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The charts enclosed have been created by Marc LAUER for the CyberAvia Training Center (CTC).

They are provided to you by courtesy of Fabrice ERDINGER, President CyberAvia, French virtual airline and partner of IVAO (partnership registered at IVAO-France).

These charts show an airport diagram, a SID, a STAR and an instrument approach for LFTW - NIMES-Garons, France. NIMES is the CyberAvia VA and CTC home base.

The drawing is a little bit different from the Jeppesen standard. However, this lesson should help you understanding any type of approach charts since all standards have many similarities. You will also find some details about aircraft categories, specific runway distances, lighting systems etc...

Remark : a printed version of this file (only 6 pages) will be easier to read.

http://www.cyberavia.org/

Airfield open to those categories :- A like helicopters, Pa28, C182, DHC6- B like B1900, Learjet, C160, E121- C like A310, B727/737, MD80- D like A330/340, B747/767, DC10Do not take-off if vis < 250 m (cat ABC) or 300 m (cat D). Aircraft categories are defined according to landing speed Vat = 1.3 x Vso (Vso is stall speed with gear and full flaps out) :

A – Vat < 90 ktB – Vat 91 to 120 ktC – Vat 121 to 140 ktD – Vat 141 to 165 ktE – Vat > 166 kt (Concorde)

Radio frequency to be used.

Rwy 18 is equipped with approach lights.

CABLENIMES is a mixed civilian/military airfield. Two cables are available for hook equipped aircraft.

H = HelipadNIMES has two helipads.One for military helicopters just in front of the tower.One for Securite Civile and civilian helicopters on the east side of the runway.

LLZ = LocalizerPosition of LLZ antennas (part of the ILS materializing the runway centerline) .

HI = High IntensityLI = Low IntensityLI lighting is omnidirectional and has only one intensity (low). HI lighting is unidirectional and has several intensities (very low-low-medium-high-very high) 900 m = approach lights length.NIL = nothing – none for rwy 36.

REIL = Rwy End Identifier Lights

ARP coordinates (= airfield coordinates).

Magnetic declinaison (calculated in 1995) = 1° west.

GP = Glide PathPosition of GP antennas (part of the ILS materializing the glide path).

PAPI = Precision Approach Path Indicator. The slope here is 3°.

Runway length and width (could be in feet)

Threshold 18 altitude.

TODA = Take Off Runway Available2440 mTODA = Take Off Distance Available2440 mASDA = Acceleration-Stop Dist. Avail.2530 m.LDA = Landing Distance Available2440 m

These indications are important when there are displaced thresholds (not the case here).

Runway surface = concreteRunway strength = 55 t by gear

ARP = Aerodrome Reference Point

NIMES – Garons (LFTW)43°45’27’’ N - 004°25’03’’ E

Airport DiagramALT - AD: 308 ftGARONS Gnd : 121.800

FOR SIMULATION PURPOSES ONLYDO NOT USE FOR REAL NAVIGATION

10 02 2000 DEC 1° W (95)

H

H

TERMINAL

CYBERAVIAHANGARS

SECURITECIVILE

ILS - GP

PAPI 3°302

Civilian AreaMilatary Area

PKG MIL

HANGARS

TWR

HANGARS

PKG MIL

ILS - LLZ

308 NIM TACAN

PAPI 3°RUNWAY

2440 x 45 m

500 m 0 1000 m

178°

358°

MM

LIGHTING DISTANCES Surface TKOF MINIMA (meters) Rwy Approach Rwy TORA TODA ASDA LDA Strength Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat D HI OACI Concrete

18 900 m HI/LI 2440 2440 2530 2440 250 250 250 300 36 NIL HI/LI 2440 2440 2530 2440 55 RCWT 250 250 250 300

ALTITUDES IN FEET

MISC :RWY 18/36 :Threshold HI/LI

REIL HI/LICables : 280 m beyond thld 18

260 m beyond thld 36

TWY : ConcretePKG : ConcreteThld 18 : 43°46’08.6’’ N - 004°25’00.2’’ EThld 36 : 43°44’51.3’’ N - 004°25’05.8’’ E

OBSERVATIONS :

CABLE

CABLE

ARP

HANGARS

MVAThese are minimum vectoring altitudes into RHONE S/CTA and NIMES S/CTR.That means the controller can’t give any altitude clearance lower than the MVA indicated for each sector. An aircraft coming from VALMA will be initially cleared to 6600 ft until it reaches 35 NM inbound. Then to descend lower wait :- 35 NM for 5000 ft.- 25 NM for 3300 ft.- 20 NM for 3000 ft .- 14 NM for 2000 ft.

