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How to file for practice appch at a military base?
I'm planning my 250 nm XC for my instrument rating and would like to do a
PAR approach at Pt. Mugu naval airfield (NTD) in CA on my way back from San Luis Obispo. How would I file that? I will be coming down V25, should I expect the IAF to be VTU? Is there any way to indicate in the flight plan that I would like a practice approach there on my way back to Hawthorne? Perhaps "PRAC APPCH NTD" in the remarks section? |
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"Yossarian" wrote in message
. 97.142 I'm planning my 250 nm XC for my instrument rating and would like to do a PAR approach at Pt. Mugu naval airfield (NTD) in CA on my way back from San Luis Obispo. How would I file that? I will be coming down V25, should I expect the IAF to be VTU? Is there any way to indicate in the flight plan that I would like a practice approach there on my way back to Hawthorne? Perhaps "PRAC APPCH NTD" in the remarks section? I'd think (especially post-9/11) that you'd want to call Pt. Mugu prior to even planning the approach. If you get their permission, then I'd recommend filing NTD as a waypoint on your route with "PLA NTD" in the remarks section (with "PLA" being understood to be "practice low approaches"). -- John T http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415 ____________________ |
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Yossarian wrote:
I'm planning my 250 nm XC for my instrument rating and would like to do a PAR approach at Pt. Mugu naval airfield (NTD) in CA on my way back from San Luis Obispo. How would I file that? I will be coming down V25, should I expect the IAF to be VTU? Is there any way to indicate in the flight plan that I would like a practice approach there on my way back to Hawthorne? Perhaps "PRAC APPCH NTD" in the remarks section? You don't need anything in the flight plan. If the approach is approved, it will be just negotiated on the fly with whatever controller you're talking to. N1234: "we'd like to get a practice PAR approach at Point Mugu" If you want, you can put "PLA NTD" in the remarks section. PLA is "practice low approach". This won't result in any ATC action, though, unless you specifically request it. |
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Yossarian wrote in
. 97.142: I'm planning my 250 nm XC for my instrument rating and would like to do a PAR approach at Pt. Mugu naval airfield (NTD) in CA on my way back from San Luis Obispo. How would I file that? I will be coming down V25, should I expect the IAF to be VTU? Is there any way to indicate in the flight plan that I would like a practice approach there on my way back to Hawthorne? Perhaps "PRAC APPCH NTD" in the remarks section? As someone else indicated, calling ahead of time is a good idea, not only for post-9/11 consideration, but also to make sure that they have the staffing necessary for the PAR approach. I do ASR approaches into civilian airports, and I always call ahead on the phone to make sure they will be able to accomodate the request. |
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Don't worry about 9/11. The military knows that terrorists don't request
practice approaches. You are supposed to have at least a written description of the approach. Some military bases are more accomodating than others; it never hurts to ask. It does not help to put anything in the remarks. If the base does PAR approaches, they will have the staffing for it whether you call ahead or not. The only issues are the local base policy (base commanders tend to be more worried about liability than terrorism) and workload. |
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Yossarian wrote in message .97.142...
I'm planning my 250 nm XC for my instrument rating and would like to do a PAR approach at Pt. Mugu naval airfield (NTD) in CA on my way back from San Luis Obispo. How would I file that? I will be coming down V25, should I expect the IAF to be VTU? Is there any way to indicate in the flight plan that I would like a practice approach there on my way back to Hawthorne? Whenever you are going to a semi-busy airport, don't worry about filing all the way to the IAF, just to the general area. You'll always get vectors anyway. Perhaps "PRAC APPCH NTD" in the remarks section? You can put anything you want in the remarks and ATC will see it (unlike a VFR flight plan). |
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Yossarian wrote in message .97.142...
I'm planning my 250 nm XC for my instrument rating and would like to do a PAR approach at Pt. Mugu naval airfield (NTD) in CA on my way back from San Luis Obispo. How would I file that? I will be coming down V25, should I expect the IAF to be VTU? Is there any way to indicate in the flight plan that I would like a practice approach there on my way back to Hawthorne? Perhaps "PRAC APPCH NTD" in the remarks section? Awhile back, I asked Mugu Approach about doing a PAR. They said it wasn't possible. I think it was due to lack of staffing. This was on a weekend but I wouldn't be surprised if they won't allow it during the week either. Lee Elson |
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You are going to get a clearance to the airport, no matter what you file.
Filing to an IAF is not necessary, IMHO. Comm failure is an emergency situation, opening the door to doing whatever you want to do under the PIC privilege. Bob Gardner "zatatime" wrote in message ... On 7 Jul 2004 09:53:20 -0700, (Robert M. Gary) wrote: Whenever you are going to a semi-busy airport, don't worry about filing all the way to the IAF, just to the general area. You'll always get vectors anyway. What do you when you get to the "general area" while experiencing a comm failure? Planning to the IAF gives you procedures to follow if this were to happen and all parties involved will know what to expect. z |
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"KP" wrote in message ... Lee Elson wrote in message . .. Awhile back, I asked Mugu Approach about doing a PAR. They said it wasn't possible. I think it was due to lack of staffing. This was on a weekend but I wouldn't be surprised if they won't allow it during the week either. The first thing to go when it comes to staffing is PAR. Weekends, holidays, mids, down days, and any other time the wing isn't flying it's a pretty safe bet PAR won't be available. Hours should be published. Conversely, if the wing is flying there's very likely to be dual PAR coverage (ie, staffing for two simultaneous PARs). Then if you get turned down it will be due to traffic or base policy. Nothing ventured - nothing gained I've done several PAR's at Gray Army Airfield (KGRK). Have never been turned down. Cheers, John Clonts Temple, Texas N7NZ |
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