Module #38D CPDLC:

CPDLC learning objectives are comprised of both academic and operational elements.  In an effort to ensure the highest level of training possible, we will be providing the academic portion.  You will be required to include CPDLC aircraft procedures in your in-flight or simulator training sessions as well.

It is important that each pilot understands fully the interaction and operations of avionics allowing the crews to respond to particular requests made by ATC. 

Our CPDLC module will train the follow items:

Introduction to CPDLC, Aircraft and ATSU Data link Systems, Approvals, Current Standards, Operational Differences between Voice and CPDLC, Phraseology, Connection Management, Messages, Weather deviations and Offsets, Emergency Procedures, Flight Plan Considerations, Operational Use, Europe CPDLC, Frequently Asked Questions, Reporting Data link Events

Created: 28 January 2019

Module #38B ADS-B:

ADS-B module consists of all academics required to gain the ADS-B authorization to operate ADS-B in a foreign airspace wherein that airspace requires an aircraft be approved for ADS-B operations prior to commencement of operations.

A partial list of subjects contained within the ADS-B course are:

Why ADS-B, Description, Authorization Needs, Avionics elements, Traffic and Broadcast Services, TIS-B, FIS-B, ADS-B In, In Trail Procedures, Procedural Criteria, Distance Criteria, Pilot Maneuver Evaluations, Concept Assisted Visual Separation, Equipment and Operating requirements in the U.S. Airspace, Flight Planning Requirements, Mode-A considerations with ADS-B, Surveillance Phraseology, Emergency Procedures, ADS-B outside U.S. Domestic airspace, ADS-B in Gander Oceanic Control Area

Created: 28 January 2019

Module #38 ICAO Structure Verses FAA Rules:

• Background and objectives of ICAO
• Uncovering the ICAO rules
• Review of ICAO Doc 7300/9 for important issues concerning the Articles of Organization
• Defining the SARPS Standards and Recommended Practices
• Discovering PANS documents
• Description of Regional Supplemental Procedures ICAO Doc 7030
• Crossing the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations to the ICAO rules
• Understanding country differences and where to uncover them
• Review of appropriate sections of 14 CFR 91 & 135

Created: 28 January 2019

Module #34 ICAO MET Weather Formats TAF METAR:

• International weather products and formats
• Traps to be avoided when reviewing weather
• Tropopause prog charts and its importance in planning
• Prognostic weather charts
• Routine weather reports (METAR)
• Significant weather charts
• Terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF)
• Online resources

Created: 28 January 2019