Condor Flyaway CAR

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Suggested Reading ........................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Airports .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Briefing ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Ex Germany ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 To Germany ................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Aircraft ................................................................................................................................................. 3
4. En Route .............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Flexible Eastbound / Westbound CAR / EUR Track ....................................................................... 4
4.3 Great Circle Distances and Tracks ................................................................................................. 4
5. Communication ................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Position Reports ............................................................................................................................ 5
5.3 En Route Communication.............................................................................................................. 5
5.4 WX-Request ................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Weather en Route ............................................................................................................................... 6
6.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Tropical revolving storm (Hurricane) ............................................................................................ 6
6.3 Caribbean Weather ....................................................................................................................... 7
7. CAR Destinations ................................................................................................................................. 8
7.1 Antigua (TAPA / ANU) .................................................................................................................... 8
7.2 Barbados (TBPB / BGI) ................................................................................................................... 9
7.3 Cancun (MMUN / CUN) ............................................................................................................... 10
7.4 Havana (MUHA / HAV) ................................................................................................................ 11
7.5 Holguin (MUHG / HOG) ............................................................................................................... 12
7.6 La Romana (MDLR / LRM) ........................................................................................................... 13
7.7 Montego Bay (MKJS / MBJ) ......................................................................................................... 14
7.8 Panama City (MPTO / PTY) .......................................................................................................... 15
7.9 Pointe-A-Pitre (TFFR / PTP).......................................................................................................... 16
7.10 Puerto Plata (MDPP / POP)........................................................................................................ 17
7.11 Punta Cana (MDPC / PUJ) .......................................................................................................... 18
7.12 Santo Domingo (MDSD / SDQ) .................................................................................................. 19
7.13 San Jose (MROC / SJO)............................................................................................................... 20
7.14 San Juan (TJSJ / SJU) .................................................................................................................. 21
7.15 Santa Clara (MUSC / SNU) ......................................................................................................... 22
7.16 Saint Lucia (TLPL / UVF) ............................................................................................................. 23
7.17 Varadero (MUVR / VAR) ............................................................................................................ 24
1. Preparation

1.1 Suggested Reading

- GEN RM Regional Supplementary Information: NAT/NAM, CAR

- GEN RM Country Rules and Regulations: NAT/NAM, CAR
- RFC
- Flughafenwetterbeschreibung USA und Puerto Rico
- FlyAway „Spanisch im Flug“

1.2 Airports

Es gibt für folgende Airports CBT’s auf dem Workpad:

- ACA, ANU, AUA, AZS, BDA, BGI, BLA, CUN, FDF, GND, HAV, HOG, KIN,
LRM, MBJ, MAG, MID, NAS, PMV, POP, PTP, PTY, PUJ, PVR, RUN, SCU,
SDQ, SJO, SJU, SNU, STX, TAB, UVF, VRA

2. Briefing
If routing crosses WATRS Area expect FL restrictions
Crew will be advised at check-in

2.1 Ex Germany

- Overflight and landing permits

- Station Info

2.2 To Germany

For flight from CAR WX data may be issued in a different format including spanish
abbreviations.
Check GEN RM RSI CAR and CRAR USA for explanations.

3. Aircraft
HF both sets and one SELCAL required.
ETOPS check required.

D-ABUA – D-ABUZ:
- For ETOPS: minimum of 2 FMC, 2 MCDU and 2 IRS must be operative
- For MNPS OPS: minimum of 1 FMC, 2 MCDU and 2 IRS (incl. Center IRS and
FMC related IRS) must be operative
4. En Route

4.1 General

Most Routings are via Quimper or Nantes, sometimes via Santiago or Espichel.
NAT crossing on Minimum time track or NAT-Tracks.

4.2 Flexible Eastbound / Westbound CAR / EUR Track

When required, a flexible east / west CAR/EUR Track will be established. Details of
the flexible Tracks will be published by GANDER OAC on the NAT NIGHT OTS
message. Flights originated in the CAR region or beyond and bound for Europe,
estimating meridian W030° between 0100 and 0800 UTC, are requested to plan via
the published tracks. It should be noted that the FL stated for use on this Track is
included for planning purposes only. However, actual FL for each individual flight will
be assigned after appropriate coordination between the OACs concerned.

