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ClassD airspace is controlled airspacewhere an air traffic control service is
provided to aerodrome traffic. The service is aprocedural-based service.
Theproceduresoutlined in this chapter shouldbe read in conjunctionwith
theprocedures for controlled airspace. There are someminor differences to
procedures inClassD airspace.
An air traffic control servicewill beprovided.
Except in anemergency, a clearance is required for all flights inClassD
airspace.
WhenClassC andD airspace adjoin laterally, flights at the commonboundary
will begiven services applicable toClassD airspace.
Consult ERSA, NOTAM and theVisual PilotGuide for procedures specific to a
ClassD aerodrome.
ClassD aerodromeshave ahigh trafficdensity that includes awide varietyof
aircraft types andperformance capabilities. Typical usersof these aerodromes
includeCHTR, PVT, AWK andRPT aircraft,with amixof circuit training in
addition to arrivals anddepartures. Pilots shouldensure theymaintain agood
lookoutwhileflying in, andprior to reaching, ClassD airspace. Pilots should
alsomaintain agood listeningwatchon the relevant radio frequency toensure
they receive aircraft andATC communication, toobtain situational awarenessof
other traffic.
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