Airspace Infringement Initiative - Draft list of potential risk reduction measures
Airspace Infringement Safety Improvement Initiative
List of potential airspace infringement risk reduction measures
Note 1: The list of potential safety improvement actions is intended to facilitate the establishment of safety recommendations by airspace
infringement risk stakeholders for inclusion in the risk reduction action plan.
Note 2: The list of potential safety improvement actions integrates the best practices communicated to the initiative coordination team by
service providers and state authorities during the initiative development phase and the output from the dedicated risk analysis and survey
projects.
Note 3: To ensure a systemic and structured approach to risk reduction planning and for ease of reference the potential safety improvement
actions have been grouped in several categories using well known and recognised by the aviation community denotations of ANS components
and related notions.
Note 4: The categories are presented below in alphabetical order.
Note 5: The Status of each recommended improvement action is shown as “Draft”, “Candidate”, “Recommended” or “Approved” meaning
respectively:
“Draft” – further feasibility study and development is considered necessary
“Candidate” – R&D is not needed, action could be planned for implementation
“Recommended” – the action has been proposed for inclusion in the Action plan
“Approved” – the action is agreed for inclusion in the Action plan
Note 6: The priority of each recommended improvement action should be assigned as “Key”, “High”, “Medium”, or “Low” meaning respectively:
“Key” – the action is considered to have essential risk reduction potential at pan-European level
“High” - the action is considered to have significant risk reduction potential in certain types of airspaces
“Medium” – the action is considered to have important risk reduction potential in parts of the European airspace
“Low” - the action is considered to have limited risk reduction potential relevant to a specific operational environment
Note 7: Explanation of used acronyms is provided at the end of this document.
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1. Aeronautical Information Management
OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
There has to be a standard
representation of lower
airspace to prevent confusion in
cross-border flights. It should
Standardise (harmonise) lower airspace 1 include review and agreement
AIM-01 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
charts on more appropriate scales
(e.g. 1:250 000 for local maps).
Includes common map layout
conventions; consistent use of
colour coding, symbols etc.
Improve VFR Action aims at: improved
maps and charts readability; printing only
information relevant to VFR
AIM-02 Simplify VFR maps and charts Candidate t.b.d. Service providers flights needs, etc. The action
should involve GA
representatives in a dedicated
review of VFR maps design.
Indicate frequencies clearly on electronic Improve conspicuity of
AIM-03 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
and paper maps frequency information
Print radar frequencies on VFR charts as
AIM-04 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
well
1
The term service provider is used to designate the organisation providing AIS services, which may or may not be part of the organisational structure of an
ANSP.
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OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
VFR charts should be freely
accessible, in digital format and
downloadable via www. Three
(or more) business model and
combinations thereof could be
considered for cost recovery :
Investigate the feasibility of providing Direct contribution of GA
AIM-05 aeronautical information free of charge for Draft t.b.d. Service providers users (e.g. subscriptions)
GA
Charges levied on
commercial flights (for
safety reasons)
Public funding from
Improve government budget
availability and
accessibility of Other.
AIS
NOTAMs, maps, current
weather information shall be
made easily accessible and
visualisation improved: made
user-friendly and intuitively
Ensure on-line (web-based) accessibility of
AIM-06 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers comprehensible. Mechanisms,
aeronautical information services
processes and means for
delivery of the actual airspace
structures‟ status to users (in
particular GA) should be
improved.
Two tier approach could be
Study the feasibility to implement single
considered: (1) state level and
AIM-07 phone number for aeronautical information Draft t.b.d. Service providers
(2) future FAB based
briefing in all European states
implementation.
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A pan-European facility for
integrated and timely provision
of up-to-date aeronautical and
MET information for all ECAC
Assess the feasibility of implementing a states. The “one stop shop”
EUROCONTROL
AIM-08 single web-portal for aeronautical and Draft t.b.d. should be designed in a user-
Agency
meteorological information in Europe friendly manner and provide for
easy and prompt access to any
flight related information that
the pilot might need for his/her
preparation.
Improve the briefing facilities
Install briefing stations at flying clubs / available at the various GA
AIM-09 Candidate t.b.d. Airspace users
airfields locations. Cooperation with
ANSPs is essential.
The aeronautical information
Implement e-mail notification service to all notified to pilots should only
registered private pilots of airspace changes include data relating to a
AIM-10 Draft t.b.d. Service providers
and other relevant aeronautical data of predetermined radius
interest. surrounding their registered
airfield.
