TRNG 9.2.03 LINK BETWEEN ATO AND OPERATIONAL UNITS

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

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

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
ATS 3.1 REPLACEMENT FLIGHT PLANS

ATS 3.1 REPLACEMENT FLIGHT PLANS

Where owing to ATFM restrictions upon the initial flight plan route, the initial plan is cancelled and a new plan filed there is a need to ensure that the replacement flight plan can be identified as such. Procedures to achieve … Continued
AAS 1.11 “FLY-BY” AND “FLY-OVER” WAYPOINTS

AAS 1.11 “FLY-BY” AND “FLY-OVER” WAYPOINTS

The concept of “fly-by” and “flyover” waypoints is integral to RNAV and as such has been in existence for quite some time. As Performance Based Navigation is being increasingly used to reduce the distances between routes to a minimum, air … Continued
AAS 1.17 SPACE WEATHER

AAS 1.17 SPACE WEATHER

Space weather can affect satellite-based navigation and communication systems and present a health risk to aircrew and passengers. In addition, the difficulty of forecasting the occurrence and severity of space weather events accurately and the dissemination of that information present … Continued
LM 7.2.6 USE OF RECORDED DATA

LM 7.2.6 USE OF RECORDED DATA

  IFATCA Policy is: Audio and visual recordings and AWR are confidential and shall not be released to the public. Audio and visual recordings and AWR shall not be used to provide direct evidence, such as in disciplinary cases, or … Continued
WC 10.1.7 FOUR EYES PRINCIPLE (4EP)

WC 10.1.7 FOUR EYES PRINCIPLE (4EP)

  IFATCA Policy is: Implementation of 4EP shall be encouraged by MAs, both through their ANSP(s) and their regulator(s). An ATCO shall not be held liable for incidents or accidents resulting solely or in part from the non-implementation of the … Continued
ATS 3.20 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN ATM

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

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