The Use of GNSS as a Runway Approach Aid

The Use of GNSS as a Runway Approach Aid

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 98 The Use of GNSS as a Runway Approach Aid   ICAO has tasked the ALL Weather Operations Panel (AWOP) with considering the possibility of using satellite based navigation systems … Continued
Early Retirement

Early Retirement

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 138 Early Retirement Introduction Current IFATCA Policy on Early Retirement (Manual, Part IV, page 4.1.5.1, para 5.1.2): 5.1 Early Retirement 5.1.1 In view of the peculiarity and uniqueness of the … Continued
The Development of MLS Continues

The Development of MLS Continues

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 100 The Development of MLS Continues   The programme of MLS trials continues. An interesting development is the trial at London Heathrow where the MLS datalink is to be used … Continued
Use of Area Recordings

Use of Area Recordings

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 151 Use of Area Recordings Introduction IFATCA has produced a policy on Accident / Incident investigation in order that air traffic controllers can contribute fully to an investigation (IFATCA Manual … Continued
Remuneration of Air Traffic Controllers

Remuneration of Air Traffic Controllers

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 139 Remuneration of Air Traffic Controllers Introduction The SC4 programme contained the items “Review of existing IFATCA Policy” and “Review of the ILO conclusions”. In both reviews a statement was … Continued
Amendment to Current Policy on RNAV Procedural Separation Minima

Amendment to Current Policy on RNAV Procedural Separation Minima

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 91 Amendment to Current Policy on RNAV Procedural Separation Minima Introduction Our current policy on RNAV Procedural separation minima,(Para 7.6 on pg. 3 2 7 7 of the Policy Manual), … Continued
Liability in Automated Systems

Liability in Automated Systems

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 143 Liability in Automated Systems   Introduction During the 30th Annual Conference in Trinidad, Conference accepted the recommendations of a Standing Committee 4 Working Paper on Automation and the air … Continued
The Application of Air Ground Datalink

The Application of Air Ground Datalink

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 93 The Application of Air Ground Datalink   At IFATCA 93 an information paper was presented on the subject of air ground datalink. During the debate in conference, the need … Continued
Maintenance of Recency and Competency

Maintenance of Recency and Competency

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 148 Maintenance of Recency and Competency Introduction At the previous Annual Conference (Christchurch ’93) SC4 indicated that there is no IFATCA Policy on minimum working hours to maintain recency and … Continued
Development of Policy on Mode S

Development of Policy on Mode S

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 92 Development of Policy on Mode S Aim Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) is currently the principle radar surveillance tool for Air Traffic control. Plans for the development and upgrading of … Continued