Melbourne Basin Guide PDF

MELBOURNE BASIN
VISUAL PILOT GUIDE 2010

CASA’s Visual
Pilot Guides
– the pilot’s must have
As a visual pilot, you are encouraged to use this visual

pilot guide (VPG) for planning flights in the class D
and non-towered environment. In doing this, you will
join thousands of pilots who have benefited from the
information these guides provide.
Since the VPGs were introduced in 1998, they have
become an integral part of the visual pilot’s flight bag.
Originally developed in response to the rising number
of violations of controlled airspace in the Brisbane
area, their popularity grew to the point that CASA
decided to produce them for all the former GAAP
aerodromes.
They undergo a process of continual improvement
made possible only through feedback from
industry, and the dedication of a number of industry
participants. The VPGs are a must-have item for
any pilot wishing to fly into or out of the featured
aerodromes.
NOTE: The information contained in this guide
was correct at the time of publishing, and is
subject to change without notice. CASA makes
no representation as to its accuracy. It has been
prepared by CASA Safety Promotion for information
purposes only.
Plan your route thoroughly, and carry current
charts and documents. Always check ERSA,
NOTAMs, and the weather, BEFORE you fly.
The VPGs do not replace current operational
maps and charts.
© 2010 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia

The Visual Pilot Guide (VPG) is an aid for pilots to
use when flying into, out of and around Melbourne
aerodromes. It is designed to help you in planning
and conducting your flight.
The guide was developed with the assistance of
operators based at Melbourne aerodromes.
For comments and suggestions on improving this
guide, contact:
CASA Safety Promotion
p. 131 757
f. 02 6217 1950
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CONTENTS
Map Key
Pre-flight check 2 Buildings

Time in your tanks 4 CBD
Fuel calculations 6 Cemetry
Generic class D information 8 Compass
Melbourne – avoiding airspace infringements 12 Control zone boundary (CTR)
Using your GPS 13 Gliders
Moorabbin Aerodrome 14 Golf course
Moorabbin class D procedures 15 Hangliders
Moorabbin non-towered aerodromes procedures 19 Helipad
Moorabbin manoeuvring area map 20 Holding point
Moorabbin radio calls 22 Hospital
Academy 24 Hotspot
Brighton 28 Mine / colliery
Carrum 32 Mountain
GMH 36 Oil refinery
Moorabbin alternate routes 40 Parachute area
Essendon Aerodrome 42 Pier
Essendon class C procedures 43 Powerstation
Essendon radio calls 46 Prison
Albert Park Lake 48 Racecourse
Doncaster Shoppingtown 52 Radio tower
Kalkallo 56 Railway
Station Pier and Westgate Bridge 60 Restricted airspace
Yan Yean Reservoir 64 Rifle range
Melbourne coastal route 69 Runway number 35
Inland route procedures 77 Satellite facility
Radio frequencies 84 Shopping centre
Emergency landing procedures 85 Stadium
Field signals 86 Strobe light
Aerodrome signs 87 Track
Velodrome
VFR approach point
Windsock
Windsock (lit)
1 MELBOURNE Visual Pilot Guide

2 Pre-flight Check
CURRENT
Medical current? no Do not fly solo.
yes
Complete before
Flight review current? no
flying in command.
yes
Three or more take-offs and Do not carry passengers.

no
landings in the past 90 days? (CAR 5.82.)
yes
Obtain before
Maps and charts current? no
flight planning.
yes
Obtain forecast
Weather forecast and NOTAM no
Website www.airservicesaustralia.com
Briefing 1800 805 150
Helpdesk 1800 801 960
yes yes
FLIGHT PLAN
• Choose suitable route and complete calculations • Flight fuel
e.g. heading, groundspeed, ETI, etc… • Last light
(Refer to back section of Airservices Australia
• Applied aircraft loading system
Flight Notification Form.)
• Take-off and landing performance
www.airservicesaustralia.com/pilotcentre
• Survival equipment
• Appropriate height
Check CTA and restricted

area boundaries.
yes
SARTIME flight Leave flight note with

no
or flight into CTA a responsible person
yes
SUBMIT FLIGHT
NOTIFICATION FORM:
NAIPS www.airservicesaustralia.com/brief/fn.asp
(browser access)
NAIPS www.asa.com/brief/iecs.asp
(NAIPS Windows application)
Fax 1800 805 150
Briefing 1800 805 150
Helpdesk 1800 801 960
Radio to ATS on appropriate frequency is the last
preference.
yes yes
CHECK AIRCRAFT AND PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Are you carrying?
• Pilot’s licence • Aircraft flight manual and/or pilot operating
handbook
• Medical certificate
• Aircraft maintenance release
• Approved checklist
yes
Plan for contingencies

• Deteriorating weather • Arrival procedures
(For example, ‘Clearance
• Radio failure
not available, remain outside
• Diversions class D airspace’)
yes
AIRCRAFT PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION

Maintenance release valid Fuel
• Check for unserviceabilities • Check for correct grade,
• Check sufficient hours remaining quantity, and contamination
• Check for required maintenance Oil
• Check quantity
Daily inspection certified
• Daily inspection or pre-flight inspection as per aircraft
system of maintenance or pilot operating handbook
3 Pre-flight Check
4 Time in your tanks
PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING
• Determine total fuel capacity and usable fuel (refer aircraft flight
manual/POH).
• Determine fuel consumption rates (refer pilot’s operating
handbook).
• Re-familiarise yourself with the aircraft’s fuel systems.
• Check fuel availability en route (note suppliers and operating
hours).
• Plan to arrive with all fuel reserves intact.
Never plan to use fixed or variable reserve fuel.
• Weight versus fuel. Keep in mind that you may not be able
to carry full tanks.
• Check weather to determine holding and/or alternate fuel
requirements.
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
• Try to refuel on level ground to avoid inaccurate fuel
measurements and unwanted fuel transfer.
• Dip each tank to check the amount of fuel. If a tank cannot be
dipped, fill at least one tank (weight permitting) so there is a
known fuel quantity.
• Cross-check fuel amounts by at least two separate methods.
Use the lowest figure if they vary by more than three per cent.
• Ensure drains are closed and vents are unobstructed.
• If using avgas, rock the aircraft to move trapped water over the
drain point before carrying out a fuel drain (refer to the aircraft
manufacturer’s recommendations).
• Check for contaminants, particularly water; and correct fuel type.
• Ensure the fuel filler cap is secure and sealed.
IN-FLIGHT FUEL MANAGEMENT

• At regular intervals (at least every 30 minutes and at turning
points) compare fuel remaining from gauges with planned figures/
fuel log and monitor tank selection.
Caution: Gauge readings as per aircraft’s fuel calibration card.
• Use planned power settings and correct mixture leaning
technique.
POST-FLIGHT FUEL MANAGEMENT

• Compare actual fuel used against planned fuel usage when
next refuelling.
Alternate due to weather summary (VFR)
refer AIP ENR
1. Cloud: More than SCT (3 to 4 OKTAS) below ceiling of 1,500ft; or

2. Visibility: Less than 8km or forecast probability of fog, mist, dust, etc; or
3. Wind: Crosswind or downwind more than aircraft maximum.
(Wind gusts must be considered.); or
4. Thunderstorms: Forecast or probability.
TAF YGEL 011835Z 0120/0208 09010KT CAVOK

INTER 0203/0205 16015KT 6000 SHRA BKN005 SCT030
FM 020500 16010KT CAVOK
T 15 19 24 20 Q 1008 1007 1005 1007
2000 0300 0500 0800
30 30
minute minute
buffer INTER buffer
30-minute holding fuel

OR alternate required
TAF YPJT 271648Z 2718/2806 33015G28KT 9999 SHRA FEW010 OVC100

TEMPO 2720/2801 1000 +TSGR BKN005 SCT040CB
T 14 13 13 11 Q 1016 1015 1013 1016
1800 2000 0100 0600
30 30
minute minute
buffer TEMPO buffer
60-minute holding fuel

OR alternate required
AVGAS FUEL CONVERSIONS

(Conversions are approximate)
162 litres avgas = 117kg litres ÷ 0.72 x 0.72 kilograms

16.2
10 US gallons ÷ 3.8 x 3.8 litres
11
72 (117 .7
kg) US gallons ÷ 2.72 x 2.72 kilograms
Example: Conversion from litres to kg

using navigation computer.
5 Time in your tanks

6 FUEL Calculations
Scenario - PIPER LANCE

Category: Charter
From: Mallacoota (YMCO)
To: Albury (YMAY) ETA 0500
Distance: 160nm Wind: Nil
Climb: 110kt Cruise:
150kt
Piper Lance typical fuel flow:

Climb: 94 litres/hr
Cruise: 65 litres/hr Use figures from your
aeroplane’s pilot operating
Holding: 52 litres/hr handbook
1 CLIMB Fuel Calculation Min L/Kg/...

r 19 l 1 Climb 12 19
L/H itres
94
12 m
ins 2 Cruise 55 60
s
min
60 Alternate - -
2 Cruise Sub total 67 79

3 Variable reserve 10 12
s 65
tre L/H
6 0 li r
4 Fixed reserve 45 49
in s
5 5m 60 m
ins 5 Holding 30 26
6 Taxi - 10
3 VARIABLE RESERVE
Fuel required 152 176
in 10 m
67m ins Margin 22 24
15
10 ) (15% Endurance 174 200
0% )
(10
From YMCO
4 FIXED RESERVE
es 65L
litr /Hr
49
s
min
45 60 m
ins
5 HOLDING
es 52
litr L/H
r
26
s
min
30 60 m
ins
6 TAXI
NB: A
llow appropriate fuel for aircraft
(time calc. not applicable).
fuel reserve reCOMMENDATIONS
refer CAAP 234-1(1)
Type Category Flight Variable Reserve Fixed Reserve

PISTON Private & aerial work IFR & VFR not mandatory 45 minutes
Charter RPT IFR & VFR 15% 45 minutes
TURBINE Private & aerial work IFR & VFR not mandatory 30 minutes
Charter RPT IFR & VFR 10% 30 minutes
HELICOPTER Private & aerial work VFR not mandatory 20 minutes
Public transport IFR 15% 30 minutes
& charter
NOTE: Good airmanship dictates a higher margin than these recommended minimums.
holding fuel
TAF YMAY 021830Z 0220/0308 35010KT CAVOK
FM 030400 30015KT OVC100
INTER 0304/0308 30020G40KT 3000+TSRA BKN010 SCT040CB
T 23 24 28 33 Q 1012 1013 1014 1009
7 FUEL Calculations
8 GEneric class D InfoRMation
CLASS D
Introduction Clearances
On 3 June 2010, the six existing general aviation You must receive a clearance before operating in a
aerodrome procedures (GAAP) locations adopted class D control zone. This could be clearance to take
the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) off, instructions for circuit entry, or transit.
class D airspace classification, along with procedures Individual clearances are required for:
broadly aligned with those of the American Federal
1. Take-off and landing;
Aviation Administration (FAA).
2. Entering, crossing or taxiing along all runways;
The new class D procedures at the former GAAP
aerodromes now also apply in all existing class D 3. Taxiing on a manoeuvring area;
airspace. 4. Note: An instruction to ‘Hold short of runway …
Australia has adopted FAA class D procedures such [number] left [or centre or right]’ requires you to
as abbreviated clearances and distances from cloud, hold at a marked holding point.
including: 5. Turns in a direction contrary to the circuit for a
• VMC criteria particular runway;
• Parallel runway operations 6. Note: An ATC circuit entry instruction acts as a
clearance for a contrary turn, if required to comply
• Abbreviated clearance by establishing two-way
with this instruction.
communications
7. Circuits at a height other than 1,000ft; and
• Maximum speeds, and
8. Operations on routes or at altitudes different from
• Entry not constrained by a particular tracking point.
those published in ERSA.
[Although under the new rules, you no longer have to
proceed VFR within a class D control zone, IFR pilots Establishing two-way
are encouraged to proceed VFR whenever possible,
and to advise ATC. Such action will remove delays
communications
that may be caused by separation requirements for When an aircraft contacts air traffic control at a class
IFR flights within the zone and adjoining airspace.] D aerodrome and provides sufficient information about
track or position, level, and intentions for ATC to
make an informed decision, ATC may clear the aircraft
Entering class D to enter the airspace by simply acknowledging the
transmission with the aircraft’s callsign. Alternatively,
Entry points and more usually, ATC will provide brief instructions to
One of the main changes pilots flying into former the pilot.
GAAP aerodromes should understand is that GAAP Such instructions include ‘join crosswind’, ‘overfly’, or
approach points are now VFR approach points, ‘report at [position]’. The acknowledgment authorises
and are no longer mandatory. However, using VFR the aircraft to enter the class D airspace following the
approach points, marked on the visual terminal charts stated track and level, or alternative instruction given
with a shaded diamond, is recommended because by ATC. Once clearance to enter the class D airspace
they: is given, the pilot is required to maintain two-way
• provide an orderly path for entering the circuit communications and to comply with any subsequent
• help with noise abatement ATC instructions.
• help to keep you out of nearby controlled airspace This shortened procedure does not eliminate the
availability of a ‘traditional’ airways clearance where
• and avoid the flow of outbound traffic.
indicated, but it provides an abbreviated clearance
The VFR approach points are selected because they option for use where both pilot and ATC understand
are prominent landmarks, which help with visual the proposed course of action.
navigation, and make it easier for ATC to segregate
traffic. Readback requirements
Under the new rules, ATC may still exercise the There are no changes to readback requirements
right to instruct you to enter class D airspace via except in relation to taxi instructions. If you get a taxi
a particular point. instruction which includes a holding point, you must
read back the name of the holding point.
You must read back: SVFR is only available by day and cannot be initiated
• Any airways clearance, in full by ATC. It will only be given in response to a ‘request
special VFR’ by the pilot. If you don’t request SVFR,
• Any clearance or instruction to hold short of, enter,
you will not be given clearance to enter class D
land on, conditional line-up on, wait, take-off from,
airspace. Be sure to advise the tower of the reason
cross, taxi or backtrack on, any runway
for your request - either low cloud or poor visibility.
• Assigned runway, QNH directed to a specific Your request must be co-ordinated with Melbourne
aircraft, SSR codes, radio frequency instructions Air Traffic Control so that your SVFR flight can be
• Altitude instructions, direction of turn, heading separated from all IFR flights operating within the
and speed restrictions. surrounding class C airspace and from SVFR fights
in the case of reduced visibility.
Pilot responsibilities There will generally be no specific tracking instruction
When operating in class D airspace, you must: given with a SVFR clearance because the pilot must
1. Sight and maintain separation from other aircraft; be able to manoeuvre the aircraft around cloud in
accordance with the SVFR criteria. Similarly, an
2. Comply with ATC instructions while ensuring you altitude may not be given, although there is always
maintain separation from other aircraft; the option available to ATC assign an altitude such
3. Immediately advise ATC if unable to comply as ‘not above 1500’.
with a control instruction; and A special VFR clearance only applies within the
4. Advise ATC if unable to sight, or if you lose class D control zone.
sight of, other aircraft notified as traffic. When operating under a special VFR clearance,
you are responsible for ensuring that:
VMC in class D airspace
1. The flight is conducted clear of cloud;
• Flight visibility at least 5,000m
2. Visibility is not less than 1,600 metres for fixed
• Horizontal distance from cloud of at least: 600m wing aircraft and 800m for helicopters; and
• Vertical distance from cloud minimum of: 3. The flight is conducted in accordance with
1,000ft when above cloud; CAR 157 with regard to low flying.
500ft when below cloud.
Maximum speed within a class D
Special VFR (SVFR) control zone
You must not conduct a VFR flight in class D airspace Unless ATC authorises otherwise, your indicated
when VMC do not exist. VMC criteria have changed airspeed should not exceed 200kt within 4nm and
from the previous ‘clear of cloud’ prescription that 2500ft above the elevation of the aerodrome.
applied under GAAP. In class D, VMC exists when
you are able to maintain a separation of at least 500ft Separation
vertically below cloud.
In class D airspace, ATC will provide the following
Special VFR, with visibility of as low as 1600 metres, air traffic services to aircraft:
is now available. However, this procedure is intended
to be used to recover inbound or circuit aircraft • IFR flights will be separated from IFR and special
suddenly encountering reduced visibility (because VFR flights
of a rain shower, for instance) and won’t be given to • Special VFR flights will be separated from
allow you to conduct circuits in reduced visibility. And other special VFR flights when the visibility is
you won’t be given an SVFR clearance to depart the less than VMC
zone - remember that the visibility required in class G • IFR flights will receive traffic information about
airspace is still 5000 metres! VFR flights
Separation requirements for SVFR flights differ • VFR flights will receive traffic information about
depending on whether the non VMC is caused by IFR and other VFR flights
reduced visibility or low cloud. Under class D rules,
• Traffic avoidance advice and sequencing will
SVFR flights will be separated from IFR flights at all
be available on request.
times, and SVFR will be separated from other SVFR
flights when visibility is the limitation.

