Student Training Guide - YMMB Training Area
Student Training Guide - YMMB Training Area
Student Training Guide - YMMB Training Area
Guide – YMMB
Training Area
Version 1.1
7/13/2019
Introduction
This guide is intended for pilots and students new to YMMB, students preparing for training area
solo and students who just need to ‘brush up’ on procedures. Upon commencing your training at
Tristar, you will be provided with an A5 excerpt of the Melbourne VTC containing the YMMB CTR
(control zone) like the example below. Please remember this excerpt is for training purposes only
and not for operational use, you should purchase a current and full Melbourne VTC for your flying.
Once you have your VTC, it is important that you take the time to familiarise yourself with the map
including aerodromes, waypoints, danger and restricted areas, major features and airspace
boundaries. As the focus of this guide is the YMMB Training area we will examine the aerodrome
itself, as well as key features, boundaries and waypoints important to flying in and out of the
aerodrome.
YMMB
Information regarding Moorabbin Aerodrome can be found in the current En Route Supplement
Australia (ERSA) (found either in hard copy from your local pilot store or online via the Air Services
Australia website). It is very important that you carefully study the airport map including runways
and taxiways – knowing the airport like the back of your hand is extremely helpful when conducting
any flight.
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The ERSA contains many valuable pieces of information about your aerodrome including taxi and
flight procedures. MAKE SURE YOU READ YOUR YMMB ERSA ENTRY!!!
It is important that you arrive early (at least 30 minutes) prior to you designated booking time.
Remember adequate preparation on the ground makes things much easier in the air. After making
yourself known to Tristar staff and pre-flighting your aircraft, you should check the ATIS and write it
down. Knowing the wind direction and runways in use, allows you to prepare your taxi, departure
and most probable arrival. Knowing the runway also allows you plan your radio calls.
Having these elements planned before you leave will reduce workload once the engines have
started. Remember: time is money.
Discuss your Taxi, departure and arrival plan with your instructor during your pre-flight brief.
As discussed in the previous section, ascertaining what runways are in use from the ATIS allows us to
plan our taxi for our desired runway. (After run-ups are complete)
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If the Runways 31L/31R are in use:
Expect to use Taxiway B for Holding Point B3 (RWY 31L) or Holding Point B (RWY 31R) – See
the yellow line below.
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Taxi for Arrivals
Due to the inconsistent nature of arrivals in terms of which taxiway you will end up landing before,
planning for your return taxi is something best discussed with you instructor on the day of your
flight. Remember knowing the aerodrome better will make things easier when getting taxi
instructions from the tower.
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Standard Departure and Arrival RWY 35’s
See the simplified diagram below for the standard arrivals and departures for the 35 Runways: Red
for RWY 35L and Green for RWY 35R.
For RWY 35L, notice the departure southbound over water and northbound over land to maintain
traffic separation.
For RWY 35R, a downwind departure is acceptable, however an oblique departure like the one
below provides further separation of aircraft arriving from Parkmore.
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Standard Departure and Arrival RWY 17’s
See the simplified diagram below for the standard departures and arrivals for the 17 runways: Red
for RWY 17R and Green for 17L.
For RWY 17R notice the southbound departure remains over land and the northbound arrival
remains over water for traffic separation (opposite to RWY 35L).
Departures for RWY 17L can depart off an oblique crosswind (130o), but remember intentions must
be made clear to the tower.
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Standard Departure and Arrival RWY 31’s
See the simplified diagram below for the standard departures and arrivals for the 31 runways: Red
for RWY 31L and Green for RWY 31R.
For RWY 31L notice the southbound departure remains over water and the northbound arrival
remains inland. Depending on traffic, ATC may give instruction to join a 3nm final or an oblique base
for RWY 31L.
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Standard Departure and Arrival RWY 13’s
See the simplified diagram below for the standard departures and arrivals for the 13 runways: Red
for RWY 13R and Green for RWY 13L.
Remember a Downwind call is required at MB when joining that leg of the CCT.
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Overfly
General Tips
Additional radio calls may be required by ATC “Report Sandown” for example. Remember to
listen carefully and follow instructions. You may not always be told what you are expecting.
Familiarise yourself with the training area.
Familiarise yourself with the Aerodrome.
Learn your radio calls and make sure you are on the correct frequency before you transmit.
“Abeam Carrum” is not Carrum. Make sure you are where you are supposed to be.
LOOKOUT FOR TRAFFIC – YMMB Training area/Carrum and GMH are very busy traffic routes
– keep your eyes outside.
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