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IFATCA JOURNAL OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

THE CONTROLLER Volume 4 · No. 3

Frankfurt am Main, July 1965

Publisher: International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations, Cologne-Wahn Airport, Germany.

Officers of IFATCA: L. N. Tekstra, President; G. W. Monk, Executive Secretary; Maurice Cerf, First Vice President; Roger Sadet, Second Vice-President; Ernest Hahieu, Hon. Secretary; Henning Throne, Treasurer; Walter Endlich, Editor.

Editor: Walter H. Endlich ' 3, rue Roosendael, Bruxelles-Forest, Belgique Telephone: 456248 Production and Advertising Sales Office: W.Kramer&Co., 6 Frankfurt am Main NO 14, Bornheimer Landwehr 57a, Phone 44325, Postscheckkonto Frankfurt am Main 11727.

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Contrib~t~rs are ~xpressing their personal points of view and opinions, which must not necessarily coincide with those of t he International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations (IFATCA).

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IFATCA does .n~t assume responsibility for statements made. a.n~ opinions expressed, it does only accept respons1brl1ty for publishing these contributions.

~ontributions are welcome as are comments and criticism. No. pa~me~t c~n be made for manuscripts submitted for p.ubl1cat1on rn The Controller". The Editor reserves the. right to m.ake any. ed!torial changes in manuscripts, wh1c~ he b~l1eves will improve the material without altering the intended meaning.

Written permission by the Editor is necessary for reprinting any part of this Journal.

Advertisers in this Issue: The Decca Navigator Company, Ltd. (Back Cover); Cossor Electronics, Ltd. (41.

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Picture Credit: AATCA (8, 12, 18, 35, 57); Federal Aviation Agency (60, 61, 62); Folo Persbureau/EUROCONTROL (63); Foto Fayer (16); Schrack EL. AG (38, Inside Back Cover); Trumler (8, 12, 14, 15, 17)

CONTENTS Report of the 4th Annual IFATCA Conference, Vienna 1965 Agenda ........................................... .

Opening Ceremony ................................. .

Address by the President of the AATCA ............. .

Opening Address by the Austrian Minister for Transport and Power, Mr. Otto Probst ......................... .

Address by the President of the Austrian Federal Republic, Mr. Franz Jonas ............................... .

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Address by the Landeshauptmann von Niederosterreich, DDDr. h. c. Dipl.-lng. Leopold Figl ................... .

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Opening Address by the President of the Bundesamt fur Zivilluftfahrt, Dipl.-lng. Walter Watzek ............... .

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Address by the President of Austrian Airlines and Chairman of IAT A, Dr. Lambert Konschegg ................. .

Opening Address by the President of IFATCA ......... .

Sub-Committee A

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Sub-Committee B

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Public Meeting ..................................... .

Address by Cptn. Bartelsky, IFALPA ................. .

Address by Mr. H. M. Koemans, IAOPA

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Address by Mr. Shipley, Cossor

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Address by Mr. Schmidli, IANC

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Address by Cptn. R. Hill, IFALPA

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Address by Mr. Z. Veres, YATCA .............. .

Address by Col. Blackburn, USAFE . . . . . . . . .

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Address by Mr. S. Scripcaru, Roumania . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Address by Mr. T. K. Vickers, ATCA . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Papers presented by Corporation Members .

Technical Exhibition at Vienna Airport .

Attendance List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Corporation Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendices to the Conference Report . . .

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Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Operational Use of Primary and Secondary Radar in the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by George M. Waller, FAA

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Site for Maastricht UAC

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Greek Civil Aviation Centre to obtain the Status of a University .... · · · · . .

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Book Review .

After the Conference

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Report of the Fourth Annual I FAT CA Conference

Vienna 12th to 15th April 1965 Hotel Intercontinental

Th e Aust r ian Mini ster of Tro n sporl and Power, M r . Otto Probst, entering Vien na Intercon tinental Hotel to open the Con f eren ce .

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Agenda

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Plenary P.l

Opening Ceremony

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P.2

Roll Call of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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P.3

List of unrepresented affiliated Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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P.4

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P.4.1 Applications for Membership P.4.1.1 New Zealand P.4.1.2 Venezuela P.4.1.3 Yugoslavia

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P.4.2 P.4.2.1

Membership Difficulties Central Africa

P.4.3 P.4.3.1

Corporation Members New Members: Whittaker Corporation, USA I ITT Europe Inc., Brussels I Solartron Electronics Group, U.K.

P.5

Presentation of the Report of the Third Annual Conference, Brussels . . . . . . . . . .

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P.6

Report of the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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P.7

Appointment of Sub-Committees .......................... ·.... . . . . . . . . . . .

P.7.1 Sub-Committee A Administration and Nomination Sub-Committee B Technical and Professional P.7.2 Appointment of the following Officers for the Sub-Committees: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary

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P.8

Any other Business ........................................................

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Sub-Committee A A.1

Report of the Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1.1 Honorary Secretary A.1.2 Treasurer A.1.2.1 Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet A.1.2.2 Report of the Auditors A.1.2.3 Budget 1965 A.1.3 Editor A.1.4 Executive Secretary

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A.2

Reports of Standing Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.2.1 S.C. II "Publications and Public Relations" A.2.2 S.C. Ill "Finance" A.2.3 S.C. Ill "Environmental and Human Factors in Air Traffic Control"

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A.3

Internal Organisation .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To consider th~ ·r~-1~~ -~f ~-r~~~-d~r-~ f~~ ·S~b~C~·mmittees A.3.1 To consider proposals for 0 standard Icy-out for Papers, etc. produced A.3.2 by the Federation Amended Draft of IFATCA Manual "Administration and Policy" preA.3.3 sented ~y Honorary Secretary . .

To consider proposals for amendment of Article 2 of the Const1tut1on A.3.4 by: A.s.4.1 German Association A.s.4.2 Swedish Association To consider composition and work for Standing Committees A.3.5

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A.4

Nominations .......................................................

1st Vice-President (Present Officer Mr. Maurice Cerf), Honorary Secretary (Present Officer Mr. Hans Thau), Editor (Present Officer Mr. Walter Endlich)

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Organisation ................................................. · · · Suggested outline organisation Report by the Association of Uruguay Transport Difficulties IATA Position

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A.5

Regional A.5.1 A.5.2 A.5.3 A.5.3.l

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ATC International University

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A.7

Location and Date of next Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A.8

Any other business ....................................................... .

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A.9

Report and proposals to the Plenary Conference . . . • • . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . .

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Sub-Committee B

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B. l

Reports of the Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B.1.1 1st Vice-President B.1.2 2nd Vice-President

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B.2

Reports of Standing Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B.2.1 S.C. I "Technical and Professional Matters" B.2.1.1 Report on Progress B.2.1.2 To consider suggested amendments by the Dutch Guild

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B.3

Work Study Programme ...................................................

B.3.1 Terrain Clearance Responsibility, including extended control of VFR flights {U.K.) B.3.2 Supersonic Tran sports and ATC {U.K. and France) Simultaneous use of Parallel Runways {U.K.) B.3.3 B.3.4 Automatic Terminal Information Service {Denmark) Air/ground Data Links {U.K.) B.3.5 Area Navigation Aids (Canada) B.3.6 B.3.7 Closed Circuit Television (Belgium) B.3.8 Analysis of requirement for better radar (Netherlands) B.3.9 Appraisal of radar equipment for ATC (Netherlands) Integrated Civil/Military ATC {Germany) B.3.10 B.3.11 RAC/OPS Meeting 1963, Report (U.K.) B.3.12 Amendments to Annexes 2 and 11, and PANS/RAC Doc 4444 of ICAO (All Associations)

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B.4

Co-operation with International Organisations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B.4.1 ICAO B.4.1.l General I To consider liaison Report B.4.1.2 Past Meetings B.4.1.2.1 AFl/RAN-Rome Nov.-Dec. 1964 B.4.1.2.2 NAT/RAN-Montreal Feb.-Mar. 1965 B.4.1.3 Future Meetings B.4.1.3.1 Legal Committee I Proposal by Canadian Association B.4.1.3.2 Phraseology Panel B.4.1.3.3 Fourth Air Navigation Conference - Montreal Nov.-Dec. 1965 B.4.1.3.4 EUM/RAN 1st Quarter 1966 B.4.1.4 Fourth Meeting of ATC Automation Panel B.4.2 IFALPA General B.4.2.1 Past Meetings B.4.2.2 B.4.2.2.1 IFATCA/IFALPA Meeting - Amsterdam - 18 Sept. 1964 B.4.2.2.2 Annual Conference - Rio de Janeiro - March 1965 Other International Organisations B.4.3 B.4.3.1 IATA I Technical Committee - Miami - April 1965 B.4.3.2 EUROCAE I General Assembly, 22nd October 1965 B.4.3.3 Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine IAOPA B.4.3.4 B.4.3.5 IANC I Annual Conference March 1965

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B.5

Any other Business ....................................................... .

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B.6

Report and Proposals to the Plenary Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Plenary P.9 P.10 P.11 P.1 2 P.13 P.1 4 P.15 P.16

Report and Proposa ls of Sub-Committee A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report and Proposals o f Sub-Committee B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Location and Dote of next Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nomination and Election of Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opportunity for Guests and Observer s to address the Co nference . . . . . . . . . . . .

Any other Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Closing Address by the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjournment ....... ...... ........ .. .. .. .............. .. .. ...... .. .... .. .

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Opening Ceremony The Fou rth Annua l Conference of the l nternotionol Federa tion of Air Troffic Controll ers Associations convened on the 13th Apri l, 1965, in the Vienna lntercontinentol H otel, Vienna.

The Austrian Minister of Transpo r t and Power, Herr Otto Probst, was unable to be present on that dote, a nd accordingly de livere d his Opening Address the previous evening, at a Recept ion g iven by him to the Di rectors and Observers.

Agenda Item P. 1

Address by Mr. Herbert Brandstetter, President of the Austrian Air Traffic Controllers Association

On beha l f of the Au st rian Air Traffic Contro llers Association, I extend a hearty we lcome to rep resentatives, delegates and observers of Industry, Government, Associations, and lo our distinguished guests attending this Fourth Annua l IFATCA M eeting.

We meet in Vienna in furtherance of th e hi gh ideals of our profession and dedication to public se rvice envisioned by the founders of the Internatio nal Federation of Air Traffic Controll er s Associations.

W e hove co mpleted very active years of self-e ducation and organisationa l work in o ur four year hi story and it is fitting tha t we gather at Vienna for enl ightment o n futu re plans.

Our purpose is to info rm those attending on th ese plans for th e improvement of Air Traffic Contro l Systems and to provide th e opportun ity for open di scussions of the plann ing and professional questions th at wi ll be necessary to keep pace with the increasing demands on th e Air Tro ffic Control System.

It is appropriate that we meet to review, discuss, and p ion for the future Air Troffic Con t ro l System. Th erefore, we especia ll y welcome the users o f the system, both civil and m il itary. Air Traffi c Control Services ore becoming increasingly more important to the accomp li shment of mil itary missions and the economic welfare of those involved in commercia l aviation activities .

As A ir Traffic Control hos become o n international wor ld-wide probl em we ore delighted to meet our fellow-controll ers fro m Europe and overseas, from East and West for a free exchange of id eas and op in ions among the members of our profession, th e users of the service, the manufactures and Government Agencies having the responsibility for promoting air safety and providi ng A i r T roffic Control Service for mutual benefit and in the pub lic interest.

