About This File
This is the 2020/13 version, which is the initial publication.
Massive to thanks to the author @Daniel Button for his hard work creating this document and also to those who have provided feedback - Alex Jefferies, @Alex Hodgkinson, @Callum Axon, @Callum Goldthorpeand @Kieran Hardern.
Edited by VATSIM UK Operations
What's New in Version 2023/08 See changelog
Released
- Added descriptions for Penzance (EGHK) and Tresco (EGHT) Heliports (GEN 2.1);
- Updated Speed Group Table to new harmonised version (SEP 1.2);
- Updated Frequencies and removed references to fixed relief logon callsigns for all ATC positions (ADC 1.2 and APC 1.2);
- Revised Airspace Responsibilities for the ATZ (GEN 3.4);
- Calm runway selection (ADC 1.4);
- Enhanced Ground Movement and Apron Procedures (ADC 3.1);
- Added new procedures for Heavy aircraft backtracking (APC 4.3);
- Updated ATS Route Joining & Exit points to reflect new AIRAC 2303 West Airspace Deployment (WAD) changes (ADC 7.2);
- Updated duties of the RADAR 2 controller (APC 1.1);
- Permitted 3 NM separation when voice coordination is available (APC 1.2);
- APC instruction to coordinate opposite direction arrivals with AIR (APC 2.5);
- Reminder of added to APC 2.6 for vectoring below SMAA; Updated Squawk Allocation Plan (APC 5.2);
- Improved information regarding Surveillance Radar Approaches;
- Added Appendix on Primary-only and non-Radar Procedures; Various wording and formatting changes