ED Decision 2023/011/R
The subject objective is:
Learners shall apply the regulations governing the rules of the air, airspace and flight planning and explain their development or, where applicable, their incorporation into national legislation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED
Decision 2019/023/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 1 —
INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW |
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Subtopic LAWB 1.1 — Relevance of aviation law |
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BASIC 1.1.1 |
State the necessity for air law, the sources and development of aviation law. |
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Relevant EU legislation, Optional content: ICAO Annex 2, national aviation law |
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BASIC 1.1.2 |
Name the key national and international aviation organisations. |
1 |
Optional content: ICAO, ECAC, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national
authority |
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BASIC 1.1.3 |
Describe the impact these organisations have on ATC and their interaction with each other. |
2 |
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[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED
Decision 2019/023/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 1 —
INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW |
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Subtopic LAWB 1.1 — Relevance
of aviation law |
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BASIC 1.1.1 |
State the necessity for air
law, the sources and development of aviation law. |
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Relevant
EU legislation, Optional content: ICAO
Annex 2, national aviation law |
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BASIC 1.1.2 |
Describe the impact key
international and national organisations have on ATC and their interaction
with each other. |
2 |
ICAO,
EASA, EUROCONTROL, national organisations |
[applicable from 4 August
2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 2 —
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS |
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Subtopic LAWB 2.1 — ICAO |
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BASIC 2.1.1 |
Explain the purpose and function of ICAO. |
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BASIC 2.1.2 |
Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation. |
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SARPs, PANS, ICAO annexes, ICAO documents Optional content: regional offices |
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Subtopic LAWB 2.2 — European and other agencies |
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BASIC 2.2.1 |
Explain the purpose and function of EUROCONTROL. |
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Network Manager function |
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BASIC 2.2.2 |
Explain the purpose and function of EASA. |
2 |
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BASIC 2.2.3 |
State the purpose and function of other international agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. |
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Optional content: ECAC, EU, ITU, CANSO, WMO |
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Subtopic LAWB 2.3 — Aviation associations |
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BASIC 2.3.1 |
State the purpose of controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations and their interaction with ATC. |
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Optional content: IFATCA, IFALPA, IATA, AEA, IAOPA, IACA,
military services, ETF, ATCEUC |
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TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL
ORGANISATIONS |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — Purpose and function |
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BASIC 3.1.1 |
Describe the purpose and function of appropriate national agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. |
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Optional content: civil aviation administration agencies,
government agencies |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures |
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BASIC 3.2.1 |
Describe the means by which legislation is implemented, notified and updated. |
2 |
ICAO Annex 15 Optional content: AIS, AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs,
integrated aeronautical information package, national legislation, letters
of agreement, operations manual |
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BASIC 3.2.2 |
Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP. |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority |
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BASIC 3.3.1 |
Name the competent authority responsible for licensing and enforcing legislation and operational procedures. |
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BASIC 3.3.2 |
Describe how the competent authority carries out its safety regulation responsibilities. |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations |
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BASIC 3.4.1 |
State the purpose of national controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations. |
1 |
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[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED
Decision 2019/023/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 3 —
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — National authorities |
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BASIC 3.1.1 |
Describe the purpose and
function of appropriate national agencies and their relevance to air traffic
operations. |
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Optional content: civil
aviation administration agencies, government agencies |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National
legislative procedures |
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BASIC 3.2.1 |
Recognise how legislation
is implemented, notified and updated. |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent
authority |
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BASIC 3.3.1 |
Name the competent
authorities responsible for ATCO licensing and ANSP oversight. |
1 |
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BASIC 3.3.2 |
State how the competent
authority carries out its safety oversight responsibilities. |
1 |
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Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National
aviation associations |
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BASIC 3.4.1 |
State the purpose of
national controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations. |
1 |
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[applicable from 4 August
2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 4 —
ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT |
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Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety regulation |
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BASIC 4.1.1 |
Describe the need for safety regulation. |
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Regulation (EU) 2018/1139[28] Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373[29], national regulations |
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BASIC 4.1.2 |
Describe the general principles of the safety organisation. |
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Safety regulation Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373, national regulations |
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BASIC 4.1.3 |
Explain the impact of safety regulation on the controller. |
2 |
Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340[30]
on ATCO Iicensing |
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Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system |
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BASIC 4.2.1 |
Explain the regulatory requirements of safety management systems in ATM. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
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BASIC 4.2.2 |
Explain the principles of the safety management systems. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
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BASIC 4.2.3 |
