DGCA revises guidelines for flight operations in adverse weather conditions
New Delhi, June 22 (PTI) Aviation Observer DGCA revised its operational guidelines for operators in adverse weather conditions and stressed that security should give priority to the “timing commitment” and encouraged pilots to direct flights under unpredictable conditions.
Programmed and unplanned operators updated an operation circular publishing regulator, pilots in the rain or wet tracks during night operations that may occur during the visual illusions that may occur during the right approach and descent evaluations to cope with the visual tips to control the visual tips, he said.
The Circular also comes to the floor of the last helicopter accidents in the Kedarnath region and an Indigo flight Enroute to Srinagar, who faced serious turbulence last month.
Referring to the increasing impact of climate change on operational unpredictability, DGCA advised the flight team to maintain the increasing wake of the program by drawing attention to the priority according to the program.
“Captain is encouraged to initiate deviations or air turns, such as dominant conditions,” the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Sunday. He said.
Circular summarizes the conditions that are expected to consider deviation, return or re -directing due to adverse weather, including severe turbulence, windscreen, icing, obstructive storms or sudden visibility deterioration.
It was also recommended that operators and pilots adopt a conservative approach to the decision -making process and plan to avoid weather conditions.
“Pilots are encouraged to plan deviations early planning and at least 20 nm (marine miles) from convective activity to preserve the wind distance.
“Flying under the storm clouds, windshield, lightning and full risk of courage is dismissed.” He said.
The regulator emphasized the importance of pilot weather reports as well as communicating with passengers, cabin team and air traffic control (ATC) during adverse weather conditions and turbulence.
“This includes timely briefings, passenger announcements and turbulence reports reported to ATC to support better coordination and situational awareness.”
For the first time, the DGCA said he was trying to deal with ice crystal icing, a phenomenon associated with convective air systems.
“It is recommended that pilots walk laterally in such areas instead of climbing or descending in line with the best global practices.” He said.
In addition to other aspects, operators have been encouraged to include the scenario -based training focusing on the adverse air decision making process and the implementation of threat and error management principles.
“The reviewed circular is valid for all planned and unplanned operators, as well as the entire flight team operating during Monsoon, monsoon, adverse air and turbulence periods.” He said.
