Technical Flying Details

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Brakpan Aerodrome FABB
S 26 14,3    E 028 18,4
Frequency 122,7 MHz
Alt 5300
Circuit altitude 6000’ FAJS QNH
Tar runway  18/36 1440m plus 180m stopways on both ends.
Circuits flown to the East. 18 left and 36 right.
Runway lights 7 clicks on 122,7 will stay on for 15 minutes.

FABB is situated inside the FAJS ATZ and some special rules apply

Approach
Squak 2000 mode C if no other code provided by ATC.
Remain below the FAJS TMA at 7500’ or below on FAJS QNH
Remain clear of controlled airspace.
From the South
Enter the buffer zone at or below 6000’ on FAJS QNH
Call FAJS information on 119,5 MHz overhead ERGO slimes dam S 26 21,1   E 028 19,9
Call FABB traffic on 122,7
Join overhead at or below 6000’ turn East and join left hand downwind for runway 18 (remain South of the Benoni Brakpan railway line) or right hand downwind for runway 36
From the East
Enter the buffer zone at or below 6000’ on FAJS QNH
Call FAJS information on 119,5 MHz overhead Jan Smuts dam S 26 13,4   E 028 22,0
Call FABB traffic on 122,7
If the runway in use can be determined by means of radio communication join left hand downwind for runway 18  (remain South of the Benoni Brakpan railway line) or right hand downwind for runway 36.
If the runway in use can not be determined by means of radio communication then join overhead at or below 6000’ to check the wind direction, turn back East immediately without going to the West of the airfield and join left hand downwind for runway 18  (remain South of the Benoni Brakpan railway line) or right hand downwind for runway 36.

Departure
Squak 2000 mode C
Depart via Jan Smuts dam to the East or ERGO slimes dam to the South.
Call FAJS information on 119,5 MHz once clear of the circuit.
Remain at or below 6000’ until clear of the buffer zone.
Once clear of the buffer zone VFR go 125,4 MHz (Below FAJS TMA East) or on an IFR flight plan go 124,5 MHz (FAJS approach S&E)