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2015
CvACC Staff
November 2015
Manual
Procedures and Guidelines
Contents
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PREFACE ...................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 5
FASTTRACK ....................................................................................................................5
3.1 Fast Track- for experienced controllers .................................................... 6
3.1.1 NICOSIA FIR ............................................................................................. 6
3.1.2 Larnaca Airport ......................................................................................... 6
3.1.3 Pafos
Airport..................................................................................................6
4.1.2
The Airports................................................................................................ 8
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
ATM PROCEDURES............................................................................................... 11
5.1 Determination of the Transition Level ..................................................... 11
5.2 Nicosia Radar coordination procedures .......................................... 12
5.2.1 Between Nicosia/Lefkosia FIR and Tel-Aviv FIR ............................ 12
5.2.2 Between Nicosia/Lefkosia FIR and Cairo FIR .................................. 12
5.2.3 Between Nicosia/Lefkosia FIR and Istanbul FIR ............................ 12
5.2.4 Between Nicosia/Lefkosia FIR and Beirut FIR ................................. 12
5.2.5 Between Nicosia/Lefkosia FIR and Athina FIR ................................ 13
5.3 Nicosia Radar exit conditions ..................................................................... 13
(_DEL) ....................................................................................... 16
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.4
6.4.1 Training
Requirements ............................................................................18
6.4.2 Examinations..18
6.5
PREFACE
The composition of this manual is a result of intensive and thorough study of ICAO documents,
Annexes, etc. as well as the geospatial and airspace limitations of Cyprus.
INTRODUCTION
In order to be able to enjoy our hobby even more, we must help each other. We can train so as
to function as realistically as possible in our environment while we dont introduce new
burdens to our communication and barriers to our hobby. This brings with it the requirement
for the standardization of the training especially for the controllers. The purpose of this
document is to assist this standardization in CvACC.
Above all we must never forget that our hobby is actually a game. At the end of the day, nobody
is going to die, nobody is at risk, and no money will be lost. So, relax, take it easy and enjoy
it. The reality of our hobby is that we cant possibly simulate everything or sometimes it would
be a pity to provide less, when in the network we can provide more. This is the case with
Cyprus.
The procedures we apply online are different than the real life procedures. This is because we
use state of the art software for radar clients that many air traffic control centers do not even
dream off. All our traffic is correlated with the positions being very precise and we dont have
problems such as obstacles and gaps in our radar coverage.
Furthermore, there are no flow restrictions meaning that at times we can accept more flights
than Cyprus handles in reality as our flow can get irregular. As a result, if we want to be
efficient, we have to be different as we are serving different traffic situations. This is not to say
that we are better than the real controllers. No matter how hard we try we will always be
amateurs. Maybe some of you have the potential and eventually seek a carrier in the aviation
industry, but thats a different story. We can never compare our online hobby to any real job,
be it a controller or a pilot.
FASTTRACK
3.1
Two aerodromes LCLK and LCPH with CTR class C to 8000 feet. Read coordination
procedures between units. Transition level is on FL110.
Main flows: LCLK: inbounds and outbounds via Athina (LGGG) FIR or Tel Aviv. LCPH:
mainly inbound traffic via Ankara and Athina FIR. Few overflights to CAIRO and BEIRUT.
3.1.2 Larnaca Airport
Callsign Larnaca Approach:
3.1.3
4.1
Meet Cyprus
4.1.2
The Airports
In Cyprus we have the following airports as shown below. The major one with lots of
movements is Larnaca (LCLK).
4.1.4
Main airways
The following airways are used to facilitate the flow shown above.
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4.1.5
The following chart shows the main points for entry/exit from the FIR and points used in
SID/STARs. Collocated with the airports there is also LCA (Larnaca) VOR and PHA (Pafos)
VOR.
4.2
Airspace Classification
Class G. IFR and VFR flights are permitted and receive flight information service if
requested. It comprises all airspace outside the ATS routes below FL 195, CTR
zones, ATZ , the General Aviation training areas (except Class C training area
Psevdas) and all airspace 700 FT above surface.
