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ADME 2.3 VISUAL OBSERVATION & NEW AERODROME CONTROL TOWER CONCEPTS

IFATCA Policy is: Visual observation in ATM is defined as: Direct out-of-the-window observation possibly aided by visual enhancement tools, such as binoculars, or achieved indirectly by using visual surveillance systems (VSS). An Aerodrome Control Tower is a unit established … Continued

ADME 2.15 CONDITIONAL CLEARANCES TO RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING VEHICLES

In an emergency situation, controllers are always required to use professional judgement and experience to determine the best course of action. Sometimes this causes conflict with rules and regulations that might, in those circumstances, be unfit for purpose. All controllers … Continued

WC 10.7.6 COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN ATC

For more than 35 years, IFATCA has been drawing attention to the human in the ATM system. With the ATCO not being a line worker, but the highly skilled centre of the system, this apprehension is fully justified. It is … Continued

ATS 3.25 CONTINUOUS DESCENT OPERATIONS (CDO) AND CONTINOUS CLIMB OPERATIONS (CCO)

Recent experience has proven the potential of new arrival procedures known as Continuous Descent Arrivals (CDAs). CDAs enable aircraft to make a more continuous descent from cruise to runway, saving fuel, reducing emissions, and reducing frequency congestion. ANSPs want to … Continued

ATS 3.41 STATE AIRCRAFT AND DUE REGARD OPERATIONS

ICAO rules are applicable only for civil aircraft. State aircraft – identified by ICAO as military, customs and police services – are not required to comply with these rules but States shall, when issuing rules for their State aircraft, have … Continued

WC 10.2.7 WORKING WITH UNSERVICEABLE OR INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT

IFATCA Policy is: ATC equipment provided should include back-up secondary equipment on hot standby for use if the primary equipment becomes degraded. Controllers should be given initial and recurrent training in the degraded mode operations of their equipment. ATS … Continued

WC 10.7.2 NORMAL OPERATIONS SAFETY SURVEY

IFATCA Policy is: Monitoring Safety in Normal Operations shall be seen as an integral element of a Safety Management System. A safety tool such as NOSS, shall meet the following conditions: Joint management/controller sponsorship; Voluntary participation; Trained observers; Set … Continued

LM 7.1.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER-IN-CHARGE (CIC) IN REGARD TO LIABILITY AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The position of Controller-In-Charge (CIC) exists in many units in many different countries around the world. There are differences between the supervisor’s roles and those of the Controller-In-Charge, and questions exist regarding responsibilities and legality of this position. It is … Continued

TRNG 9.2.9 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

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued