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 03/19 201902192000 UTC AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW AVALON 2019, AVALON AIRPORT 19 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH 2019, VFR OPERATIONS AVALON AIRPORT 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 Appendices 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). 1.5 A temporary Aircraft Landing Area, AVALON EAST (YAVE), will be available to VFR fixed wing and approved recreational aircraft, see AIP SUP H01/19. Recreational aircraft will require permission to operate in the airspace, refer to section 13 of this SUP. Aircraft operating into AVALON EAST do not require prior permission from Air Shows Down Under. 1.6 All helicopter operations are subject to specific requirements, refer section 9.
Page 2 of 12 1.7 This AIP SUP describes the procedures in use for VFR aircraft wishing to operate to YMAV during this period. 1.8 In the weeks leading up to the Airshow, further briefing material (photographs, diagrams etc.) will be available on the ASDU website (www.airshow.com.au). 1.9 Consistent with other AIP products, unless otherwise stated, all altitudes published in this SUP are AMSL. 1.10 Unless marked otherwise, all times used in this document are Local Times. 2. SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AVALON 2019 2.1 During the TRA activation, Avalon TWR will be active daily from 0545 until 2300 and will reopen as required for aircraft movements outside these hours. Aircraft on the ground at Avalon that need to depart outside tower hours in an emergency, must contact 0421 672 831 to arrange activation of the TOWER. 2.2 Flight plan notification will not be sufficient. 2.3 R979A, B and C will be active from 0700 19 February 2019 until 2000 5 March 2019. 2.4 Class D procedures as per AIP ENR 1.1 para 2.11.3 apply. 2.5 Helicopter Operations within the Helicopter Access Corridor (HAC) require an ATC Clearance. 3. FLY IN ELIGIBILITY AND PRIOR PERMISSION 3.1 The event organiser is Air Shows Down Under (ASDU), a division of Aerospace Australia Limited (AAL). 3.2 ASDU may be contacted at: Mail: PO Box 4095, GEELONG VIC 3220 PH: 03 5282 0529 Fax: 03 5282 4455 Email: aircraftoperations@amda.com.au Website: www.airshow.com.au The FLYING-IN segment contains general information for aviators.
Page 3 of 12 3.3 In accordance with ASDU regulations and conditions of attendance, pilots of General Aviation aircraft are reminded to bring and use tie-down equipment, as most GA aircraft will be parked on grassed surfaces and must be securely tied down. 4. AVALON (YMAV) 4.1 Due to the expected volume of aircraft traffic and a lack of non- participant hardstand parking space, fly-in eligibility and priority to operate at YMAV has been established as follows: i) RPT operations. ii) Flying and static display participants, commercial exhibitors and charter flights. 4.2 All operations to YMAV, other than RPT, during the period 19 February - 5 March 2019 require prior permission from ASDU. Avalon main is for participant aircraft and other approved aircraft only. Permission must be requested via the registration link on the ASDU website or by calling Aircraft Operations Administration. ASDU will advise allocation of parking where appropriate. 4.3 Acceptance of a flight plan by Airservices Australia does not constitute receipt of ASDU permission. 4.4 Except for pilots and crew of display participant aircraft, all other occupants of aircraft disembarking at YMAV during the period Tuesday 26 February Sunday 3 March are required to be in possession of a valid (day of entry) Airshow ticket (non-scanned type). 5. AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 5.1 Unless specifically approved by ATC and CASA, all aircraft operating within R979A, B, or C must carry serviceable VHF radio and transponder. 5.2 A temporary Control TWR at Avalon East (YAVE) will provide Aerodrome Control service (including during air displays) from Tuesday 26 February until Sunday 3 March. Arrival and departure routes are designed to segregate YAVE traffic from all Airshow and YMAV circuit traffic. VFR aircraft not involved with the Airshow shall operate into YAVE and will be subject to the procedures contained in AIP SUP H01/19.
