Saturday, 11 February 2012, 08:00

The North Shore Aero Club is opening it’s doors to a Microlight and Vintage Fly-in on 11^th February 2012.

There are no landing fees for the day and a burger BBQ will be available at cost for $5.

Tea and coffee on-site from a familiar vendor.

We particularly look forward to the arrival of Microlights and Vintage aircraft but of course, all aircraft are welcome.

 

Being sandwiched between the Great Northern Air Race last week and the upcoming Nationals at North Shore, this Fly-In is intentionally a small event by comparison with 2011. We do however expect it to be a great opportunity to meet other pilots and enjoy the interesting aircraft available.

There will be few microlight distributors offering low-cost trial flights and plenty of opportunities for cost-share flights with fellow pilots. Attached information to assist you are :

The layout of the field for the day – should the additional parking area be required, a NOTAM will be issued at the time – The CFI will make the call.

 

1. Standard information explaining typical weather - here 
2. Standard explaining the general procedures - here 
3. Link to Vol 4 for NE for airfield  - here 
4. Link to Vol 4 for NE for operational data - here
5. Ground layout for Fly-in - here

 

Check the wind on the day and join overhead.

The forecast suggests 21 will be operational, in which case descend non-traffic side for 21 and enter the circuit – frequency 118.0

• Once landed, exit at the taxiway which will be clearly marked
• Friendly faces will waiting to advise the best places to park wearing hi-visibility vests plus waving of arms
• NE is not a controlled airfield but advice may be transmitted by the CFI to assist safety if required

 

The weather forecast looks excellent for the day – see you there

We will have some of the main microlight vendors offering 15minutes trial flights with an instructor for $50 so that people can get a taste of these aircraft.

The purpose of the event is to get pilots together for recreation and fun whilst promoting microlights in general.

 

Typical Weather at NSAC

Predominant Winds –

WP ATIS – 128.3. West to Southwest wind conditions are predominant, favouring runway 21.

Sea Breeze –

Mostly during summer, sea breezes are common. Sea breezes at NZNE ‘kick in’ late morning to early afternoon and blow from the North Nor east, usually straight down runway 03 at 5-10kts.    

Turbulence & Wind Shear –

Turbulence & Wind Shear can be expected in W/NW wind conditions in the area of the runway 21 approach path – also in SW wind conditions (as per NZNE AD 2 – 51.2 aerodrome plate – AIPNZ Vol 4). Mechanical turbulence can also be expected due to proximity of structures on the aerodrome to the runway – especially in Westerly wind conditions.

Cloud –  

Low cloud will often form over the aerodrome in frontal and in moist Northerly wind conditions. This cloud will lay on the higher terrain around the aerodrome.

Fog –

Radiation fog is a usual occurrence at NZNE during the colder months. This fog is usually at its worst in the early morning and after sunrise, but does form at night, especially when the sky is clear (watch the temperature to due point split when planning night flying). Fog will usually form in the middle of the aerodrome first due to the low lying ground.

Rain –

After heavy rain aquaplaning can occur on the sealed portion of runway 03/21 due to the concrete surface. During winter, and most of autumn and spring, the grass areas and runways close due to the soft surface condition. The grass runways often close after periods of heavy rain also.

 

North Shore Airfield General Procedures

General

North Shore aerodrome is one of the busiest airfields in the country with a high level of fixed wing and helicopter training traffic and commercial fixed wing and helicopter operations. To facilitate the safe operation of all aircraft at North Shore aerodrome the following information should be used and the stated recommended procedures complied with.

 

Scheduled and Commercial Operations

North Shore aerodrome has two scheduled operators and many other commercial operators operating out of North Shore.

Great Barrier Airlines who provide a scheduled service between North Shore and Great Barrier Island operate daily and are busiest on weekends and public holidays – especially during summer. Great Barrier flights vacate to Great Barrier Island either straight out runway 03 or via left hand downwind runway 21 and join either left hand downwind runway 03 or non-traffic side runway 21.

To avoid traffic conflicts commercial operators fly to Great Barrier at 2500ft and back at 2000ft. Private operations between North Shore and Great Barrier should use these cruising levels.    

 

Ground Movements

All aircraft movements are restricted to paved areas. All grass areas, including the grass runways, get very soft when wet – SO PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS.

During the summer months the grass areas and runways become hard enough to facilitate aircraft movements. When the grass is unsuitable for aircraft operations, it will be advised by NOTAM. Please check the NOTAMS prior to departure.

 

Departing

Fixed wing aircraft and helicopters shall only vacate the circuit in accordance with standard procedures.

Fixed wing aircraft are prohibited from making a right turn until clear of the fixed wing and helicopter circuits, or until reaching at least 1700ft AMSL.

Helicopters should not make a right turn from RWY 21 or a left turn from RWY 03 until clear of the fixed wind and helicopter circuits.

Departing IFR aircraft will make a left turn to intercept track at 1000ft AMSL RWY 21 or 800ft AMSL RWY 03.

 

Joining

Due to traffic density, fixed wing aircraft are requested to use Standard Overhead Joining procedures.

Straight in approaches for any runway by fixed wing aircraft are prohibited unless engaged on a RNAV (GNSS) approach.

Helicopters are to join at not above 800ft AMSL, clear of active runways and the fixed wing circuit. Straight in approaches for runways 09 and 27 are preferred and helicopters should be at or below 800ft AMSL within 2NM of the aerodrome. TLOF East for RWY 27 and TLOF West for RWY 09 should be utilised.

 

Helicopter traffic is prohibited from joining right base RWY 21 or left base RWY 03.

VFR aircraft should be aware that IFR aircraft engaged on the RNAV (GNSS) approach will join long final.

 

RNAV approach reporting points are:       

RWY 21                                              RWY 03

UPLIN – 10NM final                          MABDA – 8NM final

Final Apr Fix – 5NM final                  Final Apr Fix – 4NM final

Note: The RNAV RWY 03 approached is offset to the left of the runway centreline to avoid the NZWP CTR.

Circuit traffic retains right of way unless the weather dictates the instrument approach must be flown down to minima’s.

                                                                       

Circuit Procedures

Circuit Direction:           Fixed Wing                         Helicopter Only

                                    RWY 03 – left hand               RWY 03 – right hand

                                    RWY 09 – left hand               RWY 09 – right hand

                                    RWY 21 – left hand               RWY 21 – left hand

                                    RWY 27 – left hand               RWY 27 – left hand

Circuit altitude:             Fixed wing 1200ft AMSL

                                    Helicopter 800ft AMSL

Night Operations

Night time circuit curfew: 2200 to 0700 HR local.

 

Ground Layout for the day

 

North Shore Aero Club

Office 09 425 4273

For organisatonal information contact Trevor Dance on 0274 896 988