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ADME 2.1 CONVERGING RUNWAY OPERATIONS (CROPS)

There are various types of simultaneous operations on converging/intersection runways in operation at airports all over the world. All are related to achieving maximum use of runways. It is expected that, as pressure on airport capacity grows, more and more … Continued

ATS 3.22 MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURES FOR VISUAL APPROACHES

The procedure that an aircraft should follow during a go-around following a visual approach is often not clear to the ATC or the pilot as several options for a missed approach procedure exists. These include the missed approach procedure for … Continued

Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways

27TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 26-29 April 1988 WP No. 61 Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways Growing airport capacity problems are being discussed lately in many international aviation organisations. One way to increase airport capacity is to … Continued

Clearances vs Instructions

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 91 Clearances vs Instructions Presented by PLC and TOC Summary At the 2017 conference, some indistinctness was found in the difference between clearances and instructions. It was concluded that clearances … Continued

Responsibilities and Functions of Aerodrome Control with Regard to Surface Movements (Legal Aspects)

36TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Taipei, Taiwan, 17-21 March 1997 WP No. 163 Responsibilities and Functions of Aerodrome Control with Regard to Surface Movements (Legal Aspects) Introduction The subject of responsibility and functions of aerodrome control were properly outlined by a SC4 … Continued

Review policy on Surface Guidance Movement and Control Systems

43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Hong Kong, China (SAR), 22-26 March 2004 WP No. 93 Review policy on Surface Guidance Movement and Control Systems Presented by SC1 Introduction 1.1. As part of the 2003/4 work programme, SC1 was tasked to review existing … Continued

Study the ICAO Manual on the Prevention of Runway Incursions

47TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Arusha, Tanzania, 10-14 March 2008 WP No. 92 Study the ICAO Manual on the Prevention of Runway Incursions Presented by TOC Summary In 2001 ICAO Air Navigation Commission took action to address the problem of runway incursions. … Continued

Vision for the Human in the Future ATM System

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 163 Vision for the Human in the Future ATM System Presented by PLC Summary Modern ATM is in a state of constant change. These changes can be driven by advances … Continued

Autoland Communication Between Pilots and Controllers in Good Weather Conditions

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 67 Autoland Communication Between Pilots and Controllers in Good Weather Conditions Presented by TOC Summary Autoland is a procedure performed by pilots all over the world and its use is expected … Continued

ADME 2.2 LAND AND HOLD SHORT OPERATIONS (LAHSO)

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA opposes LAHSO unless the following concerns have been satisfactorily addressed: The lack of exact requirements for what are acceptable airport and runway configurations; The “hold short point” is not always easily identifiable to the pilots. … Continued