COM 4.8 RTF PHRASEOLOGY IN CIVIL/MILITARY INTEGRATION

COM 4.8 RTF PHRASEOLOGY IN CIVIL/MILITARY INTEGRATION

In the interests of safety and knowledge that everyone can understand exactly what is being asked of them it is important for military aircrew and civil controllers to be sure of others’ intentions. This is particularly true when the military … Continued
COM 4.7 CPDLC – DATALINK COMMUNICATIONS

COM 4.7 CPDLC – DATALINK COMMUNICATIONS

Airlines growing use of VHF Data Link Mode 2 (VDL2) has offered a reliable sub network for CPDLC. Future Air Navigations System (FANS-1/A+) has removed the risk of “out-of-date” messages and Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) Protected Mode CPDLC has eliminated … Continued
COM 4.6 DIRECT CONTROLLER – PILOT COMMUNICATIONS

COM 4.6 DIRECT CONTROLLER – PILOT COMMUNICATIONS

As data link becomes an important means of delivering ATS, there are crucial questions that shall be answered before this technology is used for safety-critical communications. This need is especially true where a data link communications system is the primary, … Continued
COM 4.5 FREQUENCY BLOCKING

COM 4.5 FREQUENCY BLOCKING

The blocking of frequencies by inadvertent transmissions is a very real operational problem. A flight deck based technical solution has now been developed but implementation is very limited. IFATCA Policy is: Any device designed to prevent inadvertent transmissions from blocking … Continued
COM 4.4 RTF FREQUENCY USAGE

COM 4.4 RTF FREQUENCY USAGE

Other means of communication such as Controller to Pilot Datalink Communications (CPDLC) may present challenges if used in airspace with many time-critical clearances and communications. The current systems are too limited to deal with environments in which the majority of … Continued
COM 4.3 COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE

COM 4.3 COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE

Some radios have a sleep mode that causes communication failures without being noticed. This results in serious security and cost issues for the military. Radio communication failure is a rare occurrence, but it can result in undesirable situations. Present ICAO … Continued
COM 4.2 8.33 kHz SPACING

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
ATS 3.41 STATE AIRCRAFT AND DUE REGARD OPERATIONS

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
ATS 3.40 MOVING TO A NEW FACILITY

ATS 3.40 MOVING TO A NEW FACILITY

The reasons to move to a new facility often include, but are not limited to, aging or outdated facilities. Moving to a new facility is a very demanding and lengthy process. It not only affects ATM as a system, but … Continued
ATS 3.39 CRISIS MANAGEMENT

ATS 3.39 CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Crisis management is an important present-day issue, with many global and regional initiatives to help the aviation industry cope with major disruptions. To effectively manage a crisis situation, an up-to-date crisis and contingency plan is an important first step. IFATCA … Continued