LUS

When may aircraft be transferred between S2 and Maastricht in both direction on parallel headings?

• Minimum lateral separation never less than 5NM

• Aircraft not cleared to the same level.

• Transferring controller will instruct pilot to ‘report heading’

• If aircraft doesn’t report heading, receiving controller shall ascertain heading.

Where should traffic be positioned on UL15 before transfer to reims?

On or south or UL15

Under what conditions can S16 transfer a Paris TMA outbound to S2?

• If coordination has not been achieved by RATUK, S16 shall withdraw and offer to S26/S15 where appropriate.

• S2 must coordinate a level in their airspace.

• If aircraft not FL310 10nm before SANDY, S16 must withdraw the offer and target S26 or S15 as appropriate.

Sector 24 frequency?

134.460

Sector 2 frequency?

127.430

Sector 1 frequency?

132.840

What are the conditions for aircraft to be transferred through XAMAB to Brest on radar headings?

• Favourable weather conditions.

• Both aircraft planned to enter the same Brest sector.

• Both aircraft cleared to different flight levels.

• If aircraft are cleared to the same level but routing to different points after RESMI, aircraft must be positioned in relation to their intention codes.

• Minimum lateral separation never less than 8NM.

• Transferring controller shall instruct aircraft to report heading to receiving sector.

What is traffic transferred from S13 released for if on own navigation?

RFT of up to 20 degrees.

What are Midlands group and EGNE inbound traffic from S13 RFD to?

FL280

What way can you turn traffic routing M40 from S13>S2?

Left

Where are traffic RFC after from S13 to S2?

LOGAN

What level do aircraft routing via SAM/EXARO need to cross SAM so that they dont need to be coordinated in the climb?

FL280

Standing agreement S2>S26 to Brussels TMA, EBLG, EHBK, EHAM, EHBD and LFPG via UL9/L607?

FL310 Level BIG.

• If on a radar heading, not RFT.

Standing agreement S2>S26 to Brussels TMA, EBLG, EHBK, EHAM, EHBD and LFPG Via M140/M142?

FL310 level ROKKE

• If on a heading, not RFT.

Standing agreement S2>S26 to Brussels TMA, EBLG, EHBK, EHAM, EHBD and LFPG via P2?

FL310 level PAWDE

• If on a heading, not RFT.

Standing agreement S1>S18 to Paris TMA (excluding LFOB & LFOP) via UM605?

FL330 level SFD

• Should endeavour to transfer abeam EGKK.

• Aircraft cleared to FL330 and below RFT left only.

• All Paris TMA arrivals via UM605 are RFD within S1 regardless of level accepted by S18.

• LFOB & LFOP do not need to be streamed with other Paris TMA arrivals.

Standing agreement S1>S18 to LFOB & LFOP via UM605?

FL310 Level SFD.

• Should be transferred abeam EGKK.

• Aircraft cleared to and below FL330 RFT to the left.

• Paris TMA arrivals via UM605 are RFD within S1 regardless of level accepted by S18.

• LFOB & LFOP do not need to be streamed with Paris TMA.

Standing agreement S1>S18 to Paris TMA, LFBL, LFBU, LFPM, LFBX, LFLX, LFBI and LFO* (excluding OH/OE/OP) via E2 intention codes?

Fl310

• S1 tactical should inform aircraft to expect FL270 level SITET.

Standing agreement S1>S18 to Paris UK via E2?

FL310

• Endeavour to transfer abeam EGKK.

• LFOP & LFOP do not need to be streamed with other Paris TMA arrivals.

Which Reims sectors are affected by CBA1?

Reims YB

Reims UB

Paris TMA?

• LFOB

• LFPB

• LFPC

• LFPG

• LFPN

• LFPO

• LFPT

• LFPV

MTMA departure level by point for H, H6, H7, H8, H9 and JC codes?

60nm before SAM

MTMA departure level by point for E, E2?

65nm before GWC

MTMA departure level by point for V, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 and V6?

60nm before MID.

MTMA departure level by point for D, D1, D2, D3?

PIXUP

MTMA departure level by point for P?

90 before SFD.

What is traffic within Area A released for to Maastricht?

RFC.

RFT by up to 10 degrees.

What is traffic within Area B released for to Maastricht?

RFC FL340

RFT by up to 10 degrees.

What is traffic within Area C released for to Maastritcht?

RFC and RFT subject to not entering the KOKSY buffer zone.

