1. CLVV Briefing Useldanges Glider Sectors
Topics
The airspace situation, classification, service provided
Decommissioning of the Gliderbox & Glidercorridor concept
The new glider sectors
The operational procedures
The emergency procedures
Q&A
Written Test

2. The airspace situation, classification, service provided
ELUS located outside ELLX-CTR below TMA1A in airspace class ‘G’
CTR Luxembourg (D)
AIP – AD2
5.2  GLIDER FLIGHTS
Glider flights are prohibited.

3. The airspace situation, classification, service provided
TMA1A above ELUS from 2500’ to FL airspace class ‘D’

4. The airspace situation, classification, service provided
TMA1B above northern part of Luxembourg from 3500’ to FL airspace class ‘D’

5. The airspace situation, classification, service provided
Class ‘ E’ airspace east of TMA1 (G), Class ‘D’ airspace south of TMA1(F) and west of TMA1 (B)
up to FL95

6. The airspace situation, classification, service provided
Class ‘ C’ airspace west of Luxembourg (B) from FL55 up to FL165

7. Glider sector South and Glider sector north, class « D » airspace…

8. GSS 2500 – FL55
GSN 3500 – FL65
Class « D » airspace is controlled airspace , clearance , ATC radio and Transponder is required
Exceptions will be granted to CLVV users, class « D » service will be provided to all other users
Non-CLVV traffic will recieve traffic information on other non CLVV-traffic, but only general information of glider activity.
CLVV-traffic will not recieve any traffic information from ELLX/APP

9. AIP Publication AIRAC 3/4/2014

10. Glider sector south – the borders
GSS Tour

11. Glider sector south – the borders
GSN Tour

12. The glider sectors & DIK Holdings
As agreed with SMU, the DIK Holding can be used during activation of the Glidersectors for IFR training flights that do not exceed a speed of 120kts in the holding pattern.
Useldange radio will be informed by APP and will forward this information to all the gliders operating within the sectors.
Theoretical holding pattern at a speed of 120kts
Theoretical holding pattern at a speed of 180kts

13. The glider sector north
Excluded is the Noertrange paradrop area; gliders shall keep clear of this area

14. The glider sector concept
During activation of the Glider sector(s) by Useldange Radio, the concerned sectors remain classified as “D” airspace including mandatory transponder carriage.
 Exception: Gliders and Motorgliders based at Useldange aerodrome operating below 5000’ are exempted from the mandatory transponder carriage and shall maintain a continuous two way listening watch with Useldange Radio ( Mhz).
During activation of the sector(s), no IFR traffic will be cleared into the activated sector(s) and the N852 AWY is not available between DIK and the Belgian-Luxembourg Border within the activated levels.

15. The glider sector concept
All other (non Useldange airfield based) VFR traffic about to enter the active sector(s) provided with Flight Information Service by ELLX/APP will be informed that they are entering an active glider sector.
No specific traffic information in respect of individual gliders flights will be provided within the sector(s) (Published in AIP)
Gliders operating within the sector(s) will not be provided with traffic information concerning mutual glider or other VFR traffic
VFR traffic at speeds exceeding 150kts will be advised by ATC to avoid the sector(s) if at all possible
This LoA constitutes the clearance for the concerned gliders to enter the sectors when activated according the conditions hereunder.

16. Activation Procedure Useldange based gliders will squawk: 4472
When operating at 5000’ or above within the sector(s)
When operating within Luxembourg airspace
outside of the sector(s)
or when the sectors are not active

17. The glider sector concept
Transponder carriage and operation is compulsory for all Gliders operating at 5000’ or above.
5000’ QNH = 1500m QNH / 1200 QFE
Altitudes of 5000’ (1500m QNH) or above are NOT available for gliders not XPDR equipped:
LX-CLV
Private non X-PDR Gliders
When passing 4500’ (1350m QNH) in the climb, all Gliders will Squawk 4472 (Dedicated Squawk for Gliders in Luxembourg TMA)
CLVV is responsible for training and briefing concerning all the elements of this agreement to all pilots using the sectors. This training has to be documented and traceable.

18. Activation Procedure
The sectors will be activated on request of CLVV users (sector activation will be granted by ELLX APP depending of expected IFR traffic volume, commercial IFR traffic has priority over glider traffic) but will not be restricted to the glider activity.
The Glider Sector South and Glider Sector North can be activated / deactivated independently.
The Glider Sector South (GSS) will be activated when CLVV operates local circuits.
GSS can be activated up to 3500’, 4500’ or FL55 depending on CLVV operational needs or ATC restrictions
The Glider Sector North (GSN) will be activated when CLVV operates cross-country flights.
GSS can be activated up to 4500’, FL55 or FL65 depending on CLVV operational needs or ATC restrictions

19. Activation Procedure Concept scenario 1: Useldange Radio is manned
Activation: The Sectors will be activated by CLVV telephone via the published lines depending on approval of ELLX/APP.
During the activation of the Useldange Glider Sectors:
Useldange Radio shall be permanently manned and reachable via the published phone lines
Useldange airfield based users operating within the sector(s) shall maintain continuous listening watch of Useldange Radio
Useldange Radio provides aerodrome information concerning the airfield and assures continuous radio communication with gliders operating within the sector(s).
Useldange Radio shall forward all relevant messages from ELLX/APP either by general broadcast or by dedicated call to specified aircraft.

