GEN
Operational Context
Introduction
Definitions and abbreviations ADS-B. Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast. A means by wh...
General Provisions
Altimeter setting procedures Altimetry Aircraft maintain their level primarily with reference to ...
Aviation Law
Classification of Airspace ATS airspace is classified and designated in accordance with the foll...
Aircraft Knowledge
Aircraft Description ICAO Doc 8643 provides data on aircraft such as the Manufacturer, Model, Ty...
Separation
ATS Surveillance Services
General Procedures Aircraft identification For aircraft to be provided ATS surveillance service...
Separation Methods and Minima
Separation is required to ensure there is always a minimum distance between aircraft to minimize ...
Separation in the Vicinity of Aerodromes
Procedures for departing aircraft General At aerodromes where standard instrument departures (S...
Radar Separation
Radar separation defines the minimum horizontal and vertical distance that must be maintained bet...
Wake Turbulence Separation
Wake turbulence refers to vortex turbulence generated by aircraft, particularly during takeoff an...
Runway Separation
Only one aircraft may occupy a runway at a time. Takeoff or landing clearance must not be issued ...
Visual Separation
Visual separation refers to two types of separation procedures used in different scenarios: ...
Procedural Control
General The general principles of air traffic control are the same regardless of whether procedu...
Control Practices
Horizontal Speed Control
General Speed control is one of the most desirable ways to achieve or maintain a desired separati...
Vectoring
General Vectoring is achieved by instructing aircraft to maintain a heading that will result in i...
Level Change
General During various phases of flight, level changes by aircraft may be necessary for the purpo...
Vertical Speed Control
General Vertical speed is a useful method of maintaining separation between aircraft that are cli...
Holding
General Holding is an instrument procedure employed by ATC as a delay tactic to manage the rate ...