(RWOP Para. 3009, 4001, 4002, 3010)

Arrival

Baker Departure. From Pond, fly approx. 250, direct Pond Creek Bridge and call clear("South Tower, Factoryhand 123, Pond Creek Bridge clear"). Switch to Spencer Crash (BTN 8) and report "Pond creek bridge inbound". Crash will respond with course in use. Crossing power lines, descend to 700' and execute the landing checklist.

From Point Snake. Report "Point Snake inbound". Fly power lines at 700', 100 KIAS, and execute the landing checklist. Intercept course rules as above.

In either case, split the field over the centerline, parallel to the course in use. Approach the field to split by flying a path that doesn't overfly the departure corner of the field (Southeast).

Operations

Read the RWOP for all the details. Don't forget the general overview section at the beginning of the chapter on OLFs. This is just a basic overview.

For all OLFs, split at 700' MSL, 70 KIAS. Pattern altitude is 500' AGL. Taxi in cardinal directions or on the paved surfaces. Make a 360 degree clearing turn after manuevers that end in a hover / touchdown. Maintain at least 200' separation (including vertical separation) from other aircraft when airborn. Turns to downwind SHOULD not be made prior to 200' AGL. Switching sides at the field can be done via taxi, or takeoff/resplitting.

The only thing I ever did at Spencer was get gas. To do that, the call upon entry is "splitting for the apex". Fly an approach directly to the triangle protusion that faces you as you approach the field. Land, go into the fuel pits and call Crash to request fuel. If any eightballers have any gouge to add, email me.

Communications

Mandatory calls made to crash include: Inbound, splitting, departing.

Mandatory calls made to traffic include: re-splitting, wave-off, quick stops, high speed approaches, high speed low level autos, boost off approaches, simulated engine failures on takeoff, simulated stuck pedals, and lifting from CAL zones. Also, call when commencing and concluding TLAs.

Departure Routes

Normally, depart from the Southeast corner. Report departing to Crash, then get ATIS, call skeds, and switch tower. Fly 900' 100 KIAS, and fly along Hwy 90 for a Hughes arrival.

Departures can also be made to the northeast corner (courses 360, 180, 090) or northwest corner (270). In either case, call "departing to the north", and either:

a) Fly 700' MSL, hdg 360, get ATIS, call skeds, and set up for a Fog arrival, or

b) Fly 1100' MSL direct pond creek bridge, then descend to 900' when clear of other traffic routes, and intercept course rules to Pace OLF.