FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE LESSON PLAN Template Version: Word 2010 Course Number: Course Title: Oceanic and International Operations Lesson Number: 06 Lesson Title: Oceanic and International Operations Resources Lesson TAG: OIR Version Number: 2.00 Version Date: 5/16/2016 Duration: 50 minutes (including breaks) Lesson Overview This lesson addresses the Oceanic and International Operations electronic resources and publications. Exercises & Handouts Exercise: Locating the NAT Operations and Airspace Manual Media sl-oir.pptm lk-oir-ac-91_70a.pdf lk-oir-7110_65wch8.pdf lk-oir-aim.pdf lk-oir-aip.pdf lk-oir-gold2ndedition_26_apr13.pdf lk-oir-natdoc007_2016_1_toc.pdf lk-oir-ac_120_70c.pdf Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/vaac/vaac.html ICAO resource for international operations and NAT operations: http://www.icao.int/eurnat/pages/welcome.aspx Eurocontrol Skybrary: http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/main_page FAA s Key ICAO documents website: https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afs/divisions/hq_region/afs50/key_i cao_docs.html NAT Resource Guide http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs4 70/media/NAT.pdf PAC Resource guide: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs 470/media/PAC.pdf
West Atlantic Route System Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Resource Guide: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs 470/media/WATRS.pdf. Alaska Supplement: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dafd/search /results/?cycle=1604&volume=ak Pacific Supplement: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dafd/search /results/?cycle=1604&volume=pac ICAO Net Site: http://portallogin.icao.int/ Other Pertinent Information Instructor needs to have the following copies ready to hold up to show participants. Alaska and Pacific Supplements Jeppesen North Atlantic Orientation Chart Legend PG, p. HO-1-OIR SL-3-OIR 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 28
References (Optional) Regulations None Orders ATC Order 7110.65 Air Traffic Control Offshore/Oceanic Procedures (as amended) ACs AC 91-70 Oceanic and International Operations (as amended) AC 120-70 Operational Authorization Process for Use of Data Link Communication System (as amended) AC 90-105 Approval Guidance for RNP Operations and Barometric Vertical Navigation in the U.S. National Airspace System and in Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace (as amended) Other Documents AIM (as amended) AIP Canada Aeronautical Information Publication (as amended) Global Operational Data Link Document (GOLD) (as amended) NAT Doc 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual (as amended) RVSM Implementation Plan for China EUR Doc 019 (as amended) Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan NAT Doc 006, Part II Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan (as amended) West Atlantic Route System/Gulf of Mexico /Caribbean Resource Guide PAC Resource Guide NAT Resource Guide Alaska and Pacific Supplements Oceanic and International Operations Page 3 of 28
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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. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources... 12 A. Oceanic Operations Challenges... 12 B. Resources from the FAA... 13 C. International Resources... 14 III. Oceanic and International Operations Publications... 16 A. AC 91-70 Oceanic and International Operations... 16 B. Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)... 17 C. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)... 17 D. NAT Doc 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual... 18 E. Alaska and Pacific Supplements... 18 F. ATC Order 7110.65, Offshore/Oceanic Procedures... 19 G. En route Chart Information Panels... 19 H. The North Atlantic (NAT) Resource Guide... 20 I. Pacific Resource Guide... 20 J. West Atlantic Route System Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Resource Guide... 21 K. Oceanic Data Link Resources... 21 L. Exercise: North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual (NAT Doc 007)... 22 IV. Summary... 26 A. Review... 26 B. Objectives... 26 C. Preview... 27 Oceanic and International Operations Page 7 of 28
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SL-1-OIR I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW/TIE-IN The previous lesson focused on planning and implementation regional groups from around the world in which the FAA participates, as well as their responsibilities. This lesson will discuss methods for accessing relevant electronic resources and publications. 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 how to access oceanic and international operations resources through consultation with your Regional NextGen SAO Specialist. Oceanic and International Operations Page 9 of 28
SL-2-OIR C. OVERVIEW SL-3-OIR In this lesson we will discuss the following topics: Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources Oceanic and International Operations Publications D. OBJECTIVES In accordance with published references listed in this lesson, and in keeping with your job functions, you will be able to: Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations electronic resources for Special Areas of Operation (SAOs). Oceanic and International Operations Page 10 of 28
Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations publications for Special Areas of Operation (SAOs). Describe methods to access available electronic resources and publications. Oceanic and International Operations Page 11 of 28
SL-4-OIR II. OCEANIC AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS ELECTRONIC RESOURCES A. OCEANIC OPERATIONS CHALLENGES The challenge with conducting oceanic and international operations is that there is no single source of information. Caution should be used when accessing websites for currency. ASIs should consult with a Regional NextGen SAO Specialist to ensure the most up-to-date guidance is obtained. The Regional NextGen SAO Specialist may also need to coordinate a SAO request with headquarters. If it is an ETOPS request, you must contact AFS-220 at headquarters. Transition: Let s take a look at some oceanic and international operations electronic resources from the FAA and ICAO. Oceanic and International Operations Page 12 of 28