You must keep a vigilant lookout for other aircraft If an airways clearance is required follow the ERSA
even if you have received traffic information. for correct request procedures.
To minimise delays to your departure, you should notify
flight details using the national aeronautical information
processing system (NAIPS) as the preferred option.
You can also telephone, fax or, as a last resort,
radio SMC.
Where possible, you should carry out your pre-take-off
checks in a run-up bay. A taxi clearance to a particular
runway holding point entitles you to conduct your
pre-take-off checks using an en-route run-up bay.
Never enter or cross a runway en route to the holding
point or run-up bay unless specifically cleared to do
so by ATC.
When vacating a holding bay, you must give way to
aircraft on the taxiway.
Ready for take-off

When you are ready for departure and first in line at
the holding point, select the relevant tower frequency,
and report:
• [Callsign] ‘ready’, and
Under the new procedures, if you’re flying VFR, • The designator of the departure runway.
you are entirely responsible for avoiding the wake • Departure direction or intentions
turbulence from heavier aircraft ahead, including for example, ‘ABC, Ready runway [Left/Centre/
when you are landing. The same applies if you’re Right] For [Upwind/Crosswind/Downwind]
flying IFR and you accept responsibility to follow or departure.’
maintain own separation with a heavier aircraft ahead.
For these circumstances, ATC assistance will be After landing
limited to issuing a wake turbulence caution. Before landing, plan your taxi route to your parking
position. After landing, vacate the runway as soon as
Surface movement control practicable. Remember that aircraft on a taxiway must
Surface movement control (SMC) has been give way to aircraft vacating a runway.
re-introduced at the former GAAP aerodromes and If you have landed on a runway that intersects
is now provided at ALL controlled aerodromes. another runway, you may cross the intersecting
runway, but you must not vacate onto the intersecting
On initial taxi runway unless ATC has cleared you to do so.
Before taxiing or calling surface movement control,
After vacating a runway, you must not enter, re-enter,
check that your radio receiver is functioning correctly
cross or taxi along any runway unless ATC has
and obtain the current ATIS. The preferred method for
cleared you to do so. Contact SMC; advise your
checking your radio is to monitor the ATIS.
current location and your intentions or destination
When ready to taxi, make a taxi call to SMC, giving the on the aerodrome.
following details:
Consult ERSA for any additional location specific
1. callsign and aircraft type; procedures.
2. number of POB (not required for VFR flights);
3. identification of ATIS code received;
Flying in the circuit
ATC may issue a sequencing instruction with a take-
4. location on aerodrome;
off or touch-and-go clearance. When issued with a
5. flight rules (not required for VFR flights); sequencing instruction, you must follow the aircraft you
6. intentions (crosswind circuit training, have been sequenced to follow.
first intended landing point, etc); and Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, you must report
7. first tracking point (if no flight plan submitted); downwind when starting or joining the downwind leg.
8. for training flights, whether dual or solo. This report should include callsign, ‘downwind’ and
intentions [full-stop or touch-and-go].
9. ‘request taxi’.
If there is too much radio traffic for the call to be made or downwind by extending the relevant leg of the
in this position, report mid-downwind or late-downwind circuit and then tracking clear of VFR approach points
as appropriate. ATC will issue a sequencing instruction and associated routes.
based on your position in the circuit. As a VFR flight, you do not need to make a departure
ATC approval is required before conducting non- call when departing the control zone directly into class
standard circuit operations such as practice glide G airspace. Nor do you need to request approval to
approaches, or simulated engine failure training in change frequency when transiting from the class D
single and multi-engine aircraft. Such an approval may control zone into class G airspace.
be issued on a one-by-one basis or, traffic permitting,
as a blanket clearance for a specified period of time. Into class C airspace
(Note: local aerodrome procedures may preclude If you are departing directly into class C airspace, the
such operations). You must also obtain tower approval airways and departure clearances issued by ATC will
before conducting simulated engine failure training authorise you to operate in both class D and class C
in a multi-engine aircraft within 5nm of a controlled airspace.
aerodrome.
In sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position Transit of a class D control zone
of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of the If you intend to overfly the class D control zone from
circuit or as a clock bearing, and describe it either as class G airspace without landing, it is recommended
a specific type or in general terms (e.g., Cessna or you plan to do so via a VFR approach point.
twin). Unless ATC instructs otherwise SSR Transponder You must establish two-way communications with
should be turned to ON/ALT code 3000. ATC before reaching the control zone boundary, so
ATC may issue a sequence number. Sequence you should make your call approaching the relevant
numbers specify the landing sequence position VFR approach point. Alternatively, you may establish
of an aircraft with respect to any preceding aircraft. initial contact with the tower when you are around
The instruction ‘follow’ requires you to sight the eight to10nm from the aerodrome.
preceding aircraft, and regulate your speed and Your call should include: callsign, type, position,
approach path to achieve separation. If you cannot level, ATIS code received and intentions (for example,
see and identify the preceding aircraft, you must ‘overflying for [next tracking point]’.
advise the tower.
Flight near class D airspace
A landing clearance does not diminish your
responsibility to maintain sufficient separation from When flying in class G airspace near a class D control
the preceding aircraft during landing. zone boundary, you should consider monitoring the
tower frequency to assist awareness of traffic entering
Advise whether dual or solo for training flights
and leaving the control zone.
with taxi call.
Licensing
Inbound call
A private pilot licence holder who has the logbook
You must establish and maintain two-way
entry to fly an aircraft as pilot in command (PIC) in a
communications with the class D tower before
control zone at a GAAP aerodrome, may, on or after
entering the control zone from class G airspace.
3 June 2010 fly an aircraft as PIC in class D
You should make your inbound call approaching the non-radar airspace.
relevant VFR approach point. Alternatively, you may
In addition, a licensed private pilot will be eligible for
establish initial contact with the tower when you are
the log book entry to fly an aircraft as PIC in a control
around eight to 10 miles from the aerodrome.
zone which has no radar service.
Your inbound call should include: callsign, type,
position, level, ATIS code received, and intentions DISCLAIMER
(for example, ‘inbound’).
This information is a brief outline of the practices
You should squawk code 3000 and ALT just prior and procedures adopted at class D aerodromes
to contacting the tower with your inbound call. on 3 June 2010, and is designed to provide insight
into the general philosophy behind the procedures.
Departures This information is not necessarily definitive and
Into class G airspace the information should not be used operationally
without first cross-referencing with the appropriate
When departing the control zone into class G documentation.
airspace, you should do so on upwind, crosswind

12 Melbourne avoiding Airspace infringements
1
Inbound from north 1
At 30DME, the
steps change from Melbourne IFR arrivals
8500/7500ft to
4500ft. If requesting
a clearance, allow
sufficient distance
before the CTA step,
and always have 2
an alternative plan,
including a suitable
decision point for
descent.
Avalon IFR arrivals 5
Sunbury-Bolinda area 2
IFR arrivals into
Melbourne are close
to the CTA base in 4
this area.
Most of the area under
the class C, C LL
1500 CTA step is not
practically navigable 3
OCTA – stay well clear! Melbourne IFR arrivals
Remain north and west
of the high ground
near the Sunbury water
tanks. If ADF equipped,
use it to remain north of
Bolinda NDB.
North of Avalon 3
Class D CTR
Caution: new class E
airspace. IFR traffic into
Avalon from the north
passes through class E
airspace descending on
instrument approach to
Avalon.
South of Melbourne – C LL 1500 step 4 Step boundaries near Yan Yean 5
IFR arrivals into Melbourne are close to the CTA base in this area. Remain well Caution: four different CTA
south of the Boral quarry near the south-western boundary of the Melbourne CTR. lower levels close to Yan Yean
If westbound, establish yourself well to the west of Rockbank before turning north. Reservoir.
Monitor Melbourne radar 135.7
when within 30nm of Melbourne (40nm to the south and south east).
Reproduced with permission of Airservices Australia NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE
Copyright © 2010 Airservices Australia
Using your GPS
GPS should not be used as a sole
means of navigation
Ensure your GPS plan has been cross-checked against your written plan.
GPS is not a substitute for thorough flight planning.
Become familiar with the operation of your GPS unit before the flight.
Use caution with the ‘GO TO’ function. Check for CTA and restricted areas.
Always apply commonsense checks to GPS information. For example:
Where should the sun be relative to your position? Should the coast be on
your left or right?
GPS LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE
ACADEMY (ACE) S37 53.7 E145 10.8

ALBERT PARK LAKE (APL) S37 51.3 E144 58.5
ALTONA (ALOA) S37 52.0 E144 51.0
ALTONA BASEBALL STADIUM (ABBS) S37 51.6 E144 46.9
BACCHUS MARSH AERODROME (YBSS) S37 44.0 E144 25.3
BRIGHTON (BTO) S37 54.7 E144 59.2
CARRUM (CARR) S38 04.5 E145 07.2
CERBERUS (CERB) S37 58.0 E145 00.0
CRAIGIEBURN OVERPASS (CGB) S37 36.2 E144 56.3
DONCASTER SHOPPINGTOWN (DSN) S37 47.0 E145 07.5
ESSENDON AERODROME (YMEN) S37 43.6 E144 54.1
FLEMINGTON (FGN) S37 47.6 E144 54.7
FREEWAY OVERPASS (FWO) S37 47.9 E144 59.4
GMH (GMH) S38 00.5 E145 14.3
KALKALLO (KAO) S37 32.2 E144 56.7
KILMORE (KIM) S37 18.0 E144 57.3
LAVERTON BOM TOWER (TON) S37 51.3 E144 45.3
MOONEE VALLEY RACECOURSE (MVC) S37 46.0 E144 56.0
MOORABBIN AERODROME (YMMB) S37 58.6 E145 06.1
PLENTY (PLE) S37 43.2 E145 06.7
POINT COOK (YMPC) S37 55.9 E144 45.2
POINT ORMOND (PTOM) S37 53.0 E144 59.0
ROCKBANK (ROK) S37 43.7 E144 39.2
STATION PIER (SNP) S37 50.9 E144 55.8
SUGARLOAF RESERVOIR (SGSV) S37 40.5 E145 18.0
TOORONGA (TOGA) S37 51.0 E145 03.3
TYABB AERODROME (YTYA) S38 16.0 E145 10.5
WARRANDYTE (WRD) S37 45.0 E145 12.5
WESTGATE BRIDGE (WES) S37 49.8 E144 53.8
YAN YEAN RESERVOIR (YYN) S37 33.5 E145 08.3
13 Using your GPS

