ATCOs and Colour Vision

ATCOs and Colour Vision

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 161 ATCOs and Colour Vision Presented by PLC Summary The issues surrounding colour vision deficiency testing were examined in WP165L at the Toronto conference 2017. This follow up paper looks … Continued
Sleep Apnea and Obesity

Sleep Apnea and Obesity

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 161 Sleep Apnea and Obesity Presented by PLC Summary This paper considers the relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Obesity, regarding FAA’s intentions for new policy checking overweight … Continued
Space Weather

Space Weather

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 166 Space Weather Presented by TOC Summary This working paper describes the basics of space weather and the negative effect it can have on aviation. In particular, space weather … Continued
Human Factors

Human Factors

Human Factors is a wide and complex domain. Its importance in aviation is indeniable, especially in today’s world. With technology and human-machine interaction more present than ever, it is essential to consider the role of human factors in the present … Continued
Study Continuous Climb Operations

Study Continuous Climb Operations

51ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-16 March 2012 WP No. 85 Study Continuous Climb Operations Presented by TOC Summary Recent experience has proven the potential of new departure procedures known as Continuous Climb Operations (CCO). CCOs enable aircraft to climb … Continued