Describe the safety assessment methodology. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: EATMP Air navigation system safety assessment
methodology, national regulations |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED
Decision 2019/023/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 4 —
ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT |
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Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety
regulation |
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BASIC 4.1.1 |
Describe the need for
safety regulation. |
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Regulation
(EU) 2018/1139[31] Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2017/373[32],
national regulations |
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BASIC 4.1.2 |
Describe the general
principles of safety regulation. |
2 |
Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, national
regulations |
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BASIC 4.1.3 |
Explain the impact of
safety regulation on the controller. |
2 |
Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2015/340[33],
Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
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Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety
management system |
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BASIC 4.2.1 |
Explain the regulatory
requirements for safety management systems in ATM. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) 2017/373 |
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BASIC 4.2.2 |
Explain the principles of
safety management systems. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) 2017/373 |
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BASIC 4.2.3 |
Describe the safety
assessment methodology. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) 2017/373 Optional content: EATMP
Air navigation system safety assessment methodology, national regulations |
[applicable from 4 August
2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 5 —
RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of measurement |
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BASIC 5.1.1 |
Describe the units of measurement used in aviation. |
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Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of measurement[34], ICAO Annex 5 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification |
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BASIC 5.2.1 |
Explain the ATCO licensing/certification process. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing, Approved training courses; ATCO licences, ratings and endorsements Optional content: national
processes |
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BASIC 5.2.2 |
Explain the privileges and limitations of controller licences. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS and ATS |
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BASIC 5.3.1 |
Differentiate between the Air Navigation Services. |
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Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, |
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BASIC 5.3.2 |
Explain the considerations which determine the need for the ATS. |
2 |
ICAO Annex 11 |
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BASIC 5.3.3 |
Differentiate between the ATS. |
2 |
ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS |
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BASIC 5.3.4 |
Explain the objectives of ATS. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012[36] |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Rules of the air |
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BASIC 5.4.1 |
Explain the rules of the air. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
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BASIC 5.4.2 |
State any notified differences with ICAO. |
1 |
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: Supplements
to ICAO Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11 |
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BASIC 5.4.3 |
Appreciate the influence of relevant flight rules on ATC. |
3 |
General flight rules, instrument flight rules, visual flight rules |
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BASIC 5.4.4 |
Appreciate the differences between flying in accordance with VFR and IFR, in VMC and IMC. |
3 |
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Airspace and ATS routes |
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BASIC 5.5.1 |
Explain airspace classification. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
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BASIC 5.5.2 |
Differentiate between the different types of airspace. |
2 |
Optional
content: control zones, control areas, airways, upper and lower airspace,
restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone,
etc. |
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BASIC 5.5.3 |
Differentiate between the different types of ATS routes. |
2 |
Airway, arrival route, departure route, advisory route, controlled route, uncontrolled route, etc. |
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BASIC 5.5.4 |
Decode information from aeronautical charts. |
3 |
Optional
content: control zones, control areas, ATS routes, upper and lower airspace,
restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone,
etc. |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.6 — Flight plan |
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BASIC 5.6.1 |
Explain the functions of a flight plan. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, |
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BASIC 5.6.2 |
Explain the different types of flight plans and associated update messages. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, |
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BASIC 5.6.3 |
Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation to adherence to flight plan. |
2 |
Inadvertent changes, intended changes, position reporting |
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BASIC 5.6.4 |
Describe flight plan processing. |
2 |
Optional
content: AFTN, IFPS |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Aerodromes |
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BASIC 5.7.1 |
Describe the general design and layout of an aerodrome. |
2 |
Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, designated positions on an aerodrome |
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BASIC 5.7.2 |
Explain the numbering system and orientation of runways. |
2 |
Regulation (EU) No 139/2014[37] |
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BASIC 5.7.3 |
Differentiate between different types of aerodromes. |
2 |
Controlled, uncontrolled Optional
content: military, international, regional |
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BASIC 5.7.4 |
Describe designated positions in the traffic circuit. |
2 |
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BASIC 5.7.5 |
List the factors affecting the selection of runway in use. |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Holding procedures for IFR flights |
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BASIC 5.8.1 |
Describe the purpose of holding. |
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Traffic management, weather, pilot request, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 8168 |
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BASIC 5.8.2 |
Describe the types of holding patterns. |
2 |
Published, non-published |
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BASIC 5.8.3 |
Describe an ICAO holding pattern. |
2 |
ICAO Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR holding pattern, entry/exit procedures, dimensions of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times (EATs) |
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BASIC 5.8.4 |
Describe the factors affecting the holding pattern. |
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Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.9 — Holding procedures for VFR flights |
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BASIC 5.9.1 |
Describe VFR holding. |
2 |
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[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
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TOPIC LAWB 5 —
RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of
measurement |
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BASIC 5.1.1 |
List the units of
measurement used in aviation. |
