APPROACH CONTROL RADAR
...R transponders Subtopics: General - modes and codes SSR Code Management - principles for allocation - special codes Operation of SSR transponders - assigned codes - discrepancy in codes - mode S - mode C Level information - verification of derived level information - determination of level occupancy - controller intervention Topic: Identification of aircraft Subtopics: Establishment of radar identification SSR procedures - methods PSR procedures - methods Transfer of radar identification - methods Position information - circumstances - methods - omitting reports Topic: Radar vectoring Subtopics: General procedures - vectors along routes - diversions from routes - vectors to airspace limits - vectors to uncontrolled airspace - vectors to obstacles - minimum vectors altitude - vectors of VFR traffic - termination of radar vectors Vectoring technique Topic: Other provisions Subtopics: Navigation assistance Interruption or termination of radar service Established minimum altitudes Information regarding adverse weather - methods - vectors Reporting of significant meteorological conditions Topic: Use of radar in Approach Control Services Subtopics: Functions of radar in ATC, general Functions of radar in Approach control Co-ordination of traffic under radar and non-radar control Separation application Separation minima Transfer of radar control Holding procedures Vectoring to pilot-interpreted final approach aid Topic: Approach procedures Subtopics: General provisions - procedures by controller - information to aircraft - co-ordination with TWR Vectoring for final approach Vectoring for visual approach Missed approach procedures Surveillance radar approach - general provisions - procedures - communication - information to aircraft - co-ordination with TWR - termination Precision radar approach - general - procedures - communication - co-ordination - termination Topic: Speed control Subtopic: General Speed control technique Topic: Emergencies, hazards and equipment failure Subtopics: Collision hazard - information - actions Topic: Use of radar in Flight Information and Advisory Service Subtopics: Functions Procedures Subject 4: METEOROLOGY NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS MODUL Subject 5: NAVIGATION NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS MODUL Subject 6: AIRCRAFT NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS MODUL Subject 7: HUMAN FACTORS NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS MODUL Subject 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS 20 lessons Objectives: The student shall have an understanding of the working principles of radar equipment Topic: Principles of radar Subtopics: to be developed Topic: System limitations Subtopics: to be developed Subject 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS MODUL Subject 10: UNUSUAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 6 lessons Objectives: The student shall know, be able to describe and manage procedures in a radar control environment in case of unusual and emergency situations. Topic: Unusual and emergency situations Subtopics: List of situations - engine failure - hydraulic failure - radio failure - fire - bird strike - unknown traffic confliction - lack of fuel - emergency descent - etc Descriptions of procedures to be followed - aircraft procedures - ATC procedures - Alerting procedures Subject 11: DEGRADED SYSTEMS CAPABILITY 8 lessons Objectives: The student shall know the procedures and be able to respond in case of degradation of equipment used in radar control. Topic: Communication equipment Subtopics: Ground/Air radio equipment - recognition - action Ground/ground equipment - recognition - action Data link equipment - recognition - action Topic: Surveillance equipment Subtopics: Partial or total degradation of radar equipment - recognition - procedures - actions Transponder failure - recognition - procedures - action Topic: Processing systems Subtopics: Partial or total degradation of ATC processing systems - recognition - procedures - actions Topic: Navigation equipment Subtopics: Navigational aid degradation - recognition - procedures - action Subject 12: AERODROMES NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS MODULE Subject 13: AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS MODUL Subject 14: PHRASEOLOGY 8 lessons Objectives: The student shall acquire deeper knowledge and skill in phraseology used in Approach Control, radar service. Topic: Phraseology Subject 15: MISCELLANEOUS 8 lessons Objectives: The student shall be familiarised with radar equipment Topic: Study visits - radar head - radar control facilities - processing systems Subject: SIMULATION, APROACH CONTROL, RADAR Objectives: The student shall be able to provide Approach Control, Radar to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious service in a simulated area of responsibility to the extent, that a successful On-the Job-training can be conducted in accordance with regulations set by the appropriate authority. PART I Basic practical Topic: Familiarisation APR 01 Subtopi...