4.3 Great Circle Distances and Tracks

TO FROM DISTANCE TRUE TRACK

ANU FRA 3870 NM / 7167 km 267°
BGI FRA 3963 NM / 7339 km 262°
CUN FRA 4655 NM /8621 km 288°
HAV FRA 4392 NM / 8134 km 285°
HOG FRA 4260 NM / 7889 km 280°
MBJ FRA 4431 NM / 8206 km 280°
POP FRA 4094 NM / 7582 km 276°
PUJ FRA 4061 NM / 7521 km 273°

5. Communication

5.1 General

For oceanic clearance see NAT/NAM and eRM part RSI NAT.

Due to a lot of VFR Traffic carefully and critically monitor ATC.

Transponder setting according RFC.
Altimeter setting: See respective CRAR’s CAR, NAT and NAM.

Clearance:
HF Communication is required over large parts of the North / South Atlantic. The
normal radiotelephone language in South America is Spanish. The ATC controllers
often work on several frequencies at a time and therefore a reply to a message may
not be provided right away. Especially in South America all ATC clearances should
be dealt with carefully. ATC is not always according to ICAO standard!
Miami center is working with different remote stations at Grand Bahamas, Nassau
and Grand Turk.

5.2 Position Reports

If last reported waypoint ETO (last reported to ATC) changes by 3 Minutes or more, a
revised estimate has to be transmitted as soon as possible.

5.3 En Route Communication

Flights TO / Actions
FROM
Barranquilla Contact Barranquilla Control at least 15 MIN prior entering
Barranquilla FIR/UIR.
Cuba / Havana Contact Havana Center 10 MIN prior entering Havana FIR.
Curacao Contact Curacao Control 5 MIN prior entering or leaving
Curacao FIR/UIR
Dominican Contact Santo Domingo ACC 10 MIN prior entering.
Republic
Jamaica / Kingston Contact Kingston Center 20 NM prior entering Kingston FIR.
Mexico „Via“ clearances are very common
Example Phraseology
Lateral Routing CLR only: „Cleared DATUL One arrival“.
Routing with Assigned Altitude: „Cleared DATUL One arrival,
descent and maintain FL240“. or
„Cleared DATUL One arrival,
descend at pilots discretion,
maintain FL240“.
Lateral Routing and Vertical „Descend via DATUL One arrival“.
Navigation CLR: or „Descent via DATUL One
arrival, except cross DME fix at or
above one thousand“.
Lateral Routing and Vertical „Descend via the DATUL One
Navigation CLR when Assigning arrival, except, after DME fix,
Altitude not Published on PROC: maintain one zero thousand“. or
„Descend via DATUL One arrival,
except, cross DME fix at one three
thousand then maintain one zero
thousand“.
Direct Routing to Intercept a „Proceed direct TUMAL, descend
STAR/RNAV STAR/FMS and via TUMAL One arrival“. or
Vertical Navigation CLR: „Proceed direct LIBOR, cross
DME fix at or above FL200, then
descent via the MEX One arrival“
5.4 WX-Request

En-Route Flight Advisory Service (EFAS)

EFAS is a network of Flight Service Stations (FSS/Automated FSS) which are

provided with meteorologists assigned to most Air Route Traffic Control Centers
(ARTCC). EFAS is a service especially implemented to provide en route aircraft with
timely and meaningful weather advisories pertinent to the intended type off flight,
route off light and altitude. EFAS is also a central collection and distribution point for
pilot reported weather information. Generally EFAS are tailored to the en-route phase
off light, immediate aerodrome forecast and reports will be provided on request. For
FSS frequency see North America RFC Supplement, or broadcast on 122.200 MHZ.
Callsign is Flight Watch by using the name of the ARTCC identification servicing the
area of your position, followed by your Callsign, aircraft type and position.

Example of EFAS Request:

Atlanta flight watch, Lufthansa 444, B747, Robertstown VOR, request tornado watch
report.

6. Weather en Route

6.1 General

During wintertime, low Sc and Cu clouding may reduce visibility to the ground. Rain is
mainly falling in showers of very short duration (5 to 10 min. only). Throughout the
whole year wind direction in CAR is mainly east (Passat). Temperatures range from
22°C to 20°C with refreshing sea breezes during daytime.

