Course OverviewVersion: 1.01

COVlesson plan information sheet

Sponsor / Training Policy / Training Provider
AFS-400 / AFS-540 / AMA-240
Course # & Name: / 21000088, Oceanic and International Operations
Lesson Title & Tag: / Course Overview (COV)
Lesson Number: / 01
Version: / 1.01
Version Dates: / 3/27/2013
Duration (includes breaks): / 1 hour

Lesson Overview:

Overview of the course.

Visuals:

SL01-COV

Handouts & Practice Exercises:

PE-01-COV, WBT Knowledge Review

Training Aids:

Markers, eraser, laser pointer, white board/flip chart

Other Pertinent Information:

Computer File Names:

Lesson Plan: / LP01-COV.doc, LP01-COV-HOPE.doc
PowerPoint Presentation: / SL01-COV.ppt
Participant Notes: / PN01-COV.doc
Handouts & Exercises: / PN01-COV-HOPE.doc;
Other Files:

Instructor References (as revised):

Regulations
Orders / ACs
Other Documents

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Course OverviewVersion: 1.01

PROMPTS / CONTENT / NOTES

I.Introduction

SL-1-COV /

A.Review

 / Welcome to the Oceanic and International Operations Training course for Aviation Safety Inspectors(ASIs). / 3/27/2013
Briefly introduce yourself (instructor only)
Discuss:
  • Ground rules
  • Phones/texting
  • Breaks
  • Lunch
  • Start/end times
  • Promptness
  • End Date
  • Course updates and Teaching style

B.Motivation

To be able to correctly and consistently issue Operations Specifications (Ops Specs), Management Specifications (MSpecs), and Letters of Authorization (LOAs) to operators and individuals desiring to operate in Special Areas of Operations (SAOs) by thoroughly understanding the appropriate issues, equipment, training, operational limitations and performance requirements through consultation with your Regional NextGen SAOSpecialist. / 3/27/2013

C.Objectives

SL-2-COV
 / Be cautious of getting into too much detail on the overview and objectives slides.
  • Describe the Purpose of the Course
  • Identify the Course Agenda
  • Identifythe Course Reference Material

D.Overview

SL-3-COV
  • Participant Introductions
  • Overview of Course
  • Overview of Participant Guide

II.Body

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1.Further introduction of instructor

/ 3/27/2013
I am ______. I bring to this course knowledge of ______, # years of experience with the ______, and ______skills.
 / Now let’s learn about you and your expectations for this course. / Have students write on a separate sheet of paper (anonymously) the knowledge or skill they hope to learn from this course.
Remind students to be brief and succinct in their introductions.
 /

2.Introduce yourself by providing your:

  • Name
  • Office Location/Specialty
  • Oceanic and International Operations Experience
  • Operators you are working with who are conducting/requesting international operations approvals

During the first part of this lesson we will introduce you to the course content and establish the course outcomes.

3.Purpose of the Course

SL-5-COV / / 3/27/2013
The course will provide you with information to:
  • Determine when to contact a Regional NextGenSAOSpecialist – FAA Order 8900.1 Handbook and other FAA documents currently have numerous references to contacting a Navigation Specialist. The term is evolving to SAO Specialist in line with NextGen initiatives
  • Help you gain familiarity with Communication Navigation Surveillance (CNS) requirements and technologies for differentSAOs.
/ CNS is an ICAO Inititaive

4.Purpose of the Course

SL-6-COV / / 3/27/2013
The course was developed due to:
  • No structured Oceanic and International training for ASIs responsible for issuing SAO authorizations

 /
  • National Reviews of Ops Specs/MSpecs/LOAs revealed some authorizations issued contrary to FAA guidance.
  • The need to reinforce 8900.1 references requiring a SAO Specialist to be contacted
/ 3/27/2013
This OpSpec issue has been elevated to HQ level and caused a lot of issues specific to corrective action (i.e., revalidation of operators or removal or applicable OpSpecs.
 / Remember to call your Regional NextGen SAO Specialist. / 3/27/2013
SL-7-COV
 / Question: What does C/N/S stand for?
Answer: Communication Navigation Surveillance.
SL-8-COV /
 / Question: What does SAO stand for?
Answer: Special Areas of Operation.
SL-9-COV /

 / Question: What are some examples of SAO?
Answer:NAT-HLA (High Level airspace), AMU and Initial Oceanic and Remote Continental Operations (formerly Class II). / MNPSA is no longer current term but will still see until 2020

5.Overview of Course

SL-10-COV
 / Now let’s take a look at the course and the course materials. The course is divided into twenty-three lessons: / 3/27/2013
Remember to limit the discussion of these topics since this lesson is only meant as an overview!
  • Lesson 1: Course Overview

  • Lesson 2: ICAO Guidance Materials
  • NAT HLA

  • Lesson 3: FAA Regulations, Orders and Guidance Materials
  • AC 91-70 Oceanic and International Operations (as amended)

  • Lesson 4: Basics of Navigation
  • Class I and Initial Oceanic and Remote Continental Operations (formerly Class II) Airspace