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Council
Directive 80/181/EEC on units of measurement[38],
ICAO Annex 5 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO
licensing/certification |
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BASIC 5.2.1 |
Explain the ATCO
licensing/certification process. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) 2015/340 , approved training courses; ATCO licences, ratings and
endorsements Optional content:
national processes |
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BASIC 5.2.2 |
Explain the privileges and
limitations of controller licences. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) 2015/340 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview
of ANS |
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BASIC 5.3.1 |
Differentiate between ANS. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) 2018/1139, |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Overview
of ATS |
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BASIC 5.4.1 |
State the considerations
which determine the need for ATS. |
1 |
Regulation
(EU) 2017/373 |
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BASIC 5.4.2 |
Differentiate between ATS. |
2 |
ATCS,
ADVS, FIS, ALRS |
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BASIC 5.4.3 |
Explain the objectives of
ATS. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012[40] |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Overview
of Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) |
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BASIC LAWB 5.5.1 |
Describe the means by which
aeronautical information is notified, updated and disseminated. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) 2017/373 Optional content: AIS,
integrated aeronautical information package (AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs,
NOTAMs), ICAO Annex 15 |
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BASIC LAWB 5.5.2 |
Recognise the information
contained in the different parts of the AIP. |
1 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.6 — Rules of
the air |
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BASIC 5.6.1 |
Explain the rules of the
air. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012 flight over the high seas, applicability and compliance,
general rules and collision avoidance |
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BASIC 5.6.2 |
State the published
differences with ICAO. |
1 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012 Optional content:
Supplements to ICAO Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11 |
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BASIC 5.6.3 |
Appreciate the influence of
relevant flight rules on ATC. |
3 |
General
flight rules, instrument flight rules, visual flight rules |
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BASIC 5.6.4 |
Appreciate the differences
between flying in accordance with VFR, special VFR and IFR in VMC and IMC. |
3 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Airspace
and ATS routes |
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BASIC 5.7.1 |
Explain airspace
classification. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012 |
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BASIC 5.7.2 |
Differentiate between the
different types of airspace. |
2 |
Optional content:
control zones, control areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, restricted
areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc. |
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BASIC 5.7.3 |
Differentiate between the
different types of ATS routes. |
2 |
Airway,
arrival route, departure route, advisory route, controlled route,
uncontrolled route, etc. |
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BASIC 5.7.4 |
Decode information from
aeronautical charts. |
3 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Flight
plan |
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BASIC 5.8.1 |
Explain the functions of a
flight plan. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012, |
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BASIC 5.8.2 |
Explain the different types
of flight plans and associated update messages. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012, |
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BASIC 5.8.3 |
Explain the pilot’s
responsibilities in relation to adherence to flight plan. |
2 |
Inadvertent
changes, intended changes, position reporting |
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BASIC 5.8.4 |
Describe flight plan submission
and distribution processes. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.9 —
Aerodromes |
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BASIC 5.9.1 |
Describe the general design
and layout of an aerodrome. |
2 |
Runway(s),
taxiways, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, designated positions on an
aerodrome |
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BASIC 5.9.2 |
Explain the numbering
system and orientation of runways. |
2 |
Regulation
(EU) No 139/2014[41] |
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BASIC 5.9.3 |
Differentiate between
different types of aerodromes. |
2 |
Controlled,
uncontrolled Optional content:
military, international, regional |
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BASIC 5.9.4 |
Describe designated
positions in the traffic circuit. |
2 |
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BASIC 5.9.5 |
List the factors affecting
the selection of runway in use. |
1 |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.10 — Holding procedures for IFR
flights |
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BASIC 5.10.1 |
Describe the purpose of
holding. |
2 |
Traffic
management, weather, pilot request, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 8168 Optional content: ICAO
Doc 4444 |
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BASIC 5.10.2 |
Describe the types of
holding patterns. |
2 |
Published,
non-published |
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BASIC 5. 10.3 |
Describe an ICAO holding
pattern. |
2 |
ICAO
Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR holding pattern, entry/exit procedures,
dimensions of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates
of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times
(EATs) |
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BASIC 5.10.4 |
Describe the factors
affecting the holding pattern. |
2 |
Effect
of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence |
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Subtopic LAWB 5.11 — Holding
procedures for VFR flights |
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BASIC 5.11.1 |
Describe VFR holding. |
2 |
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[applicable from 4 August
2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
[28] Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).
[29] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
[31] Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).
[32] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
[33] Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
[34] Council Directive 80/181/EEC of 20 December 1979 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and on the repeal of Directive 71/354/EEC (OJ L 39, 15.2.1980, p. 40).
[35] Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation) — Statement by the Member States on military issues related to the single European sky (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 1).
[36] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
[37] Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
[38] Council Directive 80/181/EEC of 20 December 1979 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and on the repeal of Directive 71/354/EEC (OJ L 39, 15.2.1980, p. 40).
[39] Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation) — Statement by the Member States on military issues related to the single European sky (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 1).
[40] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
[41] Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
EASA air traffic controller (ATC) training requires understanding aviation law, international/national aviation organizations (ICAO, EASA), and their impact on ATC. Focus includes safety regulations, air navigation services, rules of the air, airspace, flight plans, aerodromes, and holding procedures according to EU regulations.
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