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Proposed general aviation area - Gisborne
control zone
Consultation
Civil Aviation AuthorityProposed general aviation area - Gisborne control zone
Table of Contents
1. Overview ............................................................................................................. 1
2. Proposed general aviation area ....................................................................... 1
3. Likely effect on airspace users ........................................................................ 2
4. Consultation list ................................................................................................. 3
5. Submissions ....................................................................................................... 3
6. Further information ............................................................................................ 4
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1. Overview
The Hawkes Bay Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club has applied for the designation of a
general aviation area in the northern portion of the Gisborne control zone. The GAA is to
enable NORDO and non-transponder equipped para-motors to operations within
temporarily uncontrolled airspace within this part of the Gisborne control zone.
Previously there has been a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the club and
Airways Corporation of New Zealand (Airways) for the operation of para-motors without
transponders or radios within specified areas of the Gisborne control zone.
However, in 2012 Airways declared a nationwide policy of approval for operating within
controlled airspace without an operable transponder would only be granted in special
circumstances such as emergencies and transponder maintenance. The MOU was cancelled
in October 2012.
2. Proposed general aviation area
The location north of Ormond is the most suitable for para-motoring as it is the only
substantial area of flat land which is open to smooth south-easterly winds providing the
best flying conditions. It is also far enough away from the ranges to fly in light north-west
winds without being affected by turbulence.
Another advantage is that it is usable in the early morning and late evening when westerly
winds and convection-induced turbulence has abated providing smooth flying conditions.
Activation of the proposed GAA, NZG4xx, is yet to be decided, but it will either be active
permanently or only by ATC approval during daylight hours.
The vertical boundaries of NZG4xx would be from the surface to an upper limit of 1000
ft1.
NZG4xx would be within that area of the Gisborne CTR north of a line from The Lakes
VRP to Ormond VRP across to the 1217 ft spot height to the CTR boundary – depicted in
blue as shown here:
1 All altitudes in this document are above mean sea level unless otherwise stated.
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Proposed NZG4xx
3. Likely effect on airspace users
The likely effect on VFR aircraft would be minimal. Air traffic control issue clearances
that enable pilots to remain clear of the active GAA.
A pilot may still elect to operate within an active GAA.
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The advisory altitude descent profiles of the VOR/DME RWY 14 and RNAV (GNSS)
RWY 14 instrument approaches would enable an IFR aircraft to be at least 500 ft above the
upper limit of NZG4xx until the final approach fix at 5 NM/SELAK.
On the VOR/DME RWY 14 approach, the segment obstacle clearance altitude between 7
and 5 DME is 1420 ft AMSL. A pilot flying the recommended practice of following
advisory altitudes on a stable approach would be clear of the proposed GAA by more than
500 ft vertically, but if the ‘dive and drive’ method is used the minimum vertical clearance
would be 420 ft.
When designing controlled airspace boundaries, a climb gradient of 300 ft per nautical
mile is used. Based on this gradient, the PAUA TWO and CITY THREE RWY 32 SIDs
would allow for an IFR aircraft to be 500 ft above the upper limit of NZG4xx by 5 NM
(approximately waypoint SALEK in diagram) on the extended centreline.
4. Consultation list
The following organisations and representative groups have been sent a copy of this
document.
• Airways Corporation of New Zealand
• Air New Zealand Regional Group
• Gisborne Airport Ltd
• Gliding New Zealand
• New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
Notification has been sent to subscribers to the CAA Email Notification Service – Airspace
Notifications Area NZ4.
This document is also available on the CAA website at the following link:
http://www.caa.govt.nz/airspace/airspace_review.htm.
5. Submissions
Prior to making a designation or classification of airspace, Civil Aviation Rule 71.9
requires the Director to consult with all parties that may be affected within the aviation
industry.
This document forms part of the consultation process. Submissions are sought from any
interested person, organisation or representative group to provide further information
relevant to this proposal.
Submissions are accepted either electronically or via mail.
Please address submissions to:
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Group Executive Officer
Aviation Infrastructure and Personnel
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
PO Box 3555
Wellington 6140
Fax: 04-569-2024
Email: dianne.parker@caa.govt.nz
Reference – Gisborne proposed general aviation area
Closing date for submissions is Friday 10 April 2015.
6. Further information
For further information contact:
Paula Moore
Aeronautical Services Officer – Air Traffic Services (Airspace)
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
P O Box 3555
Wellington 6140
Phone: (DDI) 04 560 9525
Email: paula.moore@caa.govt.nz
S-D180-08/3 (DW1307841-0)
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