ENR 1.8 REGIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES (DOC 7030)

 
The Supplementary Procedures in force are given in their entirety. Differences are shown in quotation marks.

  
FLIGHT RULES

All flights will be conducted in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) even not operating in instrument meteorological conditions, when operated at or above FL150.

 
1.  VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) (ICAO ANNEX 2, 4.8)

VFR Flights to be operated within a control zone established at an aerodrome serving international flight and in specified portions of the associated terminal control area shall:
 
a) Have two-way radio communication;
b) Obtain permission from the appropriate air traffic control unit, and Report positions as required.
 
2.  ROUTES AND FLIGHT PLANS

As far as practicable, domestic overflying aircraft will be cleared to operate a direct flight between any two aerodromes within Kigali FIR. The message of position report abeam Kigali shall indicate the distance from KNM DVOR/DME.
 
3.  AIR-TO-GROUND COMMUNICATION AND POSITION REPORTS

A permanent watch on appropriate ATC radio frequencies is mandatory for all flights within controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
 
All aircraft flying IFR or VFR must establish a suitable radio communication with Kigali ACC as soon as possible before entering in Kigali FIR. A position report will be transmitted by each aircraft coming in or getting out of Kigali FIR.
 
4.  ALTIMETER SETTING

The transition level remains the same, since no significant variations are being observed in atmospheric pressure. Should any abnormal conditions occur, ad hoc reports to ATS units will be done by the Aeronautical Meteorological office.
 
5.  ADHERENCE TO ATC APPROVED ROUTE (ANNEX 2, 3.6.2.2)

If an aircraft has inadvertently deviated from the route specified in its ATC clearance, action shall be taken to regain track as soon as practicable.