Pilawt
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Last fall FAA proposed new restrictive procedures at KVUO (Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA) because of its close proximity to KPDX (Portland International), citing both wake turbulence and TCAS RA concerns. Fortunately that ill-advised proposal was withdrawn thanks to the input of many local pilots, the City of Vancouver, Clark County, Portland ATC, local and state elected officials, and members of Congress, including no less than five U.S. senators.
The discussions raised by that proposal led to a Safety Risk Management Panel process in December 2012. That SRMP generated sound, reasonable recommendations for procedures by pilots and ATC. They are summarized in an excellent online FAA slideshow/video here: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/sites/default/files/Archives/pearson/Pearson_Briefing.htm
The presentation begins with an interesting overview and history of Pearson Field (that's my Sport Cub in the video on page 3), and an overview of the SRMP process. Then it covers basics of airspace rules and wake turbulence, then beginning at page 35 addresses specific procedures at Pearson. Included are audio recordings and animations of actual TCAS RA events involving Pearson. These are important in order to understand the concerns of some regarding traffic conflicts in the area, why the dreaded "Pearson Box" was proposed in the first place, and how we can help to avoid such problems in the future.
FAA did a very nice job with this. Take a look at this presentation if you're based at KVUO, plan to fly there, or if you want to see some of the most unusual airspace issues and procedures in the country ... or if you just want to see my airplane! ;D
The discussions raised by that proposal led to a Safety Risk Management Panel process in December 2012. That SRMP generated sound, reasonable recommendations for procedures by pilots and ATC. They are summarized in an excellent online FAA slideshow/video here: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/sites/default/files/Archives/pearson/Pearson_Briefing.htm
The presentation begins with an interesting overview and history of Pearson Field (that's my Sport Cub in the video on page 3), and an overview of the SRMP process. Then it covers basics of airspace rules and wake turbulence, then beginning at page 35 addresses specific procedures at Pearson. Included are audio recordings and animations of actual TCAS RA events involving Pearson. These are important in order to understand the concerns of some regarding traffic conflicts in the area, why the dreaded "Pearson Box" was proposed in the first place, and how we can help to avoid such problems in the future.
FAA did a very nice job with this. Take a look at this presentation if you're based at KVUO, plan to fly there, or if you want to see some of the most unusual airspace issues and procedures in the country ... or if you just want to see my airplane! ;D