Briefing | 20th October 2015 |
Overview |
This month we are visiting Switzerland, starting from Geneva (LSGG) and flying to Bern (LSZB). The route takes us past both Lausanne (LSGL) and Neuchatel (LSGN), hence optional T&Gs or even Full-stop landings to regroup are possible. |
Start Time and Place |
In a break from recent practice this event is limited to just the 20th October as: - |
What Aircraft can I fly |
Any aircraft can be flown in this event as long as it is within the EASA GA category. |
Flight Planning | Your flight plan should show:
Note the Depart and approach routes are mandatory in Swiss airspace, as is the communication of the mandatory reporting points to the ATCo, so careful/accurate flying is required! |
ATC | At the time of publishing this event plan, ATC has not actually been confirmed, but is anticipated to be available! |
Radio Discipline |
Take care not to let our Teamspeak chat cut across ATC. Stop any conversation immediately the R/T comes alive, then continue if "he wasn't talking to us". This is difficult because when transmitting on Teamspeak you can't hear the R/T. So be brief on Teamspeak, and be aware that ATC might be trying to get through. If anyone hears an R/T message which seems to be being ignored, just say "ATC is calling G-CIXN" if you have identified the callsign, or "ATC is calling us" which is a cue for everyone to be quiet on Teamspeak until ATC call again (which they will). Remember too that if asked to "Stand By" by ATC, you do not reply - not even "Roger", but simply wait until you are called again. Remember also that there are several different ATC frequencies in use, and you may not be able to hear when communications are taking place. Make sure you have set and know how to use a Teamspeak mute switch. |
Acknowledgements | Event Idea and co-ordinator: Roger Kaufmann Event planning & Briefing: Max Symons |