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Old 30th Jun 2014, 08:05
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fso28
 
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Can I expand a bit on why correct flight planning will be so important post July 14 for ATC?
Even after we moved into TAAATS, if I had to use navigational tolerances for separation I'd use a chinagraph pencil, plastic spanners for NDB or VOR and a scale ruler, then draw it all up on an overhead map to give me my separation points.
TAAATS now has software which let's me do that electronically and puts all the info I need on the screen through selecting the appropriate nav tolerances from a drop down menu. Press "enter" and shazaam, a diagram on the screen tells me everything I need to separate.
Correct flight planning is the key to making all this pizazz work.
I'm an enroute controller, things are pretty straight up for me. If you've got RNP2 in your flight plan all will be well for you and me. If you've got GPSRNAV post July 14, expect questions!!!
Do I still use chinagraph pencils, spanners and rulers? Yes, sometimes it's the only way to get the best solution - but not often!
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