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ADME 2.3 VISUAL OBSERVATION & NEW AERODROME CONTROL TOWER CONCEPTS

IFATCA Policy is: Visual observation in ATM is defined as: Observation through direct eyesight of objects situated within the line of sight of the observer possibly enhanced by binoculars. An Aerodrome Control Tower is a unit established to provide … Continued

Deactivation of Safety Nets

63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 15-19 April 2024 WP No. 155 Deactivation of Safety Nets Presented by PLC Summary During the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (IFATCA) Annual Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica (2023), there was a discussion … Continued

WC 10.5.1 RETIREMENT

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recommends that for active air traffic controllers the age of retirement should be closer to 50 than 55. In view of the peculiarity and uniqueness of the profession of Air Traffic Control, and in the … Continued

Standard Application of Units of Measure in Civil Aviation

39TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Marrakech, Morocco, 6-10 March 2000 WP No. 100 Standard Application of Units of Measure in Civil Aviation Introduction The IFALPA ATS Committee has debated over 3 years the feet/metric problem and has come to the conclusion that, … Continued

Transfer of Control Functions to Pilots (Legal Aspects)

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 166 Transfer of Control Functions to Pilots (Legal Aspects) Introduction The Toulouse IFATCA (98) Conference revealed the need to deal with the legal aspects of the transfer of control functions … Continued

Fatigue Management in Air Traffic Control

48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 20-24 April 2009 WP No. 162 Fatigue Management in Air Traffic Control Presented by PLC Summary This paper is an in-depth look at fatigue starting at IFATCA policy, the definitions, the types and the symptoms … Continued

ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

At their simplest these may consist of ground markings and stop & go lights. More sophisticated systems will incorporate taxiway centre line lighting and stopbars which can delineate the cleared route of aircraft. Where a need exists, surface movement radar … Continued

WC 10.5.2 EARLY RETIREMENT

IFATCA Policy is: There should be a possibility to cease from active control before Controller retirement age. Air traffic controllers leaving active control, but staying in employ within the ATC environment should keep their controller retirement privilege. See: WP … Continued

Review the Issue of ASAS Separation when less than the Relevant ATC Separation, e.g. Radar

40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Geneva, Switzerland, 19-23 March 2001 WP No. 81 Review the Issue of ASAS Separation when less than the Relevant ATC Separation, e.g. Radar Introduction At the 39th IFATCA conference in Marrakech 2000, SC1 presented a working paper … Continued

CISM Programmes Throughout IFATCA Member Associations

56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 15-19 May 2017 WP No. 154 CISM Programmes Throughout IFATCA Member Associations Presented by PLC Summary Critical Incident Stress Management is a comprehensive, integrated, systematic and multicomponent crisis intervention programme developed to help managing traumatic … Continued

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