I wou ld like to extend my sincere appreciation to those who have faithfully given their time and lobored so dil igently to mak e this conference 0 r esounding success.

Aga in, a hearty we lcome lo o ur Fourth Annual I FATCA Conference and may your v isit be a pl easurab le and memorabl e one.

W elcome to Vi enna and Au stria for business, fun and fellowship.

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Opening Address by the Austrian Minister of Transport and Power Mr. Otto Probst

Agenda Item P. l

Die Jahreskonferenz 1965 der lnternationalen Yereinigung der Flugverkehrskon trollore, zu der ich Sie, sehr geehrte Anwesende, in meiner Eigenschaft als der fur die i:isterreich ische Zivi lluftfahrt zustondige Ressortminister auf dos herzlichste in Wien wil lkommen heiBe, ist die vierte Konferenz dieser lnternotionolen Vereinigung sei t ihrer Grundung im Johre 1961.

DoB Sie sich, noch den fur den Weltflugverkeh r bedeutenden Knotenpunkten Pari s, London und Brussel, die osterreich ische Bund es houptstodt Wien als Konferenzort ouserkoren haben, mochte ich nicht ollein ouf den Ruf, d en Wien als KongreBstodt unbestritten genieBt, ouf Wiens Sehenswurd igkeiten und seine zohlreichen Anziehungspunkte zuruckfUhren, sondern ouch ouf die Totsoche, doB unser Land Osterreich seit der Wiedererlongung der vo ll en Lufthoheit ouf Grund des Osterreichischen Sto otsvertroges ouch im internotionolen Lu ftverkehr wieder mitsprechen konn.

In dem MaBe, ols sich der Luftroum zu den .,StraBen unseres Johrhunderts" entwickelte, ist ouch die Sorge fur die Sicherung d ieser LuftstraBen und fur die Sicherhe it der Fl uggoste zum Grundonliegen oiler in diesem Bereich Totigen geworden. Fur Sie, geehrte KongreBteilnehmer, stel len diese Anliegen lhre Lebensoufgobe dar. Sie hoben den Verkehr zu lenken, d er oktiven Luftfohrt mit lnformotionen und Rotschlogen zu dienen und in Flugnolfollen die unter Umstonden lebenswichtige Funktion der A lormierung und Mithilfe bei den Such- und RettungsmoBnohmen zu erfull en.

DoB dies mit einem immer weiteren Ausbau der SicherheitsmaBnohmen, mit einer immer weiter fortschreitenden Yervollkommnung Hand in Hand gehen muB, ist klor. D ie vierte Johreskonferenz lhrer Yereinigung, zu der Sie sich heute hier versommel t haben, die nt dem G edonkenaustousch Ober gemeinsame berufliche Probleme und der BeschluBfossung Ober a llfol l ige, im Dienste der Luftfohrt stehende Yerbesserungsvorschloge . Um diesen lhren Zielen aber jene Durchschlogskroft zu verleihen, wie di es dem allgemeinen lnteresse entspri cht, hoben sich notionole Berufsverbonde der Flugverkehrskontrollore gebild et und vor nunmehr vi er Joh ren ouf internotionaler Basis vereinigt. Sie erhielten von der !CAO in Anerkennung der Bedeutung dieser Berufsverbonde bei internationolen Konferenzen ein Mitsprocherecht ono log dem der IATA. Die lnternotionole Yereinigung der Flugverkehrskontrollore ist, den Johren ihres Besteh ens nach, eine noch junge Organisation, ober es gehoren ihr immerhin heute schon mehr a ls 20 Stooten der Erde on. lch dorf darouf hinweisen, daB der Yerband der osterreichi schen Flugverk ehrskontrollore zu den Grundungsmitgliedern des heu te bei uns in Wien tagenden internotionolen Dochverbondes gehort. Osterreich, dos sich zum Ziel e gemocht hat, die gleichberechtigte Zusommenorbeit und dos friedliche Zusammenleben der Notionen, wo immer sich eine Mog li chkeit bietet, noch Kroften zu fordern, verfolgt dieses Ziel ouch auf dem Gebiete der Luftfohrt.

Kennt doch der Luftverkehr keine Grenzen, schrumpfen durch ihn doch we ltwei te Entfer nung en z usommcn, verbindet er doch M enschen und Volker mehr ols jeder andere Verkehr miteinonder, mogen sie ouch am .,onderen End e der Welt" leben.

Der osterreichischen Flugsicherung kommt in dieser Beziehung eine gonz beso ndere Vermittlerrolle im internotionolen Netz der Flugsicherung zu. Was fur den Luftverkehr im allgemeinen gilt, gi lt fur die Flugs icherun g im besonderen. Wir konnen bei uns heute ouch Vertreter au s osteuropoischen Stoaten sowie ou s Stoaten d es Nohen O stens begruBen, fur die diese Johreslogung der ln ternationolen Yereinigung der Flugverkehrskontrol lore die erste ist, an d er sie tei l nehm en. lch weiB, doB ouf Sie, geehrte Teilnehmer dieser vierten Johreskonferen z, ein e Full e wichtiger Probl eme hor rt, Frogen tech nischer Art, Rechtsfrogen sowie Prob leme sozia ler Natur, die im Zusa mm enhong mit der Ausubung lhres Berufes stehen. Es steht ouBer Zwe ifel, um zunochst bei den techni schen Erfordernissen Z U bleiben, doB l hr mit so ho her Yerontwor-

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lung belosteter Beruf des besten technischen Gerotes bedorf, dos ouBerdem dem jewei ls neuesten Stand der Errungenschoften entsprechen muB. Rodar, elektronische Anlogen und outomoti sche Dotenvero rbeitungs- und Ubermittlungsonlogen werden steigende Bedeutung g ewinnen. Die ln dustrie ist sich dessen bewuBt und ist bestrebt, die fi.ir die Flugsicherung notwendigen Gerate in immer groBerer technischer Vollkommenheit herzustellen, so doB dodurch immer rigorosere und gleichzeitig verfeinerte Kon trol lmethoden ermog l icht werden.

Die Ausstellung neues ter Flugsicherungsge rate in der Possogierholle des Flughofens WienSchwechot, die Sie, sehr geehrte Anwesende bereits zu besichtigen Gelegenheit hatten, hat Ihnen einen Eindruck vom letzten Stand der Entwick lung auf diesem Gebiet vermittelt.

Es handelt sich dabei um neueste elektronische Gerote, wie sie in der Luftfah rt Verwendung find en, um Modelle modernster Radorgerate, die bisher lediglich ouf Flughafen groBer westeuropoischer und omerikanischer Staaten eingesetzt wurden. Die En twicklung der Gerate und Anlagen wi rd ouch richtungsweisend fi.ir die weitere technische Ausstattung des osterreichischen Flu gsicherungsdienstes sein.

Es ist klar, doB die Durchsetzung lhrer gemeinsamen Ziele nur m it Untersti.itzung der zustandigen Behorden lhres jeweiligen Heimatstaotes moglich sein wird. Es liegt also on Ihnen, die zusta ndigen Behi:irden von der Richtigkeit und ZweckmaBigkeit lhrer Wunsche und Vorschlage, die der Erfullung lhrer Aufgaben dienen, ZU uberzeugen. Wir alle, die wir mit dem Luftverkehr und seinen Belongen befaBt sind, wissen : Dern Mann am Gerat obliegt in Ausubung seines Dienstes eine graBe Verontwortung. Die wechselseitige Zusammenorbeit zwischen notionalen Verbonden und zustandigen Behi:irden sowie den internationo len Gremien wird fi.ir die Erfullung l hrer Aufgaben und Plane unzweifelho ft fruchtbar und fi:irderlich sein. lch versichere Ihnen - und ich kann vor diesem Forum nati.irlich nur flir die osterreichische Seite sprechen - , doB Sie seitens des Bundesministeriums fi.ir Verkehr und Elektrizitotswesen bei der Bereinigung lhrer Probleme stets mit wohlwollender Uberprufung und groBem Verstandnis rechn en konnen. lch b in jedenfalls sicher, doB meine i:isterreichischen Mitorbeiter ous dem KongreB und den dorin behondelten Fragen reichen Gewinn ziehen werden. Es is t mir, ich darf es noch einmal wiederholen, eine groBe Freude, doB diese flir die internotionole Luftfohrt so b edeutsome Veranstaltung diesmol auf dem Boden unserer trodition sreichen Metropole stattfindet.

Aber ouf Tradition dorf man nicht ousruhen wenn man mit der allgemeinen technischen, wirtschoftlichen und gesell schoftlichen Entwicklun g in der Welt Sch ritt halten will. Der Weg zur Weltstodt schli eBt ouch die StraBen der Luft mit ein.

Die Sicherheit der Fluggaste wic die Sichcrheit der M enschen, uber die diese Fluge hinwegflihren, soil unser hochstes Ziel sci n.

Die i:isterreichische Fluggesellschoft AUA, die .,Austrian A irlines", ols ., freundliche Flug linie" bekonnt, hot die Sicherheit im Flugverkehr ebenfal ls auf ihre Fohne geschrieben, die dos Ihnen a li en wohlbekonnte Rot-WeiB-Rot zeigt.

Unter diesem Zeichen wiinsche ich Ihnen ein en erfo lgreichen Verlouf lhres Kongresses und einen recht angenehm en Aufentholt in unserer Bundeshauptstadt. lch hoffe, daB Sie neben lhrer Arbeil ouch Zeit finden, dos kulturelle Wien kennenzulernen. Mit dem Wunsche, daB d ieser KongreB dazu beitrogen mi:ige, die Flugsicherheit noch weiter zu erhohen und ei~e Vielzohl lhrer beruflichen Probleme zu einem guten Ende gebrocht wird, erklare ich d.1.e Jahreskonferenz 1965 der lnternotionolen Vereinigung der Flugverkehrskontrollore fu r eri:iffnet.

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The Aust rian Minister of Transport and Power in discussion with Dr. and Mr. Brandstetter.

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Address by the President of the Federal Republic of Austria and former Lord Mayor of Vienna, Mr. Franz Jonas

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Im N amen der osterreich ischen Bundeshauptstadt heif3e ich Sie herzlich wi llkommen und danke Ihnen, daf3 Sie Wien zum Tagungsort lhrer vierten Johreskonferenz gewohlt haben. lch danke Ihnen ober ouch dafUr, dof3 Sie mit lhrer kompl izierte n, besonders verantwortungsvollen Arbeit dafUr sorgen, dof3 so viele Goste ous oiler Welt sicher und wohlbeha lten starten und londen konnen, ungeachtet oiler Schwierigkeite n, die sich im immer starker werdenden Luftverkehr ergeben konnen. Sie sind hier zusommengekommen, um uber fachliche Fragen zu beroten und neue Richtlinien Hir lhre weitere Totigkeit auszuorbeiten. Als Burgenneister einer Grof3stodt, die dem internotionolen Fremdenverkehr ihr grof3tes Augenmerk zuwendet, nehme ich oufrichtigen Anteil on lhren Bestrebungen und wu nsche lhrer Tagun g einen vo llen Erfolg. lch wu nsch e Ihnen, meine sehr geehrten Damen und Herren, recht angenehme und schone Stunden in unserem gostlichen W ien, das Sie herzlich wi ll kommen heif3t!

