Mathew Magera 931028 Posted January 2, 2009 at 07:47 AM Posted January 2, 2009 at 07:47 AM This information can also be found under the FNO tab on the VATUSA main page along with the preferred routes and times for FNO in Toronto this Friday 1/2/09. Important Information Regarding Canadian Airspace Here are some helpful tips to make your experience in Canadian Airspace during the Friday Night Ops the best it can be! Remember, ATC is here to help you, so be sure to ask if you are ever in doubt. DELIVERY Clearance Delivery format is very similar to the American format, but has a few differences. A clearance will include the aircraft callsign, SID/Departure instructions, departure runway, and squawk code. Unlike American clearances, departure frequencies and initial altitudes are not explicitly said in the clearance, since this information is contained in the SID. All SIDs in Toronto are vector SIDs. In each SID, there are specific headings for the pilots to fly after departure and they should expect vectors on course from ATC. The SIDs also state that jets and props shall maintain and initial altitude of 5000 and 3000, respectively. Aircraft unable to access or fly a SID shall advise ATC. Aircraft with non-conforming departure routes should expect an amendment from Clearance Delivery. Here are examples of typical clearances: Air Canada 541 Cleared to Montreal via the LESTER7 Departure. Flight Planned Route. Depart runway 24R. Squawk 5501. American 342 Cleared to Memphis via the PEARSON9 Departure. Flight Planned Route. Depart runway 33R. Squawk 6301 GROUND/APRON All aircraft shall push back and start at their discretion and call ground control prior to taxi. In the event that an apron controller is online, the aircraft shall call Apron control prior to commencing their push back and start. If de-icing is required, the pilot shall inform ATC prior to pushing back from the gate. Ground Calls: Pilot: Toronto Ground, Air Canada 541 is ready to taxi at this time with information Mike. Ground: Air Canada 541, Ground, runway 24R wind 270 at 15, altimeter 29.76. Taxi via Alpha-Kilo, Bravo and Delta, hold-short of runway 24R. Pilot: Alpha-Kilo, Bravo and Delta, Air Canada 541. TOWER Non-jet aircraft can expect to receive an initial heading from Tower that they should fly when airborne. As well, the controller frequency that the pilot should call airborne is given with take-off clearance. Line up into Position and Wait: American 1561 Toronto, tower, line up runway 23 Take-Off (Jet): Jetlink 2214, caution possible turbulence from the Airbus 330 departed ahead, contact Toronto Departure 128.8 when airborne, cleared for takeoff runway 23 Take-Off (Non-Jet): Georgian 7398, turn left heading 270, contact Toronto Departure 128.8 when airborne, wind 340 at 12, from tango cleared for takeoff runway 33R Landing: Canjet 551, wind 270 at 14 gusting 26, cleared to land runway 23 DEPARTURE All aircraft shall call departure when airborne and state their altitude through which they are p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]ing. No aircraft shall exceed the altitude in the SID (Jet-5000, Prop-3000) until cleared higher by the departure controller. Aircraft should expect vectors on course from the departure controller. ARRIVAL In Canada, the approach controller is referred to as "Arrival". On initial contact with the Arrival controller, the aircraft should call in with the ATIS. When aircraft are inbound via a STAR, they should not descend lower than the last altitude than which they have been cleared by ATC. ENROUTE CONTROL (CENTRE): Prior to commencing initial descent, the pilots must receive a clearance to do so. The CTR controller will provide runway information and descent instructions to all aircraft arriving into CYYZ. While enroute, aircraft shall maintain a constant listening watch with the controller. CHARTS, SCENERY AND RESOURCES Charts for all of Toronto FIR, CYYZ scenery, and other resources can be found at our website in the Pilot's Section: http://czyz.ca/pilots.php Pilots are encouraged to visit the website and become familiar with the SID/STAR procedures for Toronto, as well as with the airport layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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