Kununurra RAPAC
Meeting: 2013-1
Date: 13th June 2013
Time: 1300 hrs
Venue: Kununurra Airport Terminal
Meeting Room Kununurra, WA
Minutes
Kununurra Convenor: Kathie Stoker
1.
Open 1300hrs................................................................................................................................. 2
2.
Apologies ....................................................................................................................................... 2
3.
Acceptance of previous minutes .................................................................................................. 2
4.
Correspondence ............................................................................................................................ 2
5.
Business arising from previous minutes ..................................................................................... 3
5.1. North West Kimberley CTAF ............................................................................................................. 3
6.
Notified Agenda Items ................................................................................................................... 3
6.1. Bureau of Meteorology Brief/Issues..................................................................................................... 3
6.1.1. TAF Availability ....................................................................................................................... 3
6.2. Defence Brief/Issues ............................................................................................................................ 4
6.3. Frequency Issues ................................................................................................................................. 4
6.4. Kununurra/Bungle Bungles VNC ........................................................................................................ 5
6.5. WAATTF Review ............................................................................................................................... 5
6.6. Right Hand circuits at Kalumburu ....................................................................................................... 5
7.
Other Business and Late Agenda Items .................................................................................... 7
7.1. Port Hedland developments............................................................................................................. 7
8.
Next Meeting: ................................................................................................................................. 7
2013 RAPAC Schedule will be announced by the end of the year. .................................................................. 7
9.
Attachments................................................................................................................................... 7
9.1 Attendance List ..............…………………..…………………………………………..………………………7
9.2 BoM Presentation ……………………………………………………………………………………………..8
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1. Open 1300hrs
Graeme Rogers, Chairperson, opened the meeting at 1300 hours.
2. Apologies
Tim Anders – Lone Eagle Aviation Services
3. Acceptance of previous Minutes
Minutes accepted
4. Correspondence
4.1
In
Nil
4.2
Out
Nil
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5. Business arising from previous minutes
5.1.
North West Kimberley CTAF
From Previous Minutes:
The change is still required. Need to get confirmation from CASA Operations. Forest River is not used very often.
However it is still required as a reference point.
OAR will progress the change to AIP.
Discussion:
The changes to the Wyndham and Kununurra Broadcast Areas came into effect on 30 May 2013 and the meeting
advised that the experience so far indicated that frequency management procedures in the areas had benefitted from
the changes.
Explanation was sought on the BA boundary around YPKU where the radius displayed as 15nm to the south but
20nm to the north. Graeme Rogers indicated that it was an error and that it should have been the one radius and
sought the meeting’s view on the preferred size. It was determined that a15nm radius boundary should be charted.
Graeme also sought information on the upper level of the KUN BA which was published as 7,000ft AMSL, a level that
was inconsistent with the adjoining YWYM BA, and advised that no documentation evidence could be found justifying
the unusual level. Following discussion it was agreed that the level should be amended to 8,500ft AMSL.
Actions:
1. Adjust the BA boundary
around YPKU
Responsible:
Due Date:
OAR
Next chart amendment (Nov 2013)
2. Amend the upper limit of
the YPKU BA to 8,500ft
AMSL
6. Notified Agenda Items
6.1. Bureau of Meteorology Brief/Issues
For information:
This item is permanently on the agenda for the BOM Rep and/or industry to raise issues/comments as required.
6.1.1. TAF Availability
From Previous Minutes:
area and dividing the area was recommended.
BoM asked about the off-shore operations. The meeting requested Truscott Island to remain within Area 69.
Meeting asked whether the note appended to forecasts about reduced visibility (smoke) could be removed so as to
eliminate the requirement for an alternate when the destination is an ALA and there is no TAF.
BoM will review with the Perth forecasters.
TAFs for Halls Creek, Argyle and Fitzroy Crossing on a 7 day per week basis was requested since there are 7
day/week general public flying to those locations. Start times for forecasts should be 22Z.
BoM to investigate.
A Lombadina TAF, (requested by Broome heli operators) was supported by Kununurra RAPAC.
Kununurra Airport is now available to do observations 7 days per week.
Geoff Doueal/ has replaced Ken Burgess as the BoM contact for NW Australia.
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Discussion:
Elizabeth Heather, BoM Perth, via telecon provided an update and information on the TAF Review, TTF Review,
SIGMET changes and proposed Medium - Level SIGWX charts.
She emphasised that extensive consultation had been undertaken in regard to the TAF review and the issues raised
at the previous YPKU RAPAC are being addressed.
A Lombadina TAF is being provided.
Refer to attachment.
