diff --git a/WLM RWY12 Stereo Approach.png b/WLM RWY12 Stereo Approach.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d6c26b294 Binary files /dev/null and b/WLM RWY12 Stereo Approach.png differ 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/williamtown.md b/docs/terminal/williamtown.md index 909267afa..ffe805c37 100644 --- a/docs/terminal/williamtown.md +++ b/docs/terminal/williamtown.md @@ -14,12 +14,10 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies){target=new} ## 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
@@ -29,13 +27,27 @@ 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**: "WLM TCU, RTBing via G6 for RWY12" +**WLM TCU**: "MAPL45, cleared the stereo appraoch for RWY 12 via G6, once 9DME north of the tacan descend not below `A050`" +**MAPL45**: "Once 9DME north, descend not below `A050`" + +!!! note + Stereo approach charts are available in the [RAAF TERMA](https://ais-af.airforce.gov.au/australian-aip){target=new}. + ## Charts !!! note 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}