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ATS 3.16 THE USE OF SAFETY NETS IN ATM

The use of safety nets within the ATM system has been established for many years. The scope of safety nets has extended to be not only airborne based but ground based as well. There is a move to extend their … Continued

Helicopter Operations (ATC Aspects)

23RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Estoril, Portugal, 26-30 March 1984 WP No. 79 Helicopter Operations (ATC Aspects) IFATCA ‘83 decided that ‘Helicopter Operations – ATC Aspects’ should be retained on the SC1 work programme 1983-84 in order to monitor international developments … Continued

Pronunciation of Words And Five Letter Naming Codes

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 162 Pronunciation of Words and Five Letter Naming Codes Presented by TOC Summary Standardizing the pronunciation of alphabets, words and phrases has provided a simpler language set between ATC … Continued

The Definition of “Direct” in Direct Controller Pilot Communication (DCPC)

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 102 The Definition of “Direct” in Direct Controller Pilot Communication (DCPC) IFATCA has policy on the use of datalink communications, and includes the following reference to “Direct”: “In any … Continued

High Frequency Datalink in Support of ATS

43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Hong Kong, China (SAR), 22-26 March 2004 WP No. 95 High Frequency Datalink in Support of ATS Presented by SC1 Introduction 1.1 In 2002, High Frequency Datalink (HFDL) trials started in the North Atlantic (NAT) Region to … Continued

Study Call Sign Confusion

51ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-16 March 2012 WP No. 92 Study Call Sign Confusion Presented by TOC Summary This paper investigates the concept of call sign confusion, and particularly the use of alphanumeric call signs. It develops the ideas, … Continued

ADME 2.16 USE OF AERODROME CONTROL FREQUENCY FOR COMMUNICATIONS OF VEHICLE DRIVERS

A runway incident involving a vehicle operating on the runway highlighted a safety concern that vehicle drivers remain on ground control frequency instead of the aerodrome control frequency. Some studies were made, and this policy highlights the importance of the … 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

Alpha Numeric Callsigns

26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-30 April 1987 WP No. 33 Alpha Numeric Callsigns In 1986 at the Cost Rica conference IFATCA’s policy regarding alpha numeric callsigns, agreed at the 1985 Athens conference, was deleted. Currently therefore IFATCA has … Continued

Reducing “Initial Call” Frequency Congestion

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 165 Reducing “Initial Call” Frequency Congestion Presented by PLC and TOC Summary The paper investigates the possible reduction in frequency congestion using the introduction of alternative procedures for aircraft … Continued