NAT HLA - MNPS Course

This course provides an overview of MNPS operations, procedures and regualtions when flying the North Atlantic Tracks / North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT / NAT HLA).  The course is based on the North Atlantic Operations Manual (ICAO) and  complies to the EASA/FAA regulation.

CONTENT

• ED Decision 2012/019/R
• Operational approval and aircraft requirements
• The Organised Track System (OTS)
• Routes, Route Structures, and transition areas within adjacent to the NAT HLA
• Flight Planning
• Oceanic ATC Clearences
• Communications and position reporting procedures
• Application of Mach number Technique
• NAT HLA Flight Operation & Navigation Procedures
• RVSM Flight in the NAT HLA
• ATS surveillance services in the the NAT HLA
• Procedures in the event of navigation system degradation or failure
• Special Procedures for in-flight contingencies
• Guarding against common errors
• The prevention of lateral deviations from track
• Guidance for dispatchers
• Flight operations below the NAT HLA
• Sample of reporting Forms
• NAT Flight Level Allocation Scheme
• Checklist for private pilot
• Checklist for dispatchers
• Charts (VHF and Surveillance coverage)