This document provided procedures to be applied by ATC Units and Pilots on the day 28 of June for the Lisbon RFE.

Under no circumstances should this document be used in Real Flight Conditions.

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Runways

The only active runway will be 03/21 , rwy 35/17 should be used for taxi only !

Tower and Ground controllers are responsible to choose the appropriated runway and relay the info to the other atc units in the area.
If due to weather conditions the visibility drop significantly , TWR and GND should enforce low visibility procedures in the airport and assist the aircraft at any means , use of follow-me cars are advised unless they disturb the flow of traffic.
If possible use of RWY21 is advised in low-visibility operations.

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Runway Incursions

Due to the flow of traffic expected in this event , ATC's are advised to always double check runway crossing instructions and also takeoff and landing clearances.

Pilots are expect the acquire themselves and also to check if a safe cross of the runway is possible.

In case of a runway incursion an approaching pilot should initiate a Go-Arround maneuver if the airplane is, or already passed the 1.5nm barrier ,always flying the plane first and informing the ATC when on a safe condition.

Also the published go-arround procedure should be used.Contact the proper ATC ASAP and prepare to change your frequency to the Approach frequency as soon as cleared by the Tower controller.

If a runway incursion occurs while taking off the pilot ,if below V1 speed, should abort the takeoff and ensure a safe stop when possible.After passing the V1 the pilot should continue with the takeoff , the Fir Department advises the pilots to use the maximum available trust in order to reach VR and provide a safe clearance between the two aircrafts.

When a Tower controller provides a “Lineup in sequence” instruction , pilots should take in consideration the jet-blast that occurs at Takeoff or Landing providing the necessary separation this way avoiding damage to their aircrafts.

When in case of doubt DO NOT enter the runway , always check if the runway is clear before performing any operation on the runway.

If low visibility procedures are in progress always double check the status of the runway before initiating any maneuver.Use all the means necessary to ensure a safe operations.

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Speeds IAS

After passing FL100 all aircrafts must maintain 250kts at all times , ATC will provide the necessary speed reductions.
Pilots should expect to enter ILS at 200 kts after receiving the final vector.
Crews are expect to maintain 160 kts until the OM and then reduce to the normal app speed.

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Handoffs

ATC's should begin the hand off process 2 min before reaching the H/O point or station limit.

Handoff must ONLY be performed if the controller have a complete assurance of the safety of the aircraft during the hand off phase.
If necessary a controller can keep control of an aircraft outside his area limits until a better hand off condition is reached.

DEL > GND

Deliry should hand off the traffic as soon as the pilot readbacks his clearance correctly.

Note : NO Pushback or start-up clearance should be given!

GND > TWR

Ground should hand off the traffic when the aircraft is approach the holding point , Ground shouldn't wait for the pilot to make a full stop or to reach the holding point completely. As soon as the traffic is no longer a factor for other aircrafts in the airport and is closing on the holding point a hand off should be initiated.

Note : When performing the hand off the Ground should inform the pilot to Monitor the TWR frequency and not to contact the Tower controller.

More on phraseology.

TWR > APP

Tower controllers are advised to issue a hand off as soon as the takeoff clearance is provided.

Pilot are expected to maintain the tower frequency until they are airborne and then switch to the approach controller.

APP > CTR

Approach controllers should hand off the traffic to the center controller when the traffic is clear of any conflict and in a safe route.

CTR > APP

The above procedure applies

APP > TWR

Han doff should be performed as soon as the aircraft enters the ILS.

TWR > GND

Han doff should be performed as soon as the aircraft tail clears the runway. Pilots should hold their position until further instructions.

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No Charts

If a pilot doesn't have any charts ATC's should provided a clearance with the following data.

Departure on rwy heading and initial flight level 50.
Also pilots not having charts should expect delay specially during taxi and arrival.

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Special procedures

In case of a situation not described in this document a good judgment should be used also all ATC's stations involved should be informed.

Do no ask any non-relevant data to the controller , if this can be obtained trough ACARS (IVAP).

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VFR Flights

Due to the flow of IFR flights , vfr flights will be approved on demand and the airport services have the right to reject a vfr flight if the flow of IFR traffic demands it.

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Vacating the Runway

When vacating rwy 21 use taxiways HS or N2 should be used , runway 35/17 can be used.
When vacating rwy 03 use taxiways HN and S4 , runway 35/17 can be used.

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Entering the Runway

When departing from rwy 21 positions U5 and S4 should be used.
When departing from rwy 03 positions M5 , N2 and P should be used.

In case of emergency , conflict and other non -described situations.

Always FLY the plane
If possible change your SQ to one that represents your current situation
Inform The ATC as soon as possible.

In case of emergency :

You can overtake any undergoing communications , at first contact use the expression MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY and then your current condition , the number of passengers on board , fuel on board and intentions.

All other aircrafts should maintain radio silence unless strictly needed.

In case of conflict

Always follow TCAS instructions as soon as cleared of traffic level off at your current altitude and call the appropriate ATC unit.

In case of radio failure

On DEP

Maintain last assigned heading and altitude for 10 minutes , while attempting to resume communications.

If unable to resume communications after 10 minutes climb to your filled flight level and resume your filled route.

ON ARR

Expect to cross the FAF at your filled ETA if necessary hold at the FAF.

Pilots should always ensure proper separation from other traffic while on this condition, constant monitoring of TCAS is advised.

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Radio

During the event radio communications will be a constant. This way a few rules will allow everyone to get a more pleasurable experience.

1- Always be short , direct and calm

Communications its not a race , always try to keep your message short and direct to the subject also take your type to express yourself , you don't pay by the second you know...

