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TCAS Training Why it is important

TCAS Training Why it is important. A/C SE bound 270 req climb 290 due turb 54:01. A/C W bound FL 290. TCAS Climb RA 55:09. ATC : ‘ Climb 300’ 54:56. Starts climb 20 sec later(?) 55:17. MELEE Intersection 9 Oct 2004 0854z. Min vert sep 200ft.

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TCAS Training Why it is important

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  1. TCAS TrainingWhy it is important

  2. A/C SE bound 270 req climb 290 due turb 54:01 A/C W bound FL 290 TCAS Climb RA 55:09 ATC: ‘Climb 300’ 54:56 Starts climb 20 sec later(?) 55:17 MELEE Intersection 9 Oct 2004 0854z Min vert sep 200ft ‘Becomes aware’ of TCAS descend at FL 300, rolls 50 deg left MAX ALT 301 55:37

  3. Lessons • This was a professional crew from a major operator from a first world state.. • But they still got it badly wrong..WHY? • Urgent tone of ATC? • Distraction? • High flight deck noise? • High background luminance? • Inadequate display? • TRAINING IS #1 PRIORITY… • ESPECIALLY WITH PHASE II DUE JAN 05

  4. What’s on Eurocontrol TCAS web site re training?

  5. Summary • Lack of training of non JAR OPS 1 crew threatens effectiveness of ACAS phase II extension • At least leaflet 11 should be posted on web site (though it isn’t ideal • Consider innovative methods • Eg promote MS Flight Sim plug in?

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