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Familiarisation Briefing Familiarisation Briefing

for Jet and Multiengine Aircraft Crewsfor Jet and Multiengine Aircraft Crews.

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IndexVersion/lang. 1.8

Status: final

Date of issue: 2010 – 20. December

Author/unit: Tower, MT,BH,CM

Owner/unit: Engadin Airport AG

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Pages: 42

Classification: Restricted to Engadin Airport

Legal notice: The entire content of this publication is protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievablesystem or transmitted in any form or by any means such as electronic, mechanical, photocopying and recording systems or otherwise, whithout the prior written approval of Engadin Airport.

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The Airport of Samedan is a VFR airport and open to private and commercial operators. It is situated in a particular geographical area. Located in the Engadin Valley, the Airport is surrounded by a mountainous region wherein the flight procedures and aircraft performances are very strongly affected by its natural obstacles. This is particularly true for VFR flights. In fact, the approach to and the departure from LSZS is limited to flight crews holding a special briefing.

Flight information contained on this page are not official and shall not be used for navigation purposes. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the AIP.

Foreword

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All information of the Engadin Airport is published in its website: www.engadin-airport.ch on behalf of the Airport Authority.

All data published in www.engadin-airport.ch are for general information only. In case of differences and/or controversies only the official written publications as published by the FOCA (Federal Office for Civil Aviation) are valid .

The information published in www.engadin-airport.ch is not legally binding.

Engadin Airport may modify the contents of the www.engadin-airport.ch web site at any time without warning, and declines all responsibilities regarding possible errors in the texts contained in this web site.

Engadin Airport is not liable on websites linking to www.engadin-airport.ch.

All information published on www.engadin-airport.ch is the property of Engadin Airport. All rights are reserved.

Flight information contained in this website shall not be used for flight operation purposes For flight preparation use the official documentation published in the AIP Switzerland only.


Legal disclaimer

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Welcome to the Engadin Airport pilots’ briefing website provided by the LSZS Airport Authority.Samedan airport is situated in a mountainous terrain, therefore the use of VFR approach and departure are limited to pilots and operators holding the Samedan Familiarisation Briefing for Jet Familiarisation Briefing for Jet and Multiand Multi--engine Aircraft Crewsengine Aircraft Crews.

Airport Qualification

The Engadin Airport pilots’ briefing covers the different operational requirements and information which are necessary as well as helpful in the execution of flights to and from Samedan, such as aircraft performances or operational requirements.

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Introduction

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The Samedan Familiarisation Briefing for Jet and Multiengine Aircraft CrewsFamiliarisation Briefing for Jet and Multiengine Aircraft Crews is meant to support you in your personal flight preparation. In this section you will find some general information concerning the main operational issues of the Engadin Airport such as:

1. Airport general2. Samedan general operational requirements 3. Weather4. Geographic and topographic situation 5. Approach and departure6. Noise abatement and communication7. Aircraft performance (AEO and OEI)8. Emergency and contingency procedures

It is advised that personal flight preparation of any pilot intending to operate in or around Sameden shall go beyond the information contained in these pages and should be based on current official documents such as AIP, Notam etc..


Introduction

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1. Airport general The airport is a Civil Airport Category B and is open to all private, commercial, and business

flights as well as to unscheduled VFR flights.

Reminder: The Engadin Airport is the highest elevated airport inReminder: The Engadin Airport is the highest elevated airport in Europe:Europe:

Elevation

5600 ft


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1.1 Airport general


Airspace Classification

WX Minima for VFR Traffic:

Airspace E FL 100 and below

VIS: 5 km

Distance to clouds: Vertical 1000ft Horizontal 1500m

Airspace E FL 100 – FL130/150

VIS: 8 km

Distance to clouds: Vertical 1000ft Horizontal 1500m

Airspace G GND – 2000ft GND

VIS: 5 (1.5) km clear of clouds, Contact to GND

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1.1.1 Airport general

Be aware of turning radius:

In accordance with the federal

regulations, concerning rules of the

air (article 38):

Special attention must be paid to

calculate the turning radius of the

aircraft. Depending on aircraft

performance and class, wind and

other weather phenomenas, the

flight crew‘s experience and

knowledge of the local area.

Airspace Golf

Luftraum

G

EG:VIS 5KM >to 1,5KM If turnig is possible

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� Samedan has a FIZ (Flight Information Zone)

� Airport opening hours summer (Date): 0600Z to 1700Z.

� FIS (Flight Information Service) is available: 0600Z to 1700Z.

� Airport opening hours winter (Date): 0700Z to SS+30min

� FIS (Flight Information Service) is available: 0700Z to SS+30min

NO NIGHT OPERATION

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Samedan AFIS

• Samedan tower is not equipped with

a radar display.

• FISO (Flight Information Service Officer) is not

authorised to

give ATC instructions or clearances, except for

RWY crossing

• To enter the FIZ radio contact with LSZS Tower is

compulsory.

