Aerodrome Control Visual Rating (ADV)

Course objectives

The student shall after the approved course, have the knowledge and skill required, in accordance with international regulations, to obtain, after successful On-the-Job-Training, a rating for Aerodrome Visual Control.

Prerequisites

Entrants shall have successfully passed a Basic Training program in accordance with the syllabus for the training of Air Traffic Controllers.

Minimum course duration

5 weeks

  • lessons:1 week
  • simulation: 4 weeks (min. 30 exercises/student)
  • mastery tests: 10 hrs

Course content

 

Course Introduction (INTR)

Aviation Law (LAW)
Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Meteorology (MET)
Navigation (NAV)
Aircraft (ACFT)
Human Factors (HUM)
Equipment and Systems (EQPM)
Professional Environment (PENV)
Unusual/Emergency Situations (UNINC)
Aviation English and Phraseology (AE)
Aerodromes (AGA)
Study Visits to ATC and Aerodrome Facilities (MSC)