A good Example

TAP123 – Lisboa Approach request descent.

A bad example

TAP123 – Lisboa Approach our FMC shows that we need to begin our descend or we won't be able to comply with ......

2- Don't overtake other persons communications if an ATC issues a clearance its obvious that the pilot needs to respond , wait for the pilot to respond and then begin your contact. Other rule is always wait 5 / 7 seconds after entering the frequency before initiating a communication in order to avoid any overtake from previous communications.

3- Your callsin is like your phone number if you dont give your friends half of your phone number don't give the ATC half of your callsign.

If your callsign is TAP123A then your radio callsign should be Air Portugal one two three alpha.

If the atc feels comfortable enough HE ( AND ONLY HE) may reduce your callsign or assign a temporary one.

4- Readback everything even if you are in a hurry it will be much worse when the atc asks you to repeat all the parts that you “accidentally” left behind.

5- Avoid any unnecessary expression that just cause radio overhead , a simple Good Morning/Eve/Night is enough.ATC are here to provide a service the frequency is not a chat service.

6- If the ATC says Radio Silence , just sit down and wait.

You will not get your wish faster by beeping the ATC over and over again.

7- If you don't understand ask the ATC/ PIL to repeat , always be 100% sure of what is gonna to happen in the future and what are your instructions.

8- For all the real pilots/atc's try to keep your phraseology simple we know sometimes thats not how it's done but keeping the things simple will allow a more enjoyable experience.

Examples :

Note : This example assume delivery is online , if this is not the case replace callsign with ground.

Pil: Lisboa Delivery , TAP123 , radio check 118,95

DEL : TAP 123 , Lisboa delivery , redability is 5 (Use the appropriate level)

PIL : Delivery, TAP123 , at stand A26 with information Alpha , request clearance to Funchal as filed , FL340

ATC should now pick the best route according to the published procedures.

DEL : TAP123 ,information Alpha is current QNH1015 you are cleared to Madeira after departure proceed direct MTR climb fl 50 , squawk 2333, slot time 1200.

Pilot readsback

DEL : TAP123, readback is correct contact Lisboa Ground on 121.750 for start-up and pushback.

Pilots : Be ready to immediately pushback and start-up before asking for the clearance if this doesn't happen , ATC may require you to return to the gate.

PIL: Lisboa Ground , TAP123 stand A26 request push and start.

GND : TAP123, Lisboa Ground, push and start approved facing N/S/W/E

or

GND : TAP123 negative , traffic passing behind you from left to right hold your position.

PIL:TAP123 , request taxi

GND : TAP123 , taxi to holding point M5 runway 03 via A and M cross runway 35.

Attention : Be careful before authorizing a traffic to cross a runway ensure that there is no danger of runway incursions also due to the large number of aircrafts operating on the ground , ATC's are recommended to provide smaller taxi routes instead of a complete (long) taxi route this way the ATC will always maintain a clear picture of the traffic.

Pilots : Pilots should report approaching a runway holding point to assist the ATC in this task.

PIL: TAP123 , reaching holding point M5.

GND : TAP123 , Standby Lisbon tower on 118.1

Meaning of Standby: While standing by on a frequency do not call the station or perform any communication , the station WILL CALL YOU not the other way around.

While at the holding point ensure your aircraft is ready for departure at any second.

TWR : TAP123 , are you ready for departure ?

PIL: TAP123 , ready for departure.

TWR : TAP123 Lineup in sequence runway 03.

or

TWR: TAP123, behind the landing traffic on final runway 03 line up and wait behind

Meaning of lineup in sequence : While performing this maneuver pilots should enter the runway in order , UNDER NO circumstances crews should lineup behind a departing traffic , this could cause severe damage to the aircraft and an unsafe condition.

Meaning of behind : The pilot that is on the holding point should line up on the runway BEHIND a landing traffic.

Report to the ATC if you don't have the traffic in sight. Never SUPPOSE that the traffic has already landed.

Lineup Procedures :

>If an aircraft is on the runway preparing for takeoff hold you position.

>After the departing aircraft is performing the takeoff roll and the separation between both aircrafts is acceptable, crews can enter the runway an lineup as soon as possible.

>Pilot should inform the ATC that they are entering the runway and that they are ready for departure.

Pilot : TAP123, will lineup in sequence runway 03

Pilot : TAP123, entering runway 03

Pilot : TAP123, ready for departure rwy 03

TWR : TAP123 , cleared for takeoff runway 03 winds 300/10 , after departure contact Lisboa Approach on 119.100.

Note : Check your SQ in on Charlie Mode !!

PIL : TAP123 , cleared for takeoff runway 03 will contact Lisboa approach on 119.100

Pilots should maintain the tower radio frequency until airborne this allows the ATC to issued an abort takeoff instruction if a situation requires it , also allows the ATC to have a greater positive control over the aircrafts.

Only report airborne to the approach controller !

PIL :Lisboa Approach , TAP123 airborne.

<< Press Squawk IDENT >>

APP : TAP123 , Lisboa Approach , Radar contact passing 1500 ft , proceed direct MTR climb FL 200.

Note : Ensure the approach controller correctly identifies your altitude this ensures he

has caught the correct beacon on his scope.

Take in consideration the lag between communications and also the radar lag.

PIL : TAP123 direct MTR climb fl 200

APP : TAP123 , contact Lisbon Control on 125.550

PIL : TAP 123, contact Lisbon Control on 125.550

Do not begin providing your position report if needed ATC will request it.

PIL : TAP123 , Lisbon Control , FL200 checking in.

CTR : TAP123 , Lisbon Control , radar contact climb FL 360.

OR CTR : TAP123 , Lisbon Control , Squawk Ident