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1. RNAV - Pilot Training
2. Background & History Not of this presentation, but of the operators background with RNAV
What is technology level of current fleet mix (has pilot group cycled through most or all levels)
More important than installed technology, is the way or level that the avionics suite is used (e.g. 737 non-EFIS, where enroute is only application)
3. Background & History Establishing the baseline of knowledge:
Generally RNAV/RNP conceptual knowledge is very low
Previous hands-on experience with RNP has been non-existent, due to lack of equipage
Due to terminal/approach restrictions on previous aircraft, may be a factor to overcome
4. Implementation Strategy With knowledge baseline, establish program requirements:
Operational versus mechanical/design?
Aircraft system specific, automation level
How widespread/sweeping is the change
Every operator has a unique philosophical culture
5. Implementation Strategy Classroom training that included minimal theory, and maximum practical/operational knowledge using (US Airways A320/A330 experience):
Standup lecture, PowerPoint, video
Part task trainers/FTDs integrated in classroom syllabus (mini-LOFTs)
RNAV is not an add-on, but fundamental to operation of A/C
6. Implementation Strategy
7. Implementation Strategy
8. Implementation Strategy RNAV approach procedures make up 50% of the aircrafts primary approach capability. Not a one foot in each camp philosophy, but an RNP operation.
Objective made easier due to total absence of traditional NPA training.
With the mandate of Lateral and Vertical guidance for all approaches, it became a matter of correlating the differences with existing procedures.
9. Implementation Strategy Areas that deserved/received special emphasis:
Source of navigational information (airborne vs ground based)
Charting which included, RNP designation-associated minima, minimum temperature, VNAV angle
Barometric altimetery errors/effects
Reasonableness checks, to expose coding errors
10. Implementation Strategy Areas that deserved/received special emphasis:
Established performance criteria (max. descent rate, XTK deviation, etc)
Avionics displays/annunciation
Fault Alerting
Role of ATC
11. Implementation Strategy
Training exposure summary:
11 ground training periods
8 FF Simulator period + PC + LOFT
IOE demonstration (conditions permitting)
12. Current Activities We have conducted in excess of 1500 approaches in line operations
Several airports/runways are solely dependent on RNAV for A320 arrivals (KSAN27, KLGA A 22)