14 Moorabbin Aerodrome
AT A GLANCE
Elevation 50ft
Location S37 58 33 E145 06 08
Tower 118.1 123.0
Ground 119.9
ATIS 120.9 398
FIA 135.7
FUEL 121.65 Tysons
(‘Aerofuel’)
121.95 Shell (‘Shell
Depot’)
130.65 BP (‘Air BP’)
Moorabbin Aerodrome
Moorabbin Aerodrome is 12nm south-east of the city of Melbourne. A significant group of factory warehouses
is located on the NE boundary of the aerodrome. It is surrounded by urban and light industrial areas and is
bounded by Centre Dandenong Road to the north, Boundary Road to the east, Lower Dandenong Road to
the south and Grange Road and Bundoora Parade to the west.
Moorabbin Aerodrome has two parallel runway complexes in the 13/31 and 17/35 directions and a single
runway 04/22. The longest runway is 17L/35R at 1,335 metres.
Operator: Moorabbin Airport Corporation
a: Airport Management Centre, Bundora Parade, Moorabbin Airport, Mentone, 3194
t: 03 8587 8000
f: 03 9587 1782
w: www.moorabbinairport.com.au
Moorabbin class D Procedures
For more detailed information, refer to AIP ENR 1.1 and ERSA
Moorabbin is a general aviation aerodrome operating Tower frequencies

to class D control zone procedures. You must
There are two tower frequencies in use at Moorabbin:
not enter the Moorabbin control zone (CTR) until
123.0 and 118.1. Generally, 123.0 is used for
Moorabbin Tower has responded to your report,
operations to the west of the aerodrome and 118.1
which must include your track/position, level and
is used for operations to the east. This information
intentions. The ATC response may simply be your
(or any alternative frequency arrangements) will be
call sign which indicates that you are cleared via
broadcast on the automatic terminal information
your stated intentions or a more specific instruction
service (ATIS).
(clearance) statement. Pilots unsure of the procedures
should advise ATC on first contact using the phrase Note: Although Carrum is on the south-eastern side
‘unfamiliar with Moorabbin’. of the aerodrome, pilots arriving from Carrum should
contact the tower on 123.0 unless the ATIS advises
The circuit altitude is 1000ft on Moorabbin QNH.
otherwise.
There are special arrival and departure procedures for
some of the runways. For detail of these procedures,
see later in this guide, and in the En Route Readback requirements
Supplement Australia (ERSA). As in any ATC environment, certain items of
Moorabbin has two sets of parallel runways and, by a clearance or instruction must be read back.
day, simultaneous contra-circuits may be conducted Those items applicable to Moorabbin are:
using separate tower frequencies. Operations are 1. Any airways clearance in full;
regulated independently in each circuit, and ATC 2. Any clearances or instructions to hold short of,
approval is required to enter the opposite circuit enter, land on, take-off on, cross, or backtrack
airspace. on any runway;
Where operations are confined to a single runway, 3. Assigned runway, altimeter setting directed to
ATC will specify the circuit direction. specific aircraft, SSR codes, radio and radio
When arriving at Moorabbin, you must provide navigation aid frequency instructions;
sufficient notice to ATC if you wish to enter the control 4. ATC route and approach clearance, and
zone via other than one of the VFR approach points.
5. Level instructions, direction of turn and heading,
Details are provided for Brighton, Carrum, GMH and and speed restrictions.
Academy. Baywest and Shoal are not covered in this
guide, because of their limited use by VFR aircraft.
Provision of separation
ATC will provide an air traffic control service and will
Moorabbin control zone dimensions
provide traffic information for all flights. Additionally
The Moorabbin control zone (CTR) encompasses the ATC will provide traffic separation for IFR and special
airspace within a 3nm radius of Moorabbin Airport up VFR flights.
to 2500ft.
CAUTION: Melbourne class C airspace adjoins Status of operations
the CTR above 2,500ft.
To aid in the provision of separation ATC will
determine the status of operations in the CTR
Moorabbin operating hours as follows:
Refer to ERSA 1. Unrestricted VFR operations: There are no
Closed Christmas Day weather-related restrictions to aircraft operations;
Outside these hours non-towered procedures apply 2. Restricted VFR operations: ATC may apply
within the control zone boundary. weather-related restrictions to VFR operations
to facilitate the movement and separation of IFR
Check NOTAM and ATIS to confirm operating
aircraft. ATC will then broadcast on the ATIS,
hours.
‘restricted VFR operations’. The actual restriction
imposed may be specified individually to aircraft,
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although general restrictions may be notified on runway strip (For more information refer to ‘circuit
the ATIS (e.g., ‘Start approval required’). operations’ later in this guide.)
5. Turns in a direction contrary to the circuit for a
Pilot responsibilities particular runway;
When operating in the Moorabbin CTR, you must: 6. Note: An ATC circuit entry instruction constitutes
1. Sight and maintain separation from other aircraft; a clearance for a contrary turn if that is required to
comply with the instruction.
2. Comply with ATC instructions while ensuring that
separation is maintained from other aircraft. 7. Circuits at a height other than 1000ft;
3. Immediately advise ATC if unable to comply 8. Operations on routes or at altitudes different from
with a control instruction; and those published in ERSA.
4. Advise ATC if you are unable to sight, or if you
lose sight of, other aircraft notified as traffic. Special VFR clearance
You must only conduct VFR flight in the Moorabbin
ATC responsibilities control zone when there are visual meteorological
conditions. However, at your request, ATC may
Air traffic control (ATC) will:
authorise you to conduct operations within the zone
1. Apply runway separation standards; in conditions less than VMC. In this case you would
2. Issue instructions and/or traffic information to be issued with a special VFR clearance (AIP ENR
regulate traffic; 1.2-1 para 1.2) which is only applicable within the
3. Provide relevant traffic information to regulate Moorabbin CTR.
traffic; When operating under a special VFR clearance,
4. Where practical, maintain surveillance of aircraft you must ensure that:
activity within the CTR and on the aerodrome. 1. The flight is conducted clear of cloud;
2. Visibility is not less than 1600 metres; and
Traffic information 3. The flight is conducted in accordance with CAR
ATC will provide traffic information when: 157 with regard to low flying (AIP ENR 1.2-1)
1. You must give way to, follow, or otherwise adjust
your aircraft’s flight path relative to that flown by Aerodrome information
another aircraft; or, Automatic terminal information services (ATIS) is
2. The relative positions of aircraft cannot be broadcast on 120.9, and on the NDB frequency (398).
established, and a collision or near miss may When ATIS is not available, ATC will provide
be likely unless one or both aircraft adjust their terminal information. This will include runway-in-
flight paths. In this case, ATC will begin an use information, traffic patterns and QNH. You can
alerting service with the cautionary word ‘Alert’. request landing information with the inbound report.
(Remember: just because ATC provides this traffic
When the CTR is deactivated and non-towered
information does not mean that you don’t have to
procedures are in use, the ATIS will broadcast
keep a good lookout and manoeuvre as required
information ZULU.
to avoid other traffic.)
Aerodrome weather information service (AWIS)
is available on the ATIS frequency 120.9 outside
Clearances tower hours. AWIS can also be obtained by phoning
You must obtain a clearance before operating in 03 9580 9637.
the Moorabbin CTR when the tower is active. A
clearance to take off, or instructions for circuit entry or
Circuit operations
transit constitute this clearance. You need individual
clearances for: Whenever parallel runways are utilised for
simultaneous contra-circuits the circuit direction
1. Take-off and landing;
must be determined as follows:
2. Entering, crossing or taxiing across all runways;
1. Where runway Right is nominated the circuit
3. Taxiing on a manoeuvring area; is right-hand;
4. Note: An instruction to, ‘Hold Short of Runway
2. Where runway Left is nominated the circuit
(number) left (or right)’ means you must hold
direction is left-hand.
at a marked holding point or hold short of the
The circuit altitude is 1000ft on Moorabbin QNH, 3. Follow ATC instructions or re-enter the circuit from
unless otherwise instructed by ATC or notified on the upwind.
ATIS. Caution: There may be other aircraft on simultaneous
Unless ATC instructs you otherwise, you must report approaches to Moorabbin’s parallel runways.
downwind when starting the downwind leg, and You MUST:
must advise your aircraft callsign and intentions (i.e.
• Identify any traffic on the opposing base leg and
full stop, or touch-and-go).
monitor their position while you are turning final;
If there is frequency congestion, and you can’t
• Not overshoot when turning final; and
make the call in this position, you must report mid-
downwind or late-downwind, as appropriate. • Not drift off the extended runway centreline
once established on final.
If you wish to conduct non-standard circuit
operations, such as glide and flapless approaches,
you must advise ATC with the downwind report (or a Operating within proximity to
taxi call). This advice will also alert other circuit traffic. Moorabbin
You must not perform the following manoeuvres: When operating in class G airspace in proximity to
1. Simulated engine failures after take-off in single- the Moorabbin control zone boundary, you should
engine aircraft. consider obtaining the ATIS and monitoring the tower
2. Practice landings with feathered propellers. frequency - 118.1 if you are east of the aerodrome;
123.0 if you are west including Carrum - to enhance
3. Simulated asymmetric operations after take-off on your situational awareness of traffic entering and
runways 17R and 22. leaving the control zone.
When appropriate, ATC will issue a sequencing Maintain a continuous lookout for other aircraft.
instruction. In sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate
the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to
a leg of the circuit as a clock bearing, and describe Arrivals
it either as a specific type or in general terms (e.g. Select transponder squawk code 3000 and ALT just
Cessna or twin). prior to contacting the tower.
ATC may issue a sequence number. Sequence Arriving aircraft should track via and report at one
numbers specify the landing sequence position of an of the VFR approach points (Academy, Brighton,
aircraft with respect to any preceding traffic. Carrum, GMH, Baywest or Shoal) at a recommended
The instruction ‘follow’ requires you to sight the altitude of 1500ft.
preceding aircraft, and regulate your circuit speed Frequency 118.1 is normally used for traffic east of
and approach path to achieve longitudinal separation. Moorabbin and 123.0 for traffic west of Moorabbin
If you cannot see and identify preceding aircraft, including Carrum.
you must advise ATC. Enter the zone at 1000ft (circuit height), unless you
ATC will advise when wake turbulence may be are instructed to ‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’. If instructed
a hazard. to ‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’ enter the zone at the
A landing clearance does not diminish your altitude specified by ATC.
responsibility to maintain sufficient separation from
the preceding aircraft during landing. Departures
Note: An aircraft can be cleared to land while a Depart clear of the VFR approach points and climb
preceding aircraft is still on the runway provided ATC to 2000ft (or up to 2500ft if conditions permit)
is satisfied that no collision risk exists. without delay.
If ATC instructs you to go around, or you initiate If you are departing to remain in class G airspace,
a missed approach, you must: change to Melbourne Radar (135.7) when clear of the
1. Commence climb to circuit height. Moorabbin control zone (when the tower is active).
ATC will not issue specific transfer instruction.
2. Position the aircraft on the active side and parallel
to the runway you are using, while maintaining
separation from other aircraft. Departures to the south from
Caution: When helicopters are engaged in circuit runway 17
operations, do not make any turns until past the Aircraft departing from Runway 17 to the south
departure end of the runway. must remain over land until abeam Carrum. (Aircraft

