We ask all pilots to also read the [General section](https://knowledgebase.vatsim-germany.org/books/airports-langen-fir-edgg/page/general-suW "ETNN Pilotbriefing (General)") with **information relevant to all pilots**.
### Preparation A thorough preparation is important for any flight. We ask you to **conduct a thorough briefing to avoid delays and keep it fun for everyone**. ##### Route planning You can find valid routes for many destinations in the [AeroNav Global Route Database](https://grd.aero-nav.com/ "Global Route Database (AeroNav Association)"). When planning a route via SimBrief, please use routes with the Eurocontrol icon, as those will generally be valid. [](https://knowledgebase.vatsim-germany.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-04/eurocontrol-simbrief.jpg)When filing an invalid flight plan, you will usually have to **file a completely new flight plan** before ATC can issue your enroute clearance.
### Taxi No startup clearance is required for operational air traffic. Pilots may make their **initial call when ready for taxi**. Pushbacks are not required from any position. Other traffic requires a normal startup clearance. While Nörvenich's layout is relatively simple, it is still important to conduct a **thorough briefing of expected taxi routes** as well as **correct taxiing**. To avoid delays for yourself and other users, **start taxiing as soon as possible after receiving your taxi clearance**. ### Enroute Clearance Unlike at civilian airports, pilots departing Nörvenich under IFR will usually **receive their enroute clearance during taxi or at the last chance area**. Pilots can expect to be cleared **via an OID followed by radar vectors or a direct to an initial waypoint**.OIDs differ from the SIDs you might be used to from civilian flying. Please **make sure you are familiar with the concept before flying from Nörvenich**.
### Takeoff ATC will never assume you are ready for departure. To receive your lineup and takeoff clearance, you are **required to report ready for departure**. Only use the absolute minimum amount of time necessary on the runway before beginning your takeoff roll. If you take too long, **ATC will have to cancel your takeoff clearance** and potentially issue a go around for another aircraft.**Formation departures** have to first request lineup and then report ready for departure once all elements are lined up and ready for departure.
##### Instrument departures When departing under IFR, follow your enroute clearance and **contact the departure frequency when advised by Tower**. ##### Visual departures **Military fighter jets are required to depart using one of the four jet departure routes**. These aircraft are prohibited from climbing above 1000ft before reaching the departure end of the runway and shall climb up to 2500ft thereafter if weather permits. **SAR helicopters are required to depart using one of the three SAR helicopter exit routes**. These routes are not available for any other traffic than SAR helicopters. **Any other traffic is required to depart using one of the standard departure routes**. Jet aircraft may only utilize the Northern pattern after departure.| **Reporting Point** | **Location** |
| **N** | forest Hambacher Forst |
| **S** | roundabout L33 and L264 |
| **E1** | rail bridge over A61 |
| **E2** | highway A1 West of Bliesheim |
| **Exit North** | rail bridge over A61 |
| **Exit East** | intersection L265 and A1 |
| **Exit South** | roundabout L33 and L264 |
| **Exit West** | parallel highway A4 and rail tracks split up |