Actions:
Update
Responsible:
BoM
Due Date:
When available
6.2. Defence Brief/Issues
Discussion:
Nil Issues.
Actions:
N/A
Responsible:
Due Date:
6.3. Frequency Issues
This item is permanently on the agenda for frequency related issues/comments to be raised and discussed as
appropriate.
From Previous Minutes:
Change requested for naming of W armn reporting point. Mainly aircraft into Turkey Creek. This was discussed in
detail by the meeting. The chair requested that a proposal be provided to RAPAC. The proposal would be circulated
to RAPAC. The meeting suggested that the reporting point be changed to Sutton.
The Broome RAPAC should also consider that change.
Discussion:
The changes to the BAs and labeling of Turkey Creek has overcome the frequency management problem at WARMN
/Turkey Creek.
Actions:
Responsible:
Due Date:
Closed
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6.4. Kununurra/Bungle Bungles VNC
From Previous Minutes:
There has been suggestion that a VNC to cover Kununurra and the Bungle Bungles National Park be produced. The
OAR is seeking operator’s views on whether a VNC is needed for the area.
The meeting discussed the value to local operators and whether the benefit was primarily for itinerant operators. The
cost of the chart would be investigated. Although the meeting did not reject the idea, the improvements and benefits
needed to be clearly defined.
There are a number of geographical areas that are not covered by charts and which do not support good situational
awareness.
Discussion:
Enquiries with Airservices AIS indicated that robust justification would be required before funds could be allocated.
Further discussion with the group determined that a VNC would have limited value and a better result could be
achieved by revising the ERSA entry. OAR will initiate discussions with AIS and local operators.
Actions:
Responsible:
Due Date:
Bungle Bungle Ranges ERSA
entry revision
OAR to facilitate
asap
6.5.
WAATTF Report
From Previous Minutes:
The Chair informed the meeting of the aims and progress of the W AATTF, with particular reference to the
voluntary fitment of ADS-B aspect.
Discussion:
The Chair provided some background to the activity advising that it was a multi-agency Task Force (DOIT, CASA,
Airservices, DoD) set up in 2012 to investigate current and future aviation infrastructure requirements of WA to
accommodate the rapid expansion of activity in the State.
The Report has been reviewed by all agencies and is expected to be posted on the website in the very near future.
Items under consideration of particular interest include;
 Paraburdoo radar installation and possible associated airspace reclassification.
 Possible introduction of ADS-B only routes.
 Encouragement of ADS-B fitment ahead of the 2016 mandate.
 Possible priority given to ADS-B equipped aircraft.
Actions:
Update
6.6.
Responsible:
Secretariat
Due Date:
When available
Right Hand circuits at Kalumburu.
From Previous Minutes:
A request from the floor to consider a change to the Rwy 10 circuit direction was raised A safety issue due to terrain
to the north north-east has been identified and, anecdotally, non-standard circuits are occurring . There has been an
increase in night operations.
Following discussion the Chair requested RAPAC to develop a proposal for CASA to assess.
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Discussion:
Following discussion it was decided not to pursue the issue.
Actions:
Closed
Responsible:
Due Date:
7. Other Business and Late Agenda Items
7.1.
Port Hedland Developments
Discussion:
The meeting was advised that following an OAR Aeronautical Study leading to a conclusion that control services
will
be required because of a significant increase in aircraft passenger numbers a directive has been issued to
Airservices to provide such services at Port Hedland by November 2014. Accordingly Airservices will be
refurbishing/rebuilding the
Port Hedland Control Tower and the OAR will be establishing a Control Zone and associated Control Area steps
to accommodate these services.
In the interim Airservices is providing an Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) 0 – 20nm YPPD, SFC –
8000 AMSL. The AFIS became operational on 7 June 2013.
Actions:
Update
Responsible:
OAR
Due Date:
When Available
8. Next Meeting: TBA
Discussion:
The group requested that the be scheduled off-season to allow easier participation meetings and proposed
March
as the preferred option.
The Chair advised that budget considerations makes a multi-location RAPAC itinerary an imperative but is
confident that the 2014 program should be able to accommodate the request.
It is intended to publish the 2014 program by December 2013.
9. Attachments
9.1
Attendance List:
Peter (Max) Bladon
Howard James
Paul Cripps
Peter Friel
Brian Sargeant
Kathie Stoker
Adam Stoker
Liz Heather
Sheryl Steele
Peter Cromarty
Graeme Rogers
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Heliwork
Heliwork
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
Kimberley Air Tours
Kimberley Air Tours
Bureau of Meteorology
Defence / CASA
CASA
CASA
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BoM Presentation
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