Page 4 of 12 6. AVALON (YMAV) AERODROME INFORMATION Refer Appendix 1 6.1 This section supplements the information in ERSA. 6.2 Temporary taxiways are established as follows: a) TWY F North and South: sealed taxiways limited to aircraft of less than 5,700KG MTOW, and located mid-field and west of the fire station. b) TWY F South is to be used for operations. TXY F North is not to be used unless specifically instructed by ATC. c) TWY A closed between TWY B and TWY D and re-designated as an apron due to static display aircraft. d) Holding point on TWY B will be temporarily relocated to be coincident with the gable markers e) ATS Communications facilities available when R979 ABC is active: TOWER 120.1MHz GROUND 129.3MHz (1) ATIS 118.2MHz; AV VOR 116.1MHz HELICOPTERS 127.9MHz (2) (1) During flying display times inbound aircraft may be transferred to this frequency to minimise congestion on the flying display frequency (120.1MHz) Ground marshals will assist with guidance on aprons and parking areas. (2) Call-sign CHOPPERS 6.3 AFRU and PAL will not be available 6.4 AVGAS (100LL) will be available from Viva Aviation. Scheduled refueling hours are 0800-1700. Refueling will not take place without the owner/pilot in attendance. See ASDU website www.airshow.com.au for payment options and contact information. 6.5 ARFF will be available H24 Cat 8
Page 5 of 12 7. AVALON AIRSPACE 7.1 The Temporary Restricted Areas and control services are declared from 0700 Tuesday 19 February until 2000 Tuesday 3 March inclusive: R979A (SFC 1,500FT) R979B (1,500FT 4,500FT) R979C (4,500FT FL245) Notes: 1. Aircraft (except RPT and ASDU approved rehearsal aircraft) requesting to operate at YMAV during display times can expect delays in excess of 60 mins due aircraft displays. 2. See Appendices 2 and 7. 8. GENERAL VFR OPERATIONS 8.1 If the cloud base is below 2,000FT AMSL, certain restrictions may apply to VFR aircraft. If necessary VFR entry and holding altitudes listed below may be varied. Changes to these altitudes will be notified on ATIS. 8.2 When within 30NM of YMAV, squawk code 1000 (if equipped) and check ATIS for possible alternate arrival tracking and, if able, display your landing light. 8.3 YMAV will be closed to arrivals for 30 minutes after the cessation of air displays to facilitate a large numbers of departures. These closures will be advised on the ATIS. 8.4 VFR aircraft intending to land at YMAV shall enter R979A via Barwon Prison (BPN) or Werribee South (WBES) and the abbreviated clearance arrival procedure unless otherwise instructed. 8.5 Aircraft operating VFR must operate in accordance with procedures established in AIP ENR 1.1 titled Clearance to Enter Class D Airspace, paragraph 2.11.3.1 through to 2.11.3.6. 8.6 Avalon (YMAV) - A circuit entry instruction or a take-off clearance is required to operate in this airspace. VFR aircraft will be permitted to arrive at YMAV, subject to ATC clearance, provided they have received prior permission from ASDU.