Due to the Lord Mayor being co iled away on urgent official business, his Address was delivered by Herr Franz Sigmund, Alderman of the Town Council.

Stadtrat Sigmund d e livering the Open ing Add ress of the Lord Mayor of Vienna.

L. to r. H . W . Thou, L. N . Tekstro, Dr. L. Konschegg, Dipl.-lng . W . Wotzek, H. Brands te tte r, Hofrot Dr. Sucho路 ne k, Stadtrot Sigmund, R. Sode!, H. Thro ne , W . Endlich.

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Address by the Landeshauptmann von Niederosterreich DDDr. h.c. Dipl.-lng. Leopold Figl t 9. 5. 1965

Der rosonte techn ische Fo rtschri tt unserer Zei t hot dozu geflihrt, do/3 eine ganze Anzohl neuer Beru fe notwe ndig wu rd e, die dofur zu sorgen hoben, do/3 der M e nsch ouch Herr iiber a ll dos bl eibt, was Mensche ngeist ersonnen und Menschenfl ei/3 weiteren twicke lt hoben .

Zu diesen Berufen gehoren ouch jene Manner, die auf den Flugp latzen in oiler Welt doflir sorge n, do/3 s ich der Flugverke h r in g r613ter Sicherhe it abwickel t und der technische Fortschritt ei n Segen flir di e Menschen b leibt. Do s Flugze ug hat Lan de r und Kontinente raum lich nohe onei nonder geb unde n, die g eistige n Bindung en si nd mit dieser rosonten Entwick lung !e ider nicht immer gonz mitgekomm e n. Ei n di e Kontine n te iiberbriickender Flugverk e.hr s~tz t eine we ltumspo nne nde Flugsicherung varous. Nur wen ige Be r ufe merke n so deu tl1ch di e No twe ndigkeit iibernotiono ler Zusommenorbeit wie jene, d ie m it d em modernen Flugve rke hr und der Flugte chnik zu tun ha ben.

Als Londes houptmann je ne s os terrei chi schen Bundes lan des, in dem der grol3te Flu ghafen Osterre ichs liegt und in dem vor sechs Johrzehnten flir die Entwi ck lung der Luftfo hrt internatio na l onerkonnte Pionierorbeit gele istet wurde, mochte ich d ie Delegierten und Beobochter der 4. Johreskonfere nz der lnternationalen Vereinigung der Flugverkehrskontrollverbande recht herz lich begriif3en und ihren Beratungen viel Erfolg wunschen. Jeder Beschlu/3, de r wah rend dieser Togu ng gefol3t wird, zeigt jo, w ie sehr ubernationa le Zusommenorbeit notwend ig is t, we nn wir mit den Problemen pos itiv fertig werden wollen, die zu bewalt igen uns der technische Fortschritt zwing t.

Wir Niederoste rreicher freuen uns, do/3 die Delegierten und Beobachter der Konferenz neben d er Arbeit, die dem verontwortun gsvollen Beruf dient, ouch Ge leg enhe1t ~ob~n werden, unserem Bund es lond e inen kurzen Besuch abzus tatten. Klosterneubu rg, wo s1e d ie Fohrt hinflihren wi rd, ist jo hi stor isch und kulturell flir dos Werden Osterreichs von gro13er Bed eu tung . Dorum herzlich willkommen in einem Land, dessen Bewohner schon ouf Grund der geogrophischen Loge ihrer Hei mot die gro/3e Bedeutung in ternotionoler Zusommen o rb ei t e rkonnt ho ben ; - und viel Erfolg ihren Be rotungen, die a lien Volkern und alien Me nsche n dienen so ll e n.

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Due to hi s absence on officia l busin ess, the Address of the Land eshouptman n van Nieder osterreich was de livered by Hofrat Dr. Suchanek.

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Opening Address

by the President of the Bundesamt fur ZivilluAfahrt Dipl.-lng. Walter Watzek

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Today one need not be aviation expert to know that oir traffic con troll ers ore among the most important p er sons in aviation. They control aircraft in flight to eliminate t he danger of collision. It is therefore highly commendable that the Interna tional Association of Air T roffic Controllers hos underta ken to study all technical problems of the ai r traffic control service and to make suitable proposa ls for the further development a nd improvement of this service on the basis of its pract ical experi ences. Such proposals ore extremely we lcome to the aut horities r esponsible for air traffic control matters (in Austria the Bund esomt fiir Zivilluftfohrt, in the internation al field the Internationa l Civil Aviation Organization, whose members are the national aviation authorities) as they are apt to facil itate th eir work. This work mai nl y consists in providing the regu lat ions, frequently a lso the equipment, required fo r fl ight sa fety. The author ity also acts as a stimu lant o n the avi atio n industry. One must not overlook the fact that avi ation is still und erg oing 0 period o f very r ap id d eve lopmen t and that the ground o rganization must keep pace with t his development. Just th ink of the possi bi lities radar and modern electron ic computing equipmen t offer. In order to be able to cope wi th th is difficult task it w ill be necessary to concentrate all the available streng th . I th erefore appeal to the associa t ions of ai r t ra ffic control lers to consider the cooperation with their authorities as one of their most importa nt tasks and take the opportuni ty to extend to the mee tin g my best wishes for a fu ll success.

Address by the President of Austrian Airlines and Chairman of IATA Dr. Lambert Konschegg

On behalf of Austria n Airlines I wish you o hearty welcome to Vienna. May I emphasize that this invitation is not a pure formal one. It was extended to you because the Austrian national carrier, Austrian Airlines, is fully aware of the importance of an ever better cooperation between the flight personnel of airlines and the air traffic controllers.

We are glad that this meeting takes place in Vienna, and we particularly appreciate that so many gentlemen from our Eastern European neighbour cou ntries attend the meeting, at least in the capacity of observers. In the European area Austrian Air lines is the company with most flight connections to Eastern Europe. In the years of operation of these routes AUA has gained much experience, mainly regarding the difference of air traffic control in Eastern and Western countries.

You all know the difficulties arising from the difference of air traffic regula tions, above all the differences of units of measure - in Eastern and Western Europe. For flight crews it is extremely difficult to switch over to the various systems, and errors are therefore feasible. I take this opportunity to ask all of you, Gentlemen - be you from Eastern or Western countries - to strongly point out in the area of your influence the utmost importance of co-ordination of air traffic regulations, particularly the co-ordination of the aforementioned un its of measure. The ever higher speed of our aircraft made flight times very short, a nd es p ecially a conversion of flight levels from f eet into meters and vice versa does not only mean a difficulty for the crew but also bears considerable risks.

I would like to mention to you that AUA steadily hos tal k between our pilots and air traffic controllers. One of our very experienced pilots is so to soy a liaison man between the company and the air traffic control, and whenever problems and questio ns arise they ore at once discussed and in most ca ses solved. To you, Gentlemen, I wou ld li ke to submit the request - which does not on ly apply for Austria but for all countries - that you again and again exp lain to your colleagues how important it is not only to do a formal co ntrol, but to fo llow mentally all the operations in the controll ed area. You must rea lize that apt control mainly in the terminal areas, helps to save considerable flight time, and you thus assist the respective airlines also from the commercia l point of view.

At this opportunity I may be permitted on behalf of Austrian Airlines to thank the G entlemen from the closest neighbour countries for their excell ent co-operation wi th the Austrian air traffic control. You have in the past years thanks to own initiative very often contributed to an easy and simple settling of difficult si tuations, and have t hus greatly assisted us. It goes wit hout saying that th e co-operation between AUA and the Austrian air traffic control is exce llent, and I may convey here our thanks to the Gentlemen who are present.

AUA is a lso greatly in debt to th e air traffic controllers of the Munich area. Thanks to their radar assi stance they helped us perform flights to and from Innsbruck at difficult weather conditions.

The main factor, however, in a ll professional branches of aviation still is the attitude towards the work. Attitude connected with some ideal ism and satisfaction in work will always lead to best results. Please remember that it makes no difference that some of us work on the ground and others in the air. We all work in that branch of traffic we are so much attached to, and the final aim of our work is the fu rther development and the absolute safety of commercial air traffic. Kindl y understa nd my words in th is sence.

I hope that th e di scussio ns during the past days have been successful, and I am convi nced that they contributed much to settl ing existing problems. I am also convinced tha t upon returning home you wi ll pass the newly gained experience to your colleagues. I hope that the time ha s also permitted you to see 0 li ttle bit of our city and of our country, so that you r .stay here will be connected w i th pleasant memories and you will wish to come to Austria perhaps for the next holidays.

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Opening Address by the President of IFATCA, Mr. L. N . Tekstra

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Once again I have the plea sure to address the Annual Confer ence of our Federation.

Controll ers from more than 20 nations have gathered to discuss their operational experiences. Members of indu stry join in the discussion to p rovide the technical background.

National and international aviation services and organizations have sent observers w hose attendance warran ts a co-ordinated form of d iscuss ion which prevents us from making pol icy in a vacuum.

We are very honoured by the words of welcome and sympa thy expressed by the disti nguished speakers from our ho st country. The different backgrounds of these speakers and the communities which they represent, perfectly indicate the place of avia tion in the international community of mankind.

Mr. Jonas and Dr. Figl are representatives of the inhabitants of the cities and the peoples of the world, whi ch throug h aviation have found a r eady means to communicate effectively.

The grea test serv ice of aviatio n to human ity is no doub t its beneficial effect o n i nternational human r elation s. Th e fac ili tation of lo ng -distance travel ling brings the indi v iduals of all the World's countries closer together . Apart from the econom ica l aspect o f air transport, this aspect is sufficien t reason for the immense efforts of the aviation in dustry.

Dr. Konschegg is representative of this great industry. The enter prise of the World 's airline oper ators and the ir demands o n the aircraft industry have caused the explosive deve lopment of air transportation in the years since the second world-war. The introduction of the jet-ai rcraft has caused a crisis in the pa st y ears, but already this is being overcome and the advantages of jet-travel show off in a sha r p increase in air traffic. This cr isis hardly bei ng ove rcome, th ey se r iously sta rt work on the next ÂŁJ rea t step: the development of superson:c transport.

No doubt the introduction of the SST w ill have an even grea ter i mpact on the World of Aviation. Nevertheless, progress cannot be halted, i t is only to be hoped, that the lessons learn t from the jet-introduct ion wi ll be taken to heart, wh en introducing this revo lut iona ry

new transport. Notwithstanding their sharp competition on the market, the airline companies have given an example to the international business world by their successful international co-operation in the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which plays such an important role in the development of aviation.

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Mr. Watzek is representative of the national aviation authorities in the World which together form the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and se~arately enforce the agreed standards in their respective countries. This international co-operation of States in ICAO has in the past two decades proved invaluable to the explosive development of civil aviation.

The Air Traffic Control Service is only one of the numerous results of this co-operation of States, to which the ATC profession therefore owes its existence.

Although the ATCS is only a minor part of all provisions of ICAO, it nevertheless holds a key position in the daily operation of air traffic by its objectives: "To avoid collisions and to expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic."

The National Aviation Authorities are responsible for the airspace organization and the operation of the ATC system in their countries.

