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EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION EUROCONTROL SPIN: Survey of Practices in Safety Nets Summary Report Edition Number Edition Date Status Intended for : : : : 1.01 14/02/05 Released Issue General Public EUROPEAN AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME SPIN: Survey of Practices in Safety Nets Summary Report DOCUMENT CHARACTERISTICS TITLE SPIN: Survey of Practices in Safety ...

Team Resource Management With world aviation experts estimating that each air traffic controller makes ten errors every hour, there are literally hundreds of errors per day but very few incidents per week, month or even per year. Millions of errors are therefore made before an incident or accident occurs. Then the question arises – is suppressing millions of errors feasible? The answer is obvio...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Operating Environment Birdstrike Threat Awareness Flight Operation Briefing Notes Operating Environment Birdstrike Threat Awareness I Introduction In-service experience shows that birdstrike events are common. Pilots may expect to encounter from two to five birdstrikes during their career. II Statistics The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), reported o...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Visual Illusions Awareness Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Visual Illusions Awareness I Introduction Visual illusions take place when conditions modify the environment relative to his / her expectations. the pilot’s perception of Visual illusions may result in landing short of the runway, hard landing or runway overrun, ...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Managing Interruptions and Distractions Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Managing Interruptions and Distractions I Introduction Interruptions and distractions are the main threat facing flight crews. Note : A threat is a condition that affects or complicates the performance of a task or the compliance with applicable stand...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Human Factors Aspects in Incidents / Accidents Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Human Factors Aspects in Incidents / Accidents I Introduction This Flight Operations Briefing Note provides a summary of human factors issues identified in incidents and accidents. This summary may be used either to assess : • • The company exp...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Error Management Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Error Management I Introduction With the achieved high reliability of modern aircraft systems, human performance has become a key focus area for flight safety. Various types of human error are often quoted as contributing factors to incidents and accidents. Safety officers ...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Enhancing Situational Awareness Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Enhancing Situational Awareness I Introduction This Flight Operations Briefing Note presents a definition of situational awareness. It explains the complex process of gaining and maintaining situational awareness, focuses on how it may be lost and proposes pr...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Effective Pilot / Controller Communications Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance Effective Pilot / Controller Communications I Introduction Until controller / pilot data link communication ( CPDLC ) comes into widespread use, air traffic control ( ATC ) will depend upon voice communications that are affected by various factors...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance CRM Aspects in Incidents / Accidents Flight Operations Briefing Notes Human Performance CRM Aspects in Incidents / Accidents I Introduction Overall, incidents and accidents involve the entire range of CRM and Human Factors aspects. In incident and accident reports, the flight crew’s contribution often is considered to be just what the fligh...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Ground Handling Refueling with Passengers on Board Flight Operations Briefing Notes Ground Handling Refueling with Passengers On Board I Introduction Refueling operations can be hazardous and, therefore, require the constant attention of all personnel involved. Fortunately, in commercial aviation, accidents associated with refueling operations rarely occur. ...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Operating Environment Enhancing Terrain Awareness Flight Operations Briefing Notes Operating Environment Enhancing Terrain Awareness I Introduction Terrain awareness is defined as the combined awareness of: • • • • • Aircraft position Aircraft altitude Applicable minimum safe altitude (MSA) Terrain location and features Other threats, such as man-made obstac...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Descent Management Descent and Approach Profile Management Flight Operations Briefing Notes Descent Management Descent and Approach Profile Management I Introduction Inadequate management of descent-and-approach management of aircraft energy level may lead to: • • Loss of vertical situational awareness; and/or, Rushed and unstabilized approaches. profile and...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Landing Techniques Crosswind Landings Flight Operations Briefing Note Landing Techniques Crosswind Landings I Introduction Operations in crosswind conditions require strict adherence to applicable crosswind limitations or maximum recommended crosswind values, operational recommendations and handling techniques, particularly when operating on wet or contamina...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Landing Techniques Bounce Recovery - Rejected Landing Flight Operations Briefing Notes Landing Techniques Bounce Recovery - Rejected Landing I Introduction A rejected landing (also referred to as an aborted landing) is defined as a go-around maneuver initiated after touchdown of the main landing gear or after bouncing. Although a rare occurrence, a rejected ...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Approach Techniques Aircraft Energy Management during Approach Flight Operations Briefing Notes Approach Techniques Aircraft Energy Management during Approach I Introduction Inability to assess or manage the aircraft energy level during the approach often is cited as a causal factor in unstabilized approaches. Either a deficit of energy (being low and/or slo...

Flight Operations Briefing Notes Approach Techniques Flying Stabilized Approaches Flight Operations Briefing Notes Approach Techniques Flying Stabilized Approaches I Introduction Rushed and unstabilized approaches are the largest contributory factor in CFIT and other approach-and-landing accidents. Rushed approaches result in insufficient time for the flight crew to correctly: • • • Plan; P...

EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION EUROCONTROL This Document is issued as EATMP Method and Tool. The contents are not mandatory. They provide information and explanation or may indicate best practice. The Development of Situation Awareness Measures in ATM Systems Edition Number Edition Date Status Intended for : : : : 1.0 27.06.2003 Released Issue EATMP Stakeholders EU...

AGG_SafetyLetter_A3 8/24/05 12:13 PM Page 1 AGC Safety Letter Event... (cont’d) ration was 3·4 NM. Minimum horizontal separation was in the region of 2·2 NM; vertical, initially zero, increased as the A320 descended. Meanwhile, the B737 continued to the west at FL 90 until the pilot transmitted “C/s with you again now we had a problem with the radio” On asking why the . B737 had left the f...

PILOTS 1 Frequency changes should be kept separate from other instructions TOP5TIPS 2 Avoid issuing more than two instructions in one transmission 3 If it is urgent – sound urgent 4 Avoid distractions – especially the telephone 5 If you are unsure, always check Part off the Air Ground communication (AGC) Safety Improvement Initiative supported by: PILOTS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS TOP5T...