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TRNG 9.2.03 LINK BETWEEN ATO AND OPERATIONAL UNITS

IFATCA Policy is: There should be close cooperation between Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) and ATC units for which training is performed. Current validated OJTIs should assist at an ATO whenever possible during simulation and theoretical training. Instructors working at … Continued

TRNG 9.5.4 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

IFATCA Policy is: It is recommended that ANSPs: 1. Provide the opportunity for familiarisation flights in the cockpit of aircraft; 2. Provide the possibility to visit adjacent and distant air traffic control units; 3. Provide the possibility to use flight simulators for … Continued

ATS 3.43 HELICOPTERS: DISCRETE IDENTIFICATION IN FLIGHT PLANS

There is no provision on the present flight plan form to differentiate a helicopter from a fixed wing aircraft, unless the type designator gives the information in order to prevent uncertainty. IFATCA Policy is: Procedures should be developed for Flight … Continued

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

AAS 1.10 OPERATIONAL USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA)

ATC should not have to apply different rules or work with different criteria in order to handle UA. From the air traffic controller’s perspective, the provision of ATS to an UA shall be transparent. This includes all stages of the … Continued

AAS 1.16 FUTURE WEATHER DISTRIBUTION

Aviation Weather Information is and has been critical for the advances in flight safety. However, there is room for improvement, not the least due to technological advances. IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA encourages the development and use of aircraft-derived meteorological data … Continued

ATS 3.3 HARMONISATION OF THE AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION

Pilots experience difficulties to be constantly aware of the type of airspaces crossed while preparing for an approach and looking outside in compliance with the “see and avoid” rule. One of the critical safety issues regarding class E airspace is … Continued

WC 10.1.6 SINGLE / LONE PERSON OPERATIONS (SPO)

ANSPs have considered implementing SPO and removing 4EP. Factors inducing SPO: staff shortages, night shifts, introducing automation and technical tools to better predict conflicting traffic, etc. When SPO is applied, there is no “Human Safety Net” and when working alone, it does … Continued

ATS 3.20 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN ATM

There are several environmental issues in ATM. Aircraft noise and aircraft emissions are the issues that have the greatest impact on efficiency and safety. The normal order of priority in air traffic control is: safety, efficiency and “finally” environmental issues. … Continued

ATS 3.36 EMERGENCY DESCENT PROCEDURES

Existing ICAO recommended practices concerning emergency descent procedures provide guidance to pilots and ATS units in the event of an emergency descent. However, these provisions are outdated. Updates are needed to handle modern scenarios. Proposal was to switch TCAS to … Continued