Page 6 of 12 9. HELICOPTER OPERATIONS 9.1 ALL helicopters intending to operate into or out of YMAV must operate into the ASDU Helicopter Terminal Area (HTA) as described in para 9.3 and be in possession of briefing sheets obtained from the ASDU HELIPAD MANAGER, Brett Newman, (Professional Helicopter Services) phone 03 9580 7433. Briefing sheets contain a description of the Helicopter Access Corridor (HAC), with details of route and route limitations, altitudes, arrival and departure procedures, radio frequencies and surrounding airspace. 9.2 HAC - for the exclusive use by helicopters along and parallel 300M west of Pousties Road and its extension to the coast, to the intersection of the Princes Freeway and then North East immediately adjacent to the Freeway, from SFC to 600FT. 9.3 HTA surrounding the ASDU HELIPAD described as within the area bounded by lines extended from Gate 5 due west to TWY A, along TWY A until a line due east to Gate 7 and a line parallel to Pousties Road 500M west of Pousties Rd, SFC to 600FT. No air traffic services will be provided within the HTA during hours 0800-1800 19 February to 5 March. Traffic information in the HTA will be provided on UNICOM. 9.4 The HAC and HTA will be subject to closure due to non-radio aircraft operations in R979A & B, and during flying displays by the RAAF Roulettes and other display aircraft. Closure times will be broadcast on the ATIS at YMAV, YAVE, YMMB and YMEN. 9.5 ALL helicopters require an ATC clearance to enter R979A. Establishment of two way communications (AIP ENR 1.1 paras 2.11.3.1 and 2) with CHOPPERS (127.9MHz) constitutes a clearance to operate within the Helicopter Access Corridor provided that pilots comply with the following: a) Obtain a Briefing Sheet b) Squawk Code 0301 and obtain the ATIS c) Remain within the designated HAC d) Operate not above 600FT e) Land and depart at the ASDU HELIPAD 9.6 If NOT landing at the ASDU HELIPAD, on first contact with CHOPPERS on 127.9MHz request approval to leave the Access Corridor and advise their preferred landing site. Then follow ATC instructions.
Page 7 of 12 9.7 If NOT departing from the ASDU HELIPAD, contact GROUND 129.3MHz prior to start and advise their location on the aerodrome. When instructed contact CHOPPERS on 127.9MHz prior to take-off for a departure clearance and approval to enter the Helicopter Access Corridor. 9.8 Helicopter transit flights south of the designated arrival tracks are not permitted due to environmental factors and traffic considerations. 9.9 Accurate tracking in the HAC is essential. Traffic will be operating in close proximity on separate frequencies, at Avalon East, Avalon and within the HAC. Military traffic (both fixed wing and rotary) and warbirds will be transiting between YPCK and YMAV in close proximity to helicopter traffic. 10. BARWON PRISON (BPN) ARRIVAL PROCEDURE (FIXED WING ONLY) 10.1 Pilots must remain in VMC. 10.2 DO NOT OVERTAKE DO NOT CUT CORNERS. 10.3 Obtain the AVALON ATIS on VHF 118.2MHz or AV VOR 116.1MHz and then, at least 15NM from BPN, monitor the TOWER frequency of 120.1MHz (do not transmit). 10.4 As you approach BPN contact TOWER (120.1MHz) advise callsign, type, BPN, altitude, inbound, received {ATIS Information}. 10.5 If a clearance is available, TOWER will issue entry instructions in the format: ABC, join RWY {18/36}. This instruction authorises the pilot to join the nominated runway in accordance with the procedures detailed at 10.8 and 10.9. 10.6 If a clearance is not immediately available, or two way communications with TOWER cannot be established, remain outside R979A. 10.7 After contact with TOWER has been established, normal R/T acknowledgements are required. 10.8 CIRCUIT ENTRY RWY 18 (refer Appendix 4) 10.8.1 TOWER will confirm the traffic to follow if required, the runway to use and issue a landing clearance. 10.8.2 From BPN track 080º magnetic. Do not over-fly LARA town. 10.8.3 Fly no higher than 1,500 FT. 10.8.4 DO NOT OVERTAKE DO NOT CUT CORNERS.