• During the duration of the World Economic

Forum in Davos (WEF) special restrictions may

apply. Check the appropirate Notam’s

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Seasonal Traffic Density

1.4 Airport general


Winter is the peak-traffic season. Expect a high traffic density.

This requires special attention at the airport and in the vicinity of the airport (traffic circuit).

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Seasonal Traffic Density

1.5 Airport general


Summer

Glider Activities: The mountains near the airport are attractive to gliders. Expect intense glider

activities between May and September within the FIZ and in the traffic circuit.

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Runway information / Airport overview

Runway 03 / 21 5906ft x 131ft Asphalt /Concret

RWY 03 TDZE (028.0°) 5601ft TORA 1800m LDA 1800m

RWY 21 TDZE (208.0°) 5575ft TORA 1800m LDA 1700m

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Airport Qualification

The Samedan Airport is situated in a mountainous region. Due to this special geographical situation the use of VFR is limited to pilots holding the Samedan Familiarisation Briefing for Jet and MultiFamiliarisation Briefing for Jet and Multi--engine Aircraft Crewsengine Aircraft Crews.

To obtain the Samedan Familiarisation Briefing for Jet and MultiFamiliarisation Briefing for Jet and Multi--engine Aircraft Crewsengine Aircraft Crews

the following requirements must be fulfilled:

- The aircraft must meet the performance requirements according to the field elevation.

- Operator’s Contingency Procedures (if required by the type of flight operation) must be calculated and available.

It is the responsibility of each pilot to repeat this briefing at least once a year. Each pilot must be able to show proof of having done the test as it can be checked at any time by the respective authorities (FOCA, Airport Authority).


2. Samedan general operation requirements

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GeneralBecause of its special climate, the sun shines at an average of 300 days a year. The weather is fine most of the time.

Significant changes of weather conditions within a short time (less than 20 minutes) in the mountains are frequent. Even if the weather condition is reported to be good, clouds over the valley can make it impossible to maintain VFR conditions.

It is the pilot’s responsibility to assess the weather situation!

WindDuring winter calm winds are predominate throughout the whole day.

In summer the special local wind (Maloja wind) dominates the wind patterns in the Engadin. This valley wind can by very strong (up to 20 knots). It starts normally at noon and the direction is from the south-west.

VisibilityIn winter, visibility may be reduced temporarily due to snow showers. Fog is not a very frequent phenomena. It is mainly observed during a few days in spring and autumn.


3. Weather

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Clouds

In winter, cold and dry air moves into the valley from the northeast and generates sunny days with high cirrus or

no clouds.

In summer, moist air moving from the Mediterranean Sea to the Alps generates days with low stratus clouds,

reduced visibility and rain.

Current Meteorological Information

Current meteorological information can be found in the Homebriefing site: www.homebriefing.com. For ATIS,

refer to the AIP.


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4. Geographic and topographic situation

General view

Samedan Airport is situated North-East of St. Moritz and East of Samedan.The airport is surrounded by high mountain ranges.

View towards the Northeast View towards the Southwest


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4.1. Geographic and topographic situation

AirspaceSamedan Airport is close to the Swiss-Italian border. Study the surrounding airspace carefully .

For further information please refer to the respective AIP Charts.

ObstaclesStudy the Aerodrome Obstacle Charts to identify obstacles affecting the approach path, such as trees, poles, antennas, buildings, power lines and railroad cables.

For current obstacles, refer to AIP and JEPPESEN.


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5. Approach and departure General

Samedan is a Civil VFR-airport Category B. No IFR approach available!

Airport position: N46°32’04’’/E009°53’02’’ Mag. Var: 1.0° E Elevation: 5.600ft.

The airport is located near St.Moritz, on the northwest side of Muottas Muragl.

Study carefully the requirements and conditions for the execution of the flight procedures.

MUOTTAS MURAGL

SAMEDAN

ST.MORITZ APCH RWY 03

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5.1 Approach and departure

VFR traffic:

Study carefully the VFR charts:

VFR Area Chart and Visual Approach Chart refer to AIP Switzerland VFR Manual and Jeppesen.

Note: Expect unknown VFR activity inside as well as outside of the FIZ (Airspace Class E & G)

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General

To get familiar with the location of the airport and the valley, do not hesitate to request permission from Swiss

Radar – only when in Airspace Class C – to fly over in the valley first .

When you have the airport in sight, continue on a high downwind and report when turning Final. It is suggested

to turn on Final at approx. 10 NM from touchdown.

Additional info:

News by FISO and/or ATIS.

Observe the surroundings! Look out for unknown VFR traffic in the vicinity of the airport.

During winter, expect helicopter traffic at the St. Moritz Bad helipad close to the approach sector RWY 03 at very

low altitude. They will avoid the approach and departure sector.

Expect heavy glider activity from May to September. Gliders have landing priority.

During spring and autumn, Restricted Area LS-R11/R11A will be active. Please check NOTAM’s. For crossing the

area, you may contact Samedan Info as early as possible (min. 15 minutes before ETA) for crossing coordination.


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Map on the left shows suggested

VFR arrival routings.