What are the levels for traffic from LAC to Reims via MOTOX and what route us used for this?

FL350-FL450 and L15

What level may be planned to Brest via SITET/XAMAB?

Eastbound Flight Levels.

What levels may be planned to Reims via MOTOX?

Eastbound flight levels, minimum FL350.

What levels may be planned to Maastricht via KOK?

• FL315 to FL355 Eastbound Flight levels only.

• Above FL355 Eastbound levels, however any flight is permitted for destinations ED**, ET**, ELLX & LFSF.

Who is responsible for identifying and resolving convergence between UL9/L607/P2 and L15 traffic at BIG?

S24

Who is responsible for separation of traffic on UL9/L607 from S24 and M140/M142/P2 from S1 when S24 and S1 are split?

S2

Who is responsible for separation of traffic on UL9/L607 from S24 and M140/M142/P2 from S1 when S24 and S1 are bandboxed?

S1 and S24

What are aircraft from S19>S1 released for if on a heading?

Right turns.

What level should S32/S27 offer MTMA departures to S24 at?

FL310 as a maximum level.

What are MTMA departures RFC to within S32/S27?

FL350 and then RFC unlimited upon passing the northern edge of the DTY corridor.

What should S27/32 do if a MTMA departure is not climbing well enough?

Offer the aircraft to S25.

Who is responsible for coordinating climb of a MTMA departure routeing via UL15 BIG/KONAN/MOTOX with S24?

S2

What should S24 do with UL15 traffic when LUS is split?

RAM the traffic on to S2 and skip the traffic.

What traffic is RFD when transferred from S24/S2>S34?

MTMA, EGNM, EGNO, EGNH and EGNJ

By how much are traffic on their own navigation transferred from S24/S2>S34 RFT?

By up to 20 degrees, provided that the aircraft stays within S2’s airspace.

Where should LUS aim to position MTMA streams?

As close to the WELIN-TNT track as possible.

Where should traffic transferred from S2/S24 to S34 be level by?

Abeam HEMEL.

Where is traffic transferred from S13>S2 RFC?

After passing LOGAN.

What is the process for tactical directs for London FIR overflights (and EGNV arrivals) which are flight planned S13-S2-S28/S34 that will not penetrate S2’s airspace?

• Offer withdrawn from S2 and offered to S12-S28/S34.

• Shall be subject to individual telephone coordination with S28/S34 and a NAS re-route.

What is the process for tactical directs for London FIR arrivals (Excluding EGNV) which are flight planned via S13-S2-S28/S34 that will not penetrate S2?

• Shall be subject to individual coordination with S2, S12 & S28/S34.

• No NAS reroute required.

• S2 should skip these flights.

What is traffic inbound to the Midlands group and EGNE from S19>S1 RFD to?

RFD FL270

What offers should LUS prioritise?

Offers from S26.

Name the VORs in S2.

• LYD

• MAY

• DVR

• DET

• BIG

• LAM

• BPK

• BKY

What route should be given for a EGNM arrival from any Reims sector?

RATUK-BPK-DENBY

At which point should an EBBR arrival on UM140 be level at FL310?

ROKKE

Which departure airfields (or groups) are included in the climbing FL300 standing agreement between S25&S1?

• EGSS

• EGSC

• Severn group

• Brize group

• Midlands group.

What danger area may affect the route L15?

CBA1

Which sector is below fl350 at MOTOX?

Reims UB

What are the different activation stated for CBA?

• Active and restricted

• Active not restricted

• Not acti

What aircraft are RFT if transferred on a heading from S27/32 to LUS?

Aircraft on H, E, V or P intention code or inbound to EG** which are at and above FL310.

Maastricht KOK level splits?

Maas KOK HI FL355+

Maas KOK LOW FL245-FL355

Brussels FL245-

Which Reims sectors are along L15 and what are the level splits?

REIMS HN FL365+

REIMS YB FL345-FL365

REIMS UB FL265-FL345

Which Reims sectors are along the L613 route?

REIMS HN FL365=

REIMS KN FL345-FL365

REIMS UN FL265-FL345

What are the level splits for Brest airspace at XAMAB/XIDIL?

BREST MU FL365+

BREST MI FL345-FL365

BREST MS FL295-FL345

Level splits for Brest airspace via SITET?

BREST QU FL365+

BREST QI FL345-365

BREST QS FL295-FL345

BERRY HEAD level splits?

S6 DB-FL305

S36 FL305-FL660

S9 DB-FL660

S23, S5 AND S35 level splits?

