ATC

M260.01 EXPLAIN ASPECTS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC)

SGT Bassel Tamara

intro

what: ATC is a job that consists of managing airspace for many planes, this job is comonly seen in air trafic towers at airports. where: air traffic towers (observe image) why: It is important for cadets to understand the role of ATC at an aerodrome. (which may lead to future summer training if you wish to apply to a camp :) )

the role of an air traffic controler.

(and thier responsibilities)

definitions

Aerodrome. Any area of land or water designed for the arrival, departure, movement and servicing of aircraft. It includes buildings, installations, and equipment situated therein. airport :Any aerodrome with an airport certificate. Some airports are designated “international airports” to support international commercial air transport. An airport certificate testifies that the aerodrome meets airport certification safety

airport = aerodrome

aerodrome does not = airportif it doesent have an airport certificate

responsibilities

1. SAFETY 2.managing and directing the airspace 3. keep pilots updated on weather conditions

4. atc authorisation

TP 1 CONFORMATION

• Q1:What is the air traffic controller’s immediate concern?
• Q2:What are the three main things that air traffic controllers prevent collisions between?

• Q3:What is an ATC clearance?

Provide a Basic Overview of Radar Technology Used in ATC

what is radar?

R.A.D.A.R.

radio detection and ranging

THE USES AND BENIFETS OF RADAR

1. ATC

2. fixing positions of airplanes in flight

3. detecting thunderstorm activity

4. approaching and landing guidance to airplanes

The use of radar in ATC greatly increases the utilization of the airspace and permits expansion of flight information services such as traffic and weather information and navigational assistance.

TP 2 CONFORMATION

• Q1. What does the abbreviation “RADAR” mean?
• Q2. What are the principle uses of radar in aviation?
• Q3. What does the use of radar in ATC increase?

Explain NORDO Procedures at a Controlled Airport

(with no radio)

what is nordo?

a nordo aircraft is an aircraft flying without a radio NORDO are not permitted to operate at most large controlled airports served by the scheduled air carriers. Where they are permitted to operate (less busy controlled airports), they are directed by visual signals. the pilot must be alert of the light signals coming from the tower. ALL NORDO FLIGHTS HAVE TO BE CONFIRMED WITH THE TOWER, AS THEY REQUIRE SPECIAL PREPARATIONS.

All light signals for departing aircrafts

1. Flashing Green. Cleared to taxi
2. Steady Green. Cleared for take-off
3. steady red, STOP
4. flashing red. Taxi clear of runway in use.
5. flashing white.Return to starting point on airport.
6. Blinking Runway Lights. Vehicle and pedestrians are to vacate the runway immediately.

All light signals for arriving aircrafts

1. Steady Green Light. Clear to land.
2. Steady Red Light or Red Flare. Do not land. Continue in circuit. Avoid making sharp turns, climbing or diving after you receive the signal
3. Flashing Green Light. Recall signal. Return for landing (usually to recall an airplane which has taken off or has been previously waved off with a red light). This will be followed by a steady green light when the approach path and landing area is clear.
4. Alternating Red and Green Light (U.S.). Danger. Be on alert. This signal may be used to warn you of such hazards as danger of collision, obstruction, soft field, ice on runways, mechanical failure of your undercarriage, etc. The danger signal is not a prohibitive signal and will be followed by a red or green light as circumstances warrant.
5. Flashing Red Light. Airport unsafe. Do not land.
6. Red Pyrotechnical Light. The firing of a red pyrotechnical light, whether by day or night and notwithstanding any previous instruction means “Do not land for the time being”.

TP 3 CONFORMATION

• questions are boring, lets do a kahoot!
• head over to kahoot.com (on any device)
• press the play button at the top right
• put in the game code
• use your cadet name for username, in my case i would write

sgt tamara

Procesos

TP 3

TP 2

TP 1

1.ATC2. fixing positions of airplanes in flight 3.detecting thunderstorm activity 4. approaching and landing guidance to airplanes

1. SAFETY 2.managing and directing the airspace 3. keep pilots updated on weather conditions 4. ATC authorisations

Thanks for listening!