ATCAD 301

Advanced Terminal Procedures

This course provides lecture and simulator lab experience in the advanced concepts of procedures and skills related to Terminal Radar Control (TRACON) operations. Areas such as aircraft identification, voice communication, phraseology, facility and inner-facility coordination, strip markings, air traffic control, TRACON functions, runway visibility, weather observations, communication failures, and emergencies will be taught and practiced. One field trip to an operating TRACON facility will be mandatory.

Units: 3.5

Hours: 48 hours LEC ; 48 hours LAB