Maintain both the electronic
and hard copy (paper)
Improve dissemination of map updates to
sources/versions of maps in
AIM-11 pilots including “alert” type of change Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
order to provide the preferred
notification
means of flight briefing to the
different generations GA pilots.
Enable download of current charts or
AIM-12 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
sections thereof.
Service providers and state authorities to In addition site visits and
Service providers
ensure regular provision and availability of seminars should be considered
AIM-13 Candidate t.b.d. Regulatory
updated maps/charts to flying clubs and in case of major airspace
Authorities
schools changes.
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OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
Implement graphical visualisation of
AIM-14 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
airspace structure related information
Harmonise AIS provision across national
AIM-15 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
borders
Narrow route NOTAM briefing
capability for (long distance)
route flights. Improve NOTAMs
readability – use of plain
Provide NOTAMs in an enhanced, user
AIM-16 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers language where possible.
friendly form to GA VFR flights
Graphical presentation of
NOTAMs where applicable
(e.g. area/zone depiction) is
considered essential.
Grouping NOTAMs by topic
Improve quality of enabling generation of briefing
AIS packages tailored to the need
of the various user types (e.g. a
glider pilot would need different
information than a pilot
Implement NOTAM selection and planning a route flight). In
AIM-17 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
customisation functions addition, creating type of user
based NOTAMs update
packages (e.g. for GA VFR
flights) and adding a short
descriptive document which
would outline the changes in
traffic schemes and airspace.
Availability of such information
Include geographical coordinates in
on VFR maps will support the
AIM-18 information items containing position details Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
input of correct data in the GPS
wherever possible
set.
Improved Implement MET products tailored to low
AIM-19 Candidate t.b.d. Service providers e.g. GAMET
meteorological level VFR flights
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OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
services Ensure MET information is freely accessible Service providers Cost recovery principles need
AIM-20 Draft t.b.d.
via the service providers‟ sites ANSPs to be considered as appropriate
2. Air Ground Communications
OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
Use of 121.5 should be
encouraged in complex
Review PPL initial training syllabus and Training
AGC-01 Candidate t.b.d. situations. Adherence to
ensure adequate R/T training coverage establishments
communication failure
procedures should be taught.
Implement practising R/T skills in pilot Training
AGC-02 Candidate t.b.d.
training syllabus establishments
Review flight instructors‟ R/T skills
Training
AGC-03 requirements and ensure needed proficiency Candidate t.b.d.
establishments
Improve R/T level
skills of pilots Flying clubs
and ATS staff Implement R/T refresher courses for private
AGC-04 Candidate t.b.d. Training
pilots
establishments
Flying clubs
AGC-05 Include R/T in flight proficiency check Candidate t.b.d. Training
establishments
Ensure skills to provide FIS in
English language. Adequate
Review R/T training of FIS officers and
AGC-06 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs knowledge of communication
ensure adequate proficiency.
failure procedures should be
ensured.
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Use of unambiguous call-signs;
Train pilots/ATS staff to apply strictly Training
AGC-07 Candidate t.b.d. full call-sign, call-sign coupled
readback/hearback procedure establishments
with type of aircraft
Train pilots/ATS staff to actively seek Training
AGC-08 Candidate t.b.d.
confirmation in case of doubt establishments
Develop R/T phraseology guide for VFR EUROCONROL Compliance with ICAO Doc
AGC-09 Candidate t.b.d.
flights Agency 4444 should be ensured.
Train ATS staff to use simple ATC
AGC-10 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
clearances and instructions
Train ATS staff to improve message
readability by: use of reduced rate of speech
AGC-11 by controllers; pre-warning of instructions to Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
be passed; more concise transmissions, if
Improve R/T necessary broken in segments
discipline Implement procedure for ATC/FIC staff to
AGC-12 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
repeat message if unusual
Implement requirement for provision of FIS Regulatory
AGC-13 Candidate t.b.d.
in English language Authorities
In particular around
CTRs/TMAs and of airspaces
AGC-14 Improve low level radio coverage Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
containing high density VFR
routes and choke points
Where feasible, installation of a
Equip new build GA aircraft with a second Aircraft
AGC-15 Candidate t.b.d. second radio set on existing GA
radio set manufacturers
aircraft should be encouraged.