These MVA ensure the aircraft will not touch the ground when approaching.This chart is more useful for controllers than for pilots. However, pilots can check controllers are not bringing them too far and too low.

TA = Transition AltitudeChange alt setting from QNH to standard 1013 or 29.92 when crossing TA (during climb).

MVA = Minimum Vectoring Altitudes


CTA = Control AreaControlled airspace usually high and established above a CTR. When not a CTA, this kind of airspace is usually a TMA = Terminal Control Area.RHONE S/CTAs (there are several) extend from 2000 ft to FL 195.

CTR = Control ZoneControlled airspace including one or several airports and which lower limit is the surface. NIMES S/CTR extends from surface to 2000 ft.

S/ = SpecializedSpecialized means the airspace are managed by military controllers for both military and civilian aircraft.RHONE S/CTA is under the responsability of ISTRES APP (French Air Force).NIMES S/CTR is under the responsability of NIMES APP (French Navy).

NIMES – Garons (LFTW) MVA

Minimum VectoringAltitudes


ALTITUDES IN FEET

TA : 5000 DEC 1° W (95)

5000

3000

3300

6600

2000

20 NM

14 NM

25 NM

35 NM

VALMA

MOLEN

LUNEL

VARES

MARRI

RHONE

SALIN

NIM Ch53X DME 111.60

MEN 115.30 MTL 112.70

FJR 117.40

MTG 117.30

NG 354

NIMES-GARONS

S/CTA RHONE - S/CTR NIMES

08 02 2000

Airfield open to those categories :- A like helicopters, Pa28, C182, DHC6- B like B1900, Learjet, C160, E121- C like A310, B727/737, MD80- D like A330/340, B747/767, DC10

VALMA 2Name of the STAR. When authorized to proceed according to a STAR, you are supposed to know it (if not, ask for radar vectors) and follow chart instructions.Here is VALMA 2 :- from MEN, hdg 131° to VALMA descending 6600 ft mini.- passing VALMA, maintain hdg 131° and descend 5000 ft mini.- at 25 NM inbound NIM, descend 3000 ft to NG.You must comply with these instructions unless otherwise instructed by the controller (for regulation purposes for instance). However, never descend below the altitude specified for the route you are on. They have been calculated to avoid collision with the ground. Distances are indicated also :MEN - VALMA = 35 NMVALMA - NG = 35 NM

TA = Transition AltitudeTransition level provided by ATC according to TA and altimeter setting.Change from 1013 or 29.92 to local altimeter setting given by ATC (during descent).

STAR = Standard Terminal Arrival RouteStandard Arrival Procedures


Holding pattern specifications.- L NG = Locator named NG- minimum altitude = 2000 ft- maximum level = FL 70- inbound leg = hdg 178°- left pattern (counter clockwise)- leg length : 1 min- max IAS in knots : 220

MOLEN 2For this STAR :- from MTL, hdg 202° to MOLEN descending 3000 ft mini.- passing MOLEN (19 NM NIM), maintain hdg 202° and descend 2000 ft mini to NG.

See also details about holding pattern entries on a following slide.

MARRI 2This STAR is an alternative to RHONE 2 when area R108A is active.RHONE 2 route crosses the R108A area belonging to ISTRES APP. In case the area is active, aircraft coming from MTG can’t use RHONE 2 STAR, they are rerouted via MARRI 2.

Reporting points coordinates are indicated so that you can program your FMS or GPS.

