Oceanic estimates - SOTA v Shanwick

[RoboAlbert]

Any controllers out there who handle traffic entering Shanwick OCA through SOTA?

Although part of Shanwick OCA, the SOTA is controlled from Shannon and I'm unsure which estimates are required in a request for Oceanic clearance. Is it the ETA for the start of the SOTA or the ETA for the point at which we exit SOTA into the Shanwick OCA 'proper'?

Thanks in anticipation....

[Roger That]

Try para 8.6 in the following link - http://www.ais.org.uk/uk_aip/pdf/enr/2020205.pdf

If you are still in any doubt, call the ATC Watch Manager at Prestwick OACC on (44) 1292 692663

RT

[10W]

RoboAlbert,

Use one of the following waypoints:

50N 15W
49N 15W
OMOKO
LASNO

E-mail me if you need anything further.

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10 West
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[RoboAlbert]

RT & 10W

Thanks for both your replies and the good gen. Cheers.

'now if only I can work out how to switch this SELCAL on...'

[10W]

Use FANS for POS reports and VHF Datalink for clearance requests, much better than that hissy squelchy HF stuff

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10 West
UK ATC'er
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