Study Guide:Flight Information Center - Revision history

Alexander Arlow: Deleted "Wien Info" Callsign

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Deleted "Wien Info" Callsign

Michael Hoffmann at 15:55, 19 October 2020

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Alexander Arlow: Colab with MH to finish the doc

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Colab with MH to finish the doc

Michael Hoffmann at 14:52, 8 October 2020

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Michael Hoffmann at 13:43, 8 October 2020

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Michael Hoffmann at 02:46, 8 October 2020

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Michael Hoffmann at 01:37, 8 October 2020

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Michael Hoffmann at 01:36, 8 October 2020

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Michael Hoffmann at 01:35, 8 October 2020

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Michael Hoffmann at 01:32, 8 October 2020

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 The info service contains the information necessary to safely conduct a VFR flight by providing weather information, informing about hazards en route as well as giving out traffic information.
-In RL the area covered by FIC (Callsign Wien Information, or short, Wien Info) is split into three sectors, Wien Information North (134.625) and Wien Information South (124.400).
+In RL the area covered by FIC (Callsign Wien Information) is split into three sectors, Wien Information North (134.625) and Wien Information South (124.400).
 Additionally, FIC in the TMA LOWW is provided on frequency 118.525.

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 Additionally, FIC in the TMA LOWW is provided on frequency 118.525.
-On VATSIM, we conduct FIC by using the logon LOVV_I_CTR, on frequency 124.400 and LOWW_I_APP (TMA LOWW only), on frequency 118.525. If LOWW_I_APP is not online, LOVV_I_CTR is responsible for flight information service in the whole FIR Wien, including TMA LOWW. Note: FIC provides flight information service only within the FIR LOVV.
+On VATSIM, we conduct FIC by using the logon LOVV_I_CTR, on frequency 124.400 and TFI (Terminal Flight Information) on LOWW_I_APP (TMA LOWW only), on frequency 118.525. If LOWW_I_APP is not online, LOVV_I_CTR is responsible for flight information service in the whole FIR Wien, including TMA LOWW. Note: FIC provides flight information service only within the FIR LOVV.
 == Phraseology ==