6.2 Tropical revolving storm (Hurricane)

A TRS is an intense cyclone in tropical latitudes, developing in areas of constant high

water temperatures. According to the highest water temperatures the season for TRS
is mainly from June to November. Their energy is generated from the latent heat of
great masses of water condensing during their rise. Consequently, TRS will lose their
strength as soon as they reach the shores. TRS travel around the subtropical high
pressure cells with a direction first to the west, moving inbound CAR, than making a
right turn on to higher latitudes like Florida. There the TRS becomes a tropical low
with associated cold and warm fronts. The trans-lateral movement is approximately
15 kts. A tropical wave is a weak area of low pressure without a defined circulation. If
this wave becomes more organized, it becomes a tropical disturbance. A tropical
disturbance is an organized area of thunderstorms (one closed isobar) that usually
forms in the tropics and lasts at least 24 hours. It has a weak circulation, sometimes
heavy rain and winds <20kts. If this disturbance continues to develop, a tropical
depression is likely to form. A tropical depression is defined as an organized area of
low pressure (some closed isobars) in which sustained winds are 20-33 kts. A
tropical storm is an area where wind speeds reach between 34-63 kts. At that time,
the National Hurricane Centre outside Miami, FL, names the storm. A Hurricane is a
symmetric closed airmass-circulation with a radius of several 100 kms and winds >
65 kts. In sectors A and A‘ the strongest winds occur because the overall speed of
the hurricane has to be added to relative wind speed. Subsequently in the opposite
sectors (B and B‘) wind speed is reduced. Ceiling is low in all sectors with heavy
precipitation. Ceiling is low in all sectors with heavy precipitation. Hurricanes develop
5 to 10 times a year. Their movement and strength are closely watched by all CAR-
MET offices and timely warnings allow to alter route planning.

6.3 Caribbean Weather

The Caribbean lies in the NE Trade wind belt, and experiences fairly stable and
clement weather, except when disturbed by a tropical cyclone. Winds from the east
prevail, generally blowing at their steadiest in the south from December to May,
which is the pleasanter season in the Caribbean. In the summer and autumn months,
temperature and humidity rises, and clouds, heavy rain and thunderstorms become
more frequent. The winds are less steady, being more frequently light and variable,
and tropical cyclones are a possibility. The winds in the Gulf of Mexico are rather
more variable, as only the southern part can be said to be in the NE Trade wind belt.
The weather here is sub-tropical, and is affected by the continental weather system
of North America. The area is subjected to gales from the north in the winter, and to
tropical cyclones in the season. The north part of the Gulf of Mexico is very much
cooler than the Caribbean in the winter months. During summertime CAR has good
flying weather. Clouds mainly consists of Cu types. Thunderstorms north of 25°N are
rare, with stronger and more frequent TS south of this line, mainly in the late
afternoon and evening. Therefore rain may fall in the afternoon and continue into the
night. Visibility is generally good, except when reduced by heavy rain, or heat haze
during calm weather. Visibility drops to 2.000m for 20-30 minutes or even 800 m in
heavy showers with ceiling at approximately 200 ft. The relative humidity is
approximately 70%. “Cyclon” replaces VIS, WX, clouds and ceiling in TAF if heavy
precipitation, very poor VIS and winds> 33 kts are expected.
7. CAR Destinations

7.1 Antigua (TAPA / ANU)

Terrain:

Terrain around the airport is flat, highest obstruction (elev. 1450ft) is located
approximately 7NM SW of the Runway.

Weather:

On the island, there is a relatively dry, tropical climate with common Trade winds.
Throughout the year it is warm with air temperatures varying between 25°C and
30°C.
From April to July and in November, short but heavy rain showers are very usual.
There is a high risk of Hurricanes in the months June to November.

Airport:
7.2 Barbados (TBPB / BGI)

Terrain:

Flat terrain is surrounding the Airport. The highest obstacle with an elevation of 1640
ft is located about 9 NM NNW of the airport.

Weather:

Barbados has moderate tropical climate.

Rainy season from June to November.
Dry season from December to May.
Tropical waves (troughs of low pressure, which can develop into tropical cyclones)
can affect the area and bring northerly winds as they approach from the east.
Hurricanes occur here, especially in August and September.