The Air Traffic Controller is the frontline-executive in the daily operation of the service, it is his duty to exploit the vast complex of international and national provisions for the Service; if he fails, the complete system has failed.

It is this personal responsibility for the frnal product which lends the ATC profession its prominent place in aviation.

The relationship between the National authority and the Air Traffic Controller is of a distinct two-fold nature:

1. The employer-employee relationship.

2. The legislator-executive relationship.

The basic characteristic of the profession: "Individual responsibility for the safety and expedition of air traffic" has over the years resulted !n a trend towards organizing the individuals engaged in the profession. Controllers in a number of countries have independently formed Associations and Guilds with the common objective of promotion of the profession. Nationally these Associations may be active on both facts of the relationship between National Authority and Controll~r. Many Associations, however, leave the employer-employee relationship completely to the established Trade-Unions of Civil Service personnel, and restrict their activities to the operational relationship of legislatorexecutive. The object of this technical activity is the continuous development of the ATCS, taking into account the operational experience of the members of the profession.

It is a recognized fact that new techniques and procedures in ATC are basically developed at the operational level, rather than in meetings of experts on a higher level. The national co-operation of Controllers serves to expedite this necessary development and provides a means to prepare co-ordinated proposals to the National Authority. The history of ATC in many countries bears the marks of this Controller-participation in the development of the A TC Service.

National developments, however, tend to offer basically different solutions to a common problem. In ICAO, States try to standardize requirements and procedures on the basis of national experience. The main problem at that level is the excessive delay inherent to the process. Some States have independently developed advanced techniques, procedures and even tools. When the subject is at last treated in !CAO, it appears difficult, and sometimes even impossible, to accept the best technical solution due to the advanced state of implementation of a second best solution in one or more of the Member States.

This difficulty has been obvious to the National ATC Associations which continuously s!rive for speedy national implementation of the best possible procedures and best possible tools for the profession.

It was only a natural development in this truly international profession that the need was felt for international co-operation between these National Associations. This has in 196 l resulted in the foundation of I FAT CA. !he. ob~ective of IFATCA is promotion of the ATC profession. YV_e believ~ that this ob1ect1v~ 1s. best served by co-ordinating the operational know-how inves:ed 1n the Member As~o.c1at1ons t~ assist in the development of the ATCS, thereby furtheri~g the safety and eff1~1ency of air navigation, while developing internationally a worthy image of the profession.

This principl~ calls for active co-operation with other international organizations, in the ~rst place with ICAO. The object of this co-operation is the same as that of the co-operation between National Associations and National Authorities: To assist in the development of the ATC Service, taking into account the operational difficulties encountered at the executive level.

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I would like to stress at this point that our activity can only be successful on the condition of mutual understanding and willingness to co-operate on the part of the Member Associations and their respective National Authorities. If our common policy is actively pursued by the Member Associations at the National level, the task of IFATCA at the international level is greatly facilitated. If this condition is not met, our international activity is also sterilized as co-operation with ICAO is dependent on sound national relationships.

The recent refusal of ICAO to admit an IFATCA observer at some specified meetings has been a serious disappointment, nevertheless it has not dismayed us. Our established policy is very limited so far and our representation at ICAO meetings at this time is more intended for familiarization, than for actively pursuing our policy. On the other hand our contribution to the ICAO study of primary radar procedures has been welcomed by the ICAO Secretariat and extensive use was made of our material in the Draft Procedures prepared by the Secretariat. This fact holds promise for future co-operation between IFATCA and ICAO. Recognition is a slow process, which can however be activated by continuous effort on the part of the Member Associations and IFATCA. We have to learn more about the highly complicated administration of ICAO and the procedures leading to the acceptance of worldwide standards and recommended practices.

If our efforts are seriously directed towards the development of ATC to meet the needs of all operators, I have no doubt that National Authorities will gradually recognize the imporiant role which the ATC Associations can play in the furtherance of air safety and economy. This gradual acceptance at the national level will no doubt lead to ultimate recognition of IFATCA at the international level.

During these first years of our existence the need for our international co-operation has been confirmed at many occasions. IFATCA has been welcomed by ICAO and other international aviation organizations, and by a number of National Authorities. The steady growth of membership, now totalling 20 Associations from all over the World, with some 3000 individual members, has also confirmed the intentions of the founder members.

By fostering contacts with members of the profession all over the World IFATCA sponsors the formation of new National Associations, which show an interest in our objectives.

I FAT CA cannot and will never be able to undertake studies to the extent ICAO, IATA, National Authorities and Industry are permitted by their great resources. Our activity is severely restricted by our very limited means. Our technical resources are formed by voluntary spare time activity of a number of individual members of the Member Associations. Our limited funds hardly enable us to run an effective administrative secretariat.

For this reason a technical secretariat is at this moment out of the question, which does not mean that such a secretariat is not considered a requirement.

The Federation hopes to expand its activities gradually with the extension of membership.

We will however be able to operate much more effectively if we receive active support from organizations, institutions, authorities and industries, which have a direct interest in the development of the air traffic control service. We have opened the possibility for such active support by the institution of a Corporation Membership of IFATCA. We firmly believe we have something to offer to international aviation, which cannot be bought with money: voluntary contribution of professional knowledge. We also believe that our endeavours deserve such support. We are therefore very grateful for the technical know-how provided by our present Corporation Members and for their financial support. We only hope that their number will increase considerably in the near future, and that the interests they represent will show a greater diversity. It seems for example, rather surprising that at this moment not even one airline company is a Corporation Member of IFATCA, where it is so abundantly clear that these companies are the first to gain by good controlmanship and to suffer from bad controlmanship. Perhaps we have not sufficiently advertised this possibility to support our objectives? This should then be corrected in the coming year and I hope that a renewed request to the airline industry will meet with better success.

In closing, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the preparatory work of the Host Association: The Verband Osterreichischer Flugverkehrskontrollore. The social programme they have organized has been made possible by the sponsorship of National Authorities and Industry.

The hospitality offered is really overwhelming, and shows sincere appreciation for the Air Traffic Control profession. We are very grateful indeed for this hospitality and trust that these occasions will provide the necessary opportunity for informal contacts which are an integral objective of each Annual Conference.

The Agenda is overloaded as usual, and these three days will hardly provide sufficient opportunity to finalize our discussions. May our collective activity of the coming days prove to be a great step forward to the attainment of our objective: Promotion of the ATC Profession.

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Roll Call of Directors The Honorary Secretary, Mr. H. W. Thou (Germany) was requested to make the roll coll of Directors, and the following acknowledged attendance:

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Ireland Israel Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Uruguay

Unrepresented affiliated Associations The Norwegian Association was unable to be represented owing to heavy Easter mr traffic.

Venezuela hod expexted to be represented but apparently travel difficulties hod prevented the Association from attending.

The New Zealand Association was represented unofficially by Mr. K. A. Naisbitt.

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Membership The President welcomed delegates from the following unaffiliated Associations: Argentina Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Roumonio

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Spain USA Yugoslavia

Application for Membership The Executive Secretary reported that since the lost Conference applications for affiliation had been received from New Zealand Venezuela and Yugoslavia.

By o postal vote, New Zealand hod been elected, but there had not been time for this method to be applied to the other two applicants. Details of the applications had been sent to Member Associations and voting could take place at this Conference.

Mr. M. F. McCabe (Ireland) proposed and Mr. A. Maziers (Belgium) seconded that Venezuela ~~ accepted as an affiliated member, pending the completion of the constitutional formalities. The proposal was carried unanimously.

Mr. A Field (U.K.) proposed and Mr. c. Tuzzi (Italy) seconded that Yugoslavia be accepted as an affiliated member, pending the completion of the constitutional formalities. The proposal was carried unanimously.

The President welcomed the new Members to IFATCA.

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Membership Difficulties The Executive Secretary reported that the President of the Central African Associatio~, whose application for affiliation had been suspended at the Bruss~ls Confe~en_ce, at the.1r request, had written that he hoped to be able to form a Rhodesian Association and, in due course, apply for affiliation to IFATCA.

Corporation Members The President announced that the following companies had become Corporation Members of IFATCA:

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The Whittaker Corporation, Inc. ITT Europe, Inc. The Solartron Electronics Group.

He welcomed them and expressed the gratitude of the Federation for their interest and support.

Report of the Brussels Conference 1964 The Executive Secretary presented the Report, which had been published in "The Controll er", Vol. 3, No. 4 October 1964. Mr. P. P. Linehan (Ireland) proposed and Mr. F. Riediger (Germany) seconded that the Report be accepted.

The proposal was carried unanimously.

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Report of the President Agenda Item P. 6

In introducing his Report, the President referred to the impending departure of Mr. Hans Thau from the office of Honorary Secretary, on his transfer to Montreal. He said that in the early years, when the formation of a Federation was being considered, without the idealism and driving force of Hans Thau, IFATCA might never have come into being.

Introduction During the past year the Member Associations have again been kept informed on the Federation's activity by Circulars from the Secretariat.

At this Conference the Officers and Standing Committees deliver reports of their act1v1ties. It is my duty in this report to summarize the Federation activity in the past year, to evaluate the present state of affairs, and to try and draw conclusions for our future activity.

Membership The affiliation of the Associations of Canada, Italy and Uruguay has raised the individual membership about 30%: on Nov. lst 1964 the 19 actively affiliated Associations represented approximately 2900 individual members. Since then the application of the New Zealand Association has been approved by mail-ballot; membership of the Venezuelan and the Yugoslavian Associations is pending. If approved by the Conference, IFATCA will have 22 Member Associations from as many countries all over the world, representing about 3250 air traffic controllers.

The vast majority of Member Associations is still situated in Western Europe, but we are spreading over the world.

Canada is our first stronghold on the North American continent, Uruguay and Venezuela open the way to South America. Israel is our gateway to Asia, where the newly formed Air Traffic Controller's Guild of India has expressed its intention to join us. The last addition, New Zealand, clearly shows the appeal of our international cooperation, notwithstanding the great distance which separates us. At this moment we have no active affiliate in Africa, but Rhodesian controllers are planning to set up an association again, with the intention to join IFATCA. The application of the Yugoslavian Association underlines the non-political basis of our Constitution.

This result after only 31/2 years of combined activity may seem quite remarkable, we must however be aware that our Convention claims that it is indispensable that Air Traffic Controllers of all nations be united in a worldwide professional Federation ... For this reason we are maintaining contacts with a number of associations all over the world, and are actively sponsoring the foundation of new associations. This activity asks for a great deal of effort on the part of the Secretariat, apart from forming a substantial part of our expenses.

In my opinion the foundation-stage of the Federation cannot be considered completed before we have assured the active cooperation of the USA-ATCA, the strongest national association in the world. For this reason I have in 1964 visited the USA at the occasion of the ATCA-Convention, where I was given the opportunity to address the Council Members of ATCA. My speech was an account of our objects and our activities sofar. (The Controller, Vol. 4, No. 1, page 32). This account was favourably received, but it seems that budgetary considerations form the main obstacle for ATCA to become affiliated.

In my report on this meeting I have drawn attention to a development which has in the meantime resulted in ATCA to disavow further trade-union activity. It is still my opinion that this development is a factor, which for the moment delays ATCA's affiliation with IFATCA (through a certain temporary loss of membership), but which will facilitate affiliation in future.

