Issues specific to general aviation and business jets Session 6 Presentation 3

Hazards Communication Lack of information regarding: Language proficiency Native/non-Native Accents Response time to radiotelephony (RT) call Call sign/Tail number confusion Lack of information regarding: opening/closing times of ATC Sectors Frequency availability Local weather Aerodrome layout Guidance material (maps/charts) Local terrain

Hazards (Continued) Performance Lack of tabulated data High aircraft weights High temperature/High Altitude operation (e.g., Saana) with inadequate equipment Inaccurate loading information Low level wake turbulence as a result of reduced separation from wide body aircraft

Hazards (Continued) Navigation factors: local deviation/variation from published approach procedures Non conformity with WGS84 Displayed GPS trajectory air and ground of onboard navigation material not aligned with reality in advanced aircraft cockpits Operating to VFR or military airfields Limited or non-existent navigation charts

Hazards (Continued) Human factors: Peer pressure (Level 1/VIP clientele) Fatigue Night operations Long standbys Long duty days Cultural differences Multi-national flight crew composition Inadequate CRM training Resignation Effect of operational factors

Hazards (Continued) Environment Non-qualified ramp personnel (Marshaller) Frequent and large scale construction sites (inadequately marked and illuminated) Airport design and marking designed for “Wide Body aircraft”- obstructed or confusing when operating from smaller scale corporate jets Approach design requiring non-standard/unstable final approach configuration (e.g., Al Bateen RNP/approach) Runway/taxiway contamination

Mitigation Performance Operations Development of library of tabulated performance data Implementation of SMS Operations Use maximum available aircraft external lights Not accepting ATC clearances to divert from SID/STAR and published Approach Procedures Use of “follow-me” vehicles (ATC) Adhere to standard ICAO RT Progressive taxi guidance (ATC) Use of check-list for new airport operations Use of latest generation technology (EVS, SVS, HUD)

Mitigation (Continued) Training/Education Intensified Line Training ATC / pilot awareness program exposure using simulators Emphasize maximum performance take-offs Human Factors and CRM training Information Sharing Platform (exchange of experience) Passenger Education on the necessity to divert from “comfort flying” – application of brakes (auto brakes) and full reverse thrust

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