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departing on 17R shall turn left to follow the coast Ascertain the landing direction, descend to 1000ft
when south of Woodlands Golf Course.) AMSL and join the western circuit on crosswind
(remain clear of the eastern circuit). Proceed with a
Departures from runway 31L normal circuit and landing.
After take-off from runway 31L, maintain runway track Maintain separation from other aircraft and watch for
until over Kingston Centre. The following aircraft are light signals from the tower.
not permitted to use runway 31L for take-off unless
Notices
no other runway is available:
1. Moorabbin Airport is not available to aircraft above
Cessnas: C180, C185, C206, C210, C336/337;
5700kg maximum take-off weight (MTOW) without
Beechcraft BE35/36 with two-blade prop; and
prior permission from the aerodrome operator.
warbirds fitted with constant-speed props.
2. There is a high concentration of birds (mainly
Departures from runway 17R seagulls) on and in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
After take-off on runway 17R, maintain runway track 3. You must obtain prior permission for instrument
until south of Woodlands Golf Course. approach airwork in Melbourne terminal airspace.
Phone 03 9235 7337 for bookings.
The following restrictions apply to runway 17R:
4. Runway 35L transitional surface is infringed by
1. Departures are not permitted from runway 17R a building on the west side approximately 120m
before 9am EST/HDS. south of the end of the runway strip (RWS).
2. Jets must not depart from runway 17R.
3. The following aircraft must not use runway 17R for
take-off unless no other runway is available:
Cessnas: C180, C185, C206, C210, C336/337;
Beechcraft BE35/36 with two-blade prop; and
warbirds fitted with constant-speed props. Taxiway
Departures
You require start approval for the following:
1. All circuit operations.
2. Aircraft departing for airwork in the Melbourne
Terminal Area.
3. Aircraft intending to land at Melbourne. Active Runway
4. Aircraft intending to climb into class C airspace for
a landing at Essendon.
5. If notified on the ATIS.
Taxiing after landing
Transponder After landing, you should vacate the runway as soon
If you are engaged in circuit training in the Moorabbin as possible. Aircraft on the taxiway must give way
control zone, you must set your transponder to code to aircraft vacating the active runway. After vacating
3000 and ALT. If you are departing or arriving at the runway, you must not cross, enter or taxi along a
Moorabbin you should set your transponder to 3000 runway unless you obtain a clearance to do so.
and ALT when in the zone, and when you are clear of 1. Contact Moorabbin Ground (119.9 MHz)
the Moorabbin CTR, set code 1200 and ALT. immediately after vacating the landing runway. An
instruction to hold short of a runway (e.g. ‘Hold
Radio failure short of runway 31R’) means you must hold at a
If possible land at an aerodrome such as Tyabb, marked holding point, or hold short of the runway
Lilydale or Bacchus Marsh, and arrange a ‘no radio’ flight strip.
arrival by phone with Moorabbin Tower on Advise position (on the aerodrome) and destination
03 9586 6180. location (on the aerodrome)
Otherwise, carry out general COM failure procedures. 2. If taxiing on a runway, look for painted holding
Track via a VFR approach point. Enter the control points, or look left and right for a line of gable
zone at 1500ft AMSL and maintain that altitude until markers and hold behind them until ATC gives you
overhead the aerodrome. a taxi clearance.
Moorabbin non-towered
aerodrome procedures
Operating hours Circuit entry
Refer to ERSA for Moorabbin non-towered operating Confirm that Moorabbin is non-towered via the ATIS,
hours. Check NOTAM and ATIS to confirm these non- (information ‘Zulu’), or NOTAM.
towered hours. Wind and QNH can be obtained via Moorabbin AWIS on
120.9 outside tower hours. Broadcast your intentions on
CAUTION: class C airspace above Moorabbin 118.1 before reaching 10nm Moorabbin.
remains active during non-towered hours. Do
Confirm the runway in use via the wind sock or other
not operate above 2500ft without an airways
traffic currently in the circuit.
clearance.
Remember that right-hand circuits are required for
runways 04, 31 and 35 when the control tower is
Non-towered frequency not active.
The non-towered frequency is 118.1 MHz. Make a radio broadcast announcing your intentions IAW
ENR 1.1-42.
Preferred runways (day) in order Join downwind and fly a normal circuit. You should fly at
of preference: least three legs of the circuit unless you can comply with
the requirements for a straight-in approach. Depending on
1. Runway 35R is the preferred runway. traffic, it may be appropriate to broadcast ‘turning base’.
2. Then runway 17L Always keep a good lookout, especially for any aircraft
3. Runways 13L and 31R equal third. making straight-in approaches. (IAW ENR 1.1-86 (64.6)
Runways 04 and 22 are not available unless Refer to summary of report and broadcast requirements
operationally required. Touch-and-go circuits are not (ENR 1.1-42.)
permitted on runways 04 and 22.
During non-towered hours, runways 17R, 35L, Departures (by day)
13R and 31L are not available. Leaving the circuit
Confirm that Moorabbin is non-towered, via the ATIS
Night operations (information ‘Zulu’), or other traffic. Obtain AWIS information
For departures to the north at night on 120.9MHz and confirm runway for departure.
- runway 35R is preferred.
Make a taxiing broadcast with your intentions on 118.1.
For departures to the south at night
- runway 13L is preferred. If you require clearance into class C airspace, contact
After 10pm (local time) departing aircraft must Melbourne Radar on 119.9 MHz with a clearance request.
maintain runway track until 1000ft AMSL. (This is generally only required prior to becoming airborne if
departing to the north.)
Circuits Make other broadcasts as necessary IAW ENR 1.1-42.
1. No more than five aircraft are permitted in the Depart Moorabbin on climb to 2500ft (if conditions allow)
circuit at night. by extending one of the legs of the circuit.
2. Right-hand circuits required on runways 04, 31 You may depart in any direction into class G airspace, but
and 35. Circuit training is not permitted outside keep clear of VFR approach points. You should change
the following hours: frequency to Melbourne Radar 135.7 MHz at the control
Monday to Friday zone boundary.
0800 to 2100 EST. Even when the control zone is deactivated, it is good
practice to keep clear of VFR approach points when
0800 to 2200 HDS (daylight saving time.)
tracking outbound.
Saturday and Sunday
0800 to 2000 or ‘last light’, whichever is earlier. Arrivals & departures (at night)
The following differences apply under night VFR:
Non-towered arrivals (by day) • Maintain LSALT until within 3nm of the aerodrome,
Even when the control zone is deactivated, it is good and with the runway lights in sight;
practice to use the VFR approach points (Academy,
GMH, Brighton, Shoal, Baywest and Carrum) when • Depart on climb to 2500ft within the control zone
entering the Moorabbin circuit area. boundary.
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Moorabbin MOORABBIN
Manoeuvring Area
Moorabbin MAM V4
May 2013
Key
Run-up bay
Intermediate holding position
Runway holding position
Runway incursion hotspot
Taxiway to 04
Taxiway to 13
Taxiway to 17
Taxiway to 31
Taxiway to 35
Definitions
Apron area An area on the aerodrome intended to accommodate aircraft for the purpose of loading
or unloading passengers, cargo, fuelling, parking, or maintenance. This includes building area.
Manoeuvring area That part of the aerodrome to be used for take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft,
excluding aprons.
Movement area That part of the aerodrome to be used for take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft,
consisting of the manoeuvring area and the aprons.
Operation on the aerodrome
Apron area – no taxi clearance required. Monitor Ground on 119.9 MHz.

Taxiway – taxi clearance from Ground required before entering this area.
Runway strip – specific clearance required from ATC before entering this area.
Runway – specific clearance required from ATC before entering this area.
1305.1785 | Moorabbin
Reproduced with permission of Airservices Australia

Copyright © 2013 Airservices Australia
photo courtesy of: cessna aircraft company
Plan your route thoroughly, and carry current charts and documents.
Always check the weather, NOTAMs and ERSA before you fly.
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Departure into CLASS G Departure to CTA/CTR Non-towered departure

(VFR) (VFR) (VFR)
Submit flight notification by fax, If entering CTA: Submit flight
NAIPS or briefing notification by fax, NAIPS or
briefing. Make airways clearance
requests to Melbourne Radar on
119.9MHz.
Obtain ATIS on 120.9 or 398 Obtain ATIS & AWIS on 120.9
or 398 to confirm Moorabbin is
‘Moorabbin Terminal Information Lima’
non-towered procedures.
Runway _________ Wind ___________ Crosswind ____________
Should be broadcasting terminal
Visibility__________ Cloud ___________ Temp/QNH ___________ information ‘Zulu’).
Taxi call (119.9) Taxi call (119.9) Taxi call (118.1)

Moorabbin Ground Moorabbin Ground Moorabbin Traffic’
Callsign ___________________ Callsign __________________ Callsign ___________________
Aircraft type ________________ Aircraft type ________________ Aircraft type ________________
Received [ATIS] Received [ATIS] Positions and intentions
______________________
For (destination or intentions) For (destination or intentions) Taxiing Moorabbin
For (destination or
intention)_____________
Runway ___________________ Runway ___________________ Runway _______________________
Request clearance.’ Request clearance.’ Moorabbin _____________________
Note: Listen out for other traffic in
the Moorabbin area.
Transponder (3000) Transponder (allocated code) Transponder (1200)
Set code 3000 and select ALT Set allocated SSR code and select Departing into class G:
when READY for take-off. When ALT when READY for take-off. Set code 1200 and select ALT
leaving the CTR select 1200 and When entering the runway.
ALT
Departing into class C:
(If you are flying circuits at Set allocated SSR code and select
Moorabbin set 3000 and ALT ALT when entering the runway.
‘standby’.)
Ready call (118.1/123.0) Take-off (118.1)
Moorabbin Tower callsign__________ ready, runway__________ Make a broadcast when entering
the runway for take-off.
for (training area, first tracking point, departure leg of circuit, circuits)
Make radio calls as necessary.
Received … ‘(ATIS identifier)
Depart on climb to 2000ft (or up to 2500ft if conditions permit). Remain clear of inbound VFR approach
points: Academy, Baywest, Brighton, Carrum, GMH and Shoal.
Departure Departure Departure
Depart by extending the relevant Depart the Moorabbin CTR via the Departing into class G: Change
leg of the circuit. Monitor tower route in your airways clearance. to Melbourne Radar (135.7) at
frequency until clear of Moorabbin Contact ATC as directed. pilot discretion when crossing the
CTR. Then monitor Melbourne control zone boundary.
Radar (135.7)
Departing into class C: Contact
ATC as directed.
CLASS D arrival Non-towered arrival
(VFR) (VFR)
Obtain ATIS (120.9 or 398) Obtain ATIS & AWIS (120.9
or 398)
Moorabbin Terminal Information Lima
ATIS Should be broadcasting
Runway ____________ Wind ____________ Crosswind ____________
terminal information ‘Zulu’ and
Visibility ____________ Cloud ____________ Temp/QNH ____________ AWIS.
Inbound call (118.1/123.0) at about 8–10nm.* Inbound call (118.1)

‘Moorabbin Tower ‘Moorabbin traffic etc
Callsign _____________________ Callsign _____________________
Aircraft type ___________________ Aircraft type ___________________
Position ______________________ Position _____________________
Altitude ______________________ Altitude _____________________
Received [ATIS] Inbound Moorabbin’
Inbound & intentions’
*118.1 is normally used for traffic east of Moorabbin and 123.0 for traffic
west of Moorabbin including Carrum.

Arrival altitude Arrival altitude
Enter the zone at 1000ft (circuit height), unless you are instructed to Refer AIP ENR 1.1-75(48)
‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’. If instructed to ‘overfly’ or ‘join upwind’ enter
the zone at the altitude specified by ATC.
Downwind call (118.1/123.0) Straight-in approach/base Circuit joining and circuit calls
Callsign _______________ Callsign __________________ Refer AIP ENR 1.1-75(48)
Downwind _____________ final. ‘[base’, or position.]
Intentions ______________
After landing (119.9) After landing (118.1)
Call Moorabbin Ground immediately after vacating the landing runway. Remain on 118.1 after landing.
‘Moorabbin Ground, [callsign]’. Ask for ‘taxi guidance’ if required.
Cancel SARTIME through CENSAR on 1800 814 931, or Melbourne Radar (119.9) during non-
towered hours when phone is not available.
Common class D readbacks

1. Route clearance 5. QNH 9. Speed
2. Runway clearances 6. Transponder code 10. Holding instructions
3. Assigned runway 7. Radio frequency
4. Level/altitude 8. Turns/headings [Refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4)]
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Shopping Centre
Looking from the north-east. Moorabbin Airport
is 6nm ahead.
‘Moorabbin Tower, callsign type
Academy altitude received ATIS
inbound intentions.’
Optional: ‘Unfamiliar with Moorabbin.’
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Caution
Runways 13 & 17
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Downwind
Kingswood
Aircraft joining downwind should report
commencing the downwind leg at 1,000ft:
callsign downwind,
‘full stop’, ‘touch-and-go’, etc. [intentions].’
Academy
Academy is situated 6nm north-east of Moorabbin at an elevation of about 680ft AMSL. It looks like an old
monastery, and is part of a large complex used as the Victorian Police Training Academy. Other identifying
features in the area are ‘The Glen’, a large shopping centre; the Novotel Hotel about 1nm north-west of
Academy; and the nearby intersection of Monash Freeway and Ferntree Gully Road. Monash University is
about 2nm south-west of the Academy.
Obtain Moorabbin ATIS information on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at Academy. It is advisable to
assess potential traffic in your vicinity by listening to Moorabbin Tower on 118.1 before reporting at Academy.
Keep a good lookout for other traffic also tracking via Academy.
Select transponder squawk code 3000 and ALT just prior to contacting the tower.
Circuit joining instructions

A
1 circuit joining instruction is a clearance to enter the control zone. It also tells the pilot how to enter
the circuit. For example: ‘ZFR join final, RWY 17 left, report final.’
2 Once you receive a circuit joining instruction, descend to reach circuit altitude (1000ft on Moorabbin
QNH) by the control zone boundary (3nm Moorabbin). If instructed to join upwind or overfly, the tower will
assign you an altitude (normally 1500ft).
In sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of
3
the circuit, or a clock bearing. ATC may describe the aircraft as a specific type, or in general terms (e.g.
Cessna or twin). For example: ‘ZFR, follow the Cessna on late downwind’. ATC may issue a sequence
number, which specifies the landing order with respect to any preceding traffic.
You should take care to maintain your position in the sequence and ensure you do not ‘cut inside’
4
other traffic. If instructed to ‘Follow’, you must sight the preceding aircraft, and regulate your speed and
approach path to achieve longitudinal separation. You must advise ATC if you cannot see and identify the
preceding aircraft. If in doubt, tell the tower.
5 Radio calls should only include the mandatory readbacks, due to the large number of movements
at Moorabbin [refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4)].
6 Exercise caution on base and final. Other aircraft may be on simultaneous final approaches to
Moorabbin’s parallel runways.
You must:
• Identify any traffic on the opposing base leg and monitor their position while you are turning onto final;
• Not drift off the extended runway centreline once established on final.
Non-towered procedures: Make all necessary radio calls as per AIP, ERSA and those recommended in the
new Civil Aviation Advisory Publication on non-towered aerodromes (CAAP 166) and pages 22-23 of this guide.
Once you have selected the appropriate runway, fly at least three legs of the circuit. In nil-wind conditions the
preferred runway is 35R – followed by runway 17L, then runways 13L and 31R. (Runways 13L and 31R are
equally preferred.) Runway 04/22 is not available unless operationally required. Touch-and-go circuits are not
permitted on 04/22.
Refer to AIP ENR 1.1-79 (48.6 & 7) for the requirements for making straight-in approaches and joining on base
at uncontrolled aerodromes. AWIS is available on 120.9MHz.
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Brighton altitude received ATIS
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30 Joining the circuit FROM Brighton
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Key to Altitude
500ft to SFC
1000ft to 500ft
CAUTION
Parallel circuit traffic.
RWY centreline.
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Straight-in approach or base Downwind

Aircraft cleared for a straight– Aircraft joining downwind should report
in approach or base should commencing the downwind leg at 1,000ft:
report as instructed by ATC: callsign downwind,
callsign ‘base’, ‘final’
[or position].
Brighton
Brighton is situated 7.5nm north-west of Moorabbin on the shores of Port Phillip. Cross the coast at the
Middle Brighton pier and the municipal sea baths. You should see the aerodrome straight ahead and the large
Southland Shopping Centre just to the right.
Keep a good lookout for traffic due to the proximity of the Melbourne coastal light aircraft route and Essendon/
Melbourne CTR. Obtain Moorabbin ATIS information on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at Brighton. It is
advisable to assess potential traffic in the vicinity by listening to Moorabbin Tower on 123.0 before reporting
at Brighton.