SL-5-OIR B. RESOURCES FROM THE FAA Do not go into detail on FSIMS and ecfrs. Participants should be very familiar with these resources. They are listed on the slide as a reminder. 1. FSIMS 2. ecfrs 3. Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAAC) ICAO and other Aviation organizations recognized the need to keep aviators informed of volcanic hazards. To that end, nine Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers were created. These centers are tasked with monitoring Volcanic Ash within their assigned airspace. Open the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAAC) website link: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/vaac/vaac.html Review content of website by showing some centers and related information. Oceanic and International Operations Page 13 of 28
SL-6-OIR C. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES 1. ICAO EUR/NAT Website The ICAO EUR/NAT website contains extensive information on oceanic and international operations. a. Overview It contains all relevant documents for oceanic and international operations. Click on European and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) Office of the ICAO link to open the website - http://www.icao.int/eurnat/pages/welcome.aspx Select EUR/NAT Documents from the left navigation. Select NAT Documents. Point out the GOLD and NAT Doc 007, North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual. b. Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan There are two ways to access the Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan on the EUR/NAT website. It can be accessed from either the EUR or NAT Documents pages of the website. Oceanic and International Operations Page 14 of 28
Demonstrate each step of each plan. (1) EUR Documents From the navigation bar on the left, select EUR/NAT Documents. Select EUR Documents. Select 019 Volcanic Ash. (2) NAT Documents From the navigation bar on the left, select EUR/NAT Documents. Select NAT Documents. Select NAT Doc 006 - NAT Contingency Plan. Select NAT Doc 006 Part II [NAT VACP]. Ref. EUR Doc 019, Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan EUR Region Ref. NAT Doc 0006, Part II, Volcanic Ash Contingency Plan 2. Eurocontrol Skybrary Eurocontrol is an intergovernmental organization in Brussels, Belgium, to which European States defer for planning and implementation of major aviation programs. Example(s) include domestic RVSM, BRNAV/PRNAV. Click on the Eurocontrol Skybrary link to open the Skybrary website - http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/main_page. Point out the weather and volcanic ash components of the website. 3. ICAO Net Site http://portallogin.i cao.int/. Also remember the ICAO Net Site we discussed in Lesson 2 for access to ICAO documents. Oceanic and International Operations Page 15 of 28
SL-7-OIR 4. FAA s Key ICAO Documents Website Click on link to Key ICAO documents website - https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afs /divisions/hq_region/afs50/key_icao_docs.html Review key ICAO documents from website. Remind participants to ensure currency of any of the documents they are using as reference. Check with an SAO Specialist to ensure you are accessing the most current version of the documents. Transition: In addition to these electronic resources, there are several publications related to oceanic and international operations. We will now discuss some of them. III. OCEANIC AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS PUBLICATIONS A. AC 91-70 OCEANIC AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS Open the AC 91-70 Oceanic and International Operations link. Oceanic and International Operations Page 16 of 28
SL-8-OIR Review highlighted areas and Table of Contents. B. AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP) Open the AIP link to the US AIP. Review highlighted areas of the Table of Contents. Some of the State AIPs are hard to find or are only available for purchase. Operators often use a vendor to provide documents as vendors filter the information needed from a State s AIP. Click on the two websites to show two examples of resources available for AIPs. http://gis.icao.int/gallery/online_aips.html http://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/ais-online C. AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANUAL (AIM) Open the AIM link. Review highlighted areas of the Table of Contents. Oceanic and International Operations Page 17 of 28
D. NAT DOC 007 NORTH ATLANTIC OPERATIONS AND AIRSPACE MANUAL NAT Doc 007North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual is considered the primary source document for pilots, dispatchers and industry conducting operations in the NAT HLA.. It is usually updated annually. Open the ICAO Nat Doc 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual link. Review Table of Contents. E. ALASKA AND PACIFIC SUPPLEMENTS The Alaska and Pacific Supplements contain important information for operators conducting operations in the Pacific Rim to include NOPAC routes and CEP routes. Hold up hard copy of supplements. They can also be found online. 1. Alaska Click on the website link - https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/ digital_products/dafd/search/results/?cycle=1604& volume=ak Oceanic and International Operations Page 18 of 28
