This month's event is intended to provide members with revision on using the Manchester Low Level Route, sometimes called the Manchester Corridor, whilst remaining challenging and fun. We are also encouraging helicopter pilots to participate to add to the Carnage Fun.

The Manchester Low Level Route is a tricky and busy route between the Liverpool and Manchester Control Zones that is often not given the due respect it deserves (by both pilots and controllers in the Virtual World). Manchester International, EGCC, is a VATSIM training airport, and Manchester Barton, EGCB, is a favourite airfield of CIX VFR Club. An opportunity has presented itself where members can experience / practice the delights of the corridor, in a choice of either a fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, flying together on opposite sides of a 20 x 4 mile corridor at less than 1300ft!.

This event will take place on Tuesday 13th August 2019 starting at 1830UTC on VATSIM (due to regular ATC in the Manchester region). This date may change, so check the Forum for updates.

In the days before the event you'll need to do some preparation. Study the provided information and do some research. To add some further realism of congestion and provide two way traffic in the corridor, there will be two routes:

• Route 1
  • Leg 1 EGNH– EGNR (South via the Corridor)
  • Leg 2 EGNR – EGCB (North via the Corridor)
  • Leg 3 EGCB – EGCV (South via the Corridor)
• Route 2
  • Leg 1 EGCV – EGCB (North via the Corridor)
  • Leg 2 EGCB – EGNR (South via the Corridor)
  • Leg 3 EGNR – EGNH (North via the Corridor)

It is kindly requested that members split themselves evenly amongst the 2 routes on the night and fly a light GA aircraft such as a C172 (or similar) or their preferred light helicopter.

Flight Plans are not provided for this event as it is your job to plan your routes in and out of the Low Level Route.

Any aircraft can be flown in this event as long as it is within the EASA "Light" category (see Club Rules for details) although a C172 or similar light aircraft is preferred. For the rotary pilots, something that will cruise at around 90 - 120kts.

There are a number of important rules that apply for both the airfields and the Low Level Corridor, including ATC listening frequencies, conspicuity codes and heights. All participants are requested to fully research before the event.

The Club “STAR” will only be awarded for flights on Route 1 or Route 2 on Tuesday 13th August 2019. As normal, any dispensation or exceptions to this must be sought prior to the day of the event via the Management Team.