The following table shows the relevant classification for the airspace:
Name
Callsign
Remarks
Class of airspace
Nicosia/Lefkosia Lower FIR
SFC-FL245 inclusive Nicosia
Class C
airspace
for
Radar
controlled
Nicosia/Lefkosia Radar
Larnaca/Pafos
All airspace outside the ATS routes below FL195, outside CTRs zones and outside ATZs.
General Aviation Training areas (except Psevdas training area - Class C)
And from SFC-700ft
Class G
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ATM PROCEDURES
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5.2
Two traffics with less than 20 nm on the same direction will be separated 2,000ft (first
traffic descending to FL210, second to FL230).
Tel Aviv ACC will clear departing traffic not higher than FL260.
Known traffic is defined as traffic routing eastbound via EVENO between the 2 units.
Flights with destination LGRP shall be cleared at FL280, when pilots asks for descent, to
the corresponding Athina FIR sector.
BONEK: FL130
PHA:FL130
RUDER: FL120
REXAL: FL120
BOSIS: FL120
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AMAKO: FL120
BETID: FL130
(outbound traffic)
For departures going westbound Larnaca gives an initial FL200 and hands off to Nicosia
ACC when the aircraft crosses 8000ft. (Larnaca can always ask for another report and keep
the aircraft under its control if he thinks there would be a conflict with an inbound traffic.
Traffic must be clear before handing over to Nicosia ACC)
For departures eastbound or southbound Larnaca gives and initial FL110 and hands off to
Nicosia ACC when the aircraft crosses 8000ft. (Larnaca can always ask for another report
and keep the aircraft under its control if he thinks there would be a conflict with an
inbound traffic. Traffic must be clear before handing over to Nicosia ACC)
SIDs and STARs used according to runway in use
KOBER1A
Nicosia Radar shall establish longitudinal separation between the arriving flights as far as
practicable.
5.4.2 Flights between Nicosia Radar and Pafos Approach
All inbound traffic to LCPH is cleared to FL130 by Nicosia/Lefkosia ACC and hands over
to Pafos Approach after crossing FL210. Pafos gives initial FL120 and hands over to
Nicosia after aircraft crosses 6000ft.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
6.1
When online
Every time you login, you join a group of people from many countries, many
backgrounds, and of all ages and of course various degrees of experience, if any, on the
simulated environment. New members are entitled to a kind of immunity. Never get
angry, never complain and above all, be patient and try to help!!! Remember, you were a
new member once and probably someone tried to help you.
Sometimes, pilots may complain on the frequency that you are very slow or that you are
keeping them on the ground for long etc. Dont worry. This is happening in the real
environment as well due to the fact that sometimes they are not aware of the full traffic
picture. That is why sometimes they do not understand your decisions. Keep calm and
continue.
The official method of communication in VATSIM is voice. However text is also
available. Be prepared, know your aliases and be ready to provide text service if needed.
Pilots may request text for various reasons. It could be that they dont understand our
accent or the communication is not very clear or it is broken. It could also be that
someone around them is sleeping so they cant talk loud. Finally, it could be that for
other reasons (such as disability etc.) simply they cant or they find it hard to do so.
Respect all of the reasons mentioned above and provide the same service as you do via
voice communications.
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6.2
automatically aircraft, they will use your advice and your vectoring technique as an
example. Now, hold your horses. Working on a radar sector especially during an event or
when other units are offline is tricky. It can be that you are online alone and you will have
to do everything from Larnaca delivery to Nicosia radar. No matter how good you are,
remember that your capacity is limited. If you cant deal with the traffic you have and
there is nobody else to assist you, create a level limit. Write in your atis that you are
controlling from FL80 and above for instance. It is ok. Also be aware that your workload
doesnt only depend on the number of aircraft you have but it also involves complexity. 4
arrivals difficult to separate together with some departures on the same direction mixed
with VFR traffic and a new pilot requesting help sounds complex already. It might be that
you are overloaded with 8 aircraft and it might be that you handle 35 easily.
6.3
Quick Tips
Working radar requires skill that you will be building with experience as you progress.
Your number one priority is safety. Then, expedition follows. Hopefully the following tips
will help you both on approach and acc work:
Scan your traffic. Train your eyes to go from one aircraft to the other continuously.
