From 49c1b4f1effb2882369349068cb6b2c31784cc4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Doomedbubbles77 Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:46:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] FACT Pilot Briefing --- docs/.DS_Store | Bin 0 -> 8196 bytes docs/Contributing/.DS_Store | Bin 0 -> 6148 bytes docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md | 112 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 112 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/.DS_Store create mode 100644 docs/Contributing/.DS_Store create mode 100644 docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md diff --git a/docs/.DS_Store b/docs/.DS_Store new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..0baefbfce9cb25e1e4c0f5a52bb2815e6b31d3f5 GIT binary patch literal 8196 zcmeHM&2Q936n~S1td{_BAc262WU-e@e1%UbLWpGpf~bN-Y!s66vDoX$V&crKY;Tqj zMcQ+Ff_wjfN}PJC#HGhxdhHF-{{XI>+V^H=i{lW9Q&qJy(ad|E_j@xtKkGgFIRLo|Ys+*_oLNg{j@q&r@(J~X zcBH_}Ik6#Ni{8M~@x*s^K0A{N`#apE@>n~99$d6`C8 zB*pT>6nUS`_}Z*kk+|bJaz584Q@Y5L6y*+|rDZ=!e9_{yjYqK`@OVztWR}S_LegqY zDdrPSD=kH+(^)FlK4@ku)o=RB*IIF*q7{709q(&KvdS;vA4*>kQt)!QQk^#@2To#0 z+<`?{g%|J=et;k04g3mk;XQn0C3cjZU?gje!5CD~ zUdp(&vF}o3c`=}H12T~PT|cYlS5&^&R>gJvV0`=oX=#m}I^CwVX&u^X zZk^Y1ff-c&wCOF2(E{hL)zD3A(V?}1-apG(U^t~@k~&+D6(`PG1KVS4 sLWEyEL>YpeI*z3xj^Y7qQgF@?3SvrOJw&viM1KS%4N(^{@JAW=0Tprl$^ZZW literal 0 HcmV?d00001 diff --git a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a1f9467e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ +# "Airport Name" (ICAO) + +*Pilots taking part in events that depart from or arrive at FACT should make themselves familiar with this briefing page as well as with all existing charts.* + +## Overview + +- Cape Town International Airport is the primary international airport serving the city of Cape Town, South Africa. + +- The airport has runway 19 / 01. + +## Charts + +Charts are available from the AIP [here](https://www.caa.co.za/industry-information/aeronautical-information-aeronautical-charts/). + +Chartfox charts are available [here](https://chartfox.org/FACT). + +## Frequencies + +| Position | Callsign | Frequency (MHz) | Remarks | +|-------------|--------------------|-----------------|---------| +| FACT_ATIS | Cape Town ATIS | 127.000 | - | +| FACT_DEL | Cape Town Delivery | 122.100 | - | +| FACT_GND | Cape Town Ground | 121.900 | - | +| FACT_TWR | Cape Town Tower | 118.100 | - | +| FACT_APP | Cape Town Approach | 119.700 | - | +| FACT_F_APP | Cape Town Director | 124.350 | - | +| FACA_CTR | Cape Town Area | 125.100 | - | + +## Departure Briefing + +### Clearance Delivery + +- **FACT_DEL** will be the Position responsible for providing push-back and taxiing instructions. + +- When requesting IFR clearance, please provide your Aircraft Type, Stand Number and ATIS letter. + +- When requesting IFR clearance, please provide your **Aircraft Type**, **Stand Number** and **ATIS letter.** + +### Departure Procedures + +- Comply with your assigned departure procedure and do not climb above your initial Climb Altitude unless instructed so. + +- You may be given intermediate climb instructions due to traffic. Do not climb above any assigned flight level. + +- Comply with any speed restrictions if provided. They are important to maintain adequate separation between traffic. + +- When approaching the runway, you'll be asked to report fully ready for departure. That means that when given line-up or take-off clearance, you're expected to be ready to do so without delay. If you need more time, please advise the tower. + + +### Ground Operations + + +- **FACT_GND** will be the Position responsible for providing push-back and taxiing instructions. + +- Remember to squawk **Mode C** before taxiing. + +- If told to monitor a frequency, you're expected to tune in the frequency but not to contact the controller. He will contact you when able. + +- When approaching the runway, you'll be asked to report fully ready for departure. That means that when given line-up or take-off clearance, you're expected to be ready to do so without delay. If you need more time, please advise the tower. + + +### Code F Restrictions + +- **FACT is not Code F compliant** + +### Departure Timeline + +- For Cross Africa, your slot time is represented as a **CTOT (Calculated Take off Time).** You'll be expected to push-back at **TOBT (Target Off Block Time)** between 15 and 20 minutes before **CTOT (depending on how the traffic is flowing at that time).** + +- As far as Clearance is concerned, you can request it at any time before **TOBT**, as long as you'll be ready for push-back at **TOBT.** We suggest you request your clearance at least 15 minutes before **TOBT.** + +- You should not need to connect to the network more than 60 minutes before your **CTOT.