SLD45I13-201 governs safe Eastern Range airspace operations supporting launch and other scheduled operations.
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It addresses authorization, scheduling, control and safety for aircraft operations in Eastern Range airspace, including Special Use Airspace. It requires participating aircraft and aircrews to follow briefing, communication, identification and reporting procedures.
Applies to: It applies to all participating SLD 45 units, organizations providing support aircraft, ER agencies and users.
The ER is responsible for the authorization, scheduling, control and safety of all aircraft operations on the ER, within ER Special Use Airspace (SUA) and within other airspace for military use. (paragraph 1)
Authorizing the use of MARSA (The Military Assumes Responsibility for the Separation of Aircraft) or other methods of separation is determined by Cape Control based on authority delegated by the Commander of the Space Launch Delta 45 and applies to all military, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and contract aircraft and pilots operating in active SUA or other airspace for military use. (paragraph 1)
The mission aircrew briefing can occur in-person, virtually via a telecom, or through an email distribution. (paragraph 2)
Prior to entering Restricted Airspace, ER SUA or an Altitude Reservation (ALTRV) within ER airspace, contact CAPE CONTROL on 133.8 / 264.8 and advise of intentions. (paragraph 2)
Provide CAPE CONTROL with departure time, remaining fuel on board (in hours), number of persons on board and aircraft tail number. (paragraph 2)