2. Pacific Click on the website link - https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/ digital_products/dafd/search/results/?cycle=1604& volume=pac There is also a consolidated version for all charts which can be found at the following website - https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/d igital_products/dafd/ F. ATC ORDER 7110.65, OFFSHORE/OCEANIC PROCEDURES This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by persons providing air traffic control services. Chapter 8 addresses Offshore/Oceanic Procedures Open then TOC Chapter 8 link and review Table of Contents for Chapter 8. Point out the major headers such as separation standards and geographically specific information. G. EN ROUTE CHART INFORMATION PANELS Show the prop of the Jeppesen North Atlantic Orientation Chart and show students panels on the chart that have extensive information on NAT operations. Oceanic and International Operations Page 19 of 28
SL-9-OIR H. THE NORTH ATLANTIC (NAT) RESOURCE GUIDE AFS-400 HQ developed this website to assist operators and regulators as a single source for current NAT operations. Click on NAT Resource Guide website link - http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_ offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/media/nat.pdf and review. Highlight the following: Emphasis Items References Contacts with HQ and SAO Specialists Transition: Let s take a look at similar sites for the Pacific and West Atlantic. I. PACIFIC RESOURCE GUIDE Click on PAC Resource Guide website link - http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_ offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/media/pac.pd f and show it has similar content as NAT Resource Guide. Oceanic and International Operations Page 20 of 28
SL-10-OIR J. WEST ATLANTIC ROUTE SYSTEM GULF OF MEXICO CARIBBEAN RESOURCE GUIDE Click on West Atlantic Route System Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Resource Guide website link - http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_ offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/media/watr S.pdf and show it has similar content as the other regional resource guides. Transition: Let s look at some of the most current documents for the use of and authorization of Oceanic Data Link. K. OCEANIC DATA LINK RESOURCES The following are the most current documents for the use of, and authorization for Oceanic Data Link. 1. AC 120-70 - Operational Authorization Process for use of Data Link Communication System Open the AC 120-70 link and review document. Oceanic and International Operations Page 21 of 28
2. Global Operational Data Link Document (GOLD) The GOLD document is the definitive source. NAT Data Link Guidance, FAA Operations Manual (FOM), and South Pacific Operations Manual (SPOM) documents are obsolete. Open the Global Operational Data Link Document (GOLD) link and review the Table of Contents. AC 90 Data Communications is expected in fall 2016. The challenge with conducting oceanic and international operations is that there is no single source of information. Caution should be used when accessing publications to ensure currency. ASIs should consult with a specialist to ensure the most up-to-date guidance is obtained. SL-11-OIR L. EXERCISE: NORTH ATLANTIC OPERATIONS AND AIRSPACE MANUAL (NAT DOC 007) Total Time: 15 minutes - Activity: 10 minutes - Debrief: 5 minutes Oceanic and International Operations Page 22 of 28
1. Conduct PG, p. Refer participants to Locating the NAT Operations and Airspace Manual Exercise in the participant guide. Reminder to release the computers to the students. Review purpose and directions with participants. 2. Debrief See copy of exercise and answer key on next page. Correct answers are in bold. Instructor will ask participants to describe the steps to find NAT Doc 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual on the EUR/NAT (Paris) website. Click mouse to bring up link for the EUR/NAT (Paris) website on the slide. Click on link to access website. Follow steps provided by participants to validate steps are correct. Instructor will ask participants for responses to questions 2 and 3. Oceanic and International Operations Page 23 of 28
Exercise: Locating the NAT Operations and Airspace Manual Instructor Copy Purpose: The purpose of this exercise is to familiarize students with methods of accessing electronic resources and publications. Directions: This exercise requires you to visit the EUR/NAT (Paris) ICAO website to find North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual. Answer the questions below. You will have 10 minutes to complete this exercise. 1. Describe the steps to locate the NAT Doc 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual on the ICAO EUR/NAT (Paris) website - http://www.icao.int/eurnat/pages/welcome.aspx. 2. What version did you find? 3. What other resource could you use to find NAT Doc 007? Answers 1. Steps Go to http://www.icao.int/eurnat/pages/welcome.aspx From the navigation bar on the left, select EUR/NAT Documents Select NAT Documents from the list Select NAT Doc 007 - North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual 2. V. 2016-1 (as amended) 3. NAT Resource Guide Oceanic and International Operations Page 24 of 28
Efforts are underway to make the EUR/NAT (Paris) website more user-friendly and thus easier to access relevant information. Oceanic and International Operations Page 25 of 28
SL-12-OIR IV. SUMMARY A. REVIEW SL-13-OIR In this lesson, we addressed the following topics. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources Oceanic and International Operations Publications B. OBJECTIVES In accordance with published references listed in this lesson, and in keeping with your job functions, you should now be able to: Oceanic and International Operations Page 26 of 28
Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations electronic resources for Special Areas of Operation (SAOs). Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations publications for Special Areas of Operation (SAOs). Describe methods to access available electronic resources and publications. C. PREVIEW The next lesson will address SAO, the CNS requirements for each SAO, and the means for communicating clearances. Oceanic and International Operations Page 27 of 28
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