European General Aviation Conference Schonhagen Airport Martin Robinson CEO AOPA UK Deputy Vice President IAOPA Europe Berlin 15 th May 2006
Content What is General Aviation & Aerial Work Operations? Who is IAOPA? Single European Sky Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Summary
ICAO Definitions General Aviation Operation: An aircraft operation other than a commercial air transport operation or aerial work operation. CAT: An aircraft operation involving the transport of passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or hire. Aerial Work: An aircraft operation in which an aircraft is used for specialised services such as agriculture, construction, photography, surveying SAR etc
General Aviation
International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations Founded 1962 63 Countries 470,000 members.
IAOPA Representing 470,000 general aviation and aerial work pilots and owners in 63 nations. In 1962 five AOPAs founded the International Council of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations (IAOPA) To facilitate the movement of general aviation aircraft internationally. In 1964 IAOPA was accepted as the sole general aviation observer to ICAO proceedings, a distinction the organization maintains to this day. In addition to regular participation at ICAO headquarters and regional meetings, IAOPA represents the interests of general aviation in the European Union, Eurocontrol, European Civil Aviation Conference and EASA. Promoting and Protecting International General Aviation and Aerial Work Activities Since 1962
IAOPA Europe Affiliate Associations in 33 member states. 23000 individual members and 2000+ companies. Each AOPA is required to develop its own income from membership subscriptions - we are not a franchise of AOPA USA. Each European AOPA contributes financially to the budget of IAOPA Europe. For additional information visit: www.iaopa- europe.org
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Top Level Regulations Four Regulations came into effect on 20 April 2004: EC REG No 549/2004 Framework EC REG No 550/2004 Service Provision EC REG No 551/2004 Airspace (including Design & Classification) EC REG No 552/2004 Interoperability
Single European Sky Framework Regulation: Separation; National Supervisory Authority; Single Sky Committee Airspace Regulation: Airspace design & Classification; Functional Airspace Blocks; Flexible Use of Airspace Service Provision Regulation Europe-wide certification of ANSPs; Common charging scheme Interoperability Regulation Europe-wide standards for ATM systems & components
SES aims to deal with: Access Airspace Airports ATM systems
Single European Sky SES Promises -- Uniformity Consolidation Standardization Efficiency Dialog with users. Evolution
Single European Sky A place for GA/AW Airspace / Airport fair and equitable access? Proper balance between airborne and ground based equipment? Procedures that GA can use?
SESAR Funding Consortium approach that ties in Eurocontrol, the commission & Industry. 60 million euros will fund the definition phase of SESAR From 2008 to 2015 The Commission & Eurocontrol will each put 700 million euros into the implementation phase. Industry is also expected to invest x million euros in to the project- to be tied in through a Joint Undertaking.
Airspace user consortium IAOPA Europe is involved directly in SESAR through the Airspace users consortium. Dr Michael Erb of AOPA Germany is took responsibility on behalf of IAOPA Europe thereby ensuring that European GA has a voice during the Definition Phase. He is also a member of the Execom. As this is a large task IAOPA Europe has engaged the services of a consultancy which has expertise in such projects headed up by Mr Val Eggers.
Airspace Access The airspace over Europe is a European Asset & finite resource. The safe & efficient utilisation of the airspace is vital to the european economy. Accordingly, it is essential that Europes airspace be provided as far as possible for the benefit of ALL users.
SESAR s s GA Challenges The main function of ATM is to accommodate CAT / IFR traffic flow however this has an impact on VFR traffic. One of SESAR s challenges will be for the designers to become familiar with the unique performance characteristics and capabilities of light aircraft if efficient & effective integration of GA & AWO into the ATC system is to take place. IAOPA s principle requirement from SESAR is Safety which must take precedence over any other consideration. Access for GA must be fair & equitable: therefore SESAR must seek cost reductions through the design of a single ATM system. Duplication of infrastructure costs and service provision overheads should be reduced in real terms.if not SESAR will have failed all airspace users. SESAR should also mean that VFR traffic benefits from increased access due to increased ATM efficiency. IAOPA will be seeking deliverables from SESAR that provide benefits to European GA & AWO We recognise that there will be many challenges.
IAOPA wants SESAR to deliver: Achieve a high degree of freedom of movement in all types of airspace Maximize the amount of available unmanaged airspace Permit VFR access to managed airspace wherever possible Maintain the option of VFR operations in all types of airspace under the see and avoid rule.
Dr Erb and IAOPA s s consultant Val Eggers have established the baseline principle that SESAR must provide GA operations with services reflecting their capabilities and tailored to their specific needs and have put forward proposals on GPS approaches, Plus the need for GA to be able to switch between IFR and VFR
The Commission tells one of ours members that: SESAR is (also) a dynamic process whereby the stakeholders have the possibility to further their special interests in the use of limited resources that must be shared. The SESAR Team - which includes IAOPA representing especially the interests of GA in close cooperation with other airspace users and other stakeholders - is well aware of the special features and needs of GA (and of the Business Aviation). Special objectives, related to GA, for the future ATM network have been drawn up in the context of objectives for all airspace users. These objectives cover: Provision of services reflecting the capabilities and special needs of GA; Access to airspace for both VFR and IFR flights, including introduction of specific procedures to enable GA to conduct their operation without undue limitations; Flexible accept of change from VFR to IFR; More efficient and safe use of airspace (both for VFR and IFR) using new, affordable technologies; New and better capabilities related to use of airfields/airports via new procedures utilising new, affordable equipment; Affordable equipment to make GA aircraft visible to each other and to aircraft
Building the ATM Master Plan for Europe Evaluation D 1 Requirements D 2 Top PRODUCT D 3 DEPLOYMENT D 4 ACTION PLAN D 5 GO AHEAD D 6 Analyse air transport value/ Future expectations Requirements for Future ATM. Outline Vision ATM Target Definition Concept / ATM architecture Deployment options / viability 5 October 07 Build the ATM Master Plan 4 Feb 2008 Define organisation & workprogramme 2007-2012 6 March 08 6 June 07 6 December 06 6 July 2006 SESAR Project Deliverables
SSC,ICB & SESAR Single Sky Committee: Member states. No consultation at European level with industry on new Regulations in this group. ICB Industry Consultation Body to give technical advice to the Commission- Martin Robinson SESAR Executive Committee Dr M. Erb
The Commission is the only game in town. The Commission: DGTREN The Single European Sky (SES) EASA- European Aviation Safety Agency Single Sky Committee Industry Consultation Body EAB & SSCC
Cockpit Advancements
3-D Synthetic Vision Always "see" terrain and obstacles Remarkable situational awareness Eliminates the uncertainty of darkness and weather.
Safety Unmanned aeronautical vehicles See and avoid with one eye closed?
IAOPA aims to: To ensure that the needs of our members are met under EASA,at DGTREN in the Single European Sky Regulations :and Through consultation with DfT & CAA We support improved: Safety Efficiency Costs as it applies to GA www.iaopa-europe.org
Questions? Remember that whereas the Ark was built by amateurs : The Titanic was built by Professionals Thank you.