary Aircraft Landing Area, AVALON EAST (YAVE), will be available to VFR fixed wing and approved recreational aircraft, and does not require prior permission from Air Shows Down Under.
Page 2 of 9 1.6 Recreational aircraft require approval from CASA to operate within R979A. Refer to the ASDU website (www.airshow.com.au) for information on obtaining CASA approval to operate within a Restricted Area. 1.7 All VFR helicopter operations are subject to specific requirements as specified in AIP SUP H03/19. 1.8 This AIP SUP describes the procedures in use for VFR aircraft wishing to operate to Avalon East (YAVE) during this period. 1.9 In the weeks leading up to the Airshow, further briefing material (photographs, diagrams etc.) will be available on the ASDU website. 1.10 Consistent with other AIP products, unless otherwise stated, all altitudes published in this SUP are AMSL. 1.11 Unless marked otherwise, all times used in this document are Local Times. 2. SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AVALON 2019 2.1 R979A, B and C will be active from 0700 19 February 2019 until 2000 5 March 2019 (see Appendix 2 and 7). 2.2 AVALON EAST TOWER will be operational during the times specified at paragraph 4.2. Operations to YAVE outside hours of tower operation are strictly prohibited unless special arrangements have been made with ASDU. 2.3 The following approach points will be used for YAVE: Little River Mouth (LRM) Clifton Springs (CLS) 2.4 Class D procedures as per AIP ENR 1.1, para 2.11.3 apply. 3. AVALON EAST (YAVE) 3.1 YAVE is only available to Day VFR fixed wing aeroplanes of 5,700KG MTOW or less including approved recreational aircraft. YAVE is only available from Tuesday 26 February 2019 until Sunday 3 March 2019. Prior permission to operate into YAVE is not required however recreational aircraft (i.e. those not VH registered) require approval from CASA to operate within R979A, the airspace which contains YAVE. 3.2 Operations to YAVE outside hours of tower operation are strictly prohibited unless special arrangements have been made with ASDU. 3.3 YAVE may be available on 4 March 2019 for aircraft that have been delayed due to weather or technical problems.
Page 3 of 9 3.4 Aircraft that have been delayed in accordance with para 3.3 must contact ASDU to obtain permission and procedures for departing from YAVE. 3.5 During some flying displays within R979A, operations at YAVE will not be available. These times will be notified by broadcast on the YMAV, YAVE, YMMB and YMEN ATIS. 4. AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 4.1 A temporary Control TWR at Avalon East (YAVE) will provide aerodrome control service (including during air display and rehearsal periods) from Tuesday 26 February until Sunday 3 March 2019 (refer para 2.1). Arrival and departure routes are designed to segregate YAVE traffic from all YMAV traffic. 4.2 Avalon East Tower will be operational as below: Tuesday 26 February 2019 0900-1800 Wednesday 27 February 2019 0900-1800 Thursday 28 February 2019 0900-1800 Friday 1 March 2019 0700-2000 Saturday 2 March 2019 0700-2000 Sunday 3 March 2019 0700-2000 5. AVALON EAST (YAVE) TEMPORARY AERODROME 5.1 YAVE is a temporary grass/unsealed aerodrome established 2KM east of the main YMAV runway. It consists of two parallel strips and associated taxiways as depicted in Appendix 1. 5.2 YAVE is for the exclusive use of Day VFR fixed wing aeroplanes of 5,700KG MTOW or less including approved recreational aircraft, operating to the EAST of Pousties Road, and SOUTH of the Princes Freeway (DO NOT CROSS THE FREEWAY) - SFC to 1,500FT. 5.3 YAVE is available from Tuesday 26 February 2019 until Sunday 3 March 2019 during YAVE TOWER hours (refer para 4.2). For operations outside TWR hours refer to paras 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. 5.4 The ARP is located mid point of RWY 17R/35L at S38 01.7 E144 29.5. 5.5 Strobe lighting is located to the east of RWY 17L/35R, visible in the eastern sector from about 340 clockwise to 180.