NIMES – Garons (LFTW)STAR

Instrument ApproachCAT. A B C D


VALMA 2

VALMA441400N0034721E

MOLEN 2

LUNEL 2

RHONE 2

MARRI 2

MOLEN440319N0043046E

LUNEL434122

0040845E

RHONE442309N0045040E

MARRI432305N0042827E

MTL 112.70

MTG 117.30

FJR 117.40

MEN 115.30

NG 354435126N0042423E

DA 402440359N0040832E

ALTITUDES (HEIGHTS) IN FEET

13

19 NM NIM

32

202°

131°

050°

328°355°

247° MTL35

35

10 34

29

119° FJR25 NM

271° MTG

SALIN

If R108 A active

15

08 02 2000


6600131°

5000

3000

25 NM NIM2000

2000

2000

2000

3000

2000

HOLDING L NG2000 - FL 70

Inbnd 178° Left1 min - 220 KIAS

TA : 5000 DEC 1° W (95)


Radio frequencies to be used

Minimum Safe Altitude For instance, if joining NG with a heading between 189° and 309°, the minimum altitude you can descend to and remain sure not to hit the ground or an obstacle within 25 NM from NG is 3000 ft.

IAF = Initial Approach FixThis is the start point of an instrument approach procedure. Very often, the IAF is also a fix for the holding pattern as you can see here. The IAF is the Locator NG, 354 kHz.

The continuous lines are for the arrival procedure and the holding pattern.The dotted line is for the missed approach procedure. A maximum speed (IAS) is often specified for the missed approach (220 kt here).

FAF = Final Approach FixThis is the point at which you have to start the descent when proceeding for a localizer approach (glide slope unserviceable). The FAF is NG again.

DA = Decision Altitude (for ILS)If you don’t have the runway in sight (or cannot land safely) when reaching 510 ft, execute the missed approach procedure.Minimum visibility for this procedure is 550 meters

MDA = Minimum Descent Altitude (for LOCALIZER apch, Glide Slope out)Idem when reaching 590 feet.Minimum visibility is 800 or 1200 m

LOCATOR - ILS procedure for Rwy 18.

ILS frequency and callsign

Minimum Holding Altitude 2000 ft- Max IAS is 220 kt- Max holding altitude is 7000 ft- Inbound leg 178°, left turn- Outbound leg 378°, 1 minute

NIMES TACAN.A TACAN is a military VOR/DME. Military aircraft use the TACAN channel 53X for radials and DME (doesn’t work in FS)Civilian aircraft can only use the DME signal from 111.6 on NAV 1 or 2 (radials not available).Sometimes, a VORTAC (mixed TACAN and VOR, not the case here) is available. Civilians get radials from VOR and DME from TACAN.

MAPT = Missed Approach PointStart point of the missed approach procedure (for LOC GS out apch).The MAPt is the Middle Marker (MM).OM = Outer Marker

Missed approach detailsThe missed approach procedure is always fully described.

Circle-to-land (also known as CIRCLING)A maneuver executed when approaching a runway and landing on another one.NIMES has no instrument procedures for Rwy 36. If wind is for runway 36 and weather is bad (no visual approach available), you have to perform the instrument approach Rwy 18 and, instead of landing with tail wind, break right and land runway 36. This is a circle-to-land.

Time necessary for flying from outer marker to threshold runway 18. Example : 1 min 56 sec at 115 kt


178°

MM

178°358°

NG 354

OM

1 min2000

MHA 2000Max IAS : 220 kt

ZP : 7000


IAF

2 NM NIM

Max IAS 220 kt

TA : 5000

059° 309°

189°

50003000

2000

MSA 25 NM NG

ILSNG 109.10

DEC1°W(95)

APP : RHONE Control 120.350APP : GARONS Approach 124.900TWR : GARONS Tower 123.200

NIMES – Garons (LFTW)L - ILS RWY 18


08 02 2000

ALT - AD : 308, Thld : 302

FAF LOCGS out

NG

OM

MMMAPT

LOC gs out

NIM

DA

MDA178°

3°5.2 %

1550(1248)

LEFT

Distance Rwy 18 (NM) 5.3 3.7 0.5Distance NIM TACAN (NM) 6.7 5.1 1.9

2000(1698)

Missed Apch : Climb straight ahead to D2.0 NIM TAC then turn right to NG (max IAS 220 kt) climbing to 2000 ft (1698).