** + +## Arrival Briefing + +### Arrivals and Approaches + +- As your flight is approaching , please make yourself familiar with the arrival and approach procedures for Cape Town. + +- All pilots expect Runway 19 for landing. + +- Pilots should plan for the ILS runway 19.. + +- On initial contact with Cape Town International, you will be told the landing runway and the arrival. + + +### Parking and Ground Operations + +- When landing, pilots are advised to vacate as quickly as possible to allow for smooth operation. + +## Oceanic Operations + +- For Johannesburg Oceanic flights, you will not be required to request an Oceanic Clearance. + +- You will be requested however to maintain your Flight Level and an assigned Mach Number. + +- During Oceanic En-route, you'll be able to request higher flight levels, depending on availability. + +- Position Reports will not be required. You may be requested from Oceanic Controllers to provide your ETO (Expected Time Overhead) for a specific waypoint. What the Controller is expecting is your time (as in, 1615z) at the specific waypoint. + +- Remain on your last ATC assigned squawk code until instructed otherwise. + +- CPDLC may be available at Johannesburg Oceanic, but its availability is up to the Controller / is not available. + +- SELCAL is also available at Johannesburg Oceanic. + +- SLOP (Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure) is also available at Johannesburg Oceanic. + + +From: **[VATSSA eAIP](https://eaip2.vatssa.com/)** + +Last update: **22/02/2026 17:35Z** \ No newline at end of file From 0e53a31f61f5acab7a75caa393bedf8bbc3199e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Doomedbubbles77 Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:53:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Update fact.md --- docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md index a1f9467e..bd625623 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md +++ b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# "Airport Name" (ICAO) +# Cape Town International Airport (FACT) *Pilots taking part in events that depart from or arrive at FACT should make themselves familiar with this briefing page as well as with all existing charts.* From b9afaf946b3af5a43efb7b1b96b1b06db25e118d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Miguel Albano <30835922+miguelalbano@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:16:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Update docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md index bd625623..c413951d 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md +++ b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Chartfox charts are available [here](https://chartfox.org/FACT). ### Clearance Delivery -- **FACT_DEL** will be the Position responsible for providing push-back and taxiing instructions. +- **FACT_DEL** will be the Position responsible for issuing IFR clearances. - When requesting IFR clearance, please provide your Aircraft Type, Stand Number and ATIS letter. From fc94bd1b53c617f27ae1dec4ea6934c6e5183c95 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Miguel Albano <30835922+miguelalbano@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:18:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Update docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md index c413951d..6ccc01d1 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md +++ b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md @@ -75,11 +75,11 @@ Chartfox charts are available [here](https://chartfox.org/FACT). ### Arrivals and Approaches -- As your flight is approaching , please make yourself familiar with the arrival and approach procedures for Cape Town. +- As your flight is approaching, please make yourself familiar with the arrival and approach procedures for Cape Town. - All pilots expect Runway 19 for landing. -- Pilots should plan for the ILS runway 19.. +- Pilots should plan for the ILS runway 19. - On initial contact with Cape Town International, you will be told the landing runway and the arrival. From f8b1edf2081804ba7b284ab21dc65320b7f4e359 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Miguel Albano <30835922+miguelalbano@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Update docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md index 6ccc01d1..4665e6cc 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md +++ b/docs/Pilot Briefing/South Africa/fact.md @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Chartfox charts are available [here](https://chartfox.org/FACT). - Remain on your last ATC assigned squawk code until instructed otherwise. -- CPDLC may be available at Johannesburg Oceanic, but its availability is up to the Controller / is not available. +- CPDLC availability at Johannesburg Oceanic is at the controller’s discretion; if it is not explicitly offered, assume it is unavailable. - SELCAL is also available at Johannesburg Oceanic. From fe3dcd71d574ee5b09377fd72bf1f1ee9bf3ce76 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Doomedbubbles77 Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:16:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] DS Store --- .gitignore | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index 4efeb747..3a819c90 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ _site/ .sass-cache/ .jekyll-cache/ .jekyll-metadata - +.DS_Store # Additional Ruby/bundler ignore for when you run: bundle install /vendor