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5. YPDN to AYPY

Positions

ARE is an additional non-standard sector for the event (Split from ARA).

Name Callsign Frequency Login ID
Arafura East Brisbane Centre 127.600 BN-ARE_CTR

AYPE CTR will also be a non-standard split-off from AYPM CTR. They will manage AYPY departures (Not involved in this leg).

Sector Responsibilities

Territory South (TRS) and Arafura (ARA)

TRS and ARA will be responsible for ensuring the separation of aircraft in the Enroute phase of flight. No sequencing actions are required.

Arafura East (ARE)

ARE will be responsible for starting to form the sequence in to AYPY, by applying speed control in the cruise.

Port Moresby (AYPM) CTR

AYPM CTR will be responsible for issuing STAR Clearances and the final sequencing in to AYPY.

STARs

All aircraft shall be issued the GUMBU1 STAR.

Sequencing

All aircraft must be instructed to cross GUMBU at 250 knots, then published STAR speeds.

Note

This instruction is not required for aircraft that have a clear gap in front of them in the sequence (>30nm).

Minimum distance between arrivals at handoff to AYPY APP is 10nm (with no significant closing speed). It is important to try not to exceed 15nm, due to the large number of arrivals.

Coordination

DAE to TRS

Voiceless for all aircraft:

  • Assigned the lower of F180 or the RFL; and
  • Tracking via RUPEG

All other aircraft going to TRS CTA will be Heads-up Coordinated.

AYPM CTR to AYPY APP

Airspace

The Vertical limits of the AYPY TCU are SFC to F245.

Arrivals

Voiceless for all aircraft:

  • With ADES AYPY; and
  • Assigned the GUMBU1 STAR; and
  • Assigned A100

All other aircraft coming from AYPM CTR CTA must be Heads-up Coordinated to AYPY TCU prior to 20nm from the boundary.