Reminder: Samedan is a VFR Airport

and the PIC has the full

responsibility to conduct a safe

flight and maintaining VFR

conditions. The FISO can only give

information of known traffic. No

radar available. The valley is

narrow.


SAMEDAN ARRIVAL FOR RWY 03 AND 21 VIA MALOJA AND ZERNEZ


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5.4 Approach and departure SAMEDAN ARRIVAL FOR RWY 03 AND 21 VIA MALOJA AND ZERNEZ

VFR arrivals after cancelling IFR VFR arrivals after cancelling IFR

with Swiss Radarwith Swiss Radar

Stay strictly VFR

In case of insufficent weather

conditions or traffic congestion

over the valley, you may contact

Swiss Radar again and request to

hold over GUGSA or, if unable to

land in Samedan, request to

proceed to your alternate

airport.


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Maloja

AFIS 135.325 MHz

ATIS 136.600 MHz

Establish radio contact at about 20 NM

or 10 minutes prior to entering the

valley to receive the actual weather

and traffic information:

For the approach, it is suggested to

proceed in the direction of Maloja and

then turn inbound at 10NM to LSZS.

5.5 Approach and departure Approach to RWY 03 - via Maloja


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MALOJA

ARRIVAL VIA MALOJA 10NM FINAL RWY 03

5.6 Approach and departureStraight in Approach RWY 03

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Straight in Approach RWY 03



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ARRIVAL VIA MALOJA SHORT FINAL RWY 03

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Zernez

AFIS 135.325 MHz

ATIS 136.600 MHz

Establish radio contact at about 20

NM or 10 minutes prior to entering

the valley to receive the actual

weather and traffic information:

For the approach, it is suggested to

proceed in the direction of Zernez and

then turn inbound at 10NM to LSZS.



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ARRIVAL VIA ZERNEZ 10NM FINAL RWY 21



ZERNEZ

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5.12 Approach and departure Straight in Approach RWY 21


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ARRIVAL VIA ZERNEZ SHORT FINAL RWY 21

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5.15 Approach and departureCaution! Winter scenery looks significantly different (example below: approach RWY 03)

MALOJA

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Important Information


NIGHT: No flights permitted!

APPROACHES / DEPARTURES

Other routings are possible according to the actual

weather conditions. Decision by pilot

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Important Information:

RUNWAY CONDITION

� Information on runway condition is given by FISO, SNOWTAM, METAR, ATIS.

� Friction Test Devices are not available.

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5.18 Approach and departureImportant Information

Departure

• Check the weather situation over the Alps.

• Check the aircraft performance and the runway condition.

• Maintain VFR until IFR is confirmed by Swiss Radar

• On departure, observe the speed and maintain a good rate of climb, especially for

high performance jet aircraft.

• External lighting has to be used (recognition lights, pulse lighting, etc..)

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6. Noise abatement and communication


6.1 Noise Abatement

- Make sure that the type of aircraft (noise class) is allowed to operate at Samedan Airport.

- Use of reverse thrust shall be limited for safety or for particular operational reasons.

- APU shall be started at the earliest 30 minutes before EOBT and shall be shut off at the latest 15 minutes

after reaching the parking position.

- Avoid flying over towns and villages and noise sensitive areas when operationally possible (see VFR Chart).

- Night operation is prohibitedprohibited.

- For further information refer to AIP LSZS AD 2.21

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6.2 Communication


Samedan ATIS: Freq.: 136.600 Tel.: (+41(0)81 834 93 24)Samedan INFO: Freq.: 135.325 Tel.: (+41(0)81 851 08 51)

SWISS Radar: Freq.: 128.050 Below 10000FT no radio contact likely or difficultZurich Information: Freq.: 124.700 Below 10000FT no radio contact likely or difficult

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7. Aircraft performance (AEO and OEI)

The characteristics of the terrain surrounding the Samedan airport are quite demanding in terms of

aircraft climb performances.(i.e.: the Procedure Designed Gradient (PDG) for the take-off and initial climb).

Note:

Depending on the performance of the aircraft, operators may have to consider the necessity of

establishing contingency procedures for certain flight manoeuvres (see also Contingency procedures

on the next page).

• Operators shall calculate and publish the necessary performance tables, such as Mass, Airport and Temperature

(MAT) for the operation in Samedan as well as for the Individual Runway Tables (IRT) including:

• MTOM tables for all applicable departures covering one engine inoperative (OEI) conditions.

• MLM tables for approach covering the speed requirements.

• If required, contingency procedures covering the entire MAT items above.

• High density altitudes are most commonly found at high elevation airports (Samedan elev. 5600ft) in combination

with high ambient temperatures. Make sure to check all related performance charts for your aircraft


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8. Emergency and contingency procedures


Study carefully your Emergency procedures (operation and aircraft specific) as well as

your approved Company contingency procedures

Contingency procedures

As previously mentioned, depending on the performance of your aircraft, you may have to consider the

necessity in establishing contingency procedures for certain flight manoeuvres.

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