Examples are: VDL Mode 4,
AGC-16 Use data link to reduce sector R/T load Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs Instant Reply Capability; Direct
text messaging
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25KHz spacing needs to be
Increase number of available ATS ensured. Most GA are not
AGC-17 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
frequencies in busy areas equipped for reduced channel
spacing.
Consider implementation of direct Ensure synergy with other
AGC-18 communication lines between ATC units, Candidate t.b.d. Service providers programmes (e.g. FUA concept
military units and regional airports/airfields implementation)
Promote benefits
Teach VFR pilots to contact ATS for Training
of air-ground AGC-19 Candidate t.b.d.
assistance establishments
communication
3. Air Traffic Services (including Flight Information Services)
OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
Example of best practices are
Use radar derived information for the the LARS and Radar
FIS-01 Candidate t.b.d. FIS providers
provision of FIS information services provided
in UK airspace
Flight following provided in US
FIS-02 Provide “flight following” service Draft t.b.d. FIS providers airspace referred as best
Extend scope practice
and make FIS
proactive Extend the geographical coverage of FIS in Increase the number of FIS
FIS-03 Candidate t.b.d. FIS providers
lower airspace positions where needed
Additional navigation support
should be provided to VFR
Ensure enhanced flight information service
FIS-04 Candidate t.b.d. FIS providers flights when unfavourable
in unfavourable meteorological conditions
meteorological conditions
prevail
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Provide information about the actual status
FIS-05 Candidate t.b.d. FIS providers
(activation) of FUA airspaces to VFR flights
Improve FIS staffing - employ appropriately
Particularly relevant for high
FIS-06 trained and licensed officers to provide FIS Candidate t.b.d. FIS providers
density airspaces.
service.
Improve and harmonise FIS officers training
FIS-07 Candidate t.b.d. FIS providers
curriculum
Coordinate harmonisation of FIS officers EUROCONTROL
FIS-08 Candidate t.b.d.
training curriculum Agency
It should include provision of
warnings to pilots of any
unfavourable factors including
airspace infringement and
FIS-09 Harmonise levels of FIS services in Europe Candidate t.b.d. FIS providers
traffic warnings. FIS level could
be raised to proactive
prevention of potential conflict
situations.
Coordinate harmonisation of FIS services in EUROCONTROL
FIS-10 Candidate t.b.d.
Europe Agency
Harmonise civil and military FIS and VFR ANSPs – civil and
FIS-11 Candidate t.b.d.
flights service levels and procedures military
Provide FIS from dedicated
positions that will not reduce
Change ATC
Transfer services to VFR traffic form ATC the level of service to VFR
attitude to VFR ATS-01 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
sectors to dedicated FIS positions flights due to high level of IFR
flights
traffic in the airspace under
consideration.
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Ensure ATC staff is aware
about the different levels of
Familiarise ATS staff with cockpit workload
ATS-02 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs training and experience of PPL
of VFR flights in various conditions
holders compared to
commercial pilots.
Improved knowledge of light
aircraft and their performance
Ensure adequate ATS staff knowledge of
ATS-03 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs characteristics will enable
light aircraft performance characteristics
correct understanding and
communication with GA pilots.
Dedicated training should also
aim to improve controllers and
Include dedicated and harmonised VFR
FIS officers understanding of
ATS-04 services training module in controllers Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
VFR flying, including ultra light
training curriculum.
aircraft, gliders and other types
of GA.
Equip all aircraft with
transponders, including all ultra
light aircraft and gliders.
However, significant issues
Consider mandating the carriage and use of Regulatory need to be resolved: cost (one-
ATS-05 Draft t.b.d. off and recurring), power
transponders by all aircraft Authorities
requirements and panel space.
A minimum level, above which
Improve ATS
transponders will be required,
procedures
may be specified.
Examples are: mandatory
transponder usage at and
Optimise code assignment procedures to above 1500 feet AMSL; SSR
ATS-06 make best use of transponders‟ Mode A/C Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs codes and frequency coupling;
information GA single event codes;
dedicated codes for VFR
corridors/routes
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It is considered of particular
importance at units where
Implement R/T frequency listening watch
Regulatory individual code assignment is
ATS-07 and FIR code conspicuity (different from Candidate t.b.d.
Authorities not feasible. Includes coupling
7000) procedures.
of SSR code families with R/T
frequencies.
