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approach radar control technique
Can anybody tell me where i can get some materials about approach radar control techniques?
Many thanks. |
The enquirer seems to be based in China and to be making a serious enquiry. It does not deserve these flippant responses.
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Hear Hear 2sheds!
It would seem more logical to direct ericliu to ICAO Doc 4444 as a start rather than take the p1ss; different countries have differnt interpretations of 'the rules' after all. |
Whilst PANS-ATM sets out separations and a few 'techniques', the UK CAA used to publish a range of books that was effectively a training manual (it may even have been called that. It's now long gone but one of them was dedicated to approach radar. Maybe there are still copies around - you could try the CAA library to see if they've got a copy (although whether there is any way you could get access to it in some way....).
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There used to be a good 'guide' on radar vectoring techniques including diagrams on the Vatsim site written by a former Heathrow Director which went into positioning onto base leg, losing a mile in the turn etc but unfortunately I can't find it any more. Don't suppose anyone knows where to find it or if they have it saved??
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The series of books mentioned by Spitoon were excellent.
Subjects covered were:- Approach Radar. Radar Theory. Navigation. Meteorology. All under the umbrella of CAP160. This was the definitive 'syllabus' for the UK CAA ATCO's Licence. If only...... |
There used to be a good 'guide' on radar vectoring techniques including diagrams on the Vatsim site written by a former Heathrow Director which went into positioning onto base leg, losing a mile in the turn etc but unfortunately I can't find it any more. Don't suppose anyone knows where to find it or if they have it saved?? is that the one you mean? |
1 Start with Doc 4444 the bible.
2 Get a good instructor. 3 Be patient in learning. 4 Observe carefully how other controllers are working & ask them questions when they are free. 5 Practice daily for an hour & not more. 6 Always have a positive attitude. That's the recipe. No books can teach you APP vectoring as it is a skill & an ART if done beautifully. |
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