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 The info service contains the information necessary to safely conduct a VFR flight by providing weather information, informing about hazards en route as well as giving out traffic information.
-The area covered by FIC (Callsign Wien Information, or short, Wien Info) is split into two sectors, Wien Information North (134.625) and Wien Information South (124.400).
+In RL the area covered by FIC (Callsign Wien Information, or short, Wien Info) is split into three sectors, Wien Information North (134.625) and Wien Information South (124.400).
 Additionally, FIC in the TMA LOWW is provided on frequency 118.525.
-On VATSIM, we conduct FIC by using the logon LOVV_I_CTR, on frequency 124.400 and LOWW_I_APP (TMA LOWW only), on frequency 118.525.
+On VATSIM, we conduct FIC by using the logon LOVV_I_CTR, on frequency 124.400 and LOWW_I_APP (TMA LOWW only), on frequency 118.525. If LOWW_I_APP is not online, LOVV_I_CTR is responsible for flight information service in the whole FIR Wien, including TMA LOWW. Note: FIC provides flight information service only within the FIR LOVV.
 == Phraseology ==
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 === Basic principles ===
-A pilot should initiate radio contact by calling in and providing only their callsign. Any other information shall not be passed on initial contact.
+A pilot should initiate radio contact by calling in and providing only their callsign. No other information shall be passed upon initial contact.
 ==== Making contact ====
-  OEABC: Wien Info, servus, OEABC.
+  OEABC: Wien Information, servus, OEABC.
-As the Info Controller, you now check for the aircraft and the flight plan.
+As the FISO (Flight Information Service Operator), you now check for the aircraft and the flight plan.
-If positive flight plan you reply:
+If a flightplan has been filed:
-  Info: OEABC, Wien Info, servus. I got all your information. QNH 1014.
+  Info: OEABC, Wien Information, servus. I have all your details. QNH 1014.
 or, if it's a short sightseeing flight, from LOWI to LOWI, for example, replying with the following suffices:
-  Info: OEABC, Wien Info, servus. QNH 1014.
+  Info: OEABC, Wien Information, servus. QNH 1014.
-If negative flight plan, you reply by:
+If no flight plan has been filed, you reply by:
-  Info: OEABC, Wien Info, servus. Go ahead.
+  Info: OEABC, Wien Information, servus. Go ahead.
   OEABC: OEABC, SR22, VFR from LOWZ to LOGO, 5nm west of St Johann im Pongau, squawk 7000, 5500ft, request traffic information.
-You now create a flight plan for the pilot and reply:
+You may now create a flight plan for that flight, if you so wish and reply:
   Info: OEABC, roger, QNH 1014.
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 As you now got all information needed, check the route of the pilot for any hazards en route (military activity, parachuting, active restricted/danger areas) and inform the pilot about them:
-   Info: OEABC, be advised of parachuting activity overhead LOGO up to Alt 6500ft.
+   Info: OEABC, be advised of parachuting activity overhead LOGO up to FL 125.
 In case of the route crossing any TMA, inform the pilot and ask if they want to cross it:
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   Info: OEABC, roger, call you back.
-Now you coordinate with the current controller, which is responsible for the LOWL TMA, and ask for a VFR TMA crossing.
+Now you coordinate with the controller, who is responsible for the LOWL TMA, and ask for a VFR TMA crossing.
 Linz either tells you to keep the aircraft on your frequency or asks you to hand them over.
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 Traffic information shall be provided in the following format:
-* Type of traffic (VFR, IFR, Military,...)
+* Type of traffic (Unknown, VFR, IFR, Military,...)
 * Position, based on the clock bearing
 * Distance
 * Direction
-* Relative altitude
+* Relative altitude (tendency if applicable, climbing or descending)
 * Type of aircraft
 When initiating a traffic information call, give the pilot a chance to respond first:
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   Info: OEABC, VFR traffic, 3 o'clock, 3nm, opposite direction, 500ft below, Cessna 172.
-Based on the type of traffic, traffic information shall not be issued above 3nm of separation.
+In determining, whether or not to give traffic information at all, consider a 3nm/1000ft "bubble" around the aircraft in question - if this bubble is to be penetrated, traffic information should be issued.
 Additionally, traffic information for aircraft flying at 4 - 6 o'clock might be suboptimal, given the limited view behind.
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 If a Pilot responds:
-  OEABC: Traffic insight.
+  OEABC: Traffic in sight.
 everything is fine.
 On the other hand, if the pilot reports:
-  OEABC: Traffic not insight.
+  OEABC: Traffic not in sight.
 you may provide updated traffic information if the two targets move closer together.
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 You may provide weather information to pilots, above a certain severity.
-  Info: OEABC, be advised of CB overhead Graz, ceiling 6000ft.
+  Info: OEABC, be adivsed, expect severe turbulence between LOWL and LOWS between 3000ft and FL120
-For an up-to-date weather map, refer to the homebriefing.
+For current weather information refer to [https://www.homebriefing.com/ LL-SWC Alps] or [https://www.windy.com/ windy.com]
 == MISC ==
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 It is mandatory that all aircraft flying in Austrian airspace are equipped with a Mode-S transponder, so using squawk 7000 exclusively suffices for proper radar identification.
-If you want to simulate only primary radar contacts, like in valleys, where secondary radar contacts are no longer possible, use the squawk range of 1550 - 1557. TopSky will assign the correct squawk automatically.
+If you want to simulate only secondary radar contacts without Mode-S, like in valleys, where Mode-S radar quality may not be assured, use the squawk range of 1550 - 1557. TopSky will assign the correct squawk automatically.
 === ASA ===
-Altimeter setting areas, short ASA, are the 8 providing QNH areas, based on the aircraft's position.
+Altimeter setting areas, short ASA - 8 distinct areas in the FIR LOVV where QNH is being measured.
-You may refer to the EAIP for an overview of the covered areas by each ASA: [https://eaip.austrocontrol.at/lo/200814/Charts/ENR/LO_ENR_6_7_en.pdf]
+You may refer to the eAIP for an overview of the covered areas by each ASA: [https://eaip.austrocontrol.at/ Austrian eAIP ENR 6.7]. Upon initial contact, a pilot shall be provided with the current QNH for the ASA he is currently in; except if he is about to leave a certain ASA at the moment of initial call, the FISO may prodide him with the QNH for the next ASA. It is the pilot's obligation to check for a new QNH every 30 minutes, Wien Information does NOT update the pilot with a new QNH - neither when he crosses an ASA boundary, nor if the current QNH changes.
 === Turns & Climbs ===
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 In certain situations, may it be for avoiding danger areas, weather, or terrain, you are allowed to suggest headings/altitudes to the pilot:
-  Info: OEABC, VFR heading 180 to avoid restricted area Allentsteig.
+  Info: OEABC, suggest VFR heading 180 to avoid restricted area Allentsteig.
 If a pilot requests an IFR pick-up, they often have to climb above the MVA to be able to join IFR.
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 After that, you may send them over to the responsible radar unit for their IFR clearance.
-=== Entering CTAs ===
+=== Entering Airspace D/C vertically ===
 In certain situations, a pilot might need to fly a higher altitude than airspace E allows.
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 A VFR pilot may leave your frequency at any time.
-  OEABC: Wien Info, OEABC approaching LOAV, leaving your frequency.
+  OEABC: Wien Information, OEABC approaching LOAV, leaving your frequency.
   Info: OEABC, you may leave, servus.

