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

• ED Decision 2015/010/R found in: Air Traffic Controllers Licensing and Certification (2015/340) Part-ATCO (Jun 2024)

GM2 ATCO.D.060(c)  Unit endorsement course ED Decision 2015/010/R ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING SERVICES TO AIRCRAFT CARRYING OUT FLIGHT TESTS In accordance with [ATCO.B.020(d)](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192344), 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.)