Flight Dispatch Programme - Recurrent Customized
Course content
GPS Fundamentals
Learning Objective: Discuss the basics of GNSS navigation. Provide the students with an outlook of how GNSS may contribute to CNS/ATM.
- Definitions
- Navstar GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
- User, Control and Space Segment
- Satellite codes and referencing positions
- Integrity and satellite errors
- Differential GPS: RAIM, LAAS, WAAS
Fundamentals of TCAS II
Learning Objective: Re-enforce importance of TCAS II. Familiarize students with operating procedures and operational requirements.
- Operating Concepts Ø Capabilities
- Limitations
- Symbology and aural alerts
- TCAS
- In Trail Climbs
- Reporting
RVSM
Learning Objective: Discuss the structure and operational dispatch procedures associated with RVSM airspace. Present differences in contingency procedures.
- Structure of RVSM airspace
- Operational Considerations: Pre-, In- and Postflight procedures, Equipment and Communications, TCAS
- Contingency Procedures
- Perils and Pitfalls
RNP/RNAV
Learning Objective: Discuss the structure and operational dispatch procedures associated with application of ICAO RNP and RNP RNAV.
- Concepts of RNP
- RNAV
- Structure of RNP airspace: ICAO RNP, RNP RNAV
- RNP Implementation
- Operational Implementation
- Contingency Requirements
- Training
ETOPS
Learning Objective: Presentation of common terms, acronyms and abbreviations used in dealing with ETOPS.
- Definitions
- Regulations
- Type Design and Operational Approval
- Equal Time Points
- Critical Fuel Scenario
- Adequate vs. suitable enroute alternates
- MEL & planning
- Training
Charts
Learning Objective: Present typical Jeppesen Chart Symbology. Discuss TERPS and PANS-OPS criteria and have the students realize possible pitfalls and performance concerns.
- Chart Basics
- Standard Instrument Departures: TERPS / PANS-OPS
- Enroute Chart Symbology
- Approach Charts
Meteorology
Learning Objective: Review sample topics concerning meteorology. Selection below may change from refresher to refresher course (may e.g. include Icing and Thunderstorms, iso Airmasses and Fronts, etc…)
- Atmospheric Structure
- Temperature, Pressure and Density
- ISA
- Wind
- Airmasses and Fronts
- Weather Reporting & Forecasting: METAR, TAF
Aircraft Systems
Learning Objective: Provide an overview of the major systems found on a jet aircraft.
- General Aircraft Overview
- Air Conditioning and Pressurization
- Ice Protection
- Communications and Navigation
- Electrical Power
- Emergency Equipment
- Fuel
- Flight Controls and Instruments
- Hydraulic Power
- Landing Gear and Brakes
- Engines
Predicting Performance
Learning Objective: Introduce and practice use of AFM performance charts that are commonly used. Discuss performance scenarios (based on B737-800).
Takeoff Performance
- Takeoff Limitations: Structural Limit, Field Length Limit, Weight Altitude and Temperature Limit, Obstacle Limit, Tire Speed Limit, Brake Energy Limit
- Takeoff Charts
Landing Performance
- Landing Limitations: Structural Limit, Landing Field Length Limit, Approach Climb Limit, Landing Climb Limit
- Landing Charts
Weight and Balance
Learning Objective: Refresh students on the principles of weight and Balance. Introduce formulas associated with calculating CG and MAC.
- Importance of Weight and Balance
- Weight and Balance Definitions
- Discuss rules
- Trimming aircraft
- Weight and Balance Principles
ICAO Air Law
Learning Objective: Familiarize students with the framework of ICAO SARPS and highlights of the UAE Air Law.
- ICAO Air Law
- Importance of SARPS
- ICAO Annex 2
- ICAO Annex 6
Scheduled dates
None, request by mail