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the circuit. For example: ‘ZFR join base, RWY 17 right, report Southland.’
In
3 sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of
4 You should take care to maintain your position in the sequence and ensure you do not ‘cut inside’
You must:
permitted on 04/22.
Common class D Readbacks

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34 Joining the circuit FROM Carrum
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Downwind
Aircraft joining downwind should report in approach or base should
commencing the downwind leg at 1,000ft: report as instructed by ATC:
callsign downwind,
‘full stop’, ‘touch-and-go’, etc. [intentions].’ callsign ‘base’, ‘final’
[or position].
CARRUM
Carrum is 6nm south of Moorabbin on the shores of Port Phillip. The Patterson River runs into the sea at the
visual approach point and a number of residential canals can be seen, south of the river about 1nm inland. It is
the VFR approach point for aircraft arriving from the south. Keep a good lookout for traffic due to the proximity
of the Melbourne coastal route.
Obtain Moorabbin ATIS on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at Carrum. It is advisable to assess potential
traffic in the area by monitoring Moorabbin Tower on 123.0 MHz before reporting at Carrum. When runways
17 or 35 are in use, remain over water until established in the western circuit.

A
the circuit. For example: ‘ZFR join downwind, runway 17 right.’
In
3 sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of
You must:
permitted on 04/22.

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38 Joining the circuit FROM GMH
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Straight-in approach or base
in approach or base should
report as instructed by ATC:
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callsign ‘base’, ‘final’ 17R
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Aircraft joining downwind should report
commencing the downwind leg at 1,000ft:
callsign downwind,
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GMH
The GMH (General Motors Holden) VFR approach point is situated 7nm east of Moorabbin. It is an old industrial
complex, with a dark sawtooth roof, located on the south side of the Princes Highway about 1nm south of the
junction of the Monash and South Gippsland Freeways. Passing over these features, you should see Moorabbin
airport to the west and Sandown Park Racecourse to the north-west.
Obtain Moorabbin ATIS information on 120.9 or 398 NDB well before arriving at GMH. You should assess
potential traffic in your vicinity by listening to Moorabbin Tower on 118.1 before reporting at GMH. Keep a
good lookout for other traffic also reporting at GMH.

A
1 circuit joining instruction is a clearance to enter the control zone. It also tells the pilot how to enter the
circuit. For example: ‘ZFR, join base runway 35 right, report at Parkmore’ or ‘ZFR join base runway 17 left’.
In
3 sequencing aircraft, ATC will indicate the position of the preceding aircraft by reference to a leg of the
circuit, or a clock bearing. ATC may describe the aircraft as a specific type, or in general terms (e.g. Cessna
or twin). For example: ‘ZFR, follow the Cessna on late downwind’. ATC may issue a sequence number,
which specifies the landing order with respect to any preceding traffic.
You must:
permitted on 04/22.

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40 Moorabbin Alternate routes
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VFR approach points are recommended – not mandatory

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using recognised geographical feature.
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Looking south-west. Moorabbin Airport is 8nm
ahead.
Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, callsign type
Name geographical feature (eg Caribbean Lake)
altitude received ATIS
Tower: Track to intermediate tracking point
(eg Sandown Racecourse)
Pilot: Callsign
(when tracking point is reached)
Pilot: ‘Tracking point
(eg Sandown Racecourse) altitude callsign.’
Tower: Join base runway 17L
Pilot: ‘Runway 17L callsign’
Class D CTR arrivals via other
than a VFR approach point
Direct approach Arrival via amended route

Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, XYZ Cessna 172, Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, XYZ Cessna 172
Caribbean Lake, 1500 information Bravo, inbound Caribbean Lake, 1500, information Bravo, inbound
for landing. Request clearance.’ for landing. Request clearance’
Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, Moorabbin Tower, track Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, Moorabbin Tower, remain
direct to Moorabbin, runway 17L. Report at three outside class Delta airspace. Report again at the
miles.’ Academy’
Pilot: ‘Direct Moorabbin, XYZ.’ Pilot: ‘XYZ.’
Pilot: ‘XYZ, three miles.’ Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Tower, XYZ, Academy 1500
information Charlie, inbound for landing. Request
Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, join base runway 17L, clearance.’
follow the Warrior turning final.’
Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ join upwind runway 17L;
Pilot: ‘Runway 17L, XYZ.’ maintain 1500. Report overhead.’
Pilot: ‘XYZ, base full stop.’
Pilot: ‘Runway 17L, 1500 XYZ.’
Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, clear to land.’ Pilot: ‘XYZ overhead.’
Pilot: ‘Clear to land, XYZ.’ Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, cleared visual approach;
Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Ground, XYZ, on Alpha 6. Taxi when ready turn crosswind to join downwind runway
clearance to northern apron.’ 17L’ follow the Seminole turning base.’
Moorabbin Ground: ‘XYZ, Moorabbin Ground, Pilot: ‘Cleared visual approach runway 17L, XYZ.’
on Alpha 6, cross runway 17R, taxi to the northern Pilot: ‘XYZ turning downwind full stop.’
apron.’
Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ.’
Pilot: ‘Cross runway 17R, XYZ.’ Moorabbin Tower: ‘XYZ, clear to land.’
Pilot: ‘Clear to land XYZ.’
Pilot: ‘Moorabbin Ground, XYZ on Alpha 6, request
taxi to the Aero Club.’
Moorabbin Ground: ‘XYZ, taxi via Alpha 6 (if
alternative routes are available); hold short of runway
17R.’
Or ‘On Alpha 6 (taxiway point of crossing), cross
runway 17R, taxi to the apron.’
Pilot: Either ‘Hold short of runway 17R, XYZ’
A clearance to the destination (beyond the required
holding point) is not issued unless a runway crossing
is included.
Or ‘Cross runway 17R, taxi to the apron, XYZ,’ (if a
clearance to cross is included).
Moorabbin Ground: ‘XYZ on Alpha 6, cross
runway 17R, taxi to the apron.’
Pilot: [‘On Alpha 6’ optional for pilot] ‘Cross runway
17R, XYZ.’
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42 Essendon Aerodrome
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AT A GLANCE
Elevation 282ft
Location S37 43 41 E144 54 07
ML APP 132.0
ML DEP 118.9 129.4
Tower 125.1
Ground 121.9
ATIS 119.8 or 356
AWIS 133.2
NDB 356
FUEL 129.9
ESSENDON AERODROME
Essendon Airport is 6nm to the northwest of the city of Melbourne, and 4.5nm southeast of Melbourne
International Airport. Essendon Airport is located within the Melbourne control zone.
Essendon has two crossing runways: 08/26 and 17/35. The longest runway is 08/26 at 1921m.
Operator: Essendon Airport Limited
a: Building 250, English St, Essendon Airport Victoria 3041
t: 03 9948 9300
f: 03 9948 9330
w: www.essendonairport.com.au
Essendon class C Procedures
Essendon airport is located in the Melbourne The circuit altitude is 1300ft on Essendon QNH
class C control zone (CTR). Operations and services - ATC will specify the circuit direction.
are in accordance with the table at AIP ENR 1.4-1
Because each aerodrome is unique, special Readback requirements
procedures have been developed to take local As in any ATC environment, certain items of a
conditions into account. These special procedures are clearance or instruction must be read back. Those
listed in ERSA and must be read in conjunction with items applicable to Essendon are:
the AIP.
1. Any clearances or instructions to hold short of,
Essendon Tower is closed at certain times, generally enter, land on, take-off on, cross, or backtrack
late at night. When this occurs, that part of Melbourne on any runway;
control zone (CTR) allocated to Essendon Tower,
2. Assigned runway, altimeter setting directed to
remains class C airspace and is controlled by
a specific aircraft, SSR codes, radio and radio
Melbourne Approach and Departures.
navigation aid frequency instructions; and
There are two sets of special procedures for
3. Level instructions, direction of turn, heading and
Essendon Tower:
speed restrictions.
• normal procedures when the tower is active, and
• procedures when the tower is closed.
See below for details of both of these.
TOWER OPEN
Essendon Tower controls the south-eastern quadrant The following procedures apply when
Essendon Tower is active.
of the Melbourne control zone and the adjacent class
C steps, up to, and including, 2000ft. Aircraft wishing
to operate in this airspace (known as Essendon Tower ESSENDON CLASS C
airspace) must contact Essendon Tower approaching
any of the VFR approach points immediately adjacent
VFR PROCEDURES
to the Melbourne control zone, marked on the
Melbourne visual terminal chart (VTC). Flight planning details
(The following VFR approach points are covered You should submit all flight plan details to the briefing
in this guide: Albert Park Lake, Doncaster office by NAIPS, fax or telephone. Essendon will
Shoppingtown, Kalkallo, Station Pier, Westgate Bridge not generally accept details of flight into approach/
and Yan Yean Reservoir.) departures airspace by radio, as there can be delays
The prime objective of Essendon ATC is to separate in processing of up to 30 minutes. Therefore, details
general aviation traffic from airline traffic operating at may be taken by tower/ground via radio only as a last
Melbourne Airport. Because of this, sometimes your priority.
planned route or altitude may not be available. Pilots inbound to Essendon airspace who have not
You must comply accurately with tracking submitted flight plan details are requested to notify
instructions, due to the proximity of Melbourne the tower of ‘flight details’ prior to inbound clearance
Airport. request.
Pilots can confuse Melbourne and Essendon Pilots outbound from Essendon may advise details
Airports. Essendon Airport’s beacon flashes to Essendon Ground, preceded by ‘flight details’.
white every four seconds - Melbourne Airport’s Outbound clearance will be given via the most
beacon flashes alternate white/green. If you are appropriate exit point.
unsure, ask for help early.
VFR aircraft will normally be cleared on segregated Traffic holding fuel
tracks, and traffic information provided when the Traffic holding fuel is required at the following times:
proximity of other aircraft warrants. Just because Monday to Thursday
traffic information is provided does not mean that
18.45 to 19.45 EST/HDS
you don’t have to keep a good lookout and
manoeuvre to avoid other traffic if necessary. Also, Friday
be aware of significant wind shear in strong northerly 19.45 to 20.45 EST/HDS
and southerly winds.
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If you plan to arrive during these times you should Expect delays for city orbits when outside tower
carry a minimum of 10 minutes holding fuel. hours of operation.
Note 1: 1500ft is outside the control zone south
Clearances of the Melbourne CBD. Caution: Traffic outside
You will require a specific airways clearance prior to controlled airspace on other frequencies, including
operating into and out of Essendon. helicopters flying to and from helicopter landing sites
(HLS) on and adjacent to the Yarra River.
Individual clearances are required for:
Note 2: Caution Yarra CTAF up to 1000ft, frequency
1. Entering and departing the CTR;
132.1.
2. Taxi, take-off and landing;
3. Crossing, entering or backtracking of any runways,
active or not.
Aerodrome information
Departing aircraft must make all airways clearance (ATIS/AWIS)
requests on ground frequency 121.9. Automatic terminal information service (ATIS) is
Do not deviate from cleared track and level unless broadcast on 119.8 and on the NDB frequency (356).
ATC instructs you to do so. A visual approach will AWIS is available on 133.2.
be issued to you prior to circuit entry. This instruction When Essendon Tower is closed, the ATIS will
will contain circuit instructions e.g. straight-in, left/right broadcast information ZULU which will also contain
base or left/right circuit. information regarding the control service available
You can only conduct a VFR flight in the Essendon from Melbourne Approach. (Refer to operations
Tower airspace in VMC. When more than scattered outside tower hours and ERSA.)
(SCT) cloud below 2300ft, or visibility below 5000
metres, is notified on the ATIS, VMC does not exist Run-up/holding bays
at Essendon. Holding bays are available for run-ups for runways 26
At your request, ATC may issue a special VFR and 17. There are no holding bays for runways 35 or
clearance to allow you to conduct operations within 08. Ground will advise, on taxi, where to conduct run-
the CTR in conditions less than VMC (AIP ENR 1.2). ups for runways 35 or 08.
Special VFR is not permitted for circuit operations.
It is your responsibility to maintain at least 1000ft Runway nomination
obstacle clearance while en route. Delays may be
ATC will nominate runways in accordance with
experienced if IFR traffic is being processed.
noise abatement procedures and in association with
Due to the proximity of Melbourne Airport, you Melbourne Airport traffic. The nominated runway may
must comply with tracking instructions. ATC may not be into wind, but conditions permitting, ATC will
request a ‘turn close to the field’ or an ‘early turn’ normally nominate a runway where the crosswind
on departure. You should endeavour to commence and downwind components do not exceed 15 knots
these turns by the airfield boundary. and 5 knots respectively for a dry runway, or 10 knots
You must have a start clearance if you are: crosswind and zero downwind for a wet runway.
1. Departing Essendon for Melbourne;
2. Departing Essendon for airwork in the Melbourne Noise abatement procedures
Terminal Area; and Essendon Aerodrome is situated in a noise-sensitive
3. Departing Essendon for Moorabbin above 2000ft. area and it is important that you operate with this
Requests for a touch-and-go landing should be in mind. If uncertain of the requirements for your
made on first contact with the tower. aircraft type check AIP and DAP for more detailed
Requests for operations on the non-active runway information.
may be accommodated if traffic permits.
Night VFR departures may be required to climb Transponder
within the Essendon circuit to the south or east until If you are operating in Essendon Tower airspace, (or
the minimum vectoring altitude of 2000ft is reached. just prior to contacting Essendon Tower if inbound),
Orbits of Melbourne city/central business district squawk 0100 unless assigned another code.
CBD (MCTY) are available. Contact Essendon Tower
outside controlled airspace (OCTA). Do not overfly
MCTY at 1500ft, i.e. remain outside the lateral limits.
You can overfly at 2000ft.
Taxing after landing Aircraft departing from Essendon must contact
Melbourne Clearance Delivery on 118.45 prior to
After landing, you should vacate the runway using
departure for start, airways clearance and departure
the first available taxiway. Remain on the tower
instructions.
frequency (125.1) after landing until you are clear of
the active runway. Contact Essendon Ground (121.9) Clearance will not be given for taxiing, landing
when clear of the runway for taxi clearance, and or take-off.
advise your intentions. The pilot in command has the sole responsibility for
aircraft ground movement and avoidance of other
Training flights aircraft and obstacles.
If you are planning training or airwork within Note: Recommend minimum of 10 minutes holding
Melbourne Terminal Airspace, you must obtain prior fuel outside of tower hours of operation.
ATC approval. Phone 03 9235 7337, or Essendon Aircraft requesting clearance to enter Melbourne
Tower 03 9374 1678, if within Essendon Tower CTR contact Melbourne Radar on 135.7 for inbound
airspace. airways clearance.
Landing aircraft must notify Melbourne Clearance
Restriction on types Delivery on 118.45 when clear of the landing runway,
If you wish to conduct training at Essendon, your as soon as possible after landing.
aircraft must be propeller driven and its maximum Failure to do so will result in SAR action and
take-off weight (MTOW) must not exceed 5700kg. significant delays to following traffic.
Keep a good lookout for traffic.
TOWER CLOSED
Runways
The following procedures apply when
Essendon Tower is closed. Do not use the runways as taxiways or for run-ups.
Clearance is not required to cross a runway.
Essendon tower operating hours Preferred runways for noise abatement are different
to those when Essendon Tower is open. Melbourne
Essendon Tower is open at the following times:
Approach will nominate the runway to use as per AIP
Monday to Friday DAP noise abatement procedures, unless you advise
0615 to 2200 (EST/HDS) an ‘operational requirement’ to use another runway, or
the presence of other traffic warrants another runway.
Saturday/ Sunday
0700 to 2200 (EST/HDS)
Departures
These times are subject to change.
Do not enter the departure runway until departure
Check ERSA and NOTAM.
instructions are issued.
No training between 2200 and 0600 (EST/HDS)
Commence take-off within three minutes of the time
(refer ERSA)
you are issued with departure instructions, otherwise
Outside these hours the airspace remains you must obtain new departure instructions.
class C, under the control of Melbourne
Approach/Departures.
Lighting
Essendon has pilot-activated lighting (PAL) facilities
Flight planning which are available only outside tower hours. Check
When the tower is closed you must lodge written ERSA and NOTAM for lighting facilities.
flight-notification details prior to your flight.
Aerodrome information
Clearances Essendon AWIS available on 133.2
When the tower is closed, all on-ground
The current on-field wind will also be advised by
communication must be on Melbourne Clearance
Melbourne Approach, as well as the Melbourne
Delivery 118.45. (If you have a radio failure on the
Airport QNH and temperature.
ground: continue to transmit your intentions, return
to the apron area and phone Melbourne ATC on
03 9235 7337).