S23 DB-FL265

S5 FL265-FL355

S35 FL355-FL660

Between 0600-1000 UTC, what should S27/S32 do with aircraft departing EGNM, NO, NJ, NH and CN with a RFL of FL330+?

Offer the aircraft at the RFL and not climbed above FL330 until S24 has accepted the offer.

What longitudinal separation will normally be used between LAC and MAAS?

Reduced longitudinal separation. 3 minutes and not less than 20nm.

Fallback procedure if OLDI and phone lined between LAC and MAAS fail?

At least 5 mins before transfer of control point, pilot should be asked to pass data on the appropriate frequency to gain an entry clearance.

If accepting centre is unable to accept, pilot should be told to inform offering sector via RTF.

Offering centre shall hold AC in their AOR for at least 10 mins, then ask the pilot to re contact the accepting centre.

This shall be repeated until accepted.

What’s flight levels should be used when RVSM is unavailable.

Even flight levels - FL320, FL380

Odd flight levels - FL290, FL350, FL410.

What are the rules for aircraft on L613 transferred from Reims ACC to S2?

AC at FL340 and below are RFT/RFC/RFD after VESAN within the offering sectors limits.

AC at FL345 and above are RFT LEFT/RFC/RFD after VESAN within the offering sectors limits. RFT RIGHT after SOVAT.

What separation will usually be used between REIMS ACC and LONDON AC?

Reduced longitudinal separation. 3mins and not less than 20nm.

What are the rules for Reims ACC to used reduced longitudinal separation through RATUK?

AC must be monitored on radar and never less than 20nm between them. Both AC must have functioning transponders and radar equipment at both centres must be serviceable.

If speed is used, S2 must be informed.

GS central may withdraw.

If the radar lines between the centres becomes unserviceable, standard longitudinal separation should be applied.

Standard separation on TB3.

By how much are aircraft transferred to Brest ACC RFT after the RFT/RFC line?

By 20 degrees above FL290. Brest Q sector will not turn left without talking to the M sector. Brest M sector will not right without talking to the Q sector.

What level can Brest climb aircraft after the RFC/RFT line?

Any level within S18/S1 airspace.

When are aircraft deemed separated on UN859 and UL612?

When south of GWC and:

Traffic on UN859 is on or to the west of the centreline.

Traffic on UL612 is directly inbound to VEULE and positioned to the East of XAMAB.

What separation may London AC use with Brest?

Reduced longitudinal separation. 3 mins and 20nm consistent or increasing.

What is LUS planner to do when there is an aircraft exiting S2 via DVR with an XFL of FL310?

Manually select S15 as the NSN for any flights with a RFL or Filled flight level of FL315+ and an XFL of FL310.

When may a CHECK FIRE be imposed?

AC experiencing control, communication or navigation problems.

Ac avoiding extreme weather.

Any time a pilot/controlling authority thinks flight safety could be impacted if coordination through an active danger area is not achieved.

Conditions for the VASUX-TNT route?

FL360+

Not available 0600-0900 (hour earlier in summer)

For London FIR overflights only.

What does FLAS stand for?

Flight Level Allocation System

What is FLAS?

Between 1000-1600, FL350 can be used as a westbound level.

What are the times for mandated sector splits in the summer?

0530-0830 (UTC)

1030-1500 (UTC)

What are the minimum sectors allowed to be open during the time for the mandated splits?

3

What are the times in which the Max TLPD values are to be used?

0530-2100 UTC

Max TLPD value for combined operations on LMS?

16

Max TLPD value for combined operations on LUS?

20

What might happen if severe turbulence is reported?

Suspension of RVSM operations.

What levels in RVSM airspace will be used if RVSM operations are cancelled?

• Even flight levels: FL320, FL380

• Odd flight levels: FL290, FL350, FL410

What flight will S2 coordinate with S15 and MAAS low/high which are within the RFC/RFT (A, B, C) area?

A/C at FL320 and above except from Swanwick mil CFP requests.

TRA2 times?

Monday-Friday

Winter : 0830/1700

Summer: 0730/1700

Can be activated outside of these times via NOTAM

LUS holds?

• BIG

• SAM

• LAM

• DVR

V1 intention code?

Tepri

V2 intention code?

Pekim

V3 intention code?

Odebu

V5 intention code?

Kotap

V6 intention code?

Dekod

V intention code?

Default code. Need to ascertain the next point after resmi with the pilot.