Objective:
  • Identify the Flight Information Regions (FIRs), Oceanic Control Areas (OCAs) that make up the NAM, CAR including the New York Oceanic FIR
  • Identify the Communication, Navigation and Surveillance requirements for operations in the NAM, CAR including the New York Oceanic FIR
  • Identify and follow Contingency Procedures unique for the NAM, CAR including the New York Oceanic FIR
Reference Documents (current editions):
  • State AIPs
  • ICAO DOC 4444
  • ICAO DOC 7030
  • AC 91-70
  • U.S. Chart Supplements
  • NAV CANADA Designated Airspace Handbook
Elements:
Note: Based on the structure of DOC 7030. Each item may not be required
  1. Flight Rules
    • Airspace Structure
  2. Flight Plans
    • Required entries in Item 10 and 18
  3. Communication
    • VHF
    • HF
    • SATVOICE
    • CPDLC
    • Position Reporting
    • Prior Notification Requirements
  4. Navigation
    • Route System Canada
    • Preferred Route Systems
    • RNP/RNAV requirements
    • RVSM
  5. Surveillance
    • Transponder
    • ADS-C
    • Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)
  6. Air Traffic Services
    • Lateral Separation in Canadian domestic airspace
    • Longitudinal Separation in Anchorage Arctic FIR
  7. Safety Monitoring
    • RNAV
    • RVSM monitoring
  8. Air Traffic Flow Management (A-CDM, Slots)
  9. Special Procedures
    • Change of TAS or MACH
    • Navigation Capabilities change
    • Contingency Procedures
    • SLOP
    • Oceanic Clearance New York Oceanic FIR
  10. Phraseology
  11. Search and Rescue
  12. Meteorology
    • Volcanic Activity
  13. Aeronautical Information Services
  14. Terrain Avoidance / Awareness
    • MEA, MOCA, Grid MORA
    • Descent Planning
Completion Standards:
After completion of this module the participant will be able to identify CNS equipment and operational requirements to operate in this airspace. The participant will be able to recite the contingency procedures for contingencies where an ATC clearance has not been received and the procedure for weather deviation without an ATC clearance.
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