Follow a pattern. Like we do in instrument flying. The sequence is up to you to
decide. You can work clockwise or in small circles or anything else that suits you.
Dont just watch the screen and wait for things to happen. You have to actively
think about and plan for each aircraft. Ask yourself questions for every aircraft.
If you feel you are getting overloaded and you see more traffic coming dont
hesitate to ask for help.
If you lose the picture scan all your traffic carefully. Try to get rid of traffic you
dont need.
Concentrate to the important-critical problems you have at the time. Consider
putting aircraft on hold for some time.
Coordinate with Nicosia Radar, ask them to keep the inbounds for a while.
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Set your priorities right. A level change is more important than a frequency
change. Solving a conflict is more important than giving a direct routing. . Try to
make a mental list of things you have to do and arrange them in the right order.
When giving direct routings think about how this is going to affect your traffic
and other units traffic in general. Scan and take into account all the traffic flying
around that could be affected by your decision.
6.4
Keep calm. Continue working your traffic and try to get rid of aircraft you dont
need. Ask for help if other controllers are around, it might be that you can split
vertically the sector.
If approach is not busy ask for their help, you can transfer aircraft a bit earlier and
they can do some work for you.
Keep scanning your traffic and concentrate on safety critical problems. Set your
priorities right.
We will of course help you during your first steps in air traffic control and whenever you
need our help. However, after a certain point and depending on how much you want to
learn about air traffic control your progress is up to you. On the website you will find
plenty of material and explanations. As a first step you should visit the VATEUD training
department and material. On a deeper study you can refer to the real world manuals and
documents. One thing to be aware of is that in reality in different countries different
regulations and procedures may apply. It doesnt mean necessarily that they are better or
worse, right or wrong. Its just the way it is. A brief summary is given below.
The basic requirements in reality are according to ICAO, the International Civil Aviation
Organization. ICAO publishes 18 annexes. Of interest to us are the following annexes:
Doc 4444 Air Traffic Management , this is the bible of air traffic control
Doc 9432 Phraseology
Doc 7030 Regional Procedures
Obviously thousands of documents, books, manuals, tutorials etc. exist in general. The
more you read, the better you become. If you have any questions dont hesitate to contact
the training department. Of course we dont know everything but we might be of help.
VATSIM. Occasionally and depending on the members interest we are willing to run
sessions for refresher training, emergency scenarios or anything else you need or you can
think off.
6.4.2 Examinations
Some of the ratings do require a controller practical test examination to be conducted. In
others a local examination can take place. For these ratings the VATSIM guidelines will be
followed. The examiners are always approved by VATEUD and do meet VATSIM
standards. That is not to say that they dont make mistakes or that they are always right.
We try to always to our best. Our aim in training is to help you pass every examination
and have as many controllers as possible enjoying our hobby. That means, you always
start an examination with an advantage, we want you to pass. There is no reason to stress
and there is no reason to worry.
6.5
Dear pilots, for those of you planning to travel across our lovely Lefkosia airspace either
overflying or having final destination one of our domestics you need to be aware of some
procedures that take place in each airport and you all need to comply with.
1) When runway 22 is active at Larnaca, traffic coming from northwest/west enters the
TMA via BONEK only (your flight plan will be amended by Nicosia), executing
BONEK1A for the ILS X. Traffic from northeast/east enters via RUDER DCT
SOBOS for the ILS S. Traffic entering via BETID should expect a direct to LCA after
BETID for the ILS X. All departures going west will be routed via PHA2B only.
2) When runway 04 is active at Larnaca all traffic coming from northwest/west enters
the TMA via PHA only, executing PHA2A arrival for the VOR Z approach (your
flight plan will be amended by Nicosia). Traffic from northeast/east enters via
RUDER and RUDER1A for VOR Z. Traffic entering via BETID expect BETID1A
for VOR Z. All departures going west will be routed via BONEK1D.
3) All pilots should be aware of the fact that procedural control is only provided in both
Larnaca and Pafos. Radar vectoring will be provided in the extreme case when an
aircraft does not comply with the procedures as shown in the charts, and there is a
high risk of conflict. So, remember that a good pilot is the one who has charts on
board.
LETTERS OF AGREEMENT
Training Department
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