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COM 4.8 RTF PHRASEOLOGY IN CIVIL/MILITARY INTEGRATION

In the interests of safety and knowledge that everyone can understand exactly what is being asked of them it is important for military aircrew and civil controllers to be sure of others’ intentions. This is particularly true when the military … Continued

COM 4.9 COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ATS UNITS

Different ways of communication are possible between adjacent ATS Units. Different methods of voice communication, data exchange and coordination between neighbouring ATS units may create challenges in different regions as well as conflicts that may arise related to this subject. … Continued

COM 4.10 PRONUNCIATION OF WORDS FIVE LETTER NAMING CODES (5LNC)

Pronunciation of letters has been standardized but there is a lack of uniformity across the world regarding the pronunciation of waypoints. Specifically, these relate to the confusion over the route designator and accurate identification of the correct 5LNC. iCARD is … Continued

TPM Review – COM

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 62 TPM Review – COM Presented by TOC Summary Over the past few years, TOC came to the conclusion that the TPM was in need of a significant overhaul in order … Continued

Radio Mandatory Zones / Transponder Mandatory Zones

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 66 Radio Mandatory Zones / Transponder Mandatory Zones Presented by TOC Summary The air traffic density is constantly increasing and due to specific airspace classification, controlled IFR traffic can be mixed … 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

COM 4.11 RADIO MANDATORY ZONES / TRANSPONDER MANDATORY ZONES

Traffic density is constantly increasing and due to specific airspace classification, controlled IFR traffic can be mixed up with uncontrolled VFR traffic. With the intention to improve safety, additional SSR transponder and radio equipment carriage requirements have been implemented. This … Continued

COM 4.12 AUTOLAND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PILOTS AND CONTROLLERS

Autoland is a procedure performed by pilots all over the world and its use is expected to become more common in the future. There are no international standards that require pilots to notify controllers when they are performing an Autoland. … Continued

COM 4.1 ALPHA – NUMERIC CALLSIGNS

The concept of call sign confusion and particularly the use of alphanumeric call signs are investigated by IFATCA. IFATCA Policy is: To reduce the possibility of call sign confusion: Call signs that correspond to the last two designators of both … Continued

COM 4.2 8.33 kHz SPACING

The introduction of 8.33 kHz can have a major impact on the ATC system. There is the possibility of non-equipped aircraft entering 8.33 kHz, with the increased possibility of frequency blocking, and the additional workload placed on controllers both around … Continued