Train ATS staff to use only published
ATS-08 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
reference points in ATS messages to pilots
Improved civil - military
coordination (FUA level 3) will
Improve tactical coordination procedures ANSPs – civil and enable the provision of up-to-
ATS-09 Candidate t.b.d.
between adjacent civil/military control units military date, correct information to all
flights about current airspace
restrictions and their use.
Basic flight plan data include:
type of aircraft, call-sign, point
of departure, point of
destination, main route points
and flight altitude.
Require basic flight plan data for all flights Regulatory
ATS-10 Draft t.b.d. Local circular flights are
except local circular flights Authorities
considered those flights which
depart from and arrive at the
same airport or airfield and are
performed in the vicinity of
those.
The information about possible
Implement procedure for ATC to advise
alternative route should have
ATS-11 alternative route if entry clearance into CAS Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
advisory nature, the pilot will
is refused
decide whether to follow it.
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The systematic presentation of
imminent and actual
unauthorised entries into
Improve system
Implement airspace infringement warning airspace volumes to controllers
support to ATS-12 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
function ahead of their occurrence, as
controllers
provided by Area Proximity
Warning, is a major safety
assurance tool.
ATS-12 Ensure widespread implementation of ATIS Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
Establish coordination procedures between
ATS-13 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
local ATC units and flying clubs
Use best Train ATC staff to inform pilots about the
practices ATS-14 reason for refusing a service or CAS Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
crossing
Optimise occurrence reporting requirements Regulatory
ATS-15 Candidate t.b.d.
and taxonomy Authorities
4. Airspace Design and Management
OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
The specificities of VFR flying
Review and update of airspace design have to be taken into account
Regulatory
AOM-01 criteria and procedures, taking due account Candidate t.b.d. in the design process. GA
Authorities
of different airspace users‟ types. representatives should be
Reduce airspace involved in the review.
complexity Simplify the numerous
boundary level changes of
Review and de-complex airspace structure
AOM-02 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs TMAs and CTRs that can
boundaries
contribute to vertical navigation
error.
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Align airspace boundaries in lower airspace
AOM-03 and VFR routes/corridors to prominent Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
ground features and landmarks
Harmonise and simplify airspace Regulatory
AOM-04 Candidate t.b.d.
classification Authorities
Implementation of this action
Review and reduce the number and volume
Regulatory would help reducing the
AOM-05 of restricted airspaces according to their Candidate t.b.d.
Authorities practice of “cutting the corners”
actual utilisation parameters
of unused restricted airspaces.
Implementation of this action
Review controlled airspace and optimise its would support improved
AOM-06 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
allocation according to the current needs compliance with published
airspace use procedures.
Optimise For example, ensure flight
airspace tracking for all aircraft
allocation operating within 25NM of CAS.
Implement buffer airspace for mandatory
To protect high density TMAs
AOM-07 R/T communication with ATC around Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
defining a minimum
controlled airspaces
altitude/level above which the
requirement will be applicable
is an option.
Improved control of the actual
Regulatory
AOM-08 Improve oversight of airspace use Candidate t.b.d. needs and use of controlled
Authorities
and restricted airspaces.
Such procedures should make
wide use of VRPs.
Ensure fair Implementations should be
Define standard entry/crossing procedures
access to AOM-09 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs decided on a case by case
and VFR corridors in controlled airspaces
airspace basis, taking due account of
local environment and traffic
patterns.
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Implement VFR arrival and departure routes Simplicity should be an
AOM-10 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
to airports objective.
Develop European cross-border VFR route
EUROCONTROL
AOM-11 network supported by appropriate planning Draft t.b.d.
Agency
tool
Contain IFR SIDs/STARs within class A/C/D
AOM-12 Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
airspace
Restrictions should be
enforced in periods of actual
Improve
use of the designated
management of Review regime of restricted airspaces and Regulatory
AOM-13 Candidate t.b.d. airspaces and activation/
restricted improve management procedures Authorities
deactivation timely
airspaces
communicated to all concerned
parties
5. Awareness & Safety Culture
OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
Seminars, discussions as well
as internet forum should be
Improve pilots‟ awareness of the factors
SCL-01 Candidate t.b.d. Airspace users used to improve pilots‟
impacting on flight safety
awareness of the risk caused
Improve safety by airspace infringements.
awareness
Raise safety awareness of instructors at flying Training
SCL-02 Candidate t.b.d. E.g. dedicated workshops
schools establishments
Leaflets, briefing notes, safety
SCL-03 Produce safety awareness material Candidate t.b.d. All
letters, posters, etc.
