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TRNG 9.2.09 E-LEARNING

IFATCA Policy is: E-learning should be supported as a learning tool provided that: The quality and scope of the training shall not be diminished by introducing E- learning; E-learning serves the interest and the need of the ATCO or … Continued

TPM Review – LM

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 77 TPM Review – LM Presented by PLC Summary Over the past few years, PLC came to the conclusion that the TPM was in need of a significant overhaul in order … 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

INFO 6.1.1 INTRODUCTION

As early as 1966 SC4 (now PLC) “Human and Environmental Factors in ATC”, at that time formed by members of the Irish Association, produced an extensive questionnaire to be processed and made available to interested organisations. When, in 1969, responsibility … Continued

INFO 6.1.3 CONTENTS AND DISTRIBUTION

IFATCA Policy is: The Information Handbook shall present the information by Member Association and contain at least the following elements: GENERAL INFORMATION: Information on the Association, Affiliation with Trade Unions, Information on the Employer WORKING CONDITIONS: Work and Rest, … Continued

ADME 2.5 PROVISION OF ATS AT AERODROMES

IFATCA Policy is: Air Traffic Control service shall be provided at aerodromes that: have published IFR approach, departure or holding procedures, and where control is required for the safety of air traffic. for VFR operations, where required to ensure … Continued

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 3.10 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT IN CIVIL AVIATION

IFATCA takes the view that SI (Système International d’Unités) is not necessarily providing a single solution for Civil Aviation, and that, in order to obtain a common global standard which is necessary for safety reasons, then specific non SI elements … Continued

ATS 3.26 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT – IMPLEMENTATION

IFATCA identified the need for a policy by addressing the requirements of an ATFM system, present and future. IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA encourages the implementation of ATFM processes provided that: The process achieves an optimum overall performance. Air Traffic Controllers … 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