Module 1 Part 2 - Controller Workstation

Credit: Gander Oceanic FIR

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 ● Ideal Workstation
○ Software
● Aurora
Content ○ Sectorfiles
○ Login
○ Range
○ Radio
○ ATIS
○ Profile
● Hoppie
● Tools
Workstation - Software
Required:
1. Aurora Enables pilots to join primary frequency and communicate via voice or text.
2. OCMS Automated flight tracking
Recommended:
3. Pen & Paper or digital notepads
a. Fastest way to record position reports or oceanic clearance items
4. Skyvector or Volanta
a. Display NAT overlays
b. Route plotting
c. Weather forecast
d. Search fixes/coordinates
5. Webeye
a. Map for general overview
b. Search and locate aircraft https://webeye.ivao.aero/pilots

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Workstation - Example A
Monitor 1: At-Hand: Monitor 2:

Primary
Tracking Pen & Paper
Sheet

Secondary
Webye
Skyvector Primary
Aurora
Secondary
Discord (Coordination)

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Workstation - Example B
Monitor 1: Monitor 2: Monitor 3:

Primary
Webye
Skyvector

Secondary
Primary Primary
Discord Aurora Tracking Sheet
(Coordination)

At-Hand:
Pen & Paper

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 Sectorfile
Download sectorfile (example):
1. 4.
Open PVD > Sectors menu (F1):
1. Select IVAO Downloads
2. Search for Gander
3. Download Gander FIR (most current)
4. Verify Auto-update is on
5. Open CZQX Gander Oceanic FIR

3.

2.
5.

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 Airspace
Data
Included:
CST - Coast
AP - Major airports
FIX - Fixes & coordinates
ACC - Center boundary
HS - Oceanic Transition Areas
AH - Tango/Concorde Routes

Other items are not used.

Login
From the Login menu select the any of the
positions. Frequency will be automatically
assigned.
By default use the Shanwick/Gander master
position: EGGX_SG_CTR
Alternatively use CZQX_GS_CTR if unable to use
EGGX_SG_CTR. Both represent the same
airspace.

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Settings - Range
Following settings need to be verified to ensure proper
coverage:
In PVD Settings (F7) Radar:
1. set PSR and SSR range to 1000nm
2. Close PVD settings.
3. Enable range rings (CTRL+R)
4. Verify centerpoint is at 5330N.

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Radio
● Ensure that your VHF window is displaying the correct frequency.
● If no frequency is shown, disconnect, restart Aurora, and login
again.
● Double click white radar icon to reconnect voice channel

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ATIS
Verify your ATIS is set as described:
Datalink in use / Clearance to be obtained NO
LATER than 30 Mins prior to Entry / Position reports
mandatory and to include: Last waypoint and time
crossed, FL, Mach, next waypoint and time,
waypoint thereafter/ For further Info please consult
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Profile
Finally, make sure to save your current
setup as profile (while connected) for
future sessions.

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 Aircraft Interfaces
The IVAO oceanic interfaces allow
multiple ways to manage flight
data.

They enable automated processing

Radio Datalink/Text of oceanic clearances and position
reports via datalink which helps
reduce frequency congestion.
Oceanic Clearance
Clearance Request Oceanic Clearance Position Report Oceanic Clearance Oceanic clearances are managed
Request
via the ORCA, while position
reports and flight updates are
handled via OCMS.
Oceanic Tracking
Domestic ATC
ATC Sheet Both tools offer aircraft separation
alerts for Oceanic ATC.

More detailed information will

Relayed Oceanic Clearances be provided by your instructor.
Message
 OCC ATC
Interfaces
Gander OCA Master Positions Shanwick OCA Overview of OCMS and ORCA per
CZQX_N_CTR EGGX_SG_CTR EGGX_N_CTR type of ATC position.
CZQX_S_CTR CZQX_GS_CTR EGGX_S_CTR
CZQX_W_CTR This diagram assumes all positions
Position are online.
Report Position
Report
Otherwise coordination between
ATC is required for transfer of
flights.

Transfer flight after

oceanic clearance is issued

OCC Clearance
Oceanic
Oceanic ATC Clearance
Clearance
Eastbound Flights Westbound Flights
CZQX_OC_CTR EGGX_OC_CTR
Hoppie ACARS
● Allows users to send/receive any combination of real-world CPDLC messages
● Not restricted to the few OCMS/ORCA datalink messages
● Note: ATC must still copy info from Aurora into OCMS/ORCA same as regular text msgs

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Hoppie’s ACARS
● Register free account:
https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html

● Use the Hoppie logon code in Aurora when

connecting as CZQX/EGGX station

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Hoppie ACARS
How to connect: ● Select aircraft first to form messages
● Select D-LINK in ComBox
● set callsign CZQX or EGGX, click connect
3. 2. 1.
Send message(s) Select msg Select msg type

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Tools
1. Skyvector.com (NAT overlays)
a. Layers > Nav> NAT East & West Tracks
b. Click on track to view mode details
2. Daily publication of NATs
a. https://www.notams.faa.gov/common/n
at.html
3. Webeye Pilot list
a. Helps searching for callsigns, if beyond
oceanic airspace.

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Volanta
Useful for:
● NAT Tracks overlay
● IVAO Traffic
● Aircraft routes
● Fixes
● Weather maps

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