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WC 10.5.3 EXTENDED DUTY

IFATCA Policy is: Individual air traffic controllers who wish to remain in active duty, once they have met the conditions to retire, should be allowed to do so provided they meet all medical and proficiency requirements. See: WP 138 … Continued

MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

There are times, especially during night shifts, where the traffic volume/demand is low. During periods with light stimulation, monotony can occur. Combine monotony with the fatigue that most will experience on a night shift and it can lead to less … Continued

TRNG 9.2.06 AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (ACAS) TRAINING

IFATCA Policy is: Comprehensive initial and refresher ACAS training should be provided and should consist of: Definition of ACAS; Technical description and cockpit displays; Pilot reactions to Traffic Advisories and Resolution Advisories; Controller reactions and legal responsibilities; Phraseologies; Experience … Continued

TPM Review – ATS (Editorials)

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 60 TPM Review – ATS (Editorials) Presented by TOC Summary The ATS section of the Technical Professional Manual is robust in policies and some of them need updating. These updates range … Continued

AAS 1.21 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (UTM)

The relationship between UTM and ATM warrants attention, especially with regard to the issues created by the simultaneous management of both unmanned and manned traffic. The absence of a complete and comprehensive international regulatory system does not permit for the … Continued

SEP 5.1 USE OF 1000FT VERTICAL SEPARATION ABOVE FL290

When considering system changes it is necessary to assess their impact on the entire ATC operational environment, and to endorse that the introduction of such changes into one air traffic system does not adversely affect, not only that system, but … Continued

SEP 5.2 LATERAL AND LONGITUDINAL SEPARATION

The rules governing the application of lateral and longitudinal separation which are contained in PANS-ATM Part 5 are deficient in several respects and many ATC administrations have found it necessary to amplify or extend their provisions. IFATCA Policy is: Publications … Continued

AAS 1.19 OPERATIONAL USE OF DOWN-LINK AIRCRAFT PARAMETERS (DAPS)

Many parameters are available from Mode S, ADS-B UAT (Universal Access Transceiver) and ADS-B ES (Extended Squitter) i.e. (Mach number, indicated airspeed, vertical speed, heading etc.) There are no provisions about how or if there a need to check them … Continued

ADME 2.13 AUTONOMOUS RUNWAY INCURSION WARNING SYSTEM (ARIWS)

Autonomous runway incursion warning system (ARIWS) is a system which provides autonomous detection of a potential incursion or of the occupancy of an active runway and a direct warning to a flight crew or a vehicle operator. ARIWS uses available … Continued

WC 10.2.8 REGULATORY APPROVAL OF ATM SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT

IFATCA Policy is: MAs should encourage their State’s Regulatory Authority to play a role in the development and certification / commissioning and oversight during the life cycle of air traffic control equipment. Any information displayed at a controller working … Continued