Airport:
7.3 Cancun (MMUN / CUN)

Terrain:
The surrounding of the airport is flat with an MSA of 2000 ft.
Weather:
Rainy Season is from May to December, with squallines and Thunderstorms.
Visibility poor due to thunderstorms. The standard alternate Cozumel (distance
~30NM) is most likely under the same weather influence. Hurricane season at the
“Riviera Maya” is officially from June to October, through September and October
Hurricanes are most likely.Dry season is from October until May with very hot
temperatures in April and May.
Airport:
Descent request is normally done with Havana. A direct to CUN VOR is common,
thereafter expect vectoring. Radio communication is English (or Spain with other
Aircraft). See also FlyAway “Spanisch im Flug”
Please do not accept a visual in Mexico! This will lead to a Cancellation of the IFR
Flightplan and you will be responsible for traffic separation.
7.4 Havana (MUHA / HAV)

Terrain:
No significant obstacles around Havana airport.
Weather:
Cuba is dominated by the NE trade winds, blowing steadily with 5-10 kts from NE to
E in the winter and blowing steadily with 10-15 kts from E to ESE in summer.
The visibility is usually good, fog is rare and there is occasional light haze on calm
days especially in late summer. Rain mostly falls in summer and autumn months on
windward side of the island.
Airport:
Do not mistake military aerodrome “San Antonio de los Banos” 9 NM SW for Havana
Aerodrome.
7.5 Holguin (MUHG / HOG)

Terrain:
Highest obstacle in the area of Holguin airport is located 30NM SE with an elevation
of 3205 ft. Also some obstructions in the vicinity of the aerodrome located 8 NM NNE
(elevation 1286 ft) and 18 NM ENE (elevation 1459 ft).
Weather:
Cuba is dominated by the NE trade winds, blowing steadily with 5-10 kts from NE to
E in the winter and blowing steadily with 10-15 kts from E to ESE in summer.
The visibility is usually good, fog is rare and there is occasional light haze on calm
days especially in late summer. Rain mostly falls in summer and autumn months on
windward side of the island.
Airport:
7.6 La Romana (MDLR / LRM)

Terrain:
Area with higher terrain north of the field. Highest obstacle is located 21 NM NNE of
the runway, elevation 2300 ft.
Weather:
Dry season with high temperatures is from December to May. Rainy Season is June
to October. Hurricanes are common from July to October.
Airport:
7.7 Montego Bay (MKJS / MBJ)

Terrain:

Mountainous area close to the aerodrome, starting 5 NM south of the runway. The
highest obstacle is located 27 NM SE from SIA VOR, elevation 3500ft.

Weather:

The Jamaica climate is mainly influenced by the NE trade winds. On the mountainous
N and NE side of the island it is a tropical climate throughout the year. On the S and
SW side the climate is drier.
All time of the year rain showers on Jamaica are possible with most powerful rainfalls
in May and June, as well as September and October.
From June to November Jamaica has the highest risk of Hurricanes.

Airport:
7.8 Panama City (MPTO / PTY)

Terrain:

Mountainous area starting 5 NM north of aerodrome. Highest obstacle 11 NM north

of TUM VOR, elevation 3484 ft.

Weather:

Climate in Panama is tropical throughout the year. The dry season (Verano) is from
Decembre to April and the rainy season (Invierno) from Mai to November.

Airport:
7.9 Pointe-A-Pitre (TFFR / PTP)

Terrain:
Terrain SW of the airport ranges up to 4770 ft at the highest point (at ca. 10 DME
distance to the field).
Weather:
Like any other Eastern Caribbean city, Pointe-à-Pitre experiences quite evenly
spread rainfall during the year, with a wetter season between July and November
which coincides with hurricane season. The city receives 1500–2000 mm of rainfall.
Tropical heat is the norm, bringing steady highs of around 32°C (89°F) that drop to
20°C (68°F) at night.
The trade winds blow from the northeast and often temper the climate.

Airport:
7.10 Puerto Plata (MDPP / POP)

Terrain:

There is a mountain range close to the airport, starting approx. 40 NM WNW and
reaching to 35 NM SE of PTA VOR, which is affecting the approach to runway 08.
Highest obstacle 45 NM SW of PTA, elevation 5895 ft. For detailed information
regarding arrival- and departure procedures see AAL and POP CBT!

Weather:

Dry season with high temperatures is from December to May. Rainy Season is June
to October. Hurricanes are common from July to October.
Airport:
7.11 Punta Cana (MDPC / PUJ)

Welcome to the Jungle!

Terrain:

Highest terrain is located 28 NM NW of PNA VOR, elevation 2299 ft.