Page 8 of 12 10.8.5 In the event of a go-around, maintain runway heading (DO NOT DRIFT LEFT) and notify TOWER immediately for re- sequencing. 10.8.6 Vacate the runway at the assigned taxiway as instructed by ATC. If unable advise ATC and follow instructions. 10.8.7 After vacating, report RUNWAY VACATED to TOWER and then contact GROUND on 129.3MHz. 10.9 CIRCUIT ENTRY RWY 36 (refer Appendix 5) 10.9.1 TOWER will confirm the traffic to follow, the runway to use, taxiway to vacate and issue a landing clearance. 10.9.2 From BPN track 142 magnetic to the WOOL STORE for a close base RWY 36. Do not overfly LARA town or Geelong Grammar. 10.9.3 Fly no higher than 1,500FT. 10.9.4 DO NOT OVERTAKE DO NOT CUT CORNERS. 10.9.5 Remain over land, north of Corio Bay (there will be over-flying IFR traffic at 2,500 FT commencing descent over Corio Bay). 10.9.6 If a go-around is initiated, maintain runway heading DO NOT DRIFT RIGHT and notify TOWER immediately for re-sequencing. 10.9.7 Pilots are requested to plan their touchdown point to minimise runway occupancy time to their assigned taxiway. 10.9.8 Vacate the runway at the assigned TWY to the right as soon as speed permits, there may be aircraft close behind you on final. 10.9.9 After vacating, report RUNWAY VACATED to TOWER and then contact GROUND on 129.3MHz. 11. WERRIBEE SOUTH ARRIVAL PROCEDURE (FIXED WING ONLY) 11.1 Pilots must remain in VMC. 11.2 DO NOT OVERTAKE DO NOT CUT CORNERS. 11.3 Obtain the AVALON ATIS on VHF 118.2MHz or AV VOR 116.1MHz and then, at least 10NM from WBES, monitor the TOWER frequency of 120.1MHz (do not transmit).
Page 9 of 12 11.4 As you approach WBES contact TOWER (120.1MHz) advise callsign, type, WBES, altitude, inbound, received {ATIS Information}. Your altitude must be 2,000FT due to other traffic tracking for Avalon East below. 11.5 If a clearance is available, TOWER will issue entry instructions in the format: ABC, join RWY {18/36}. This instruction authorises the pilot to join the nominated runway in accordance with the procedures detailed at 11.8 and 11.9. 11.6 If a clearance is not immediately available, or two way communications with TOWER cannot be established, remain outside R979A. 11.7 After contact with TOWER has been established, normal R/T acknowledgements are required. 11.8 Circuit entry RWY 18 Refer Appendix 6 11.8.1 TOWER will confirm, the runway in use and traffic to follow if required. 11.8.2 From WBES track 250 remaining North of the BP service station on the Princes Freeway then track for final RWY 18. 11.8.3 Do not descend below 2,000FT until instructed by ATC. If you find yourself too close and too high you can track from the BP service station for a short downwind. Remember to advise ATC of your intentions. 11.8.4 DO NOT OVERTAKE DO NOT CUT CORNERS. 11.8.5 In the event of a go-around, maintain runway heading (DO NOT DRIFT LEFT) and notify TOWER immediately for re-sequencing. 11.8.6 Vacate the runway at the assigned taxiway as instructed by ATC. If unable advise ATC and follow instructions. 11.8.7 After vacating, report RUNWAY VACATED to TOWER and then contact GROUND on 129.3MHz. 11.9 Circuit entry RWY 36 Refer Appendix 6 11.9.1 TOWER will confirm the traffic to follow, the runway. 11.9.2 From WBES track direct to Point Wilson for a right base RWY 36.
Page 10 of 12 11.9.3 Fly at 2,000 FT. Do not descend until instructed by ATC. If you find yourself too close and too high you can track from the Quarry for a short downwind. Remember to advise ATC of your intentions. 11.9.4 DO NOT OVERTAKE DO NOT CUT CORNERS. 11.9.5 If a go-around is initiated, maintain runway heading. DO NOT DRIFT RIGHT and notify TOWER immediately for re-sequencing. 11.9.6 Pilots are requested to plan their touchdown point to minimise runway occupancy time to their assigned taxiway. 11.9.7 Vacate the runway at the assigned TWY to the right as soon as speed permits, there may be aircraft close behind you on final. 11.9.8 After vacating, report RUNWAY VACATED to TOWER and then contact GROUND on 129.3MHz. 12. DEPARTURES PROCEDURE VFR AIRCRAFT Refer Appendix 3 12.1 Before Engine Start 12.1.1 Flight notification is not required for operation in R979A. 12.1.2 Airways clearance to enter adjacent Class C airspace will not be available from TOWER, but will be issued by MELBOURNE CENTRE when airborne and clear of R979A and R979B. 12.2 After Start 12.2.1 Obtain ATIS. 12.2.2 Aircraft are required to contact GROUND on 129.3MHz, stating callsign and VFR, for taxi clearance and then follow the marshal s instructions to the exit point of the apron and proceed to the assigned holding point. 12.3 Approaching Holding Point RWY 18/36 12.3.1 When NUMBER 1 squawk 1000, call ready to TOWER on 120.1MHz in the form: (call sign) (aircraft type) READY RUNWAY (number) TAXIWAY (intersection) VFR REQUEST LEFT/RIGHT turn. E.g.: MWZ, KINGAIR, READY RUNWAY 18, HOLDING POINT CHARLIE VFR REQUEST LEFT TURN.
