Heathrow - Schiphol Special Event

This route is extremely popular between many pilots with Heathrow and Schiphol being many people's 'Favourite' destinations. So after high demand from that last one, the GB & NL event coordinators have decided to make this happen!

This event is going to take place on Saturday the 20th of January and between the time 18:00z - 22:00z.

Scheduling wise, unlike the Heathrow Birthday event, you will not be required to register a flight. All you need to do is just turn up. However in the forum topic (listed below) - we suggest you confirm whether you are able to make it so we can gather numbers.

At both airports and between you can expect ATC coverage from Delivery all the way to the Area controllers - Fully Staffed with quality ATC including members from Euroharmony. You must be prepared for holding patterns as we expect numbers to reach 300+ and must be familiar with these operations - information can be found about these. [1]

Routes

Regarding the routes; you will need to stick to the two specific routes provided on the GB main page depending on which direction you are travelling (i.e. To or from Schiphol).

The route from Heathrow (EGLL) to Schiphol (EHAM): Maximum FL250

BPK UM185 CLN UL620 REDFA - For Flights above  FL245

BPK M185 CLN L620 REDFA     - For Flights below  FL245

Departure: Expect Brookmans Park departure initially to 6000ft (BPKxx – dependent on active runway). Speed restrictions below FL100 apply. Do not include the SID in your flight plan, it will be given to you with your clearance.

Arrival: Expect REDFA1A arrival following ATC instructions for transition from SUGOL intersection. Do not include a STAR in your flight plan, it will be given to you enroute.

The route from Schiphol (EHAM) to Heathrow (EGLL): Maximum FL260

GORLO UL980 LOGAN  - For Flights above  FL245

GORLO L980 LOGAN    - For Flights below  FL245

Departure: Expect GORLO departure initially to FL060 (Actual SID dependent on active runway). Speed restrictions below FL100 apply. Do not include the SID in your flight plan, it will be given to you with your clearance.

Arrival: Expect LAM3A arrival, or if/when the LAM stack if full you might be assigned the BIG1E arrival to the BIG stack, in both cases expect vectors to final. Do not include the STAR in your flight plan, it will be given to you enroute. Holds for both arrivals are published on charts (see below). Speed restrictions below FL100 apply as well as speed restrictions for holds and final transitions as published.

Charts

London Heathrow Charts (EGLL) are available [2] - login - 'ivaogb' Password - 'ivaogb'

Amsterdam Schiphol Charts (EHAM) are available [3]

Info & Suggestions

» Read back all commands clearly and quickly
» On first contact state callsign only; for example: "Harmony 1798 With you"
» Bring plenty of fuel - you will most likely be put into a hold.
» Very busy ILS's - be prepared for landing clearances as late as 300ft to the ground or a go around.
» Try and fly online with voice, you can fly online with text, however with heavy traffic, text pilots could cause overloaded controllers problems.
» Correct callsigns for Heathrow:

                                Heathrow Director - Not Heathrow Approach
                                London Control     - Not London Centre

» Please do not use 'FsPassengers'as this may cause problems in the crowded airspace!

» Last but not least don't forget CHARTS!

                        
Important notes:

See you all in the online skies!
Conrad Oldcorn - Event Coordinator