FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE LESSON PLAN Template Version: Word 2010 Course Number: Course Title: Oceanic and International Operations Lesson Number: 23 Lesson Title: Current and Future Initiatives for Oceanic Operations Lesson TAG: NEW Version Number: 2.00 Version Date: 05/16/2016 Duration: 30 minutes (including breaks) Lesson Overview Lesson includes overview of the planned current and future initiatives for oceanic operations. Exercises & Handouts Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives Exercise: Navigation Requirement Media sl-new.pptm lk-new-nattrack316.pdf lk-new-table_nat_oceanic_operations_initiatives29dec2015.pdf lk-new-icelandaip_ads_b_coverage_2015.pdf Oceanic Offshore Standards and Procedures: https://ksn2.faa.gov/ajv/home/ajv-8/ajv84/sitepages/home.aspx NTAP Domestic/International - http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/notices/ Skybrary-Eurocontrol - http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/main_page International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - http://www.icao.int/eurnat/pages/welcome.aspx Transport Canada www.tc.gc.ca/eng/menu.htm FAA NAT Resource Guide http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/me dia/nat.pdf FAA PAC Resource Guide https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/m edia/pac.pdf FAA WATRS/GOMEX/Caribbean Resource Guide - https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/m edia/watrs.pdf Other Pertinent Information None
Legend PG, p. HO-1-NEW SL-3-NEW Refer class to participant guide page Distribute handout 1 Show slide 3 Click mouse to build slide Use board or chart Show video (optional) Key point Ask oral question Oceanic and International Operations Page 2 of 26
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TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction... 9 A. Review/Tie-in... 9 B. Motivation... 9 C. Overview... 10 D. Objectives... 10 II. Sources of Information... 12 III. Current and Planned Initiatives... 13 A. Planned Reductions in Separation North Atlantic... 13 B. Table of Oceanic Operations Initiatives... 16 C. Exercise: Navigation Requirements... 21 IV. Summary... 24 A. Review... 24 B. Objectives... 24 C. Preview... 25 Oceanic and International Operations Page 7 of 26
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PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-1-NEW I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW/TIE-IN The previous lesson addressed issues surrounding the issuance of OpSpecs, MSpecs, and LOAs for Special Areas of Operation. This lesson addresses current and future initiatives for oceanic operations. B. MOTIVATION To be able to correctly and consistently issue Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), Management Specifications (MSpecs), and Letters of Authorization (LOAs) to operators and individuals desiring to operate in Special Areas of Operation (SAOs) by thoroughly understanding current and future initiatives for oceanic operations through consultation with the appropriate Regional NextGen SAO Specialist. Oceanic and International Operations Page 9 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-2-NEW C. OVERVIEW SL-3-NEW In this lesson, we will discuss the following topics: Sources of information Current and planned initiatives D. OBJECTIVES In accordance with published references listed in this lesson, and in keeping with your job functions, you will be able to: Identify sources of information that provide current initiatives in oceanic and international operations. Review current and planned initiatives for oceanic and international operations. Oceanic and International Operations Page 10 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES Transition: Let s begin with our first topic, Sources of Information. Oceanic and International Operations Page 11 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-4-NEW II. SOURCES OF INFORMATION Let s review some resources, most of which you have seen throughout the course, that provide information on current and future initiatives. Note(s) to Instructor: Open some of the links to review sources. You do not have to open all the resources as most of them were previously reviewed in the course. This list is to remind participants of some of the resources available. Oceanic Offshore Standards and Procedures website - https://ksn2.faa.gov/ajv/home/ajv- 8/ajv84/SitePages/Home.aspx - which includes the Virtual Oceanic Resource Guide NTAP Domestic/International Skybrary-Eurocontrol International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Transport Canada NextGen Tracking Tool FAA NAT Resource Guide FAA PAC Resource Guide Oceanic and International Operations Page 12 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-5-NEW WATRS/GOMEX/Caribbean Resource Guide III. CURRENT AND PLANNED INITIATIVES A. PLANNED REDUCTIONS IN SEPARATION NORTH ATLANTIC SL-6-NEW Note(s) to Instructor: Review updated B050 map. There are ongoing initiatives from ICAO to reduce separation standards in numerous geographic areas. The intent is to promote efficiency, standardization, and enhanced airspace capacity. These reductions in separation normally begin as a trial that is published via NOTAMS and bulletins. Oceanic and International Operations Page 13 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-7-NEW Operators must be aware of these initiatives since they often lead to exclusionary airspace that can have a direct impact on their operations. 