AAS 1.08 4D TRAJECTORY CONCEPTS/MANAGEMENT

AAS 1.08 4D TRAJECTORY CONCEPTS/MANAGEMENT

  IFATCA Policy is: Implementation of 4D trajectory management requires appropriately designed airspace. See: Resolution B8, B9 – WP 91 – Toronto 2017, Resolution B7 – WP58 – Virtual 2022 See also: WP 86 – Arusha 2008  
ADME 2.3 VISUAL OBSERVATION & NEW AERODROME CONTROL TOWER CONCEPTS

ADME 2.3 VISUAL OBSERVATION & NEW AERODROME CONTROL TOWER CONCEPTS

  IFATCA Policy is: Visual observation in ATM is defined as: Observation through direct eyesight of objects situated within the line of sight of the observer possibly enhanced by binoculars. An Aerodrome Control Tower is a unit established to provide … Continued
ATS 3.5 PROVISION OF OPERATIONAL AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION

ATS 3.5 PROVISION OF OPERATIONAL AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION

An air navigation services system requires rapid access to correct current and conclusive data from a common source. In the air traffic control environment such data is often needed immediately in response to urgency or emergency situations. There is too … Continued
ATS 3.18 SHORT TERM CONFLICT ALERT

ATS 3.18 SHORT TERM CONFLICT ALERT

STCA is a ground based system that relies on surveillance data processing to predict proximity between two or more targets. The program utilises radar information on both the vertical and horizontal planes and predicts the future position of those targets, … Continued
ATS 3.34 TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE CLEARANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

ATS 3.34 TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE CLEARANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

During the work on SID and STAR phraseology changes and cancellation of level restrictions, fundamental issues arose regarding ICAO standards and procedures for terrain and obstacle clearance. ICAO provisions presently have problems: Currently most responsibility lies with pilots. Implied responsibility. … Continued
COM 4.10 PRONUNCIATION OF WORDS FIVE LETTER NAMING CODES (5LNC)

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
State Aircraft and ‘Due Regard’ Operations

State Aircraft and ‘Due Regard’ Operations

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 92 State Aircraft and ‘Due Regard’ Operations Presented by PLC/TOC Summary ICAO rules are applicable only for civil aircraft. State aircraft – identified by ICAO as military, customs and police … Continued
Review ATS 3.36 – Recategorization of Aircraft for Wake Turbulence

Review ATS 3.36 – Recategorization of Aircraft for Wake Turbulence

56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 15-19 May 2017 WP No. 92 Review ATS 3.36 – Recategorization of Aircraft for Wake Turbulence Presented by TOC Summary This working paper reviews the current provisional policy on Recategorization of Aircraft for Wake Turbulence … Continued
Investigate Remote Aerodrome Control Concepts

Investigate Remote Aerodrome Control Concepts

44TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Melbourne, Australia, 17-22 April 2005 WP No. 93 Investigate Remote Aerodrome Control Concepts Presented by TOC Introduction 1.1. This topic was raised last year in Hong Kong. 1.2. The current situation, in particular the growing low cost … Continued
Study Operations in a Paper Stripless Environment

Study Operations in a Paper Stripless Environment

45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 27-31 March 2006 WP No. 91 Study Operations in a Paper Stripless Environment Presented by TOC Introduction 1.1. The Technical and Operations Committee (TOC) has been requested to investigate stripless environments. This paper has been … Continued