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   Info: OEABC, Wien Info, servus. Go ahead.
-  OEBAC: OEABC, SR22, VFR from LOWZ to LOGO, 5nm west of St Johann im Pongau, squawk 7000, 5500ft, request traffic information.
+  OEABC: OEABC, SR22, VFR from LOWZ to LOGO, 5nm west of St Johann im Pongau, squawk 7000, 5500ft, request traffic information.
 You now create a flight plan for the pilot and reply:
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   Info: OEABC, confirm you want to cross the TMA Linz?
-  OEBAC: OEABC, affirmative, we would like to cross the TMA Linz at 5500ft.
+  OEABC: OEABC, affirmative, we would like to cross the TMA Linz at 5500ft.
   Info: OEABC, roger, call you back.
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   Info: OEABC, traffic information.
-  OEBAC: Go ahead.
+  OEABC: Go ahead.
   Info: OEABC, VFR traffic, 3 o'clock, 3nm, opposite direction, 500ft below, Cessna 172.
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 If a Pilot responds:
-  OEBAC: Traffic insight.
+  OEABC: Traffic insight.
 everything is fine.

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 ==== Making contact ====
-  OEABC: Wien Info, servus, OEBAC.
+  OEABC: Wien Info, servus, OEABC.
 As the Info Controller, you now check for the aircraft and the flight plan.

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   Info: OEABC, Klagenfurt Radar clears you into airspace D up to FL 125, climb VFR FL125, remain this frequency.
-The radar unit may still requests you to hand them over.
+The radar unit may still request you to hand them over.
-=== You may leave vs rrequency change approved ===
+=== You may leave vs frequency change approved ===
 A VFR pilot may leave your frequency at any time.

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 === Squawks ===
-As it is mandatory that all aircraft flying in Austrian airspace are equipped with a Mode-S transponder, so using squawk 7000 exclusively suffices for proper radar identification.
+It is mandatory that all aircraft flying in Austrian airspace are equipped with a Mode-S transponder, so using squawk 7000 exclusively suffices for proper radar identification.
 If you want to simulate only primary radar contacts, like in valleys, where secondary radar contacts are no longer possible, use the squawk range of 1550 - 1557. TopSky will assign the correct squawk automatically.