Page 11 of 12 12.4 VFR Departures RWY 18 12.4.1 Maintain runway heading until crossing the northern coast of Corio Bay unless advised otherwise by the tower. 12.4.2 Turn right onto a westerly heading remaining over water until crossing the western shore of Corio Bay; or 12.4.3 Turn left and track to Point Wilson and then onto a northeast, east or southeast heading. 12.4.4 Avoid Little River Mouth (LRM). 12.4.5 You must remain at or below 1500 FT at all times until clear of R979A and R979B to prevent conflictions with IFR operations above this altitude. Caution: Be aware of VFR aircraft arriving and departing from AVALON EAST. 12.4.6 Monitor MELBOURNE CENTRE frequency 135.7MHz after leaving R979A and/or if requesting clearance into Class C airspace contact MELBOURNE CENTRE on 135.7MHz after leaving R979A. 12.5 VFR Departures RWY 36 12.5.1 On reaching 1,500FT turn left onto a westerly heading avoiding LARA and BPN, unless advised otherwise by the TWR. 12.5.2 You must maintain 1500 FT until clear of R979A to prevent conflictions with IFR operations above this altitude. 12.5.3 Do not turn towards the east unless instructed by ATC. 12.5.4 Beware of aircraft entering the circuit from BPN. 12.5.5 Monitor MELBOURNE CENTRE frequency 135.7MHz after leaving R979A and/or if requesting clearance into Class C airspace contact MELBOURNE CENTRE on 135.7MHz after leaving R979A. 13. RECREATIONAL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 13.1 Recreational aircraft require approval from CASA to operate within R979A. All aircraft are required to contact ASDU Aircraft Operations and obtain a landing slot time. Refer to the ASDU website for information on obtaining CASA approval to operate within a Restricted Area.
Page 12 of 12 13.2 Recreational pilots must have a current RAAus, HGFA or ASRA pilot certificate with Radio Operator endorsement. To operate into YMAV during both CTAF and R979A airspace periods. 13.3 CASA approved aircraft may operate in R979A provided they comply with the following: a) Obtain current ATIS; b) If operating to YMAV operate in accordance with Para 8 (General VFR Operations) and Para 10 and 11; or c) If operating to YAVE, operate in accordance with AIP SUP H01/19 Avalon East VFR arrival and departure procedures. 14. CANCELLATION 14.1 This SUP self cancels at 201903050900 UTC. 15. DISTRIBUTION 15.1 Airservices Australia website only. Appendices 1. Avalon Airshow Aerodrome Diagram 2. Avalon Airshow Airspace 3. VFR Departure Paths for YMAV and YAVE 4. Barwon Prison Circuit Entry RWY 18 5. Barwon Prison Circuit Entry RWY 36 6. Werribee South Circuit Entry RWY 18/36 7. R979 A, B, C Designation
2. Avalon Airshow Airspace Appendix 2 TO
3. Appendix 3 TO VFR Departure Paths for YMAV and YAVE
4. Barwon Prison Circuit Entry RWY 18 Appendix 4 TO
5. Barwon Prison Circuit Entry RWY 36 Appendix 5 TO
6. Werribee South Circuit Entry RWY 18/36 Appendix 6 TO
7. R979 A, B, C Designations 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