1. Reduced Lateral Separation Minima (RLatSM) (CPDLC, RNP 4, ADS-C) The RLatSM trial, which features tracks a half-degree of latitude apart, is being implemented in phases. Phase I, which began in December, 2015, affected 3 core tracks, FL 350-390. Phase II, planned for approximately 1 year after Phase I, would affect all Organized Tracks. 30 NM (nominal, actually as little as ~25NM between half-degree tracks due to gentle slope rule ) separation between tracks Phase I is in conjunction with the NAT MNPS PBN transition, which began in January, 2015. The February, 2016, NAT MNPS renaming to High Level Airspace (HLA) is part of this transition. 2. Data Link Mandate Data link mandate, specific only to the NAT, was implemented in two phases. Oceanic and International Operations Page 14 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-8-NEW In Phase I (February, 2013), aircraft flying on two core Organized Track System (OTS) tracks required data link. In Phases 2A, 2B and 2C, beginning 2015, 2017 and 2020 respectively, the mandate gradually expands to include most of the NAT. There are some exceptions such as areas under ATS surveillance (radar or ADS-B). Note(s) to Instructor: Open Remarks 2 ADC-C and CPDLC link and review remarks. 3. ADS-B ground stations, Atlantic coastal areas ADS-B coverage area has extended to Greenland towards Iceland and mainland Europe. Note(s) to Instructor: Open the Iceland AIP ADS-B Coverage Map link. Review the coverage. 4. WATRS The WATRS reduced separation program is intended to be non-exclusionary. Oceanic and International Operations Page 15 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-9-NEW SL-10-NEW New York Oceanic introduced reduced separation options in the WATRS area in late 2013, between suitably equipped aircraft pairs : 30 NM lateral and 30 NM longitudinal 50 NM longitudinal Gulf of Mexico accommodates a 50NM lateral separation for RNP 10 requirement. B. TABLE OF OCEANIC OPERATIONS INITIATIVES Note(s) to Instructor: Click on graphic to display PDF of Table of Oceanic Operation Initiatives. Highlight a few of the initiatives. Oceanic and International Operations Page 16 of 26
Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives updated 29 Dec 2015 HO-1-NEW 1. NAT Initiatives RLongSM initial phase: applied between eligible pairs after oceanic entry (5-min. longitudinal) DLM Phase 1 30 NM lateral, 30 NM & 50 NM longitudinal separation between eligible pairs 50 NM lateral separation between eligible aircraft pairs RLongSM next phase: traffic loaded on to tracks using RLongSM. 2. Dates - grey shading shows projects started Applied between eligible aircraft pairs since 2010 Implemented 7 Feb 2013 Implemented 10 Dec 2013 New York June 2008. Santa Maria - 6 March 2014 TBD DLM Phase 2A 5 Feb 2015 3. Airspace and/or Tracks Gander & Shanwick CTAs *2 Core NAT OTS tracks: New York Oceanic FIR New York Oceanic & Santa Maria Oceanic CTA Gander, Reykjavik and Shanwick CTAs. Other CTAs? *All NAT OTS tracks during published OTS validity times 4. Flight Levels MNPS FLs *FL 360-390 All IFR FLs Above, below, within MNPS airspace MNPS FLs? *FL 350-390 5. Aircraft CNS Equipage & FAA Authorization FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; FAA Data Link authorization required Same requirements as RLongSM initial phase above. FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; Data Link and RNP 4 authorization required. RNP 10 (minimum) or RNP 4 authorization and MNPS authorization Same requirements as for RLongSM initial phase. FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; FAA Data Link authorization required 6. Remarks & Related Provisions ACRONYMS: see next page. RLongSM only applied after CPDLC and ADS-C connection established in oceanic airspace. * Data Link required for operation. **Not applied in New York FIR. -RNP 2 criteria published in ICAO PBN Manual. -Being incorporated into draft FAA AC 90-105A Aircraft not authorized RNP 10 or RNP 4 accommodated with 60 NM lateral separation *Data Link required for operation with limited exceptions; e.g., State aircraft. **DLM not applied in NAT ATS surveillance airspace, New York FIR and north of 80 north. Oceanic and International Operations Page 17 of 26
Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives HO-1-NEW 1. NAT Initiatives RLatSM Trial Phase 1 MNPS transition to NAT High Level Airspace (HLA). 2. Dates - grey shading shows projects started Started 15 Dec 2015 See columns to the right. 3. Airspace and/or Tracks *3 Core OTS tracks at halfdegree track spacing. *4 Feb 2016: MNPS airspace redesignated as NAT HLA. 4. Flight Levels *FL 350-390 FL 285-420 5. Aircraft CNS Equipage & FAA Authorization FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; Data Link and RNP 4 authorization required. RNP 10 or RNP 4 required for all NEW MNPS authorizations starting 1 Jan 2015. 6. Remarks & Related Provisions ACRONYMS: see next page. * Data Link & RNP 4 required for operation. -RNP 2 guidance in progress. **Not applied in New York FIR -Until 30 Jan 2020, existing MNPS authorizations remain valid. -RNP 2 guidance in progress. PBCS Implementation Plan NAT PBCS Transition Project Team established. TBD TBD RCP 240 & RSP 180 authorization -PBCS being worked in NAT Subgroups, ICAO SASP & OPLINK Panels Oceanic and International Operations Page 18 of 26
Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives HO-1-NEW 1. NAT Initiatives 2. Dates RLatSM Phase 2 RLatSM Phase 3 Space-based ADS-B (SB ADS-B) Approx. one year after RLatSM Phase 1 start date 3. Airspace and/or Tracks 4. Flight Levels *Phase 2: all OTS tracks. *FL 350-390 RLatSM applied TBD between eligible TBD aircraft throughout the NAT Region. -Canada & UK have proposed trial of 15 NM longitudinal separation to start 4 Feb 2018 using SB ADS-B surveillance in Gander and Shanwick airspace. -Proposal: SB ADS-B to meet EASA AMC 20-24, EASA CS-ACNS, FAA AC 20-165A or equivalent criteria. 5. Aircraft CNS Equipage & FAA Authorization Same requirements as RLatSM Phase 1. Same requirements as RLatSM Phase 1. Proposed CNS: FANS 1/A CPDLC, SB ADS-B, RNP 4 6. Remarks & Related Provisions ACRONYMS: see next page. * Data Link & RNP 4 authorization required for operation. **Not applied in New York FIR DLM Phase 2B DLM Phase 2C 30 Jan 2020 7 Dec 2017 *All NAT Region Airspace **All NAT Region Airspace, including New York. *FL 350-390 *FL 290 and above Same requirements as DLM Phase 1. Same requirements as DLM Phase 1. Oceanic and International Operations Page 19 of 26 *Data Link required for operation with limited exceptions (e.g., State & SAR aircraft). **DLM not applied in NAT ATS surveillance airspace, New York FIR and north of 80 north. *Data Link required for operation with limited exceptions (e.g., State & SAR aircraft). **DLM not applied in NAT ATS surveillance airspace and north of 80 north. New York CTA implementation requires FAA rulemaking.
Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives HO-1-NEW ADS-C Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract CNS Communications, Navigation and Surveillance CPDLC Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications CS-ACNS EASA Certification Specification Airborne Communication, Navigation and Surveillance DLM FANS 1/A (or equivalent) Data Link Mandate HLA High Level Airspace IMG NAT Implementation Management Group NAT North Atlantic NAT SPG NAT Systems Planning Group OTS NAT Organized Track System PBN Performance-based Navigation PBCS Performance Based Communication & Surveillance RLatSM Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum (25 NM minimum lateral separation; ½ degree minimum track spacing) RLongSM Reduced Longitudinal Separation Minimum (5-minute minimum longitudinal separation) RNP Required Navigation Performance SASP ICAO Separation and Airspace Safety Panel CONTACTS Name Organization Phone Email Roy Grimes Madison Walton FAA Oceanic Program Support, CSSI, Inc. FAA Performance Based Flight Systems Branch (AFS-470), Flight Standards, FAA HQ 202-863- 3692 202-267- 8850 RGrimes@cssiinc.com Madison.Walton@faa.gov Oceanic and International Operations Page 20 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-11-NEW C. EXERCISE: NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS Total Time: 10 minutes - Activity: 5 minutes - Debrief: 5 minutes PG, p. Note(s) to Instructor: Refer participants to the Exercise: Navigation Requirements in the participant guide. Preparation Note(s) to Instructor: Release computers to students. Review purpose and directions. Debrief See copy of exercise on following pages. Answers are in bold. Note(s) to Instructor: Instructor will solicit responses from participants. Instructor will provide additional information if needed. Oceanic and International Operations Page 21 of 26
EXERCISE: Navigation Requirements Instructor Copy Purpose: This activity requires participants to use the current Domestic/International NTAP to answer a question regarding a navigation initiative. Directions: Answer the following question based on the information provided. Using the current Domestic/International NTAP found at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/notices/, locate the guidance allowing an aircraft with a single LRNS meeting an RNP10 requirement to operate in the Gulf of Mexico. What documents did you access? Answer: Students should be able to navigate to the International Notices to Airmen (NTAP) in Part 3 and locate the Gulf of Mexico implementation on page/or about (page) 3-INTL-70. Oceanic and International Operations Page 22 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES Note(s) to Instructor: Participants may ask what about other parts of the world other than NAT. We are unaware of any other published tables or provided resources of initiatives in other geographic areas. Oceanic and International Operations Page 23 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES SL-12-NEW IV. SUMMARY A. REVIEW SL-13-NEW In this lesson, we discussed the following: Sources of information Current and planned initiatives B. OBJECTIVES In accordance with published references listed in this lesson, and in keeping with your job functions, you are now able to: Identify sources of information that provide current initiatives in oceanic and international operations. Review current and planned initiatives for oceanic and international operations. Oceanic and International Operations Page 24 of 26
PROMPTS CONTENT NOTES C. PREVIEW In the next lesson we will review the topics covered in this course and complete an activity that pulls it all together. Oceanic and International Operations Page 25 of 26
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