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46 Essendon Outbound radio calls
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DEPARTURE TO CLASS C OR G AIRSPACE

Obtain Essendon ATIS (119.8 or 356)
Essendon Terminal Information
Runway_______________ Wind_______________ Crosswind______________________________________
Visibility_______________ Cloud_______________ Temperature/GNH_______________________________
remarks________________________________________________________________________________________
Taxi Call (121.9)

Essendon Ground,
Callsign_______________ Aircraft type_______________ Received_______________
Destination_______________
NOTE: A taxi clearance authorises you as far as the holding point for the departure runway unless
an intermediate point is specified. You must obtain a clearance to cross a runway.
Flight Details (121.9)
If you have not submitted flight details, you must inform Essendon ground that you are about to give them
your details with your request for taxi clearance. For example:
PILOT: ‘Essendon Ground, ZFR, flight details.’
ATC: ‘ZFR, ground.’
PILOT: ‘ZFR, a PA28 for Wagga, via Westgate Bridge, received Bravo, request taxi clearance.’
Airways Clearance (121.9)
Request clearance when you are ready to copy.
Ready Call (125.1)
Change to tower frequency 125.1 when in the holding bay, or when close to, or at the holding point for the
departure runway, when ready for take off.
‘Essendon Tower, Callsign_______________ Ready,’
Squawk code 0100 unless assigned another code
where are you now?

If in doubt, call
Melbourne Radar on 135.7
Each year in Australia, hundreds of aircraft If you become unsure of your position and you are
inadvertently stray into controlled airspace. For each within 30 DME of Melbourne, or 40 DME to the south
incident the risk of a mid-air collision rises. Many of and southeast (see VTC for boundaries) contact
these incidents could have been avoided if the pilots Melbourne Radar on 135.7. (Beyond those distances
involved had contacted air traffic control when they contact Melbourne Centre – check your VTC for
first became unsure of their position. frequencies).
Air traffic control can help you with position
information and navigation guidance. All you have
to do is ask.
Essendon INBOUND radio calls

ESSENDON INBOUND RADIO CALLS
Obtain Essendon ATIS (119.8 or 356).
Before reaching the VFR approach point, obtain ATIS and squawk code 0100.
Essendon Terminal Information
Runway________________ Wind________________ Crosswind________________
Visibility________________ Cloud________________ Temperature/QNH________________
remarks________________________________________________________________
Inbound radio call (125.1)
Essendon Tower, callsign________________ Aircraft type________________
Position________________ Altitude________________ Received________________
request clearance.’
Circuit entry instructions
Maintain your assigned level until the tower clears you for a visual approach. This will allow you to manoeuvre
the aircraft in the circuit. You should respond with standard read-back phraseology.
Landing clearance
The tower will give you a clearance to land. You must receive a landing clearance before you land.
You should respond with standard read-back phraseology.
After landing
Remain on tower frequency until clear of all active runways. Vacate onto first available taxiway,
then call Essendon Ground on 121.9:
Essendon Ground, callsign________________ request taxi clearance.
intentions________________ , if required, request ‘taxi guidance’.
Cancel SARTIME with CENSAR (1800 814 931), or Melbourne Radar (135.7) when phone not available.
47 Essendon inbound radio calls

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48 Essendon inbound from albert park lake
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Westfield Shopping
Town
Wirraway Rd
17
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Fw
rine
Northern
ma
la
Tul
08
Essendon
S37 43.6 E144 54.1
DFO
26
35
Bulla Rd
Mount Alexander Rd
Essendon
Cricket
Ground
Flemington Racecourse Moonee Valley Racecourse
Moonee Valley
Racecourse
S37 46.0 E144 56.0
Fwy
ine
mar
ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1 ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1

a
Tull
Flemington
TR
Racecourse
302
S37 47.6 E144 54.7

°M
Zoo
Freeway overpass
Melbourne
TR
Cemetery
302
°M
Foo Un
Of ivers
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ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1
View from the south
FREEWAY OVERPASS
Docklands S37 47.9 E144 59.4
Bolte Bridge Stadium Melbourne
Ya City
rra
R
C LL SFC
t
ive
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Ho
Melbourne Cricket
Ground
Rd
nt
Royal
Pu
Botanical
TR 325°M
Albert Park Lake

TR 315°M
Gardens
& Shrine
C LL 1500
°M
9
00
C LL 2500
TR
Fawkner ALT 1,500ft FREQ 125.1

St Kilda Rd
Park
Looking from the south-east. Essendon Airport
Rd
is 8nm ahead.
nt
Pu
‘Essendon Tower, callsign type

Albert Park Lake altitude received ATIS
Albert Park Lake Optional: ‘Unfamiliar with Essendon.’

S37 51.3 E144 58.5
49 Essendon inbound from albert park lake

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50 Joining the circuit FROM Albert park lake
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Westfield
Shopping Town
17
Wirraway Rd
wy
eF
rin
mala
Pascoe Vale Rd
Tul
EN GND
121.9
08 Essendon
S37 43.6 E144 54.1
DFO
26
35
Tul
la ma
Bulla Rd
rine
Fw
y
Mount Alexander Rd
ALBERT PARK LAKE (APL)
The Albert Park Lake VFR approach point is a distinctive feature located south east of Melbourne City,
just inland from Port Phillip Bay. There is a motor racing track within the park boundary.
Clearance will be issued by Essendon Tower (125.1); for example, ‘Cleared Albert Park Lake to Freeway
Overpass. From Freeway Overpass track direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft [or 2000ft].’
NOTE: From Albert Park be prepared to go to Station Pier (SNP) or Westgate Bridge (WES) outside
controlled airspace.
CAUTION: Do not overfly Melbourne City.
Circuit joining & Tracking instructions

1 Airways clearance: Expect a track and altitude from the VFR approach point, then via an intermediate
point to Essendon.
2 Joining the circuit: The tower will issue circuit-joining instructions, which will consist of a visual
approach with specific tracking instructions.
3 Follow instructions: Do not deviate from your cleared track or altitude until you receive clearance
for a visual approach.
at Essendon. Refer AIP GEN 3.4-12 (4.4).
Common readbacks
2. Runway clearances 6. Transponder code 10. Conditional clearances
3. Assigned runway 7. Radio frequency 11. Holding instructions
51 Circuit joining & Tracking albert park lake

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Essendon inbound from doncaster shoppingTOWN
Cemetery
Bell Stree
Northcote
t
e Rd
St Georg
High Street Plenty Rd

Northcote
Shopping
Plaza
Recycling
Station
t
Albert Stree
TR 280°M
Northland
Shopping
Centre
Upp
er H
eide
lber
gR
d
Medical C LL SFC
Centre
C LL 1500 Austin
Hospital
Sporting
Manningham
Complex
Easte
n Fwr
Do
Rd
nc
y
aste
rR
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TR 280°M
Yarra River
C LL 1500
Eastern
Doncaster William
sons Rd
Shoppingtown
S37 47.0 E145 07.5
Doncaster Shoppingtown
C LL 2500 Ruffey Lake

Park
Eastern Fwy
Doncaster R
ALT 1,500ft/2,000ft FREQ 125.1

Looking northwest. Essendon Airport is 11nm
ahead.
d
Doncaster Shoppingtown altitude

received ATIS request clearance.’
Optional: ‘Unfamiliar with Essendon.’
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Essendon inbound from doncaster shoppingTOWN
54 Insert Heading
joining the circuit from doncaster shoppingTOWN
We
st ern
Rin
gR
wy
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F
Calder
Westfield Shopping
Town
Disused
Quarry
e Fwy
Tullamarin
Rd
08
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wa
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W
17
35
Essendon
DFO
Rd
Rd
ale
S37 43.6 E144 54.1
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Hum
Doncaster Shoppingtown (DSN)
The Doncaster Shoppingtown VFR approach point is a distinctive feature located on slightly higher terrain than
the surrounding area. It is a large shopping complex with carparks on the roof.
Normally airways clearance will be issued by Essendon Tower (125.1). For example, ‘Cleared Doncaster
Shoppingtown direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft (or 2000 ft)’.

point to Essendon.
Common readbacks
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Circuit joining & Tracking doncaster shoppingtown
56 Essendon inbound from Kalkallo
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Pioneer
Concrete
Victorian
Transport
Centre
Cooper Street Somerton Rd
Greenvale
Reservoir
Tyre Factory
Hume
Hwy
Craigieburn
Craigieburn Overpass
S37 36.2 E144 56.3 Craigieburn
Hu
me Craigieburn Rd West
Fw
y
Craigieburn
Hu
me
Fw
y
Mt Ridley Road
Summerhill Rd
Po
w er
lin
e
ailway
Hume Hwy
Tracking east of the power
C LL SFC
astern R
TR 180°M
lines not above 1500ft

will keep you clear of the
Melbourne CTR
North E
Woody Hill C LL 1500

Kalkallo
Donnybrook Road
C LL 1500
Kalkallo
S37 32.2 E144 56.7
Looking south. Essendon Airport is 12nm
ahead.
Kalkallo altitude
received ATIS C LL 2500
57 Essendon inbound from Kalkallo

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58 Joining the circuit from Kalkallo
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Disused
Quarry
Woodlands St
Bu
lla
Calde
35
r Fwy
Rd
08
y
Tullamarine Fw DFO
Tullamarine Fw
EN GND
121.9
26
Essendon
S37 43.6 E144 54.1
y
Wi
rra
wa
Westfield
y Rd
Shopping Town
Rd
17
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Industrial
nR
Area
s ter
We
Northern
Pasc
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Rd
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Weste
Pioneer
Concrete
Kalkallo (KAO)
The Kalkallo VFR approach point is located at the intersection of the Hume Freeway - a distinctive north/south
divided road - and a minor east/west road. Just north of this intersection, there is a service station and hotel;
however, they are not easy to see until you are close. Airways clearance availability is subject to Melbourne
Airport traffic.
If available, airways clearance will be issued by Essendon Tower (125.1). For example, ‘Cleared Kalkallo direct
to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft’.
You may contact Melbourne Radar prior to Kalkallo to arrange clearance, but Essendon Tower will issue
clearance. The en route intermediate point is Craigieburn Overpass (CGB). At Craigieburn Overpass (CGB),
Greenvale Reservoir and Melbourne Airport should be in your two-o’clock position.
If airways clearance is not available, the next probable entry point will be the Plenty Locator (PLE) – frequency
218kHz. You could also track via Doncaster Shopping town (DSN), or Warrandyte (WRD) east of Melbourne.
Tracking east of the power lines not above 1500ft will keep you clear of the Melbourne control zone.

point to Essendon.
Common readbacks
59 Circuit joining & Tracking Kalkallo

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Essendon inbound from station pier & westgate bridge
g Rd
Rin
stern
We Northern
Westfield
Shopping
Essendon
S37 43.6 E144 54.1
Town
17
Wirraw
Fwy
Pascoe Vale
ay Rd
ne
mari
Ca
Tulla
lde
rF
wy
Rd
08
26
DFO
Tulla
m arine
Fwy
35
CAUTION
Bulla
Melbourne jet traffic.