20. Activation Procedure Concept scenario 1: Useldange Radio is manned
All gliders shall verify the status of activation with Useldange Radio before entering the sectors
Deactivation: The sectors will be deactivated by CLVV telephone via the published lines as soon as all users have left the sector or are advised of the deactivation.

21. Activation Procedure – RADAR Mapping

22. Activation Procedure Concept scenario 2: Useldange Radio is NOT manned
Activation of Useldange Glider Sector by airborne aircraft (limited to Useldange airfield based aircraft)
The activation of the sector(s) by an (non XPDR equipped) airborne aircraft is limited to one aircraft at a time (except for formation flights). The pilot shall close the sectors as soon as (all) the aircraft(s) has left the sector (either vertical or lateral)
The (activating) pilot of the aircraft is responsible for the status of the sector(s) and shall maintain continuous listening watch of ELLX/APP frequency.
All other participating pilots of the formation will maintain continuous listening watch on Useldange frequency with the activating pilot on a 2nd box.

23. General use of the Luxembourg airspace by gliders outside Useldange Radio operating hours
XPDR equipped aircraft should NOT activate Sector north when Useldange Radio is not manned
Transponder equipped glider operating within Luxembourg airspace outside Useldange Radio operating hours should coordinate with LUX APP s follows:
Departing gliders
Before T/O at Useldange airfield by landline: activate Useldange Glider Sector South.
After T/O establish radio contact with ELLX/APP and indicate when leaving sector south. The sector south will then be closed.
Notify ELLX/APP when leaving Luxembourg TMA (either vertical or lateral).

24. The glider sector concept Concept scenario 1: Useldange Radio is NOT manned
Arriving gliders
Request clearance to enter Luxembourg TMA and indicate the maximum expected level and intentions.
Notify ELLX/APP when leaving Luxembourg TMA (either vertical or lateral).
Pilots shall maintain continuous listening watch of ELLX/APP. If the air work extends to an area outside of TMA1B and/or the area of Glider Sector South, a supplementary clearance shall be requested by the pilot.

25. Phraseology (Examples)
Activation of Glider sector(s) by landline:
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to FL55
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to 4500’ QNH 1021

26. Phraseology (Examples)
Activation of Glider sector(s) by landline:
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to FL55
- Useldange Radio, request activation of Glider Sector South up to 4500’ QNH 1021
Activation of Glider sector by airborne pilot
- LX-xxx, overhead Useldange , request activation of Glider Sector South
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 4500’ QNH1023, request activation glider sector north, maximum FL55
Clearance request by glider pilot (XPDR equipped)
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 3800’ QNH1017, request to enter TMA1B for air work, maximum FL60
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 3800’ QNH1017, request to enter TMA1B for transit, maximum FL60
- LX-xxx, east of Luxembourg TMA , altitude 3800’ QNH1017, request to enter TMA1B for landing at Useldange, maximum FL60

27. Deactivation of Useldange Glider Sector by ELLX/APP
ELLX/APP is entitled to deactivate the sector(s) whenever traffic situation or emergency situation so requires.
Two deactivation concepts are available to ELLX/APP
a) Deactivation due to Traffic prediction
Whenever a deactivation of the sector(s) due to operational constrains is deemed necessary, ELLX/APP will issue a 20 Minutes pre-notification for the deactivation of the sector(s) to Useldange Radio by the published landlines. On ELLX/APP request all gliders and motorgliders operating within the sectors shall clear the “D” airspace.
Useldange Radio will inform ELLX/APP as soon as all Gliders and Motorgliders have cleared the sector(s).

28. Deactivation of Useldange Glider Sector by ELLX/APP
b) Emergency Deactivation
Whenever an emergency situation arises (e.g. Go-Around procedure with RTF, immediate need of DIK Holding, other emergencies) ELLX/APP will issue a general broadcast on frequency Mhz:
“To all users of the Luxembourg Glider Sectors, this is Luxembourg Approach Control. Due to an emergency the Glider Sectors are closed with immediate effect. All Gliders have to clear the Glider Sectors by the most expeditious means (laterally or vertically)”
Parallel to the broadcast ELLX/APP approach will contact Useldange Radio via landline to suspend all departures and coordinate the clearance of the sectors.

29. Summary of most important…
When activating the sectors, always indicate the desired Altitude or Flight level
Maintain continuous listening watch an Useldange Radio frequency 129,975 when operating within the sectors
Check the activation of the sectors before entering from German/Belgian airspace
Arrange your flight to operate within the sectors when they are activated as far as possible.
Switch on the Transponder when passing 4500’ in the climb, don’t climb through 5000’ without active XPDR
Squawk 4472 (Dedicated Squawk for Gliders in Luxembourg TMA)
Be ready to vacate the sectors by the most expeditious means when instructed either by Useldange Radio or Luxembourg ATC on frequency – report to Useldange radio when vacated

30. Questions