CAT

ABCD

DA

510

RVR

550

MDA

590

RVR

800

1200

MDA7408109301010

VIS1500160024003600

ILS LOC (GS out) Circle-to-land

DA / MDA in feet, RVR/VIS in meters

Observations : Circling maneuvers prohibited east of airport 70 kt 85 kt 100 kt 115 kt 130 kt 160 kt 185 ktOM–Rwy 18 3.7 NM 3 min 10 2 min 37 2 min 13 1 min 56 1 min 42 1 min 23 1 min 12

ENTRY INTO THE HOLDING

SECTOR 3 – PARALLEL ENTRYWhen coming from RHONE, MARRI or CM

When reaching the IAF (NG), take the outbound heading as long as specified for the holding (358° for 1 min here).

Then turn on the holding side to join directly the IAF or holding fix (NG).

When reaching the IAF again (NG), start the procedure if authorized by ATC or perform a holding pattern.

SECTOR 2 – OFFSET ENTRYWhen coming from FJR-LUNEL

When reaching the IAF (NG), choose a heading giving a 30° angle with the inbound leg, on the holding side (here hdg 028°).

Maintain this heading (028°) as long as specified for the holding (1 min here) then turn to join the inbound leg (here, a left turn to NG).

When reaching the IAF again (NG), start the procedure if authorized by ATC or perform a holding pattern.

SECTOR 1 – DIRECT ENTRYWhen coming from MTL-MOLEN or MEN-VALMA

When reaching the IAF (NG), start the procedure if authorized by ATC or perform a holding pattern.

According to your heading for joining the IAF, you can start the approach procedure directly or you have to execute a maneuver to bring your aircraft towards the IAF on a heading that enables you to start the approach procedure. You may have the same situations for entering a holding pattern. There are 3 entry maneuvers according to the sector you are coming from. These sectors are defined according to a 70° angle with the inbound leg, on the holding side as shown below. Let’s see some examples with the IAF NG, which is also the fix for the holding pattern :

178°

MM

178°

358°

OM

2 NM NIM

Max IAS 220 kt

70°

MTL-MOLENHdg 202°

1

MEN-VALMAHdg 131°

NG 354

IAF

178°

MM

178°

358°

OM

Max IAS 220 kt

70°

RHONEHdg 328°

3

CM 369Hdg 263°NG 354

IAF

MARRIHdg 355°

178°

MM

178°

358°

OM

2 NM NIM

Max IAS 220 kt

70°

FJR-LUNELHdg 050°

2

70°

NG 354

IAF

30°


VALMA 1Name of the SID. When authorized to proceed according to a SID, you are supposed to know it (if not, ask for radar vectors) and follow chart instructions.Here is VALMA 1 :- climb straight ahead.- when passing 700 ft QNH (400 ft QFE), right turn heading 339° towards DA. - continue climbing up to FL given in departure clearance.- intercept MEN radial 131° (at 18 NM from NIM) and continue on heading 311° to VALMA.- at VALMA, maintain haeding 311° to MEN.Distances are indicated also :Take-off - R131° MEN = 26 NM18 NM NIM - VALMA = 22 NMVALMA - MEN = 35 NM

Your departure clearance could be :« FL 90 VALMA 1 squawk 1501 »This means your are cleared for a standard departure VALMA 1, climbing up to FL 90 and squawking 1501.

SID = Standard Instrument DepartureAlso known as DP (Departure Procedure)

MARRI 1This an alternative SID when the R108A area is active.RHONE 1 route crosses the R108A area belonging to ISTRES APP. In case the area is active, aircraft departing to MTG can’t use RHONE 1 SID, they are rerouted via MARRI 1.

Reporting points coordinates are indicated so that you can program your FMS or GPS.

TA = Transition AltitudeChange alt setting from QNH to standard 1013 or 29.92 when crossing TA (during climb).


NIMES – Garons (LFTW)SID RWY 18


NG 354435126N0042423E

MOLEN 1

VALMA 1

LUNEL 1

MARRI 1

RHONE 1

MOLEN440319N0043046E

VALMA441400N0034721E

RHONE442309N0045040E

LUNEL434122N0040845E

MARRI432305N0042827E

MTL 112.70

MTG 117.30

FJR 117.40

MEN 115.30 DA 402440359N0040832E


247° MTL35

311°

700 (400)

339°

10230°

279°

If R108 A active

22

26

19 NM NIM

18 NM NIM

13

32

022°

15

16080°

148°175°

31

22

119° FJR25 NM

271° MTG

SALIN

08 02 2000

131° MEN


TA : 5000 DEC 1° W (95)


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