  • Lesson 5: ICAO Planning and Implementation Regional Groups
  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Planning and Implementation Regional Groups

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  • Lesson 6: Oceanic and International Operations Resources
  • ICAO EUR/NAT (Paris), Eurocontrol

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  • Lesson 7: Special Areas of Operation (SAO)
/ 4/2/2013
As you mention each lesson ask: What are some examples of topics you think may be covered under this topic?
  • Lesson 8: Operational Control
  • Dispatchers/flight followers must be part of operational control
  • You may have heard of the FAA’S 3-legged stool: ATC, Crew and Dispatch

  • Lesson 9: International Flight Planning Factors
  • What is an example of a contingency procedure? Volcanic Ash

  • Lesson 10: International Flight Plans
  • We are referring to ICAO Nov 2012 Flight Plan changes.

  • Lesson 11: Equal Time Points (ETP)
  • Is the term ETP found in the regulations or ICAO guidance (Critical Point)? No

  • Lesson 12: Weather Information
  • Enhanced Weather Information Systems (EWINS) is an example issued through OpsSpecs.

SL-12-COV
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  • Lesson 13: International Fuel Standards
  • E14CFRs are used for fuel requirements. Do operators need to also reference the Annex 6 fuel standards for international flights? Yes
/ As you mention each lesson ask: What are some examples of topics you think may be covered under this topic?
  • Lesson 14: Extended Operations (ETOPS)
  • Is ETOPS applicable to only 121? No. Also applies to 135

  • Lesson 15: Performance-Based Requirements
  • RNP 4/10, RCP, RSP
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  • Lesson 16: Data Link
  • CPDLC and ADS-C

  • Lesson 17: Oceanic Checklist and Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP)
  • Do we need Oceanic checklists? Yes
  • What is SLOP?

  • Lesson 18: Plotting Charts

  • Are plotting charts required for Oceanic operations? No

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  • Lesson 19: En Route Contingency Procedures
/ As you mention each lesson ask: What are some examples of topics you think may be covered under this topic?
  • Example, published weather deviation procedure

  • Lesson 20: Oceanic Errors

  • GNEs, Large Height Deviations (LHDs) and ATC Interventions

  • Lesson 21: Proving-Validation Flights-Certification Process

  • Do all operations require proving/validation flights? No
/ 3/27/2013
  • Lesson 22: OpsSpecs/MSpecs/LOAs

  • Under what type of operations are MSpecs issued? 91K

  • Lesson 23: Current and Future Initiatives for Oceanic Operations

  • CNS Initiatives

  • Lesson 24: Course Summary Activity and Course Evaluation

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6.Participant Guide

 / Now let’s take a look at your participant guide. The guide is organized by lesson number, and followed by a colored sheet of paper containing exercises, scenarios, or a case study for that lesson. / Refer students to each section, walk them through each tab.
 / Information for each lesson includes: / The HOPEs are separated by a colored sheet of paper.
Instruct how to use the Reference Material CD
  • Introduction to the lesson, purpose, objectives, and topics

  • Copies of the presentation slides, with space for taking notes

  • Copies of exercises with directions to support individual topics and/or Handouts
  • CD that contains Reference Materials

III.Summary

A.Review

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  • Participant Introductions
  • Overview of Course
  • Overview of Participant Guide

B.Objectives

SL-16-COV
  • Describe the purpose of the course
  • Identify the Course Agenda
  • Identifythe Course Reference Material

 / Review of the Web-based Coursefollows.
Ask participants to turn to the HOPE file at the end of this lesson and pull out PE-01-COV.
SL-17-COV
 / / State that now we will review what you have learned from the WBT. Direct students to their HOPE file at the end of this lesson and to take out PE-01-COV. Participants will work in teams during review.
 / Practice Exercise - WBT Knowledge Review: PE-01-COV
PE-01-COV
 / Purpose:This practice exercise serves as a review of the Overview of Oceanic and International Operations Web-based course.
Directions:Select the correct answer(s). Once everyone is finished, we will discuss each question briefly.
Debrief:Instructor will ask each participant for answers, and then provide additional information if needed. / 3/27/2013
Duration: 25 minutes (10 minutes to complete, 15 minutes todebrief).
  1. A 135 operator requesting an unrestricted navigation and communication authorization for the North Atlantic Tracks must have:
a. 1 Long Range Navigation System (LRNS) 1 Long Range Communication System (LRCS)
b. 2 LRNS 2 LRCS
c. 1 LRNS 2 LRCS
d. 2 LRNS 1 LRCS / In CD, provide reference for each question. What is source?
  1. A part 135 operator using a CL-601 requests authorization to operate with a single HF radio and 2 Long Range Navigation Systems. Where would he be able to operate? Select all that apply.
  1. WATRS
  2. Unrestricted NAT/MNPS
  3. Blue Spruce (Northern Contingency Routes)
  4. Canadian MNPS

