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Performance-based Endorsements

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: C.6.7 – WP No. 158 Performance-based Endorsements Presented by PLC Introduction 1.1. ICAO Annex 1 – Personal Licensing lists the requirements for the issue of an air traffic control … Continued

HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 162 HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors Presented by PLC Summary Why are human conditions, such as fatigue, complacency, and stress, so important in aviation? These conditions, along with … Continued

Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 303 Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control Presented by PLC Summary The air traffic controller profession has great demands on the cognitive functioning of the brain. What makes it … Continued

Investigate Runway Incursions

45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 27-31 March 2006 WP No. 87 Investigate Runway Incursions Presented by PLC and TOC Introduction 1.1 The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) defines a Runway Incursion as: “Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect … Continued

Review of Retirement Policy

48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 20-24 April 2009 WP No. 163 Review of Retirement Policy Presented by PLC Summary This paper reviews current IFATCA policy regarding retirement, and its applicability in a changing world. It argues the points for and … Continued

A Better Understanding of the Linear versus the Systemic Approach to Safety

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 155 A Better Understanding of the Linear versus the Systemic Approach to Safety Presented by PLC Summary The objective of this paper is to provide clarity concerning the following … Continued

The Provision of Surveillance Approach and Aerodrome Control Services as Combined Function

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 158 The Provision of Surveillance Approach and Aerodrome Control Services as Combined Function Presented by PLC Summary This paper is dealing with a situation of ATCO working both aerodrome and … Continued

RPAS Licensing

59TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 30 March – 3 April 2020 WP No. 159 RPAS Licensing Presented by PLC IMPORTANT NOTE: The IFATCA Annual Conference 2020 in Singapore was cancelled. The present working paper was never discussed at Conference by … Continued

Dynamic Reconfiguration of the U-Space Airspace (DAR)

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 156 Dynamic Reconfiguration of the U-Space Airspace (DAR) Presented by PLC Summary U-space regulatory package (EU 664, 665, 666/2021) has introduced a new task for Air Traffic Control … Continued

Confusion With Leased Aircraft Markings and Callsigns

63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 15-19 April 2024 WP No. 158 Confusion WIth Leased Aircraft Markings and Callsigns Presented by PLC Summary The framework for the operation of leased aircraft globally, should include specific instructions regarding pilot’s responsibilities on initial … Continued