The number of Corporation Members has also seen a growth of 300/o, the total now being 13. This number surely leaves room for so~e multiplication. So far, our requests to airline operators have not resulted in Corporation Membership. This is rather surprising, considering the fact that operators sh_ou.ld b.e the first to realize the gains of good controlmanship. The depression in the a':'1at1on. in.dustry aft~r the introduction of the jet aircraft seems to have been overcome, air-traffic is on the increase again. This may be a good moment for the Federation to start a new drive to secure the support of operators. The object of our profession and_ of o~r international cooperation within IFATCA is the SAFETY and ECONOMY of air traffic. Perhaps the Member Associations can draw the attention of their national carriers and industry to the objects of IFATCA, to make them better acquainted with our work.

The appreciation for the support of our present Corporation Members is inversely proportional to their comparatively small number! /1

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Administration The administration has this year for the first time been completely centred on our Executive Secretary Mr. Geoffrey Monk. The fact that he was at the same time Executive Secretary of the British Guild had some implications, both fortunate and unfortunate.

The coordination with Standing Committee No. 1, formed by members of the Guild under chairmanship of Mr. Arnold Field, was greatly facilitated. The double workload, however, proved too much for Mr. Monk, which was the reason for tendering his resignation for both posts, with effect from a date after this Conference. This decision meant a severe blow to our future activity, and put a heavy burden on the shoulders of the Officers.

In trying to find a way out, I had to give priority to the interests of the Federation. I have suggested Mr. Monk to consider carrying on for IFATCA exclusively. This meant trying to find a substitute for the post in the British Guild. I trust that the Guild will appreciate our difficulty in this case, where the interests of both the Federation and a Member-Association were at stake.

I sincerely hope that a satisfactory solution can be found, to save Mr. Monk's capabilities for what I must consider the case with the highest priority.

May I take this opportunity to express my deepest respect and gratitude for the spirit and perseverence Mr. Monk has shown in his work for the Federation, despite the obvious difficulties of handling two offices simultaneously, and despite domestic troubles which would have put off many a younger man.

Improvement of the administrative and technical management of IFATCA was the subject of a working-group meeting held in London in July 1964. The conclusions of this meeting were considered at the Officers' Meeting in Brussels in October 1964.

As a result the Vienna Conference is scheduled for 3 consecutive days instead of two. The discussions in Sub-Committee B will be open to all representatives and observers, the final meeting, however, will be a closed one during which the Directors and their advisers will finalize the discussions and decide on recommendations to be made to plenary. The last morning is reserved for presentations made by Corporation Members. This will give the conference-secretariat a chance to process the reports of Sub-Committees for presentation to the plenary session, which is to be held in the afternoon of the third day.

It is hoped that this schedule will improve the output of the Conference.

With regard to the management of the Federation, the necessity of a technical secretariat apart from the administrative secretariat is quite obvious. It is however equally obvious, in view of our very limited means, that the establishment of even a rudimentary separate technical secretariat is out of the question.

The implication of this consideration is that the federation can only take up a limited volume of technical work, which can be processed by the established Standing Committees and by the Member Associations. The work programme must be drawn up on the basis adop.ted by the Brussels Conference: preparation of policy with regard to future ICAO meetings. A realistic choice must be made from a great number of topical subjects. Our available capacity should be directed towards the study of those subjects, which in our opinion have a direct bearing on the daily operation of the Air Traffic Services and which have sofar been dealt with without sufficient regard to operational requirements from an Air Traffic Controller's point of view. In this way our limited capacity may be used with the greatest advantage.

Agenda Item P. 6

The report of our treasurer, Mr. Henning Throne, might give the casual reader a rather optimistic idea of our financial situation. Indeed during the past year the income has again exceeded the expenses. On second look however, one does not need to be a financial expert to be surprised by the actual figures, which are in units of ÂŁ-sterling, not in tens or hundreds!

For any outsider it must be a puzzle to see how any international organization can operate on an annual expense of 1400 f. . ..

This remarkable fact is caused by the popular slogan: do-it-yourself. Practical I:>' al_I act1v1ty takes place in spore time. Only the Executive Secretary gets an allowance, which is a fraction of the salary he should have. All expenses are kept to an utmost ~ 1 inimum ..

The unexpected resignation of Mr. Monk has fortunately been reconsidered. This incident has nevertheless drawn direct attention to the unstable financial basis of our Secretariat.

We cannot expect Mr. Monk to continue for ever in this office, nor may we expect him, or anybody else, to work full time for the small award we can offer as a salary. I intend to submit to this Conference a proposal to review the financial situation of the Federation for the coming years, with regard to minimum requirements for ensuring the establishment and operation of a permanent Secretariat.

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Agenda Item P. 6

My co-ordinating task in the administration of the Federation has been greatly facilitated by the activity of the Executive Secretary. Nevertheless there remains the fact that most dealings are effected by means of correspondence.

The Officers' meeting, which has become customary in October, certainly helps to limit the flow of paperwork, and provides an opportunity for discussion. Apart from this meeting, which was held in Brussels, I have attended several meetings for the Federation.

In July I travelled to London for a discussion with the Executive Secretary and the Chairman of Standing Committee I on the management of the Federation and the edition of the Brussels Conference-report.

In September I attended a three day meeting of IFALPA in Amsterdam, in preparation of the ICAO AFl-meeting, together with Mr. Mundy, member of Standing Committee I. On Sept. l Bth, the Executive Secretary Mr. Monk joined in on a meeting with the Officers of IFALPA. In Odober I made my first Atlantic-crossing to attend the USA-ATCA Conference. This was followed by a meeting with the ATCA-Council. The 1st Vice-President, Mr. Maurice Cerf, was also in attendance, and so was Mr. Brandstetter, the Chairman of the Austrian Association.

In December I attended a two-day IFALPA study-group meeting on all weather operations, whilst during the year I have maintained informal contacts with representatives of the KLM-Pilots Association on IFALPA/IFATCA relationship. The results of these contacts were laid down in my brief for our representative at the IFALPA Rio-Conference.

During 1964 IFATCA was not represented at ICAO meetings.

The IFALPA Conference 1964 in Manilla could not be attended due to transport difficulties.

I FAT CA was represented at the British Airline Pilots Association's symposium (10-l 2th Nov.) and the Royal Aeronautical Society's symposium (23rd Nov.) both in London.

The bi-annual Convention of the British Guild was attended by representatives of 5 IFATCA Member-Associations, which was highly appreciated by the Court of the Guild.

During 1964 the Editor, Mr. Walter Endlich, again managed to publish four issues of "The Controller". The journal is growing in quality and quantity, although our original goal of one copy for every individual member has again not been reached.

The publication is invaluable to the attainment of the objects of our Convention, and I FATCA owes a great deal to Mr. Endlich for this formidable task 1 and to the German Association for the financial and other administration involved. Th ey have at the onset given up their successful journal to carry the message of IFATCA. All we can do in return, is to promote the distribution of "The Controller" in our home-countries. I expect the Member-Associations to do their utmost in this respect.

Special mentioning deserves my letter to the French Minister of Public Works and Transport in August 1964, a copy of which was sent to the Directors of the Federation. This action was instigated by the French Association and the Belgian Guild, and was quite a delicate affair due to the vulnerable position of a number of French controllers. I could not refer to an accepted IFATCA policy on the problem of replacement of civil ATCO's by military ATCO's, a situation which in my opinion is detrimental to air safety. As it seems that this practice is not limited to France, I would appreciate guidance of the Conference to make possible immediate action by the Federation should the case arise again in future.

After a visit by Mr. Pradhan of India, who introduced their newly established Guild, addressed the controllers of India in the first issue of their national journal.

This Conference will take leave of Mr. Hans Thau, our Honorary Secretary. I need not digress on the part he has played in the foundation of IFATCA, and his work during these first years of the Federation.

He is the recognized promoter of the mem~rable first international meeting of controllers in Frankfurt 1959, where he successfully tried to hide this fact behind the chair which I have occupied since then.

I dare say, that without Hans Thau there would not have been an IFATCA ! If ATC has gained in international statur.e. in the.s~ last years, it has for a great deal been due to his enthusiasm, optimism, and driving spirit. I am sure to speak on behalf of all Directors and Officers, when I thank him sincerely for his part in the foundation of IFATCA. His capabilities have not only been noticed by us, his colleagues: the German Civil Aviation Authority has posted him to Montreal, to be his nations representative in the Air Navigation Commission of !CAO. We are sorry to lose a capable officer, but we are sure to win a devoted advocate for the case of IFATCA in ICAO Headquarters.

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Technical Activity The work-programme drawn up by the Brussels Conference was pursued during the year.

Within the British Guild we have found a nucleus of controllers to deal exclusively with IFATCA technical studies as our Standing Committee No. 1: Technical and professional matters, under the chairmanship of Mr. Arnold Field.

This committee has again been very active during the past year. It continued work on the Procedures for Primary Radar and incorporated a great number of amendments in the basic paper, which was accepted by the Brussels Conference as Guidance Material, subject the amendments proposed by Member-Associations.

The draft amendments to Doc. 4444 prepared by the Secretariat of ICAO contained a substantial part of our proposals to ICAO. Comment on the ICAO draft-paper had to be submitted at very short notice. Although we could not meet the deadline, the comment was ready by the l Sth September. Mr. Field flew over to Amsterdam to discuss this comment with me, which, after a week's study on my part, resulted in proposals to S.C. I to review some of the text of the comment. There was insufficient time again to consult the Member-Associations; however our guidance material contained sufficient basic material to work on. I have approved the final text of our comment, subject to considerations of this conference.

In my opinion this IFATCA contribution to the ICAO study of Procedures for Primary Radar points the way to other subjects which may successfully be included in our work-programme. Especially at highly specialized procedural subjects the internationally co-ordinated opinion of experienced Air Traffic Controllers can form an invaluable contribution to the development of the Air Traffic Control Service.

Apart from this action on radar-procedures Standing Committee I has taken up the study of a number of other subjects, which provide sufficient material for a Conference of much longer duration. The initial discussion of these papers at the conference will provide food for thought by the Member Associations in the coming year, which will stimulate the Associations in taking a more active part in the work-programme than has been attained sofar.

Standing Committee IV was re-established by the Brussels Conference, to study separately the Human and Environmental Factors of the profession. This Standing Committee is formed by members of the Irish Association under chairmanship of Mr. D. Eglington.

Standing Committee IV is now preparing an extensive questionnaire, the draft of which was circulated to the Officers for comment. After incorporation of suggested amendments, the paper will be circulated to Member-Associations. This questionnaire will give MemberAssociations quite a task in collecting the necessary information for the Committee. Compilation of the information received from the Associations will be an even greater task for the Standing Committee.

At this point I would like to stress the importance of this work. The result of this study depends on the value of the information received. The Member Associations must be very careful and exact in their answers to provide a true basis for the study. It might be very embarrassing, if the information provided by IFATCA proves to be doubtful when checked

Agenda Item P. 6

against other sources.

For this reason it is also necessary for the information to be kept up to date, which requires continuous effort from all concerned.

If these conditions are not met, the value of the study is greatly reduced which may be harmful to the status of the Federation.

Conclusion This review of the Federation's activity shows that we are growing, both in membership and influence.

