Flying Non Precision Approaches – Review of Standard Operating Procedures

Update of presentation dated 04 July 2018: The slide 22 of the presentation is updated following a recent change in the Flight Crew Operating Manual. Before: FINAL APP mode should be armed when cleared for approach After: FINAL APP mode should be armed when cleared for the approach and when the TO waypoint is the […]

What is the minimum runway width in order to operate Airbus aircraft?

This article provides information on the minimum runway width to operate Airbus aircraft 1 – Classification of Airbus Models According to ICAO Annex 14 2 – Minimum Runway Width to Operate Airbus aircraft 3 – Options on Minimum Runway Width to Operate Airbus aircraft 4 – A380 Aircraft Operations.

Operational Use of the TCAS

This presentation recalls the design of the TCAS and the AP/FD TCAS, and the procedures to apply if the aircraft is equipped with the standard TCAS or with the AP/FD TCAS function. The aim is to highlight the differences between both systems in terms of operational use, and also in terms of training recommendations. Finally, […]

Wake Vortices

This briefing explains how the wake vortex is generated in cruise, its effect on the following aircraft, the way to avoid it, and the pilot actions in the case of encounter.

What about Airbus-WIN?

What about Airbus-WIN, by Capt. Marc PARISIS, Vice-President Flight Operations and Chief Pilot.

Dealing with Hard Landing on A300 A310

This presentation explains in details Hard Landing Contributing Factors and related Flight Operational key messages on A300 and A310 aircraft. In addition, a Hard Landing event occurred on A300-600 aircraft is presented.