1. IFR restrictions in aircraft performance (2.22.1.1.3)
- One-engine-out ceiling for approach minimum 14500'AMSL
- Ability to fly a 6.00° glide path in approach or landing
configuration
- Max IAS for visual manoeuvering 210 kt
Operators with aircraft not able to meet these performance limitations
are requested to develop a special procedure according to ICAO
Annex 6.
These procedures are subject to approval by the Federal Office
for Civil Aviation (FOCA).
For further information contact Sion Airport Authority.
2. Operations at night (2.22.1.1.8)
IFR night operations are subject to a special permission.
For operations at night, the following conditions need to be fulfilled:
- Rwy 25 must be in use
- Pilot-in-command (PIC) must dispose of an IFR airport
qualification "B" for SION (2.22.1.1.2).
2.1 Departures at night (2.22.1.1.8.1)
- For departures at night the Sion high performance departures
shall be applied exclusively.
- All aircraft to be operated under IFR at Sion airport shall
be able
to comply with the published IFR procedure (2.22.1.1.3).
2.2 Landings at night (2.22.1.1.8.2)
For landings at night the following conditions need to be fulfilled:
- Aircraft shall be able to comply with Sion high performance
departures.
- DA/MDA mim 4600' QNH
- Visibility 5km
- In case of go around below 4600' follow Sion high performance
departure
Minimum Requirements for Pilot Qualifications
1. Pilot qualification (2.22.1)
Any pilot (PIC) wishing to operate under IFR at Sion shall be
instructed and qualified for the IFR procedures with an aircraft
of the corresponding category.
1.1 Exception for IGS approach (2.22.1.1.1)
Only with the airport briefing completed if the following conditions
are met:
- Radar line-up must be provided by ATC
- Visibility more than 8 km
- Departures and arrivals only HJ
- MDA mim. 8000'
- Ceiling 6500' AGL
For IGS approach with DA/MDA lower than 8000',
pilots shall be instructed and qualified for Sion IFR procedures
by
the FOCA or by the operators designated by the respective civil
aviation authorities.
The instruction program must at least contain the
following elements (2.22.1.2.1):
- 1 written verification of the compliance
After the airport qualification "B", pilots will be
authorized
to execute corresponding IFR approaches, provided they have
performed 1 practice IFR approach and departure at Sion during
the within 6 months period (2.22.1.2.3.2).
Airport briefing to obtain the IFR qualification shall
be arranged with the airport authority:
Sion Airport Authority
CH-1950 Sion
Tel: +41 (0)27 329 06 00
Fax: +41 (0)27 329 06 16
SITA: SIRAPXH
Or consult the web site : www. sionairport.ch
2. Instructors
2.1 Company instructors
An experienced flight instructor of an aircraft operator can be
designated by the FOCA to perform the Sion airport pilots qualification
with pilots of the same organization after he has made at least
10 approaches and landings as Pilot in command at Sion. Those
10 approaches could be reduced to 5 if he has previously made
10 approaches and landings on other aircraft types. The request
shall be addressed to Sion Airport.
2.2 General aviation instructors
The Airport Authority is holding a list of all instructors qualified
to
introduce other pilots for Sion procedures. Any pilot wishing
to be
designated as an instructor for Sion aircraft and pilot qualifications
shall send his application to Sion Airport. The candidate shall
be an experienced IFR flight instructor and have the minimum number
of approaches flown as mentioned above. The first introduction
must be made under the supervision of an instructor designated
by the FOCA.
Additional Important Procedures
1. Radio Communication Failure
- Set transponder on 7600
- Proceed back to MOT VOR, remain North of R-110 MOT VOR
and maintain the last assigned FL (MNM FL170)
- Then carry out the full Instrument Guidance System (IGS)
procedure
2. RADAR Failure Proc. in IMC during RADAR-Vectoring by ATC
- If RADAR contact is lost for more than 30 sec, ATC will clear
the
pilots to proceed back to MOT VOR
- ALT or FL will be advised by ATC.
