Radar Approach Control Training (International) Course 15503

DESCRIPTION

The course is designed for air traffic controllers preparing to enter training in a radar approach control facility. Radar training subjects include ICAO procedures, principals of radar, radar tracking systems, radar separation, speed control, radar vectoring, radar flight information, and emergencies. Simulation exercises will be interspersed throughout the academic lessons to provide a gradual introduction to radar operations. FAA techniques are blended with ICAO procedures to enhance, program, and prepare participants for on-the-job training. Laboratory exercises provide practice in a simulated radar environment using ICAO standards. Subject matter may be modified to meet unique customer needs by special agreement.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify components, features, terms, functions, advantages and disadvantages of primary and secondary radar systems, and primary and secondary radar phenomena.
• Identify selected radar tracking terms and standards. List the components and functions of automated radar tracking systems. List the characteristics of digitized and composite radar presentations.
• Recognize the functions of transponder modes and codes and modes. Identify discrete and nondiscrete transponder code assignment features and phraseology.
• Identify radar identification and mode C terms and standards, verification procedures and phraseology; identify terms, requirements, restrictions and procedures for transferring radar identity.
• Identify radar separation standards and requirements and procedures, wake turbulence standards, and tolerances of Mode C during different phases of flight.
• Identify different reasons, requirements, responsibilities, phraseology and procedures for vectoring, speed control and departures.
• Identify arrival/approach services, procedures, requirements and phraseology.
• State emergency conditions, categories and codes; emergency assistance procedures; identify procedures for handling radar failure. State flight information service phraseology and identify the requirements and procedures for providing radar flight information services.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Those who have aviation English training, as well as either having completed an air traffic control fundamentals course or having experience as an air traffic controller. This course has been tailored to meet international needs. All enrollment spaces are reserved for international participants.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Principles of Radar
• Radar Tracking Systems
• ATC Transponder Systems
• Radar Identification
• Scanning and Planning Techniques
• Separation
• Departure Procedures
• Principles of Vectoring
• Transfer of Radar Identity
• Speed Control
• Arrivals and Approaches
• Emergencies
• Radar Flight Information Services
• Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS)
• Air Traffic Computer-Generated High-Fidelity Lab Scenarios

PREREQUISITES

None