  1. For a part 121 flagoperator requesting authorization to conduct operations from Charlotte, North Carolina to Bermuda, the operator can conduct these operations with Dead Reckoning (DR)navigation procedures.
True False X
  1. According to the Federal Aviation Regulations, a U.S.civil operator conducting operations over the high seas must comply with ICAO Annex______.
a. 8 – Airworthiness of Aircraft
b. 2 – Rules of the Air
c. 6 – Operation of Aircraft
d. 10 – Aeronautical Telecommunications / 3/27/2013
  1. A LOA or OpsSpec issued for RNP-10 authorization using a dual LRNS can be used in any oceanic area requiring RNP-10.
True XFalse / NOTE: A Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued for RNP-10 is not specific to any ocean and can be used in any oceanic area that requires or accommodates RNP-10 authorized aircraft and operators. An RNP-10 authorization issued via OpSpecs in B036 (Multiple LRNS) is valid for any oceanic area requiring or accommodating RNP-10 authorized aircraft and operators. The specific geographic area would be noted in the Reference Paragraphs of OpsSpec B050.
  1. All initial121 Flag or 135 Oceanic and Remote Continental Operations (formerly Class II)authorizations require validation flights.
True XFalse
  1. What is ICAO’s role in Oceanic and International Operations?
  1. Regulatory body
  2. Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
  3. Grant approvals for SAOs
  4. Not applicable due to U.S.Federal Aviation Regulations

  1. A dual INS/IRU system or a dual GPS system can meet the same authorization requirements for any Special Area of Operation.
True False X / NOTE: For example, a dual GPS system cannot be used in the AMU or North Polar areas as a stand-alone LRNS. A dual inertial platform is required as a minimum in these 2 SAOs.
  1. GPS units used as primary means for oceanic operations have an RNP-10 time limit.
True False X / NOTE: GPS units do not have an RNP time limit. Inertial units have a baseline of 6.2 hours according to FAA Order 8400.12 (as amended).
AC 90-105 replaced FAA Order 8400.12
  1. Because of the navigation errors exclusive to IRS/IRU/INS, manual updates are recommended.
True False X
  1. Who has operational control of a part 135 flight from Atlanta,Georgia (ATL), to Cancun,Mexico (CUN)?
  1. The pilot in command (PIC)
  2. The PIC shared with the SIC
  3. The owner of the aircraft
  4. The certificate holder

  1. A part 121 Flag operator dispatches a flight from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Paris, France (CDG). Who is responsible for operational control of the flight?
  1. The Captain shared with the First officer
  2. The Captain shared with the Dispatcher
  3. The owner of the Aircraft
  4. The certificate holder

  1. The NAT Operations and Airspace Manual (NAT Doc 007) can be found through which references?
  1. 8900.1
  2. ICAO Annex 6
  3. FAA FSIMS
  4. ICAO EUR/NAT (Paris) Web Site

  1. Which of the following is not the responsibility of a 121 Flagdispatcher?
  1. Fuel planning
  2. Flight planning and RAIM prediction
  3. Routing, meteorology and contingencies
  4. Operational control
/ Certificate holder is responsible for operational control.
  1. On an ICAO Flight Plan,a heavy aircraft is an aircraft that weighs:
  1. 255,000 pounds or more
  2. More than 265,000 pounds
  3. 300,000 pounds or more
  4. 272,000 pounds or more

  1. For a 91K operator that is departing from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX), who has operational control?
  1. The certificate holder
  2. The PIC and other crew member (s)
  3. The aircraft owner
  4. The aircraft owner in conjunction with the Program Manager

  1. Apart 121 operator with aircraft that are equipped with 2 HF radios and 2 Long Range Navigation Systems (GPS)can beissued an AMU Authorization (B040)without further validation.
True False X
  1. Is the vendor of a navigation service (i.e.,Universal, Jeppesen) ultimately responsible for his products’ performance and accuracy?
  1. Only if the certificate holder has purchased a license agreement for the software
  2. If it is negotiated in the terms of agreement between the certificate holder and vendor
  3. No. The certificate holder is responsible for the accuracy and suitability of the products used
  4. Only if the complete package of the navigation performance is purchased from the vendor

  1. The ICAO Annexes, publications, circulars and documents are best described as:
  1. International regulations for flight over the high seas
  2. International regulations for RNP airspace only
  3. Standards and Recommended Practices
  4. Only required for member ICAO states

  1. ETOPS is only required for 121 operators using 2 engine aircraft.
True False X
  1. Which of the following does not have to be addressed for mitigating preflight contingencies?
  1. Operator’s operation specifications
  2. Operator’s training program
  3. Operator’s GOM
  4. Crystal Ball

  1. In a part 135 operation, who is responsible by regulation for being familiar with all available information prior to a flight?
  1. Dispatch
  2. The PIC
  3. Shared between the PIC and SIC
  4. The owner operator

  1. If a part 121 or 135 operator has aircraft with the performance capability to fly above the volcanic ash, then contingencies for the volcanic activity do not have to be considered.
True False X / NOTE: Risk Management and a SMS would indicate not flying over the ash plume in case of an unexpected descent.
  1. All part 121 operators are required to have an EWINS program.
True False X

C.Preview

The next lesson will focus on ICAO guidance for oceanic and international operations.

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