The ties between members of the profession all over the world have been strengthened; the desire to co-operate has been stimulated witness the growth of membership and the formation of new associations, which show an active interest in the Federation. The spirit of our conferences is that of a gathering of professionals, united in the desire to promote their profession irrespective of nationality, creed or race. This latter aspect alone is in my opinion sufficient reason for carrying on with enthusiasm and vigour.

The recent decision of the ICAO Council to deny IFATCA observer-status at some specified meetings has come as a serious disappointment, but has not dismayed the officers. Our contribution to the study of Radar-procedures and the extensive use made of our material by the ICAO secretariat holds promise for future co-operation between ICAO and IFATCA. IFATCA is definitely on its way, there is no way back without immense harm to the image of the profession. May the Vienna Conference pave the way to further attainment of the ultimate goal of our Convention:

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Agenda Item P. 6

"A world-wide professional Federation for the furtherance of safe and efficient airnavigation and for the protection of our common professional interests."

Mr. V. Olafsson (Iceland) proposed and Mr. J. Flament (France) seconded that the Report be accepted.

The proposal was carried unanimously.

Appointment of Sub-Committees Agenda Item P. 7

In accordance with the normal procedure, it was agreed to appoint the following SubCommittees to take the agenda items assigned to them, and to report to the Plenary Conference with their recommendations: Sub-Committee A Sub-Committee B

Administration and Nomination Technical and Professional

The following members were nominated by Associations to serve on the above committees:

AUSTRIA BELGIUM CANADA DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE ICE LAND IRELAND IS RAEL ITALY LUXEMBOURG NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM URUGUAY YUGOSLAVIA

Sub-Committee A

Sub-Committee B

K. Told

L. Matzanetz J. Meulenbergs

J. Lecourt J. R. Campbell P. Knudsen A. Lehtonen J. Flament F. Werthmann G. Elias V. Olafsson P. P. Linahan J. Wachtel C. Tuzzi A. Klein W. van Blokland K. A. Naisbitt C. Ahlborn B. Ruthy N. Alcock A. Garcia Z. Veres

A. Mortensen A. Remy M. Cerf F. Riediger C. Kioupis E. Einarsson M. F. McCabe W. Katz L. Marcouri A. Feltes J. van Londen I. Edwards B. Borrani R. W. G. Mundy J. H. Beder A. Z. Stefanovic

The Elective Officers proposed the following Officers for the two Sub-Committees:

Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary

Sub-Committee A

Sub-Committee B

H. W. Thau (Germany) W. Endlich (Germany) N. Alcock (U.K.)

A. Field (U.K.) M. Cerf (France) R. W. G. Mundy (U.K.)

The Conference approved the proposals.

The Plenary Session adjourned at 10.30 hours.

The Conference re-convened in Sub-Committees.

Report of Sub-Committee A to the Plenary Session

Aqenda Item A l l

1.

Report of the Officers

1.1

Honorary Secretary's Report The Report was accepted and recommended for adoption.

1.2

Treasurer"s Report

Appendix A l

Poqe '1'1 Aqendo Item A l 2 Appendix A 2 Poqe 45

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The Treasurer reported that the sum of ÂŁ 100 which had been paid to the German Association to offset their excess contribution to "The Controller" was returned by the German Association as on this occasion no loss had been made.

The Report was accepted and recommended for adoption.

Agenda Item A. 1.2 Appendix A. 2 Page 45

1.2.1

The Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Account duly audited were presented.

These were accepted and recommended for adoption.

Agenda Itern A. 1.2. l I A. 1.2.2 Appendix A. 3 Page 45

1.2.2

Budget The Treasurer presented the proposed Budget for 1965/66 which after discussion was accepted and recommended for adoption.

In accord with the discussion the Committee recommend that Member Associations should send extracts of their Annual Reports to the Executive Secretary. These Reports should be summaries of the Associations work.

Agenda Item A. 1.2.3 Appendix A.4 Page 47

1.3

Editor's Report This Report and that of Standing Committee II were considered together.

These Reports were unanimously accepted and recommended for adoption.

A proposal made regarding a publication in at least three languages of Aviation nomenclature was discussed and, on the suggestion of the Chairman, was referred to the Elective Officers and the British Guild for further consideration.

Agenda Iterns A. 1.3 & A. 2.1 Appendix A. 5 Page 48

1.4

Executive Secretary's Report The Report was accepted and recommended for adoption.

The Executive Secretary took the opportunity to make a personal statement regarding his tentative retirement.

Mr. Alcock gave an explanation of the views of the British Guild. It hopes to be in a position to appoint a separate Executive Secretary leaving Mr. Monk to continue to serve IFATCA.

Agenda Item A. 1.4 Appendix A. 6 Page 49

2.

Reports of Standing Committees

2.2

Finance - Standing Committee Ill The Report was unanimously accepted and recommended for adoption.

Following discussions of the Financial Report on "The Controller" it was recommended that a Statement of Accounts for 1965/66 should be presented to the Sth Conference.

If a loss should be shown then the Conference can decide what reimbursement should be made to the German Association. , It is recommended by the Committee that Member Associations should be reminded of the Resolution of the 1963/64 Conference requiring them to report annually to the Executive Secretary 3 months before any Annual Conference, the result of their efforts to meet the aim of supplying each individual member with one copy of

Agenda Item A. 2.2 Appendix A. 7 Page 50

"The Controller".

In the light of experience it has been found impossible for all Member Associations to comply with the original Resolutions and difficulties might arise for future affiliates, the Committee therefore recommends: Para. 5.1.1.2 In the IFATCA Manual.

Delete the present Resolution and replace by: "It is resolved that a common IFATCA ATC Journal "The Controller" be published by the Federation. It shall be the aim of Member Associations to distribute one copy

RESOLUTION A. l

of the Journal to each individual member."

Para. 4.2.5 a) All after "Journal" be deleted.

2.2.1

The Paper presented by the President regarding the provision of a permanent Secretariat was discussed and it is recommended that this matter be remitted to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee to report to the next Conference. Delegates should note that the provision of such a Secretariat may require an increase

Agenda Item A. 2.21 Supporting Paper not annexed

RESOLUTION A. 2

of the annual subscription to meet the cost.

2.3

Standing Committee IV - Environmental and Human Factors in ATC The Report of the Chairman of Standing Committee IV was considered and accepted by incorporating the following amendment of the last sentence: "When the replies to the questionnaire have been assessed, it is the intention to prepare a report recommending certain minimum standards of environmental conditions if these conditions have a direct bearing on the safety of air traffic. It is / hoped that these recommended standards will be adopted on an international

Agenda Item A 2 3

Appendi>: A. 10 Page 50

basis."

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The Irish Association which constitutes Standing Committee IV was asked to continue work on the questionnaire.

Dr. Ing. Hans F. Zetzmann of the Deutsche Versuchsanstalt fGr Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V., Honorary Member of the German ATCA, addressed the Committee on Human Engineering and it was decided that a copy of his address should be attached to the Conference Report.

Agenda Item A. 2.3 Appendix A. 10 Page 50 Appendix A. 11 Page 51

3.

The Executive Secretary was instructed to examine the Constitution to ascertain the need for amendments, and to present a report to the next Annual Conference.

Agenda Item A. 3 Supporting Papers not annexed

3.1

The rules for procedures for Sub-Committees as adopted at the last Conference have been incorporated in the Manual under para. 4.7.

RESOLUTION A. 3

3.2

The proposed standard lay-out for papers is recommended for adoption.

RESOLUTION A. 3 a

3.3

It is recommended that the draft of the IFATCA Manual "Administration and Policy" be adopted as the reference document of the Federation subject to continuous amendment.

It shall be a task of the Hon. Secretary to maintain this document.

3.4

The proposed amendments of Art. 2 of the Constitution were considered unacceptable and it is recommended that these be rejected.

3.5

It is recommended that the present Standing Committees should be reappointed as at present constituted and that the work programmes of Standing Committees II, Ill and IV be continued.

4.

Nominations

RESOLUTION A. 4

It is recommended by Sub-Committee A that the following candidates be elected:

Agenda Item A.4

1st Vice-President: Hon. Secretary: Editor:

RESOLUTION A. 5

Agenda Item A. 5 Supporting Papers not annexed

5.

Regional Organisation

5.1

It is recommended that work on the resolution of the 3rd Annual Conference regarding the regional organisation should be continued in order that the necessary organisation shall be available when required. And, that to facilitate this organisation "Regional I FAT CA Liaison Officers" should be appointed.

It is suggested that Associations in the following countries should be called upon to nominate these Liaison Officers: Austria, Canada, New Zealand, Uruguay.

5.2

A report of activity and progress in Latin America was presented by the Uruguayan Delegation.

5.3

The Chairman gave a resume of the present situation. Despite the difficulties encountered it is recommended that Member Associations continue their efforts to persuade their governments and national carriers to provide the facilities we require.

RESOLUTION A. 6

6.

ATC International University

Following upon discussion of the paper presented by Mr. J. Wachtel of the Association of Israel, it is recommended that Mr. Wachtel be authorized to use the name and authority of IFATCA in carrying out his research into the feasibility of a University of A TC.

Agenda Item A. 6 Supporting Papers not annexed

RESOLUTION A. 7

7.

Agendc I tern A. 7

Mr. Maurice Cerf (France) Mr. Ernest Mahieu (Germany) Mr. Walter Endlich (Germany)

It is recommended that a vote of thanks be accorded to Mr. R. Campbell (Canada) and Mr. H. Brandstetter (Austria) for their candidature and that these gentlemen should be called upon for other important tasks on behalf of the Federation.

RESOLUTION A. 6

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Internal Organisation

Location and Date of next Conference

Offers to provide the venue for the 1966 Conference were made by the delegates of the Associations of Israel, Italy, and Switzerland. After discussion concerning the difficulty of travel Mr. Wachtel of Israel withdrew, but promised to renew the offer at a later date.

It was decided in the light of the discussion to recommend that the offer of the Italian Association to organize the Conference in Rome should be accepted.

The delegate of the Swiss Association indicated that they will be happy to renew their offer next year.

It was noted with appreciation that the Italian Association is assured of the support of the Italian Administration in providing facilities.

8.

Agenda Item A. 7

RESOLUTION A. 8

Any other Business

Items B.4.1.3.1 Legal Committee and B.4.3.3 Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine were referred from Committee B to Committee A for discussion.

With regard to the Legal Committee Mr. Campbell of the Canadian Association presented a paper and following discussion of this Mr. Campbell was asked to continue his studies and to pursue the contacts already established regarding legal aspects.

Mr. Mc Clusky of the British Guild agreed to assist Mr. Campbell in this work.

Agenda Item A. 8 Agenda Items B.4.1.3.1 &B.4.3.3 Supporting Poper not annexed

RESOLUTION A. 9

Membership Cards

It is recommended that the Austrian and Yugoslavian Associations cooperate in producing a model Membership Card for individual members which records both membership of the national associations and of IFATCA, and submit their proposals to the Elective Officers.

Agenda Item A. 8

RESOLUTION A. 10

Languages used at IFATCA Conferences

It was suggested that instantaneous translation facilities in the ICAO languages should be provided at conferences. This proposal was accepted in principle, but due to the excessive cost involved it was thought to be beyond IFATCA's financial means at this stage. However, the matter should be considered in the future.

