Aerodromes for Aircraft Operators (DISCONTINUED)
Course content
The course will introduce the participants to the relationship between the code system used to describe aerodrome physical characteristics and airplane dimensions and properties. By understanding these issues and the purpose of the different aspects of aerodrome infrastructure, it will also be possible to assess how one can deal with situations where not everything is perfect, even if the aerodrome is certificated.
It will also give an overview of aerodrome visual aids, a key issue, particularly with respect to Low Visibility Operation. The requirements applicable to both aerodromes and operators will be covered. Rescue and Firefighting services, Wildlife and FOD management, winter and Low Visibility Operations will also be reviewed.
Content:
- The Total Aviation System, and how operators, aerodromes and other important entities, for example handling agents fit into it.
- What is an adequate aerodrome? Regulatory, safety and efficiency aspects.
- Aerodrome physical characteristics; how the code system used to describe aerodrome physical characteristics relates to airplane dimensions and properties. The purpose behind some important safety features like shoulders, strips, runway end safety areas and separation distance requirements. The possibility to use nominally undersized facilities.
- Aerodrome visual aids; what is it, the purpose and design, the aerodrome requirements and the operators’ needs.
- Aerodrome operations and services, hereunder Rescue and firefighting services, wildlife, and FOD management. How to assess from an operator’s view.
- Winter and low Visibility operation. Both the aerodrome and the operators’ perspective is discussed.
- Where to find and how to assess vital information? Practical examples using AIP and Aerodrome certificates.
- Challenging and imperfect aerodromes. How the operator can deal with these.
Course prerequisites
Basic familiarity with either EASA Part OPS or EASA Part ADR.
Some experience from an operator’s ground- or flight operation department would be useful.
Scheduled dates
None, request by mail