Do not drift off track.
Rd
Woo
dl ands
St
Moun
t Alex
ande
Moonee Valley Racecourse

r Rd
Department
of Defence
Explosive
Factory
ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1
Highpoint Moonee Valley

Shopping
Centre
Racecourse
S37 46.0 E144 56.0
Flemington
Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse S37 47.6 E144 54.7
C LL SFC
ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1 Mar
ket
s
k
on Doc
k
City Lin
Swans
M
0°
50°M
01
TR
TR 3
Yarra River
Bolte Bridge
S37 49.8 E144 53.8 Docklands
Stadium
Westgate Bridge
C LL 1500
Westgate Bridge Station Pier
0°M
TR 35
ALT 1,500ft FREQ 125.1 Station Pier ALT 1,500ft FREQ 125.1
S37 50.9 E144 55.8
Looking north. Essendon Airport is 7nm ahead. Looking north. Essendon Airport is 7nm
ahead.
Westgate Bridge altitude received ATIS ‘Essendon Tower, callsign type
request clearance.’ C LL 2500 Station Pier altitude
received ATIS
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Essendon inbound from station pier & westgate bridge
62 Insert the
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circuit from station pier & westgate bridge
Westfield
Shopping Town
Wirrawa
17
y Rd
Pascoe Vale
Fwy
EN GND
arine
121.9
Rd
m
Tulla
Essendon
S37 43.6 E144 54.1
Cald 08
er Fw
y
26
DFO
Tulla
marine
Fwy
35
Bulla
Rd
Woo
dl and
St
Station Pier
Station Pier is one of two large piers which extend into Port Philip, south-east of the city. The Station Pier VFR
approach point is the eastern pier, a distinctive feature with an apartment development close by. Essendon
Tower (125.1) will issue an airways clearance; for example, ‘Cleared Station Pier to Moonee Valley Racecourse
then direct to Essendon. Maintain 1500ft (or 2000ft).’
It is important that you track over Station Pier and properly identify Moonee Valley Racecourse (not
Flemington Racecourse) due to segregation with possible traffic to your left on the Essendon-to-
Westgate-Bridge track.
Westgate Bridge (WES)

The Westgate Bridge VFR approach point is the busiest approach point for Essendon, with traffic tracking to
and from Essendon. A lot of Essendon traffic also tracks via Westgate Bridge to Point Cook aerodrome.
Essendon Tower (125.1) will issue an airways clearance; for example, ‘Cleared Westgate Bridge direct to
Essendon. Maintain 1500ft (or 2000ft).’
Call at Williamstown (WMS) to allow for any variables and be prepared to track via Station Pier.
Caution: On the Westgate Bridge to Essendon track, Melbourne jet traffic is immediately above and to the left,
and Essendon outbound traffic to the right.
Do not drift off track.

point to Essendon.
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64 Essendon INBOUND from Yan Yean Reservoir
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Concrete
Wh
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Tip
C LL SFC EPPING (EPPG)

Soccer Stadium
C LL 1500
Ep
p
ing
TR 215°M
Ro
da
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E ne
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s ter tatio
Ea b S
Su
Boral Quarry
Ple
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Ro
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Mernda
Rd
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Br
Yan
Yea
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Pip
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C LL 1500
Pl
en
ty
C LL 2500
Ro
ad
YanYean Reservoir
Reservoir
TR 215°M
Park

YAN YEAN RESERVOIR Looking from the north-east. Essendon Airport
S37 33.5 E145 08.3 is 15nm ahead.
Yan Yean Reservoir altitude received ATIS
C LL 3500 request clearance.’

65 Essendon INBOUND from Yan Yean Reservoir

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66 Joining the circuit from Yan Yean Reservoir
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Disused
Quarry y
e r Fw
Cald
08
35
Bull
a Rd Essendon Industrial
S37 43.6 E144 54.1 Westfield
St Area
s TWR Shopping Town
land
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Wo y O awa
Fw DF y
ne EN GND
ari 121.9
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17
26
Western Ring Rd
Pa
sco
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Rd
Northern
Fawkner
Crematorium
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Company
YAN YEAN RESERVOIR (YYN)
The Yan Yean Reservoir VFR approach point is a distinctive feature. Airways clearance availability, as with
all other approach points, is subject to Melbourne Airport traffic.
Essendon Tower (125.1) will issue an airways clearance; For example, ‘Cleared Yan Yean direct to Essendon.
Maintain 1500ft (or 2000ft). An intermediate point is Epping township (EPPG), just inside the CTR on track.
You should then cross a major intersection where the Hume Highway and Western Ring Road cross 4nm
northeast of Essendon.
If an airways clearance is not available, a probable entry point will be the Plenty Locator (PLE) – frequency
218kHz. To find Plenty, you will need an ADF. Then tracking south you will see a main road (Plenty Rd) on
your right. Do not follow it in to the control zone.
A good intermediate feature is the Greensborough Shopping Centre about 1nm north of Plenty. You could
also track via Doncaster Shopping Town (DSN), or Warrandyte (WRD) east of Melbourne.
Note: The CTA level is 2500ft stepping down to 1500ft with Melbourne Airport traffic above.

point to Essendon.
Common readbacks
67 Circuit joining & Tracking Yan yean reservoir

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Transponder
Turn on your transponder
Transponders provide an essential defence against violations

of controlled airspace and mid-air collisions.
As well as helping air traffic controllers to prevent potential conflicts, transponders are detected
by aircraft fitted with traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS), allowing them to ‘see’
other aircraft and take evasive action if necessary.
But TCAS will not work if your transponder is unserviceable, switched off, or not transmitting
altitude information (ALT).
So, if you have a transponder:

• Select:
• Code 1200 if you are in class G airspace
• Code 3000 if you are in class C or D airspace
• Code 0100 in, or approaching, Essendon airspace
• The assigned code in all other situations.
• Switch it to ON/ALT (Mode C) when lining up for take-off.
• Leave it switched to ON/ALT until after landing
(For more information see AIP ENR 1.6-7, 8 and 9).
Melbourne coastal route
The coastal route joins Carrum (6nm south of Moorabbin) and Altona South (about 4nm northeast of
Point Cook), and is used to skirt the Melbourne control zone, south of the city. Aircraft using the route
must remain outside controlled airspace. Weather permitting, operations should be conducted at the
recommended altitudes (east and southbound, 1500ft; north and westbound, 2500ft.).
Entering coastal route Leaving coastal route

• Take care when entering the coastal route: a • Take care when leaving the coastal route: a
large number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a large number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a
good look-out for other aircraft, particularly when good look-out for other aircraft, particularly when
climbing and descending. climbing and descending.
• Use current QNH. Caution:
• Listen out on Melbourne Radar frequency (135.7). • Lower limit of class C airspace (CTA) varies
If you have a transponder, squawk 1200 with ALT. over the course of the coastal route. Use the
Melbourne VTC to identify airspace steps.
• Strobes, landing and taxi lights should be on.
• Familiarise yourself with the lateral and
• Make a radio call. For example, Melbourne Coastal
vertical limits of CTA, CTR and the location
Traffic, ZFR C172, abeam Carrum, northbound at
of CTAFs.
2500. Melbourne Coastal.
• If you receive a reply, organise separation with Always plan, and fly with, a current Melbourne
other aircraft. VTC.
• Keep to the right (oncoming traffic should be on
your left).
• When terrain, weather and CTA steps permit, fly at
VFR cruising altitudes.
• If you fly near Moorabbin, but outside the
Moorabbin control zone, you should consider
monitoring the Moorabbin Tower frequency (123.0)
to assist awareness of possible conflicting traffic
entering or leaving the control zone.
Caution:
• The lower limit of class C airspace (CTA)
varies over the course of the route. Use the
Melbourne VTC to identify airspace steps.
• Beach patrol aircraft operate below 1000ft
during the summer.
• Do not overfly oil refineries, storage tanks
or prisons.
Radio frequency: Melbourne Radar 135.7
SAFETY TIPS
1. Read all details in ERSA and the Melbourne VTC before transiting the coastal route.
2. Check weather forecast and NOTAMs before flight.
3. Check the requirements for the carriage of life jackets.
4. Plan your actions in the event of a forced landing and consult your pilot’s operating handbook for safe
ditching technique.
5. Maintain a continuous lookout for other aircraft.
69 Coastal route Procedures

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70 Coastal route from CARRUM
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CAUTION
Possible inbound IFR Royal Melbourne
traffic from Baywest
2500
Ricketts Point
Ricketts
d
Pt
R
an
rm
a
Ch
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 123.0
Port Phillip moorabbin class d ctr

Tower 118.1 (east)
Tower 123.0 (west)
Mentone Be
NDB 398
1500 CLASS D CTR ATIS/AWIS 120.9
SFC-2500ft
ach
Location S37 58.6 E145 06.1

CTAF #AH 118.1
C LL 4500 nm
MB 3
Mordialloc Pier
Woodlands
Mordialloc Pier
Rd
ry
da
Nepean Highway
un
Bo
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 123.0
CAUTION
Possible inbound IFR
traffic from Shoal
2500
Edithvale
Wetlands
Memorial
Port Phillip Oval
way
Chelsea
Edithvale
n High
Wetlands
Nepea
ay
eew
1500
la Fr
insu
C LL 4500
Pen
ton
ning
Mor
D314
4500
Carrum 0
S38 04 27 E145 07 10 When flying near, but Patterson River
outside the Moorabbin CTR
and the tower is active
CAUTION consider monitoring the
Possible inbound traffic tower frequency 123.0. 250
from Carrum
Melbourne Water
Carrum Patterson Eastern Treatment Plant
Lakes
rd
e afo ands
S etl
W
Aircraft flying from Carrum to
Altona South should maintain
2,500ft on area QNH, cloud
permitting, with landing light on.
‘Melbourne Coastal Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna
172, Carrum northbound, 2500 Melbourne
Coastal Route.’
(Cloud permitting)
If you receive a reply, arrange separation
between aircraft.
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Coastal route
CAUTION
Yarra River Willia Traffic leaving Essendon
mstow
n Rd Tower airspace.
The Australian
Gard
National Line
en C
C LL 1500
ity
Albert Park Lake
P ier
es
inc
Pr
er
Pi
ion
at
St
Station Pier
S37 50.9 E144 55.8
g
Tran buildin
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

ld
sfie
Ship
C LL 2500
S37 52.2 E144 54.7
Bea
Albert
con
Williamstown
Ker
Park
sfie
ferd
ld P
1500 Lake
Rd
de
Port Phillip Bea
ch S37 51.3 E144 58.5
St Kilda Pier
St Kilda Pier
2500
St Kilda
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7 Marina
C LL 2500 Point Ormond

Nepean Hwy
S37 53.0 E144 59.0

Espl
anad
e
Brighton
de
na
C LL 2500 Brighton
pla
Es
S37 54.8 E144 59.2 Brighton
Municipal
Baths
1500
Port Phillip ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7
2500
Picnic Point
Picnic Point
When flying near, but

outside the Moorabbin CTR
and the tower is active
consider monitoring the
tower frequency 123.0. ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 123.0
Sandringha
m
Cerberus
C LL 2500
365
Cerberus
C LL 4500 Ce
me
ter
y
S37 58.0 E145 00.0
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 123.0
Royal Melbourne Southland

CAUTION Shopping
Possible inbound IFR Centre
traffic from Baywest
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Coastal route
74 Insert Heading
Coastal route Altona SOUTH to the east
Aircraft flying from Altona South to

Carrum should maintain 1,500ft on
area QNH, cloud permitting, with
D366 landing light on.
CTA LL
SFC
Point Refinery
Cook
CTAF
Laverton BoM tower

S37 51.3 E144 45.3
R321
Altona Princes Fwy 2900 ft
Baseball SFC
stadium H24
S37 51.6 E144 46.9
C LL 2500
Altona South Reserve Strobe lights
Queens S
C LL 1500
t
2500 Reserve
Tip
ML
Pri
nc
11 DME
sFe
wy
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7 Tree

Altona ‘Melbourne Coastal Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna Plantation
172, Altona South eastbound, 1500 Melbourne
South Coastal Route.’
k Rd
S37 52.0 E144 51.0

(Cloud permitting)
Kororoit Cree

between aircraft. Toyota
Engine
Plant
Reserve BP Oil
Cherry
Lake
Newport Railway Workshops
Millers Rd
2500
Mobil
Oil
Altona
Coastal
Park
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7
Mobil Oil
Rd
Westgate Bridge
Kororoit Creek
Reserve
1500 Caravan
Park
C LL 2500 Cemetery Newport

Railway
Workshops
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7

College College
ne
Rd C LL 1500
ur S37 49.8 E144 53.8
Williamstown lbo
Me
ich
Beach Westgate Bridge

y w
Ba een
Newport
Gr
Park
Williamstown er
S37 52.2 E144 54.7 a Riv Westgate
r r
Ya Park
Station Pier 2500
Station Pier
S37 50.9 E144 55.8
Prince
s Pier
Statio
n Pier
C LL 1500
ALT 1,500ft, 2,500ft FREQ 135.7
75 Insert Heading
Coastal route Altona South to the east
76 Inland route Procedures
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do your
PART
to avoid airspace infringement:
P POSITION: know and follow the position of your aircraft
A ALTITUDE: set Area QNH as controlled jet traffic

might be only 500ft above
R RADIO: actively monitor the VHF frequency
shown in the biscuit on your chart
T TRANSPONDER: ensure on and squawking 1200 and altitude
The 5 biggest factors contributing to a airspace infringement are:

1 Pilot inattention
2 Pilot distraction
3 High workload in cockpit
4 Weather conditions
5 Misreading your VTC
Organise your workload wisely and prioritise your tasks.
Melbourne Inland
route Procedures
The inland route runs between Sugarloaf Reservoir and Kilmore and is widely used by northbound
and southbound VFR traffic. If you’re flying this route, you must remain outside controlled airspace.
Entering inland route Leaving inland route

• Take care when entering the inland route: a large • Take care when leaving the inland route: a large
number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a good number of VFR aircraft use it. Maintain a good
lookout for other aircraft, particularly when climbing lookout for other aircraft, particularly when climbing
and descending. and descending.
• Use current QNH. Caution:
• Listen out on Melbourne Radar frequency (135.7).
• Lower limit of class C airspace (CTA) varies
If you have a transponder, squawk 1200 with ALT.
from 2,500ft to 4,500ft over the course of
• Strobes, landing and taxi lights should be on. the Inland Route. Use the Melbourne VTC to
• Make a traffic call; for example, ‘Melbourne identify airspace steps.
inland route traffic, ZFR C172, abeam
Sugarloaf, northbound at 2500 Melbourne
inland route’. If you receive a reply, organise
separation with other aircraft.
• Keep to the right (oncoming traffic should be on
your left).
• Kilmore Gap weather is available on AWIS 128.6,
and phone 03 5783 2296. The Kilmore Gap
forecast is available on the Area 30 forecast.
• When terrain, weather and CTA steps permit,
fly at VFR cruising altitudes.
Caution:
• High ground in proximity to the route.
• Lower limit of class C airspace (CTA) varies
from 2500ft to 4500ft over the course of the
route. Use the Melbourne VTC to identify
airspace steps.
• Be aware of CTAF in your area. Make a
‘traffic’ call on the CTAF frequency if you
intend to enter the CTAF.
• Mechanical turbulence in high winds can
make accurate altitude holding difficult.
Radio frequency: Melbourne Radar 135.7
SAFETY TIPS
1. Read all details in ERSA and the Melbourne VTC before transiting the inland route.
2. Check weather forecast and NOTAMs before flight.
3. The inland route is an area of high ground and is often covered by cloud. Make sure you have an option
to turn back if the weather deteriorates.
4. Plan your actions in the event of a forced landing.

