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ONLINE COURSE

ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS - Introduction to the Global Reporting Format (GRF) for Runway Surface Conditions

Introduction

Full course name: Introduction to the Global Reporting Format (GRF) for Runway Surface Conditions – Online Course for Aircraft Operators and Flight Crew 

This course aims to assist flight crew to understand and use the new runway condition reporting requirements as outlined in ICAO Annex 14, Volume 1, Aerodrome Design and Operation; Doc 10064, Aeroplane Performance Manual (APM); and Circular 355, Assessment, Measurement and Reporting of Runway Surface Conditions. 

This course will be delivered in cooperation with ICAO (US Dollar price = $ 150,-).

  • Runway condition report (RCR), Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) and Runway Condition Code (RWYCC);
  • The impact of different runway conditions on flight planning and operations
  • Runway contaminants
  • Airline activities in the end-to-end process of a Runway Condition Assessment
  • Pilot-observed Runway Condition Reports
  • Conditions for Downgrading/Upgrading a report
  • Takeoff and landing performances

Course Content

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the need for, and fundamental requirements of, a harmonized GRF for Runway Condition Assessment and Reporting;
  • Summarize the end-to-end process of a Runway Condition Assessment and Reporting;
  • Describe the factors that require adjustments for braking and accelerating performance to account for runway conditions;
  • Use a Runway Condition Report (RCR) to assess takeoff and landing performance.

Certificate awarded
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be awarded an e-Certificate available for you to print for your records.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should have:

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the need for, and fundamental requirements of, a harmonized GRF for Runway Condition Assessment and Reporting;
  • Summarize the end-to-end process of a Runway Condition Assessment and Reporting;
  • Describe the factors that require adjustments for braking and accelerating performance to account for runway conditions;
  • Use a Runway Condition Report (RCR) to assess takeoff and landing performance.

Certificate awarded
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be awarded an e-Certificate available for you to print for your records.

Who should take this course

  •  Flight crew
  •  Airline operational staff
  •  Dispatchers