GM2 ATCO.D.060(c)  Unit endorsement course

ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING SERVICES TO AIRCRAFT CARRYING OUT FLIGHT TESTS

In accordance with ATCO.B.020(d), the unit endorsement course for air traffic controllers providing air traffic control services to aircraft carrying out flight tests may include the following subjects, subject objectives, topics and subtopics:

Subject 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is:

Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.

TOPIC INTRO 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT

Subtopic INTRO 1.1 — Course introduction

Subtopic INTRO 1.2 — Course administration

Subtopic INTRO 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

TOPIC INTRO 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

Subject 2: SCOPE OF FLIGHT TESTING

The subject objective is:

Learners shall understand the purpose of flight testing and integrate airworthiness issues in the provision of ATS to flight tests.

TOPIC FT 1 — AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

Subtopic FT 1.1 — Airworthiness codes

Subtopic FT 1.2 — Flight test guide for CS aircrafts

Subtopic FT 1.3 — Prototypes and concept aircrafts

TOPIC FT 2 TEST AND ACCEPTANCE TRAFFIC ASPECTS

Subtopic FT 2.1 — Performance flight testing methods

Subtopic FT 2.2 — Handling qualities testing methods

Subtopic FT 2.3 — Systems, CNS and on-board safety systems testing methods

Subject 3: REGULATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

The subject objective is:

Learners shall know, understand and apply the rules of the air and ATM regulations, and the principles of exemptions regarding the needs of flight test, and also take into account licensing and competence principles.

TOPIC REG 1 — ATC LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE

Subtopic REG 1.1 — Privileges and conditions

TOPIC REG 2 — EXEMPTIONS REGARDING ATM REGULATIONS

Subtopic REG 2.1 — ICAO annexes and rules of the air

Subtopic REG 2.2 — ATM regulations regarding airspace

Subtopic REG 2.3 — Airworthiness

Subtopic REG 2.4 — Flight test exemptions

Subject 4: AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is:

Learners shall know the theory of flight, aircraft subsystems and integrate aircraft performances, limitations and handling qualities in the provision of ATS to flight tests.

TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT FLIGHT DYNAMICS

Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft control and movement

Subtopic ACFT 1.2 — Performance testing

Subtopic ACFT 1.3 — Handling qualities

Subtopic ACFT 1.4 — Aero-elastic/Flutter stability

Subtopic ACFT 1.5 — Flight envelope

Subtopic ACFT 1.6 — Helicopter specific dynamics

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — The piston engine

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — The turboshaft engine

Subtopic ACFT 2.3 — Jet and turbofan

TOPIC ACFT 3 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Flight control systems

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Safety systems

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Communication and navigation systems

Subject 5: FLIGHT TESTING AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is:

Learners shall manage air traffic in complete safety, with methods to ensure a satisfactory rate of success regarding flight testing.

TOPIC FTATM 1 — AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT

Subtopic FTATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service

Subtopic FTATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

Subtopic FTATM 1.3 — Alerting service

TOPIC FTATM 2 — EXEMPTIONS DUE TO TESTING DEMONSTRATIONS

Subtopic FTATM 2.1 — Demonstration of compliance with airworthiness regulations

Subtopic FTATM 2.2 — Flight test for evaluation of an aircraft

Subtopic FTATM 2.3 — Flight test for evaluation of an aircraft subsystem

TOPIC FTATM 3 — FLIGHT TEST METHODS IN AERODROME CONTROL AREA

Subtopic FTATM 3.1 — Velocity of minimum control on ground

Subtopic FTATM 3.2 — Velocity of minimum unstick

Subtopic FTATM 3.3 — Lapse rate take-off

Subtopic FTATM 3.4 — Rejected take-off

Subtopic FTATM 3.5 — Tower fly-by method

Subtopic FTATM 3.6 — Hover manoeuvre methods

Subtopic FTATM 3.7 — Landing performances testing methods

Subtopic FTATM 3.8 — Other flight testing manoeuvres

TOPIC FTATM 4 — FLIGHT TEST METHODS IN APPROACH CONTROL AREA AND IN AREA CONTROL

Subtopic FTATM 4.1 — Velocity of minimum control in the air/Stalls

Subtopic FTATM 4.2 — Tuning of flight controls protections

Subtopic FTATM 4.3 — Autopilot tuning

Subtopic FTATM 4.4 — Wind milling/RAM air turbine/Engine relights

Subtopic FTATM 4.5 — Trailing pitot static method

Subtopic FTATM 4.6 — Lateral and longitudinal stability flights

Subtopic FTATM 4.7 — Flight in specific meteorological conditions

Subtopic FTATM 4.8 — Supersonic flights

Subtopic FTATM 4.9 — Other flight testing various manoeuvres

Subject 6: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is:

Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly consider the specific human factors influence on tests activity management.

TOPIC HUM 1 — CUSTOMERS RELATIONS AND ORGANISATION

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Stress

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Responsible behaviour

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Violation of rules

TOPIC HUM 2 — FLIGHT TEST WORKING METHODS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

Subtopic HUM 2.3 — FT-ATCO/CREW cooperation

Subtopic HUM 2.4 — Communication

TOPIC HUM 3 — FLIGHT TEST SAFETY CONSOLIDATION

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Safety risk assessment

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Experience feedback

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Unusual/Degraded/Emergency situations

Subtopic HUM 3.4 — Safety Investigation Branch

Subject 7: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is:

Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the airworthiness issues and the safe provision of ATS to flight tests.

TOPIC MTO 1 — METEOROLOGICAL AND AIRWORTHINESS CONCERNS

Subtopic MTO 1.1 — Airworthiness meteorological requirements

Subtopic MTO 1.2 — Demonstrator flights carrying specific test equipment

Subtopic MTO 1.3 — Phases with specific weather conditions (icing, wind, volcano, etc.)