If any organizing association is able to arrange such facilities cheaply, they should be encouraged to do so.

Agenda I tern A. 8 Appendix A.19 Page 52

RESOLUTION A. 11

Report of Sub-Committee B to the Plenary Session

Report of the Officers

Report of the l st Vice-President Mr. M. Cerf (France).

The report was accepted and recommended for adoption.

Agenda Item B. 1.1 Appendix B. 1 Page 53

Report of the 2nd Vice-President Mr. R. Sadet (Belgium).

The report was accepted and recommended for adoption.

Agenda Item B. 1.2 Appendix B. 2 Page 54

Report of Standing Committee

Technical and Professional Matters.

The report of the Chairman was accepted and recommended for adoption.

Agenda I tern B. 2 Appendix B. 3 Page 55

Procedures for the Use of Primary Radar. .

The report of the Chairman was accepted and recommended for adoption.

Technical Papers Terrain Clearance

There was considerable discussion regarding controller/pilot relationship in regard to terrain clearance and of the desireability of further discussion with IFALPA. Certain of the delegates were a little unsure of the suggested proposed resolut!on in re~pect of institut!ng a category of "special IFR flight" and of the wisd~m of statmg requirements for pilot capability. It was decided to recommend the following resolution for adoption by Con-

Aqcnda Item B 3 I Suppo1 t111q

Poper

noi cinnâ&#x20AC;˘''''d

ference:

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Agenda Item 8.3.l RESOLUTION B. l

"It is resolved that the terrain clearance paper be referred back to Standing Committee I to co-operate with IFALPA and IAOPA in order to make further study on the points of Pilot/Controller Relationship."

Super-Sonic Transports and ATC Agenda Item B. 3.2 Supporting Poper not annexed

The paper was discussed and it was decided to recommend the following resolution for adoption by Conference.

RESOLUTION B. 2

"It is resolved that this paper forms a basic document for further study and that the subject be referred back to Standing Committee I for further research."

Simultaneous Use of Parallel Runways Agenda Item B. 3.3 Supporting Poper not annexed

The discussion on the item was largely concerned with the standardisation of glide slopes and minimum displacement of parallel runways. It was further agreed to consult with IFALPA in regard to associated ATC procedures. It was decided to recommend the following resolution for adoption by Conference.

RESOLUTION B. 3

"It is resolved that pilot's associations and national administrations be consulted by Member Associations in regard to the standardisation of glide slopes, minimum displacement of runways and ATC procedures and that recommendations in this regard should be made to the Conference."

Automatic Terminal Information Service Agenda I tern B. 3.4 Supporting Poper not annexed

Discussion on this paper ranged from the need for essential concise information collated and presented at one time on one off R/T channel to the requirement for a re-appraisal of the present system of presenting COM-MET and AIS information to the pilot. It was decided to recommend the following resolutions for adoption by the Conference.

RESOLUTION B. 4.1

"It is resolved that IFATCA recommends the implementation of broadcast of routine ATS information at airports where a reduction in the load on ATC/RT channels is desireable."

RESOLUTION B. 4.2

"It is resolved that due to the wide implications of the present aeronautical information service Member Associations should initiate studies into this service with a view to formulating IFATCA policy on dissemination of information."

Air/Ground Data Links Agenda Item B. 3.5 Suppoding Poper not annexed

RESOLUTION B. 5

Discussions on this subject concerned the type of information to be used in this concept and its relationship to automated systems. It was decided to recommend to Conference the adoption of the following resolution.

"It is resolved that this paper should form the basis of further study in conjunction with IFALPA and IAOPA and further that these discussions should bear in mind the relationship belween air/ground data links and associated automatic data processing systems."

Area Navigation Aids A~iendo Item B. 3.6 Suppo1路t1nq Pope1路 not annexed

RESOLUTION B. 6

Discussion on this item was mainly concerned with the fact that navigational capability must remain in the cockpit and that as such it forms the fundamental basis of the ATC system, permitting flexibility of routing to both ATC and operators. It was decided to recommend the following resolution for adoption by Conference.

"It is resolved that navigational capability in the cockpit forms the basis of the ATC system and that I FAT CA should endeavour to develop recommendations on the ATC requirements."

Closed Circuit Television Aqr:nda Item B 3.7 Supportin~J

Pope1

not onrwxed

RESOLUTION B 7

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It was decided to recommend to the Conference the adoption of the following resolution.

"It is resolved that the Belgian Association continue its present study with the object of presenting recommendations to the next Conference."

Bright Radar Displays The Future of 10 cm Radar

From discussion it was apparent that the Observers and Delegates were very interested in the views of IFATCA in regard to radar displays and the type of equipments. It was decided to recommend to the Conference the adoption of the following resolution:

Agenda Item B. 3.8/B. 3.9 Supporting Paper not annexed

"It is resolved that these two studies be removed from the working programme and a study of radar displays and requirements be substituted."

RESOLUTION B. 8

Integrated Civil/Military ATC

Agenda Item B.3.10 Supporting Paper not annexed

The discussion on the item covered the practical problems of the integration of the civil and military authorities and of the sterilization of airspace resulting from present differing requirements. It was decided to recommend the following resolution for adoption by the Conference.

"It is resolved that IFATCA should endeavour to lay down principles of civil/military air traffic control integration which can be realised on a progressive basis and that to further this study member associations are requested to forward to the German Association material necessary to realise this aim."

RESOLUTION B. 9

Phraseology Panel

Agenda Item B. 4.1.32

It was decided to recommend the following resolution for adoption by Conference: "It is resolved that IFATCA in close cooperation with IFALPA and IAOPA take up a study of R/T phraseologies in order to prepare proposals to be made to ICAO."

RESOLUTION B.10

Work Programme

Consideration was given to the Work Study Programme of Standing Committee I and it was decided to recommend the following resolution for adoption by Conference:

Agenda Item B. 5

"It is resolved that the work study programme for Standing Committee I for the coming year should be:

RESOLUTION B.11

Progress of the 1963 RAC/OPS Report.

Preparation of a Brief for the Automation Panel.

Preparation of a Brief for the EUMED/RAN Meeting to be held in the first quarter of 1966.

Essential Follow-Up Action on the Papers submitted to the 1965 Conference."

Report of the Public Meeting The Honorary Secretary took the Roll Call of Member Associations. 17 were present.

Report of Sub-Committee A

The Chairman, Mr. H. W. Thau, reported on the work of the Sub-Committee. Mr. B. Ruthy (Switzerland) proposed and Mr. G. Elias (Greece) seconded that the Report be accepted.

The proposal was carried unanimously.

Agenda Item P 9

Report of Sub-Committee B

The Chairman, Mr. A. Field, reported on the work of the Sub-Committee.

Various minor amendments were proposed and discussed, and, where accepted, have been incorporated in the text of the Report. Mr. P. Knudsen (Denmark) proposed and Mr. J. Flament (France) seconded that the Report be accepted.

The proposal was carried unanimously.

Agenda Item P 10

Location of next Conference

The President announced that as the recommendation of Sub-Committee A had been accepted, Rome would be the location of the Fifth _A~nual Conference, 196.6.

He thanked, on behalf of the Federation, the Assoc1at1ons .of Israel and Switzerland, who had invited IFAT CA to hold the Conference in their countries. 路 路s gra t.t He also expressed the Fe d erat1on 1 u d e t o the ltal1.an Association for their kind invitation.

Agenda Item P 11

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Nomination and Election of Officers Agenda Item P.12

The President announced that in accordance with the recommendations of Sub-Committee A, the following had been elected to fill the vacancies arising in the Elective Officers: 1 st Vice-President Honorary Secretary Editor

Maurice Cerf (France) Ernest Mahieu (Germany) Walter Endlich (Germany)

Re-elected Re-elected

The President thanked Mr. Cerf and Mr. Endlich for the work they had already done for IFATCA and would doubtless do in the future. He said he had already, in his Annual Report, referred to the loss I FAT CA was suffering by the departure of Hans Thau, the Honorary Secretary, to ICAO. He thanked Mr. Thau for his work, and wished him success in the future.

The new Honorary Secretary, Mr. Ernest Mahieu, expressed his appreciation of the honour bestowed on him by his election. He thanked Mr. Thau for having, by his work, established the Federation's organisation on sound lines, end he hoped he, himself, would be able to maintain the high standard set by Mr. Thau. He wished Mr. Thau well in his new appointment.

Addresses by Guests and Observers Agenda Item P. 13

The President invited Guests and Observers to address the Conference.

Address by Cptn. Bartelsky, IFALPA On behalf of the President of IFALPA and the Principal Officers, I would like to thank you for the invitation and for the permission to speak before this assembly. May I also take !his opportunity to convey my collegues and my best wishes for the successful conclusion of your conference.

We, in IFALPA, have watched with interest for several years the growth of IFATCA and we are pleased to note the continuous progress of your organisation.

In the past we have had a contact with you on many occasions, but, I believe, we are now about to take a further important step in our relationship namely to establish a working co-operation on permanent basis in the technical field.

IFALPA and also with it every airline pilot believes in such a necessity. During every minute of the clock and in every part of the world, there is one of our members relying on the judgment and knowledge of an Air Traffic Controller. Our daily tasks keep us in touch constantly though invisibly. I am sure that I have myself talked to some of you gathered here already during my flights.

IFALPA is convinced that the issue of satisfactory relationship is an important one and concerns not only the two organisations but also every individual member when they come to rely on each others capabilities. Exploratory talks have already taken place on this subject. Mr. Tekstra, your President, had some discussions with Cptn. Penn of KLM Pilot Association, whom the Principal Officers of IFALPA designated for this task and we are sending Cptn. Hill of BALPA, our technical expert to your Conference. Cptn. Hill is the chairman of IFALPA RAC/COM Study Group and has represented us at many ICAO meetings including the ICAO OPS/RAC Division conference in May-June 1963.

I regret that I personally cannot remain with you as long as I wished due to the pressure of my flying duties as I would like to assist in the technical discussions. I am no stranger in this field. My first cooperation with Air Traffic Controllers in Netherlands dates back almost fifteen years when I, as the technical representative of my pilot association came to know personally several controllers at Schiphol Airport during our cooperation in the introductory period of the first search radar. Later I have represented IFALPA together with Cptn. Hill at the OPS/RAC ICAO meeting in Montreal, where I had the pleasure of meeting your Vice-President Mr. Cerf. I have also met some of your other officers namely Mr. Tekstra, your President and Mr. Monk your excellent Secretary at the Amsterdam meeting between IFALPA and IFATCA Officers in September last year.

In view of my past interest in the subject of Air Traffic Control, may I be permitted to make a few observations on relationship of pilot and controller in general, I believe this subject has many aspects, its prime and basic one is the day to day contact between the lwo professions. This type of relationship must be built on mutual trust and understanding of each others difficulties. Peak hours of heavy traffic for a controller and on the other hand delays on departure and long flight followed by an instrument approach are often not conclusive to the customary politeness that generally prevails on the air, but I am sure, it is

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necessary to preserve the occasional quick "thank you" or "I appreciate", although these words never appear in any R/T textbooks. It often makes life bearable under the strain of modern trend of speed which is imposed upon us and eases tense moments. I believe that even the best rule of the book never can be a satisfactory substitute for a small amount of goodwill on the part of both the pilot and the controller. I can tell you that all of us appreciate your efforts to keep us in the picture when your decision may appear to us unduly restrictive or even unreasonable.

