Recurrent Training
North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA)
Contained in plans:
Basic Pilot Training
Flight Dispatcher Training

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This online North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA) training course is designed for pilots who wish to operate in the North Atlantic High Level airspace. It is set up as a competency-based course, where the student's prior knowledge is taken into account. Each participant will only complete the relevant parts of the training based on their existing expertise. The course ensures pilots understand the regulations and procedures required for obtaining NAT HLA and RVSM approvals and safely navigating the NAT HLA airspace.

Meeting the requirements outlined in NAT Doc 007, NORTH ATLANTIC OPERATIONS and AIRSPACE MANUAL, the course provides essential knowledge and skills for safe operations in the North Atlantic airspace. Pilots will gain a thorough understanding of operational procedures, airspace structure, and safety protocols, completing only the sections most relevant to their experience and qualifications.

The North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA) Training covers following topics:

  • North Atlantic RVSM requirements
  • Organised Track System (OTS)
  • Other Routes in the NAT airspace
  • Flight planning requirements
  • ATC clearances
  • Communication
  • Mach Number Technique
  • Cross check of aircraft systems
  • Procedures in the event of system failures
  • Special Procedures for inflight contingencies
  • Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP)
  • Data Link Communications
  • Performance Based Communication and Surveillance (PBCS)
  • Weather and Terrain
Training areas:
  • Pilot
  • FOO (Dispatcher)
Duration: ~ 1 hour
Letter of Conformity: Download
Example training content:
Categories:
Flight Operations (Flight Crew/Pilot)
Air Operations Training