Flying Lawyer
9th Aug 2004, 22:09
ATSIN Number 48, issued 9 August 2004 advises providers of aerodrome air traffic control service, and providers of aerodrome flight information service of the introduction of new standardised phraseology for helicopter operations.
A review by carried out by the CAA identified that certain phraseology in use by helicopter pilots and air traffic service personnel could be interpreted differently. One example provided was the term 'lift', which could mean 'lift into a hover', or 'depart', depending on the aerodrome or the pilot.
ICAO defines some helicopter phraseology in Doc.4444 PANS-ATM, however the defined phraseology was considered inadequate to fully describe helicopter operations. A requirement was identified for a more complete set of standard terms.
Additionally, the need for appropriate phraseology to authorise movements not confined to the manoeuvring area, not in sight of the VCR, or unlit sites at night, was also recognised.
A small but comprehensive set of helicopter phraseology has therefore been determined. The principal aim of the new phraseology is to remove any potential source for misunderstanding in radiotelephony communications. Where ICAO terms and definitions do exist, these have been incorporated.
The new phraseology will be published in a Supplementary Instruction included with Amendment 63 to CAP493 , and CAP413 Edition 15, effective 1 September 2004.
The new phraseology (as set out for publication in CAP413) is reproduced as an appendix to the ATSIN.
Click Air Traffic Services Information Notice No 48 (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ATS048.pdf)
It's in PDF format so you'll need Adobe Acrobat or similar - readily available on the net free of charge.
Tudor Owen
A review by carried out by the CAA identified that certain phraseology in use by helicopter pilots and air traffic service personnel could be interpreted differently. One example provided was the term 'lift', which could mean 'lift into a hover', or 'depart', depending on the aerodrome or the pilot.
ICAO defines some helicopter phraseology in Doc.4444 PANS-ATM, however the defined phraseology was considered inadequate to fully describe helicopter operations. A requirement was identified for a more complete set of standard terms.
Additionally, the need for appropriate phraseology to authorise movements not confined to the manoeuvring area, not in sight of the VCR, or unlit sites at night, was also recognised.
A small but comprehensive set of helicopter phraseology has therefore been determined. The principal aim of the new phraseology is to remove any potential source for misunderstanding in radiotelephony communications. Where ICAO terms and definitions do exist, these have been incorporated.
The new phraseology will be published in a Supplementary Instruction included with Amendment 63 to CAP493 , and CAP413 Edition 15, effective 1 September 2004.
The new phraseology (as set out for publication in CAP413) is reproduced as an appendix to the ATSIN.
Click Air Traffic Services Information Notice No 48 (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ATS048.pdf)
It's in PDF format so you'll need Adobe Acrobat or similar - readily available on the net free of charge.
Tudor Owen