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Strengthening the voice and
influence of GA organisations
and establishments will help
Support the GA organisations‟ safety related Regulatory proactively shape pilot‟s safety
SCL-04 Candidate t.b.d.
efforts Authorities culture by campaigning on
different safety issues on
national and international
grounds.
Such measure will facilitate
improved notification of
Introduce mandatory membership of flying Regulatory
Improve safety SCL-05 Candidate t.b.d. changes, guidance and
schools and clubs by all private pilots Authorities
culture documentation supply, pilot‟s
risk awareness.
Knowledge exchange
programmes to support
controllers and GA pilots in
sharing their knowledge of
ANSPs
SCL-06 Implement knowledge exchange programmes Candidate t.b.d. airspace and aircraft.
Airspace users
Programmes should include
pilots with different experience,
e.g. pilots of light aircraft, glider
pilots, helicopter pilots, etc.
Pilots associations and flying
clubs could play a role for
Organise regular meetings between ATC/FIS
improvement of the interface to
SCL-07 controllers and GA pilots at local level, e.g. Candidate t.b.d. ANSPs
ATC. Such events should be
„Open doors‟ days
held at the ATC facilities and
Dissemination of flying schools and clubs.
best practices Besides the initiatives ran by
various civil aviation
Organise local seminars and workshops with Regulatory organisations, cooperation
SCL-08 Candidate t.b.d.
the participation of all airspace user types Authorities between civil and military
aviation needs to be
enhanced.
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International safety initiatives
should be supported by the
Launch national safety initiatives aimed at Regulatory Regulatory Authorities.
SCL-09 Candidate t.b.d.
reducing airspace infringement risk Authorities Pursuing active involvement of
entire airspace user
community is esential.
Ensure a pan-European
Study the feasibility of implementing a EUROCONTROL means for sharing of
SCL-10 Candidate t.b.d.
dedicated “lessons learnt” website for GA Agency experience and dissemination
of lessons learnt
6. Navigation
OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
Transition to Precision GPS as
Regulatory
NAV-01 complementary means of navigation for GA Candidate t.b.d.
Authorities
VFR flights
Digital radio will provide a
simple and universal means for
a reliable and prompt
Improve communication between
navigation controllers and pilots.
precision Use of better/advanced equipment (e.g.
Aircraft/avionics Integrative software can
NAV-02 accurate GPS moving map software, data Draft t.b.d.
manufacturers support download and uplink
link, ADS-B)
information in flight. Advanced
GPS functions can alert the
pilot to deviations from the
“save flight path”, for example
flight alarm (FLARM).
Improve Train GA pilots to use redundant methods of Training Always use of more than one
NAV-03 Candidate t.b.d.
navigation navigation establishments method of navigation
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integrity GPS and/or other system
Implement automated airspace infringement Equipment
NAV-04 Candidate t.b.d. generated alerts (audible) of
warning functions manufacturers
pending or actual infringement
Use of cartographic GPS map
NAV-05 Regular update of GPS database Candidate t.b.d. Service providers
display
Implement certification requirement/
Regulatory
NAV-06 procedure for aviation GPS database provider Candidate t.b.d.
Authorities
organisations
Training
Implement verification procedure for manual
NAV-07 Candidate t.b.d. establishments
input of positional data into GPS equipment
Airspace users
Implement requirements (scheme) to ensure
Improved Regulatory Suitable guidance material
NAV-08 correct GPS equipment installation and Candidate t.b.d.
maintenance of Authorities should be available
maintenance procedures
navigation
equipment Implement procedure for pre-flight navigation Flying clubs
NAV-09 Candidate t.b.d.
equipment check for GA aircraft Airspace users
7. Pilots’ skills and training
OBJECTIVE SERIAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS STATUS PRIORITY ACTION OWNER COMMENTS
Training Route planning should cover
Implement extended flight corridor and establishments, extended area to cater for
Improve pre- USR-01 Candidate t.b.d.
alternate route planning for VFR flights unexpected/unforeseen
flight Flying clubs deviations
preparation
Train pilots to carry out pre-flight check of Training
USR-02 Candidate t.b.d.
ATC/FIS frequencies establishments
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Includes improvement in
Service providers capabilities of existing and
USR-03 Improve pre-flight briefing facilities Candidate t.b.d. Airspace user implementation of new
organisations facilities, where such do not
exist
Enforce requirements for mandatory carriage Regulatory
USR-04 Candidate t.b.d.
of maps during flight Authorities
3D visualization of airspace
EUROCONTROL
USR-05 Develop airspace familiarisation tool Candidate t.b.d. structures along the planned
Agency
flight path.