Page 4 of 9 5.6 An aircraft parking area is provided on the western side of the airfield. The southern end of this area will be used for short stay aircraft; e.g. charter quick turn around. 5.7 A shuttle bus service will be available to convey visitors to and from the main entrance gate. 5.8 AERODROME INFORMATION: a) Two runways: RWY 17R/35L and RWY 17L/35R. b) Both runways measure 940M X 18M (RWS 45M). c) The runway centrelines are 150M apart. d) Contra circuits do not apply. Circuit entry is via a common base leg to parallel runways. e) All departures MUST be full length. f) All movement areas at YAVE are unsealed and may become unserviceable due to heavy rain. 5.9 The following frequencies are available when YAVE TOWER is active: TOWER 125.4MHz DIRECTOR 129.2MHz (1) ATIS 122.0MHz (2) (1) To be utilised by arrivals from LRM and CLS. (2) Available H24 from 0900 Tuesday 26 February until LL Sunday 3 March. Outside these times monitor YMAV ATIS to ascertain the status of the airspace. 5.10 AVGAS (100LL) will be available from Viva Aviation. Scheduled refueling hours are Tuesday Thursday on request, Friday Sunday 0800 1000 and 1500 1700, refueling will not take place without the owner/pilot in attendance. See ASDU website for payment options and contact details. 6. AVALON EAST VFR ARRIVAL PROCEDURES 6.1 All circuits at YAVE are to the east. 6.2 LRM (Little River Mouth) and CLS (Clifton Springs) are the designated approach points for YAVE. Monitor the YAVE ATIS prior to arriving at the approach points to determine airspace status and runways in use.
Page 5 of 9 6.3 When within 10NM of YAVE, inbound aircraft should maintain streams of either: a) 1,000FT and 90KTS IAS (or your maximum cruise speed if less than 90KTS); or b) 1,500FT and 130KTS IAS if unable to maintain 90KTS. 6.4 Inbound aircraft intending to use LRM should track via overhead Point Cook (YMPC) at or above 1,500FT and then via Werribee South (WBES). This will entail transiting Danger Area D383 and Restricted Area R330A & B (no entry permitted to R330 A & B when active as per ERSA). 6.5 As an alternative, inbound aircraft from the south or south west may track via CLS. Caution: The track from CLS involves overwater transit. Lifejackets may be required. 6.6 Monitor the DIRECTOR 129.2MHz when within 10NM of LRM and once passing YMPC you should remain over land. Opposite direction traffic from YAVE should be over water. Do not commence descent to stream height 1,000FT until 3NM SW of YMPC. Caution: Intense aviation activity takes place within D383 and the Point Cook Circuit Area. R330A & B may be active on TUE, THU & SUN 1315 to 1345. See ERSA and NOTAMS. ENTRY TO R330A or B IS NOT AVAILABLE WHEN ACTIVE. 6.7 Point Cook CTAF frequency (126.2MHz) should be used within 3NM of YMPC. 6.8 During published YAVE TWR hours, a clearance to enter R979A may be delayed due to flying display activities. Outside YAVE TWR hours, entry to R979A is not permitted without clearance from AVALON TOWER on 120.1MHz. Refer AIP SUP H03/19. 6.9 It is imperative that no overtaking takes place in your selected stream. You should follow the aircraft ahead remaining approximately 1/2NM behind to allow spacing in the circuit. 6.10 Make your inbound call to DIRECTOR on 129.2MHz as you approach your inbound point. 6.11 Make sure you identify LRM correctly as it is easy to confuse LRM with WBES.
Page 6 of 9 Above left: WBES looking south west towards LRM. The mouth of the Werribee River is in the centre and LRM is at the top left. Above right: LRM looking south west towards Avalon East. Note: The river mouth is in the middle of the sewage ponds. 6.12 Typical circuit entry instructions will be in the form, Join base/downwind RWY 17/35 L or R, and contact TWR 125.4MHz. 6.13 If circuit entry instructions are not received by the time you reach LRM or CLS you must enter the holding area associated with your approach point (see Appendix 3). Caution: Avoid overf ying Werribee Zoo, situated north of the Werribee golf course. 6.14 Aircraft holding in the LRM holding area must remain east of LRM and south east of the Princes HWY at all times to ensure separation with IFR aircraft. 6.15 On completion of hold, make another inbound call approaching the approach point. 6.16 A fluoro yellow coloured shipping container designates the start of the base leg position for arrival RWY 17L or R. Aircraft must track directly to the shipping container from LRM or Kirk Point to avoid sensitive wetland areas. 6.17 A fluoro orange coloured shipping container designates the turning point for final for RWY 17L. 6.18 Missed Approach Procedure: Climb straight ahead not above 1,500FT and immediately inform ATC of pilot actions. Plan for an easterly circuit and turn when instructed. Remain clear of the Princes Freeway (helicopters operate along the freeway at 600FT). Note: The waypoint Kirk Point is not marked on any current aeronautical charts. See Appendices 3, 5 and 6 for location of Kirk Point.
