1. Safety and Incident Reporting
1.1 Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR)
All pilots are mandated to report safety-related incidents via the Discord #incident-reports channel within 24 hours.
- Hard Landings: Exceeding 600 fpm or 2.2G.
- Airframe Damage: Tail/Wing/Engine strikes during any phase.
- Fuel: Landing with < 30m reserve or < 5% total fuel.
- Incursions: Runway incursions or loss of separation (< 1000ft vertical, < 3nm lateral).
1.2 Unstable Approach Criteria
A "Go-Around" is MANDATORY if the following are not met by 1,000ft (IMC) or 500ft (VMC):
- Planned Landing Configuration (Flaps/Gear).
- Speed within -5 to +10 kts of Vref.
- Vertical Speed < 1,000 fpm.
- Engines stabilized at approach thrust.
1.3 Ground Operations & Safety
Taxi speed must not exceed 25 kts on straightaways and 10 kts in turns. Pilots must use exterior lighting as follows:
- Beacons: On before engine start, off after shutdown.
- Taxis: On when moving on ground.
- Strobes: On when entering the active runway.
- Landings: On below 10,000ft AGL.
1.4 Professionalism & Conduct
Pilots should use "DLH" callsigns in GeoFS. Harassment or intentionally disrupting other GeoFS players is grounds for immediate termination and/or investigation with possible demotion.
2. Weather and Environmental Limits
2.1 Wind Restrictions
| Condition | Narrowbody | Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Max Crosswind (Dry) | 30 KTS | 35 KTS |
| Max Crosswind (Wet) | 20 KTS | 25 KTS |
| Max Tailwind | 10 KTS | 15 KTS |
| Max Gust Spread | 15 KTS | 20 KTS |
2.2 Severe Weather Avoidance
- Thunderstorms: 20nm clearance from red/magenta cells.
- Severe Turbulence: Reduce to VA (Maneuvering Speed) and set ignition to CONT/ON.
- Low Visibility: CAT II/III ILS required for visibility < 550m.
3. Speed & Flight Management
3.1 Speed Schedule
- Below 10,000ft: 250 KIAS Max.
- Below 3,000ft: 220 KIAS Max.
- Approach: Clean (210), Flaps 1 (190), Flaps 2 (170).
3.2 Altitude & Navigation
RVSM logic applies above FL290. Semicircular Rule:
- 000-179°: Odd FL (310, 330, 350).
- 180-359°: Even FL (320, 340, 360).
4.1 Airbus A320/A321
Takeoff & Climb
- Rotation (Vr): 145 KIAS. 15° Pitch.
- Thrust: FLX/MCT. TOGA only for short/contaminated runways.
Landing
- Vref: 135-140 KIAS (Flaps Full).
- Flare: Start at 20ft. Retard thrust at "Retard" callout.
4.2 Airbus A350-900
Performance
- Rotation: 155 KIAS.
- Cruise: Mach 0.85. Max FL431.
Landing Configuration
- Vref: 145 KIAS.
- Note: 2-3° landing pitch. Avoid over-flaring (tail strike risk).
4.7 Boeing 747-8i
Operations
- Rotation: 165 KIAS. 12.5° Pitch.
- Vref: 155 KIAS (Flaps 30).
- Taxi: Main gear steering active. Max 10 kts in turns.
4.8 Bombardier CRJ-700
Stall Warning
No leading-edge slats. High Alpha = Instant Stall. Maintain speed in turns.
Landing
- Vref: 130 KIAS.
- Pitch: Do not exceed 3° pitch at 10ft. "Fly" it onto the deck.