Understanding Air Traffic Control
at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
VFR ARRIVAL HINTS AND
TIPS - FISK VFR APPROACH CONTROL
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This is a temporary Air Traffic Control facility (consisting
of nothing more than a travel trailer with
an awning) that is positioned on a hill north / northwest of Fisk, WI.
From this outdoor vantage point, utilizing binoculars,
radio, and a set of strobes, the Fisk controller team uses their
combined ATC experience to:
a. locate you
b. visually identify your type and color
c. quickly assess the sequence
d. determine a plan (which runway you'll be assigned)
e. communicate instructions to you
This rapid sequence of events takes place
over and over, to each aircraft heading for AirVenture.
As you approach Fisk (staying over the railroad
tracks), you may see the Fisk ATC facility atop the hill.
Vigilance
There may be several aircraft of similar type in your vicinity, so
please be vigilant to ensure the instructions issued were intended for
you!
Flights of Two or More
Flights of two or more aircraft are more
difficult to work - both by the Fisk controllers and the tower
controllers as well. These flights are discouraged for the following
reasons:
- We base our procedures at Fisk upon
“In-Trail” separation.
- It is difficult to distinguish a
flight from one aircraft “overtaking” another.
- It is more difficult for a flight to
maneuver as needed/requested to achieve/maintain required in-trail
spacing.
- It is more difficult for a flight to
land and clear the runway (taking longer) than for individual aircraft
in-trail.
Slow Flight Maneuvering
Throughout the VFR arrival procedure you may be required to maneuver
your aircraft at various altitudes and airspeeds (as well as hold) in
order to maintain proper spacing from aircraft ahead.
When this occurs do your best, within the
capabilities of both you and your aircraft, to comply.
Please ensure that you “brush up” on
your “slow flight” piloting skills prior to your departure for
Oshkosh. We (ATC and you) will feel more comfortable knowing that you
are operating within the capabilities of both you and your aircraft.
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