A pilot has to learn how to use
Improve and standardise PPL basic training the chart properly. Using the
curriculum by: correct chart means also
knowing how to mark and note
Improved pilot‟s map reading skills the route on it. Also, the pilot
training Training should monitor the plane‟s
USR-06 Candidate t.b.d.
Implementing (improving) GPS use establishments position at an appropriate
training [minutes] interval and execute
VOR cross-bearing checks,
Teaching pilots to write down verification and adjustment of
Improve pilot‟s clearances navigational aids indications
navigation skills and settings
The minimum level should be
Define a harmonised minimum level of initial
Regulatory in compliance with JAR PPL
USR-07 navigation skills training for all private pilot Candidate t.b.d.
Authorities requirements. It should include
licence types.
GPS training requirements.
Develop guidance material on correct GPS EUROCONTROL
USR-08 Candidate t.b.d.
navigation techniques Agency
Flying clubs should encourage
Ensure additional training for „low hours‟ Airspace user
USR-09 Candidate t.b.d. „low hours‟ pilots to take part in
pilots organisations
rallies and cross country tours.
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Refreshment courses to be
Regulatory
USR-10 Implement mandatory refresher training Candidate t.b.d. made mandatory for license
Authorities
renewal
Refresher training is
considered of particular
Implement periodic refresher training for GA Airspace user
USR-11 Candidate t.b.d. importance for recreational
pilots organisations
pilots, but it is relevant to the
GA pilots in general.
The flight check should include
“pass/fail” criteria, could
Implement mandatory competence checks include some basic theory as
for private pilots in compliance with JAR PPL Regulatory well. The competence check
USR-12 Candidate t.b.d.
requirements. Introduce examination Authorities should include a basic
approach in licence validation checks. navigational exercise
irrespective of the pilot‟s
qualification.
Proficiency checks should
Training
Enhance pilot proficiency checks beyond include navigation and R/T
USR-13 Candidate t.b.d. establishments
simple aircraft handling communication. Skills
Flying clubs
assessment should be applied.
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Improve specific skills and
techniques in the flight training
process depending on the type
of airplane and the experience
of the pilot through „focused
training‟. Based on periodical
analysis of everyday
Training
operations and training process
USR-14 Implement “tailored‟ training courses for pilots Candidate t.b.d. establishments
weak points are identified and
Flying clubs
respective measure taken. For
example, following
identification of a weakness in
landing techniques teaching
process the training syllabus
should be reorganised and
training hours increased.
The JAA IR rating is
considered by many GA pilots
too heavy handed and
complicated. The UK IMC
rating has been referred to as a
Implement less demanding, harmonised IFR Regulatory good compromise, allowing the
USR-15 Candidate t.b.d.
rating requirements for PPL holders Authorities extra safety benefits to be
achieved with a more
accessible rating. The
additional training for flying in
IMC helps address training,
proficiency and RT issues.
Some local regulations are
considered inadequate for this
type of GA. Cooperation
Improve and harmonise regulation of glider Regulatory
USR-16 Candidate t.b.d. between different flying schools
flights Authorities
should be encouraged, a
practical means being cross-
training (familiarisation flights).
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Methodological approach and
Training
USR-17 Organise dedicated seminars Candidate t.b.d. quality of training process
establishments
should be improved.
Training
Improve Flight USR-18 Improve training materials for instructors Candidate t.b.d.
establishments
Instructors
training skills Strengthen the regulatory
oversight of training schools,
Regulatory
USR-19 Improve oversight of pilots‟ training process Candidate t.b.d. training and licensing process.
Authorities
Improve oversight of
instructor‟s qualification.
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ACRONYMS
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance (broadcast)
AMSL Above Mean Sea Level
ANS Air Navigation Service
ANSP Air Navigation Service Provider
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information System
ATS Air Traffic Service
FAB Functional Airspace Block
FIS Flight Information Service
FUA Flexible Use of Airspace
GPS Global Positioning System (used in the context of GPS receiver)
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions
LARS Low Airspace Radar Service
NDB Non-directional Beacon
SID Standard Instrument Departure Scheme
STAR Standard Arrival Scheme
VOR VHF Omni-directional Radio-range
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VRP Visual Reference Point
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