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C LL 4500
Caution
High ground, dense
vegetation.
‘Melbourne Inland Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna
172, Kilmore tracking to Sugarloaf, 3500 Kilmore
Melbourne Inland Route.’
S37 18.0 E144 57.3
between aircraft.
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High ground, dense

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vegetation.
Nor
Plantation
3500
Forest
TR 313°M
Plantation
Forest
TR 133°M
Fre eway
Hume
Wandong Heathcote Junction
3500
ALT VFR level cloud permitting FREQ 135.7
Wandong
2500 C
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C 45
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35
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Heathcote
Junction
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Hume Fr
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North Easte
Caution
High ground, dense
vegetation.
TR 313°M

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TR 133°M
3500
Caution
High ground, dense
vegetation.
2500
C LL 3500 Caution
High ground, dense
vegetation.
Mt Disappointment
2,608ft.
TR 313°M
TR 133°M
Toorourang
Reservoir
3500
Whittlesea Whittlesea
2500
ALT VFR levels cloud permitting FREQ 135.7
C LL 3500
Yan Yean Reservoir
Caution
High ground,
ALT VFR levels cloud permitting FREQ 135.7 dense vegetation.
TR 313°M
Yan Yean
Reservoir

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C LL 3500
TR 133°M
C LL 2500
2500
Kangaroo Ground St Andrews Rd

TR 313°M
TR 133°M
C LL 2500
2500
Eltham Yarra Glen Rd

TR 313°M
Sugarloaf Reservoir

‘Melbourne Inland Route Traffic, ZFR Cessna Sugarloaf
172, Sugarloaf tracking to Kilmore, 2500
Melbourne Inland Route.’ Reservoir
S37 40.5 E145 18.0 CAUTION
If you receive a reply arrange separation Lilydale/Coldstream CTAF
between aircraft. Frequency: 119.1MHz

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84 InsertFrequencies
Radio Heading
Frequencies Radio Failure

Moorabbin Tower 118.1 123.0
Moorabbin Ground 119.9 Squawk 7600. Stay in VMC and broadcast
intentions. Precede all radio calls with:
ATIS (MB) 120.9 398
‘Transmitting blind’.
Moorabbin CTAF 118.1
AWIS 03 9580 9637 If possible, avoid class C and class D airspace
Essendon Tower 125.1 and land at a CTAF aerodrome.
Essendon Ground (SMC) 121.9 CTAF: When joining the circuit stay at least 500ft
ATIS (EN) 119.8 356 above circuit height. When you have selected
AWIS 133.2 the runway descend on the non-active side of
Melbourne Approach 132.0 the circuit. Cross the upwind threshold at circuit
Melbourne Departures 118.9N 129.4S height. Fly a normal circuit. Check AIP ENR 1.1-
Coastal & Inland Route 76 (48.5-7)for circuit entry requirements at an
Melbourne Radar 135.7 aerodrome in class G airspace and ERSA EMERG
1 for general emergency procedures.
Phone Numbers Moorabbin: Carry out general COM failure
Flightwatch 1800 814 931 procedures. Track via a VFR approach point.
Moorabbin Tower 03 9586 6180 Enter the CTR at 1,500ft AMSL and maintain that
Essendon Tower 03 9374 1678 altitude until overhead the aerodrome.
Contact tower only in an emergency. Ascertain the landing direction, descend to
1,000ft AMSL and join the appropriate circuit on
Navigation Aids crosswind (remain clear of the eastern circuit).
Moorabbin NDB 398 Proceed with a normal circuit and landing.
Essendon NDB 356 Maintain separation from other aircraft and watch
Melbourne VOR 114.1 for light signals from the tower (see page 86
of this guide). Mobile phones can be used in
emergencies.
VFR CRUISING ALTITUDES
9500
0
8500
N 10 0s +50
DD
7500
6500
1000s +5
5500
0
4500
3500
E
2500
EV
00
1500
Based on magnetic track

Emergency landing procedures
HIGH KEY ENGINE FAILURE POINT

2,500ft AGL 4,500ft AGL
2,000ft
LOW KEY AGL
1,500ft AGL 3,000ft
AGL
1,000ft AGL
IF TOO LOW
IF TOO HIGH
INITIAL CHECK MAYDAY CALL & SQUAWK 7700

Hold altitude Aim for best glide speed ‘Mayday Mayday Mayday: Melbourne, Cessna
Mixture Rich ZFR, engine failure, 3nm west of Carrum 2500ft,
Carburettor Full hot attempting to land on beach.’
Fuel On
Any other useful information such as number of
Pump On
persons on board, (POB) dangerous cargo, fuel
Change Tanks Trim To best glide speed
remaining etc (if time permits).
FIELD SELECTION
Wind - determine direction. BRIEF YOUR PASSENGERS
Surroundings: power lines, trees, etc.
Size & shape - in relation to wind. FINAL ACTIONS
Surface and slope. Fuel Off
S(c)ivilisation - close proximity if possible. Mixture Idle cut-off
FMOST CHECK Mags Off
Fuel Contents, pump on, Harness Tight
primer locked. Door As required
Mixture Up & down range, leave rich. Master Switch Off
Oil Temps & pressures green range. Caution if flaps are electrically operated set flaps
Mag switches Left, then right back to both. before master switch is switched off.
Throttle Up & down range then close.
85 Emergency Landing Procedures

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86 InsertSignals
Field Heading
LIGHT SIGNALS
ON GROUND IN FLIGHT
Authorised to TAKE-OFF Authorised to LAND
if pilot is satisfied that if pilot is satisfied that
no collision risk exists no collision risk exists
Authorised to TAXI if
pilot is satisfied that RETURN for landing
no collision risk exists
GIVE WAY
STOP to other aircraft
CONTINUE CIRCLING
TAXI CLEAR OF DO NOT LAND

LANDING AREA in use Aerodrome unsafe
Return to starting
point on aerodrome
SYMBOLS NEAR WIND DIRECTION INDICATOR
AERODROME GLIDING OPERATIONS ARE CONFINED

UNSERVICEABLE OPERATIONS TO HARD SURFACE
IN PROGRESS RUNWAYS, APRONS AND
TAXIWAYS ONLY
Aerodrome Signs
Know the colour-coding and meanings of runway signs
Mandatory instruction signs Information signs–destination

White inscription on a red background. Also black inscription on a yellow background.
Identifies the entrance to a runway, or critical Arrow identifies direction to specific destinations
area, and areas prohibited for use by aircraft. on the airfield, such as runways, terminals.
Red and white: runway in sight Yellow array: points the way
Information signs–location
Yellow inscription on
a black background.
Identifies the taxiway
you are located on. Information signs–direction
Black square: you’re there Black inscription on a yellow background.
Identifies taxiway leading out of an intersection
Runway markings are white... although yellow with an arrow indicating direction required to
taxiway centrelines may lead on to, or lead off, or align the aircraft on that taxiway.
cross, the runway). Taxiway markings are yellow. Yellow array: points the way
SIGNS
BA B B A HOLD
DIRECTION / LOCATION / DIRECTION LOCATION / DIRECTION
C B B C APRON B
DIRECTION / LOCATION / DIRECTION / DIRECTION DESTINATION RUNWAY EXIT
RUNWAY HOLDING POINTS (OR TAXI-HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS)
NEW TAXI HOLDING POSITION OLD TAXI HOLDING POSITION HOLDING POSITION WHEN CAT I, II or III
PRECISION APPROACHES ARE BEING USED.
ONLY APPLICABLE WHEN NOTIFIED BY ATC
OR ATIS.
At night, taxi holding position is indicated by three yellow lights

(or two when taxiway sidelighting is provided) showing in the
direction of the approach to the runway.
87 Aerodrome Signs
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88 ATC services
DID YOU KNOW...

that a Radar Information
Service (RIS) or an ATC Flight
following service for VFR aircraft
is available in class E and G
airspace. Services available are:
• navigation assistance
• position information
• traffic information
• SAR alerting
You must be in direct contact with ATC,
transponder-equipped and squawking.
See AIP GEN 3.3–13 (2.16) for procedures.
TRY BEFORE YOU FLY!
OnTrack is the industry’s newest interactive flight planning tool available on the
CASA website. Using video, audio, pop-up alerts and text, OnTrack helps brief
pilots on how to operate in and around controlled airspace and avoid dreaded
airspace infringements.
OnTrack features interactive maps with added visual terminal chart (VTC)
information, plus video guides on how to fly inbound and outbound tracks into
newly-designated Class D aerodromes.
You will be able to navigate around airspace boundaries, VFR routes, VFR/
Class D reporting points and military control zones – and do so safely before
you take off to fly for real.
REMEMBER to plan your route thoroughly, and carry current charts and
documents. Always check ERSA, NOTAMs and the weather BEFORE you fly.
For more information please visit our website
www.casa.gov.au/ontrack
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MELBOURNE BASIN

VISUAL PILOT GUIDE 2010

VISUAL PILOT GUIDE 2010

As a visual pilot, you are encouraged to use this visual

© 2010 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia

Pre-flight check 2 Buildings

1 MELBOURNE Visual Pilot Guide

Medical current? no Do not fly solo.

Three or more take-offs and Do not carry passengers.

Check CTA and restricted

SARTIME flight Leave flight note with

CHECK AIRCRAFT AND PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Plan for contingencies

AIRCRAFT PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION

IN-FLIGHT FUEL MANAGEMENT

POST-FLIGHT FUEL MANAGEMENT

1. Cloud: More than SCT (3 to 4 OKTAS) below ceiling of 1,500ft; or

TAF YGEL 011835Z 0120/0208 09010KT CAVOK

30-minute holding fuel

TAF YPJT 271648Z 2718/2806 33015G28KT 9999 SHRA FEW010 OVC100

60-minute holding fuel

AVGAS FUEL CONVERSIONS

162 litres avgas = 117kg litres ÷ 0.72 x 0.72 kilograms

Example: Conversion from litres to kg

5 Time in your tanks

Scenario - PIPER LANCE

Piper Lance typical fuel flow:

1 CLIMB Fuel Calculation Min L/Kg/...

2 Cruise Sub total 67 79

Type Category Flight Variable Reserve Fixed Reserve

9 GEneric class D InfoRMation

Ready for take-off

11 GEneric class D InfoRMation

GPS LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE

ACADEMY (ACE) S37 53.7 E145 10.8

13 Using your GPS

Moorabbin is a general aviation aerodrome operating Tower frequencies

15 Moorabbin class D Procedures

17 Moorabbin class D Procedures

19 Moorabbin NTA Procedures

Operation on the aerodrome

Apron area – no taxi clearance required. Monitor Ground on 119.9 MHz.

Reproduced with permission of Airservices Australia

Departure into CLASS G Departure to CTA/CTR Non-towered departure

Taxi call (119.9) Taxi call (119.9) Taxi call (118.1)

Inbound call (118.1/123.0) at about 8–10nm.* Inbound call (118.1)

Common class D readbacks

23 Moorabbin Inbound Radio calls

Beach Rd Moorabbin Airport

S37 58.6 E145 06.1

Old Danden Capital

BMX Spring Valley

ALT 1,000ft FREQ 118.1 The Glen

25 Moorabbin Inbound FROM academy

Circuit joining instructions

27 circuit joining instructions academy

ALT 1,000ft FREQ 123.0

ALT 1,500ft FREQ 123.0

Brighton On descent to 1,000ft

Ham Yacht Club

29 Moorabbin Inbound FROM Brighton

Straight-in approach or base Downwind

Circuit joining instructions

Example: Conversion from litres to kg

ALT 1,000ft FREQ 118.1 The Glen

ALT 1,000ft FREQ 123.0

ALT 1,500ft FREQ 123.0

ALT 1,500ft FREQ 123.0

ALT 1,000ft FREQ 118.1

way ALT 1,000ft FREQ 118.1

So Eumemmerring ALT 1,500ft FREQ 118.1

ALT 1,000ft FREQ 118.1

ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1 ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1

Fawkner ALT 1,500ft FREQ 125.1

ALT 1,500ft/2,000ft FREQ 125.1

ALT as assigned FREQ 125.1

ALT 1,500ft FREQ 125.1