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(2) Radio contact must be established with Edwards
(KEDW) Tower before proceeding closer than 8 NM to the
Edwards (KEDW) main base runway. When on final, the published
TACAN/ILS ground track and altitudes may be flown under visual
conditions to facilitate orientation and avoid special use
areas/patterns.
(3) Position reports are critical for sequencing of
aircraft. Position reports are made with reference to predominate
ground features. Commonly used reference points for Rwy 22
are:
"2 NM (E or N) of the mines." Distance and direction
from the open pit mines.
"At the TACAN." - 7 NM on final.
"E Lakeshore." - 5 NM on final (EDW 223/2)
"Mid Lakebed." - 3 NM on final. (EDW 223/4)
"Short final." - 1 NM on final (EDW 223/6)
b. IFR "Non-participating" arriving aircraft may expect
significant delays while Special Use Airspace is sanitized to allow
for transit under Instrument Flight Rules.
c. DEPARTURES - Contact Ground Control for appropriate
clearance, route and take-off instructions. After airborne, contact
Sport (343.7, 132.75) for flight following and traffic advisories.
After crossing R2508 Complex boundary outbound change to
enroute frequency as appropriate.
(AFFSA/AFFSA)
d. North Base (9LZ) Rwy 06-24 (5598’x150’). Due to failing
runway conditions, North Base PCN strictly enforced. Adhere to
following limitations:
(AFFSA/AFFSA FIL 02-19)
(1) All turns will occur on the concrete areas of the
runway located at mid-field, approach and departure end.
(2) If unable to exit at the center taxiway, aircraft must
proceed to the departure end to initiate turn and exit mid-field.
5. GENERAL -
a. Edwards AFB (KEDW) operates primarily under VFR. IFR
operations are the exception and used only when weather
precludes VFR operations.
b. An operational transponder with Mode C is required to fly
in R2515.
c. Nonstandard features in the Edwards (KEDW) traffic
pattern include:
(1) Multiple entry points from the N and S to overhead
and straight-in approach.
(2) Closed patterns to overhead, straight-in or
simulated flameout (SFO) patterns. SFO patterns from overhead
the field or 10 NM final by various aircraft (A-37, F-16) at different
altitudes (6500’ to 12,000’ MSL).
(3) Simulated space shuttle, lifting body, and NASP
approaches by T-38/F-15 aircraft from overhead the field at
18,000’ to 24,000’ MSL. These include high finals flown from 8
NM out from 9000’ to 17,000’ MSL.
(4) Overhead traffic pattern is flown at 3800’ MSL and
VFR initial is offset to the N between the runway and main ramp.
Pattern break is to the S.
(5) Pitot static calibration tower fly-bys flown at 100’ to
200’ AGL offset 3000’ to the N of the runway along a black line
commencing on the lakebed and extending along the runway.
Speeds exceed 450 KIAS. Closed patterns are executed from the
tower fly-by line.
(6) S base runway pattern is 2800’ MSL. S base runway
is only 1 NM S of Edwards (KEDW) main base Rwy 04L-22R.
(7) S and E portions of the Class D Airspace contain a
high speed corridor and two bombing ranges. Do not fly more
than 3 NM S of the main base runway while in the Class D
Airspace.
(8) Flight operations are conducted by numerous types
of aircraft. Significant wake vortex hazard exists within the
Edwards (KEDW) traffic pattern.
d. For information on Edwards AFB (KEDW) Rogers
Lakebed Runways, consult the Airport Diagram in the DoD Flight
Information Publication (Terminal) High or Low Altitude United
States.
6. LIGHT AIRCRAFT ROUTES/PROCEDURES. When visual
conditions exist, all light aircraft (12,500 pounds gross weight, no
turbojets) arrivals and departures will use VFR routes listed below
unless otherwise cleared.
a. ROSAMOND ARRIVAL. Contact Sport (343.7 132.75) 1
NM E of the city of Rosamond. Proceed E remaining directly over
Rosamond Blvd. Maintain 3300’ MSL until past Rosamond Dry
Lake, then descend and maintain 2800’ MSL. Contact tower (318.1
120.7) at the bend in Rosamond Blvd. From the bend in the road
maintain a track directly over Rosamond Blvd until 1/2 NM E of the
Rod and Gun Club/Small Arms Range. South Base Arrivals - Turn
right heading 095° to General's Hill radar for transition to
applicable runway pattern (maintaining 2800’). Advise Edwards
Tower prior to crossing extended centerline of Rwy 04L-22R. Main
Base Arrivals - From Small Arms Range continue to the Golf
Course. Route ends abeam of Golf Course. Follow tower
instructions to applicable runway pattern (maintaining 2800’).
b. ROSAMOND DEPARTURE. From Main Base - proceed W
(heading 270° magnetic) at 2800’ MSL to the Golf Course. Maintain
1/4 NM N of Rosamond Blvd. Contact Sport at the Golf Course.
Climb to 3300’ MSL just before reaching Rosamond Dry Lake and
use caution for radio controlled model airplanes being flown off
the N tip of Rosamond Dry Lake. Continue outbound to the city of
Rosamond. From South Base - proceed W (heading 235° magnetic)
at 2800’ MSL until crossing Lancaster Blvd. Then right turn to 275°
magnetic to intercept Rosamond Blvd. Contact Sport crossing
Rosamond Blvd. Climb to 3300’ MSL just before reaching
Rosamond Dry Lake and use caution for radio controlled model
airplanes being flown off the N tip of Rosamond Dry Lake.
Continue outbound to the city of Rosamond.
c. LANCASTER BLVD ARRIVAL - Altitude 2800’ MSL. Pilots
shall not fly N of Avenue E (last major E/W surface street prior to
turning N on 120th) without clearance from either Sport or Tower.
When cleared, proceed within 1/4 NM E of Lancaster Blvd until
abeam General’s Hill Radar Tower to enter pattern at South or
Main Base. Contact tower when instructed.