Page 7 of 9 6.19 DO NOT OVERTAKE DO NOT CUT CORNERS DO NOT FLY THROUGH CENTRELINE UNLESS DIRECTED BY ATC. 7. DEPARTURE PROCEDURES 7.1 All circuits at YAVE are to the east. 7.2 VFR Flight Notification Requirements 7.2.1 Flight notification is not required. 7.2.2 If required flight planning facilities are available at the ASDU Flight Planning Centre, located in a temporary building north of the EXPO. 7.2.3 Flight notification will not be accepted by radio. 7.3 Before Engine Start 7.3.1 Aircraft requiring a clearance into adjacent Class C airspace must obtain their transponder code while still on the ground by contacting MELBOURNE CENTRE on 135.7MHz or by phone on 03 9235 7337 within 45 minutes of ETD. 7.3.2 Do not select the assigned code until clear of R979A and R979B. 7.3.3 Airways clearance to enter adjacent Class C airspace will not be available from AVALON TWR or AVALON EAST TWR but will be issued by MELBOURNE CENTRE when airborne and clear of R979A and R979B. 7.4 After Start 7.4.1 Obtain ATIS and operate as directed. 7.4.2 Monitor TOWER frequency, do not transmit. 7.4.3 Taxi to the holding point. 7.5 At Holding Point 7.5.1 Squawk Code 1000 if equipped. 7.5.2 When NUMBER 1 call TOWER with: (call sign) (aircraft type) READY. 7.5.3 Runway entry and take off procedures apply.
Page 8 of 9 7.6 After Take-off RWY 17L or RWY 17R 7.6.1 Depart the circuit by turning left prior to the northern coast of Corio Bay onto an easterly heading and remaining over land until passing abeam Point Wilson or as directed by ATC, once past Point Wilson you may take up your departure track avoiding LRM and CLS. 7.6.2 You must remain at or below 1,500 FT at all times until clear of R979A to prevent conflictions with IFR operations above this altitude. Caution: Avoid overflying Werribee Zoo, situated north of the Werribee golf course. 7.6.3 Turns to the west are prohibited. 7.6.4 Beware of aircraft entering the circuit. 7.7 After Take-off RWY 35L or RWY 35R 7.7.1 Depart the circuit by turning right onto an easterly heading. Once established over water you may take up your departure track avoiding LRM and CLS. 7.7.2 Remain clear of the Princes Freeway to the north (helicopters operate along the freeway at 600FT). 7.7.3 You must remain at or below 1,500 FT until clear of R979A to prevent conflictions with IFR operations above this altitude. Caution: Avoid overflying Werribee Zoo, situated north of the Werribee golf course. 7.7.4 Turns to the west are prohibited. 7.7.5 Beware of aircraft entering the circuit. 8. CANCELLATION 8.1 This SUP self cancels at 201903050900 UTC. 9. DISTRIBUTION 9.1 Airservices Australia website only.
Page 9 of 9 Appendices 1. Avalon Airshow Aerodrome Diagram 2.Avalon Airshow Airspace 3. Avalon East Holding Area 4. VFR Departure Paths for YMAV and YAVE 5. Avalon East RWY 17L/R Arrival 6. Avalon East RWY 35L/R Arrival 7. R979 A, B, C Designation
2. Avalon Airshow Airspace Appendix 2 TO
3. Avalon East Holding Area Appendix 3 TO
4. Appendix 4 TO VFR Departure Paths for YMAV and YAVE
5. Avalon East RWY 17L/R Arrival Appendix 5 TO
6. Avalon East RWY 35L/R Arrival Appendix 6 TO
7. R979 A, B, C Designation Appendix 7 TO YMMM/TRA R979A AIR DISPLAY LATERAL LIMITS: Within the lateral limits of the Avalon CTR. VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC to 1500FT AMSL HOURS OF ACTIVITY: NOTAM CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: Airservices Australia CONTACT: 0421 672 831 YMMM/TRA R979B AIR DISPLAY LATERAL LIMITS: S38 12.8 E144 36.3 then along the major arc of a circle of 12 nautical miles radius centred on S38 02.9 E144 27.5 (AV/DME) to S37 55.0 E144 38.9 S37 55.5 E144 38.1 S37 59.2 E144 37.5 S38 07.4 E144 36.1 then along the minor arc of a circle of 8 nautical miles radius centred on S38 02.4 E144 28.1 (YMAV/AD) to S38 09.1 E144 33.6 S38 12.8 E144 36.3. VERTICAL LIMITS: 1500FT to 4500FT AMSL HOURS OF ACTIVITY: NOTAM CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: Airservices Australia CONTACT: 0421 672 831 YMMM/TRA R979C AIR DISPLAY LATERAL LIMITS: S38 12.8 E144 36.3 then along the major arc of a circle of 12 nautical miles radius centred on S38 02.9 E144 27.5 (AV/DME) to S37 55.0 E144 38.9 S37 55.5 E144 38.1 S37 59.2 E144 37.5 S38 07.4 E144 36.1 then along the minor arc of a circle of 8 nautical miles radius centred on S38 02.4 E144 28.1 (YMAV/AD) to S38 09.1 E144 33.6 S38 12.8 E144 36.3. VERTICAL LIMITS: 4500FT AMSL to FL245 HOURS OF ACTIVITY: NOTAM CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: Airservices Australia CONTACT: 0421 672 831