Weather:

Dry season with high temperatures is from December to May. Rainy Season is June
to October. Hurricanes are common from July to October.
Airport:
7.12 Santo Domingo (MDSD / SDQ)

Terrain:

High Terrain starting 25 NM NW of the aerodrome with minimum grid altitudes of

11.800 ft and 12.200 ft. No significant obstacles in a range of less than 25 NM from
CDO VOR.

Weather:

Dry season with high temperatures is from December to May. Rainy Season is June
to October. Hurricanes are common from July to October.
Airport:
7.13 San Jose (MROC / SJO)

Terrain:

San Jose is surrounded by high terrain with elevations up to 11.500 ft. Minimum grid
altitudes are reaching up to 14.500 ft. For detailed information regarding arrival- and
departure procedures see AAL and CBT for SJO!

Weather:

San José City lies in the Torrid Zone and is in a tropical rainforest. However its
elevation gives it a mild climate. Under the Köppen climate classification it features a
Tropical wet and dry climate. The temperature ranges between 17 and 30 °C (63 and
86 °F). Relative humidity averages 68.2%. It rains on an average of 170 days per
year but half the rainfall pours down on only 15 of these days. The rainy season is
from May to mid-November, but cloudiness and rainfall can occur during the dry
season. There are approximately 2040 hours of sunshine per year. Regularly, there
is a very strong wind at some locations in San Jose during the dry season.

Airport:
7.14 San Juan (TJSJ / SJU)

Terrain:

High terrain S of aerodrome with obstacles up to 4574 ft located 37 NM SW of SJU

VOR.

Weather:

The climate of Puerto Rico falls into the tropical climatic zone. Temperatures are
moderate year round, averaging near 27 °C (80°F) in lower elevations and 21 °C
(70 °F) in the mountains. Easterly trade winds pass across the island year round.
Puerto Rico has a rainy season which stretches from April into November. The
mountains of the Cordillera Central are the main cause of the variations in the
temperature and rainfall that occur over very short distances. The mountains can also
cause wide variation in local wind speed and direction due to their sheltering and
channeling effects adding to the climatic variation. About a quarter of the annual
rainfall for Puerto Rico, on average, occurs during tropical cyclones, which are more
frequent during La Niña events.

Airport:
7.15 Santa Clara (MUSC / SNU)

Terrain:
Highest terrain some 25 to 30 NM S of the field with the highest elevation reaching up
to 3658 ft.
Weather:
The average daytime temperatures generally vary between 22 and 30 degrees
Celsius. There are two seasons, dry season from November to April and wet season
(or rainy season) from May to October.
Hurricane season occurs between August and October, during which time if a severe
storm hits, winds can gust up to 200 kilometers per hour. This also coincides with the
resort's rainy season, from May through October. During these months, average
rainfall can reach 31 inches (nearly 60% of the island’s total annual rainfall amount).

Airport:
7.16 Saint Lucia (TLPL / UVF)

Terrain:

High terrain N of airport. The highest obstacle is located on an island 25 NM SW of

UVF, elevation 4049 ft.

Weather:

Saint Lucia is in the tropical zone, although its climate is moderated by northeast
trade winds. Since it's fairly close to the equator, the temperature doesn't fluctuate
much between winter and summer. The dry season is from December to June, and
the rainy season is from June to November. Average daytime temperatures are
around
29 °C (84.2 °F), and average nighttime temperatures are around 18 °C (64.4 °F).
Average annual rainfall ranges from 1,300 mm (51.2 in) on the coast to 3,810 mm
(150 in) in the mountain rainforests.

Airport:
7.17 Varadero (MUVR / VAR)

Terrain:

No significant obstacles around Varadero airport.

Weather:

With its subtropical climate, Varadero offer an eternal summer! The average daytime
temperatures generally vary between 22 and 30 degrees Celsius. There are two
seasons, dry season from November to April and wet season (or rainy season) from
May to October.
Hurricane season occurs between August and October, during which time if a severe
storm hits, winds can gust up to 200 kilometers per hour. This also coincides with the
resort's rainy season, from May through October. During these months, average
rainfall can reach 31 inches (nearly 60% of the island’s total annual rainfall amount).

Airport:

Do not mistake V.-Kawama (MUKW) for V.-Juan Gomez Intl airport.