Equally important is the cooperation on the national level between a pilot association and the organisation of Air Traffic Controllers. It can serve many useful purposes such as an exchange of information on each others particular requirements, developing traffic control procedures with respect of a difficult terrain clearance and even processing grievances that might sometimes occur between pilot and a traffic controller. In some way, the cooperation on the national level is perhaps the key to mutual understanding. I have reasons to believe that in general little has been done in this respect and we should bring this matter to the attention of local pilot associations and Air Traffic Controller's organisations.

Finally is the contact between the two international organisations IFALPA and IFATCA. The initial steps in the cooperation have been taken but much yet remains to be done.

The basis of the relationship between the pilot and controller, will no doubt be resolved successfully between two groups of specialists appointed by the organisations. In general the agreement has never been much of a problem, perhaps only few fine points would have to be discussed and ironed out.

However, having attained a high degree of cooperation, our mutual task has just started.

Many of you have probably noted the rapid expansion that has taken place in civil aviation in last few years and the forecasts and indications are that this is only a beginning of a new era of air transportation. We are moving from DC3s to DC8s and Convairs to Caravelles and Tridents. The whole philosophy of piloting is changing from manual to automation. ATC services must be planned to have the best of technological progress.

It is not unlikely that the traffic density will double itself within the next five years adding many more headaches to the existing problems. New tools and techniques will have to be evolved and a new approach to the separation criteria based on much improved navigational and communication aids will be made. The assistance of IFATCA and IFALPA to the national authorities and ICAO, in solving some of these problems, is essential and the cooperation between the two international organisations is the key to the success of our efforts.

Address by Mr. H. M. Koemans, International Council of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations (IAOPA) It is very tempting, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, to make a survey of the composition of an international conference like this. As I simply cannot resist this temptation, I would kindly invite you to follow me for some minutes through the set-up.

We have here I FAT CA, who invited my organisation to attend this year's conference as IFATCA did last year, which we gladly accepted.

We see a second group, "the users of the airspace", which for rather irrelevant reasons divides itself in airlines and airline-pilots; private aircraft owners and private pilots; and airspace users for military reasons. The third group is composed of manufacturers, whose efforts are directed to design tools with which the second and first groups have to work sooner or later.

And last the national authorities with ICAO on top, who provide us with laws and regulations with which we have to comply, whether we like it or not.

I realise very well that the Controller lives in an awkward position. He is skilled enough to have his expert ideas about what should be and what not, but he has not often th~ means to make his desires reality. For obvious reasons he even cannot always say whar he likes. We have to understand that these are facts of life, the change of which is extremely difficult, if not impossible. . . . .

Besides the fact, that no normal flow of air traffic 1s possible without appropriate control or even expert help from the ground, my organisation deci?c? some time .ago to install a meritorious award for outstanding service to General Av1at1on by an Air Traffic Controller. You may know that this Award will be presenle.d for the first ti~e. this year .to 路 r Traffic Controller at Gatwick, who recently 101ned a British M rs. Y vonne Pope, f armer A 1 Commercial Air! ine as first officer.

I am in 0 position to declare here, that the presentation of this ~war~ is definitely m~an'. as an honour to all Air Traffic Controllers, wherever they rnay fulf1ll their extremely cl1ff1culr task.

Agenda Item P.13

Agenda Item P. 13

I feel it sometimes as necessary to go into a deep and serious discussion with IFALPA and IATA. I will not do so at this moment, but I can assure you, that we - an organisation of about 150.000 pilots and owners of some 80.000 aircraft - in all our discussions take into account the special requirements, under which airline-pilots and airlines have to operate.

I would just wish that IFALPA's and IATA's attitude towards an immense majority of airspace users would not be any longer that of grandfather towards child. I am happy, that IFALPA's and our names are combined in some of IFATCA's resolutions.

Nobody can stop a development. We have seen this in the United States. We will notice it in Europe within the next years. Who wonders that ICAO will take up the problem of General Aviation during its next General Assembly and the Air Navigation Committee Meeting, when the re-design of Annex 6 will be studied.

The manufacturers: let them understand, that their market is where it really is. We General Aviation pilots and owners are fully prepared to buy the tools if prices could be brought down. But the broader the market the more competitive the prices. It is complete nonsense that I had to install in my twin-aircraft equipment which almost doubled the price.

It is a pity that we still need military aircraft in this world of ours. What they do is all right with me, as long as they don't hit me. Is there an honest statistic about near-misses?

From what I have said sofar, I think that it is completely clear, that we repeat our offer to cooperate with all of you, regardless where you are. We already do so in innumerable organisations. Just call upon us and you will find us prepared.

May I close in thanking everybody for his kindness, not in the last place the Austrian organisation and Austrian Airlines, which assured us of the assistance by lovely hostesses.

That is why I say, thank you ladies and gentlemen.

Address by Mr. R. Shipley, Cossor Electronics Ltd. Mr. Shipley said he had been asked to say a few words on behalf of the Corporation Members of the Federation.

He thanked IFATCA for inviting them, and for listening to their problems, and also for this splendid opportunity for personal contacts. He had three points to make: Firstly, he hoped they had learned something and could go back with what they had learned and see what they could do to produce the nuts and bolts.

Secondly he wished to thank the Austrian Association for their wonderful organisation, both on the business and social sides.

Thirdly, he was pleased to see that more companies had joined IFATCA as Corporation Members, but he hoped that as numbers grew, they would deal with principles rather than special qualities of their particular equipment, and so, keep competition off the Conference floor.

Address by Mr. K. Schmidli of the International Air Navigators Council Mr. Schmid Ii thanked I FAT CA for their invitation to attend the Conference. He thought that IANC had had insisted on a high standard of navigation of aircraft and had helped in keeping the separation standards necessary for the safety of aircraft.

He extended a warm welcome to I FAT CA to attend their own Conference, which would be held in Paris on 1-3 March, 1966.

Address by Mr. C. T. Farndell, British Overseas Aircraft Corporation Mr. Farndell thanked IFATCA for inviting him to the Conference and said that his presence was an indication of the importance Operators attached to co-operation between pilots and controllers. He thought that IFATCA could do much to ensure a high standard of efficiency. He related an incident which had occurred in a country - not, he hastened to add - a member of IFATCA, recently. One of their pilots had received an unusual clearance and, after landing, went to investigate. He found that the wife of the Tower controller was about to have a baby, and the controller had sent his grandfather to the Tower to take his place while he was looking after his wife.

Address by Captain R. Hill, International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations Captain Hill said he wished to make a personal statement, following the official IFALPA one expressed by Captain Bartelski. He felt strongly that meeting people over the air and meeting them on the ground were very different matters. He considered that the more often that pilots and controllers met together the better the co-operation would be.

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He thanked the Austrian Association and the President of IFATCA for their hospi tality and wished the Federation every success during the coming year.

Agendo Item P.13

Address by Mr. Z. Veres, Vice-President of the Yugoslav Air Traffic Controllers Association It is with extraordinary pleasure that I take this opportunity to solute the Annual Conference of IFATCA. I hove the honour to speak in the name of YATCA, as of now the youngest member of the internation al family which is constituted by co ntrollers from many countries.

Ai r Troffic Controllers, oil over the world, provide the some se rvices and they ore faced with the so me problems of how to ensure com plete fligh t safety. Thi s is a ser ious and im portan t ta sk, and it requires close international cooperation without rega rd to notiona l boun daries. Because of this and othe r reasons IFATCA gathers increasing importance.

We ore pleased to cooperate in t hese important tasks for th e imp rovement of air tra ffic control.

Mutual exchange of experience, through the member a ssoc iations, and common efforts in solvin g th e specific problems, w ill certainly contribute to bette r coo peration in respect to the safe ty of air navigation. We ore hoping and expecting that the YATCA will contrib ute its shore in im proving a nd promot ing the hum an a nd material factors e ffec ting the control of air traffic, a task which is of particular in te rest lo the air ca rriers.

Address

by Lt. Col. Blackburn, United States Air Force, Germany

Colonel Blackburn's address centered on hi s a ppreciation for the invitati on and the pleasure he derived from attending. Col. Blackburn comp limen ted the host Austrian Association fo r on excellently conducted conference and for the typ ically wonderful Vienna hos pita lity. As id e of participating in the technica l proceedings, Co l. Blackburn said, he hod greatly en joyed making many new friends, and he expressed his hope to be a ble to poriicipote in next year's conference.

Address by Mr. S. Scripcaru, Roumanian Air Traffic Controllers Association I am asking permission to speak Fre nch as it is cosier for me. I tha nk Mr. McClusky for being w ill ing to trans late fo r the benefit of th ose w ho do not speak French.

As head of the Rou monion Delegation I express my sincere th ank to th e organisers of the Conferences, who hove given us the opportunity to participate in the 4th IFATCA Co nference.

Thus we hove hod the opportunity to take port in the very interesting discuss ions. I must confess lhot in our co untry also, the problems of the safety of flight ore the cause of great pre-occupat ion.

It is for this reason that direct con tacts between control organisations ore of importance to us. This is another reason why the Roumonion Delegation is here: to assist in this work.

We cons ider tha t the questions brought forward and discussed dur:ng the Conference were very usefu l.

I thank you oil for the kindness shown to our Delegot:on.

The Roumonion and Bulgarian Delegations al the Vienno Conference.

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Any other Business Agenda Item P.14

The President read the following telegram he had received from the Air Traffic Control Association of America: "Mr. Tekstra, please express to your Convention attendees the warm regards of the Air Traffic Control Association governing council and myself for a highly successful meeting.

Mr. Tirey Vickers will confer with you on a matter of particular interest to us. Cordially invite all to join ATCA at our national convention International Hotel Los Angeles, October l lth through l 3th.

Joseph A. Gascoigne, Executive Director, Air Traffic Control Association."

The President said he had had a conversation with Mr. Tirey Vickers who informed him that, through him, the ATCA applied for Corporation Membership of IFATCA. He invited Mr. Vickers to address the meeting.

Address by Mr. Tirey K. Vickers, ATCA representative: The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) has followed with interest the progress of I FAT CA, ever since you started. Our goals are identical. Constitutionally, we are both dedicated to the advancement of the science and profession of air traffic control.

We would have joined IFATCA before this time, as a regular member, had we been able to afford it. Recently, we have gone through a painful experience with unionism. This has cost us more than 3000 dollars in legal fees, plus a considerable number of members, but we have finally been steered back to the completely professional approach on which our association was founded, ten years ago.

I suppose it would be correct to say that IFATCA now has 221/2 members. We are sorry that ATCA has not yet achieved full membership. However, our move to corporation membership opens the door to much closer cooperation, between IFATCA and ATCA, than we have ever had before. I believe it also does something else. It enables I FAT CA to become a little more international, and it gives ATCA a very good reason to become a little more professional. Needless to say, we look forward to the day when we can achieve full membership in IFATCA. Mr. Vickers' remarks were received with considerable applause. The President thanked Mr. Vickers for his remarks, and said that the application for Corporation Membership had been gratefully accepted by the Officers of IFATCA. He pointed out that this was a milestone in the history of IFATCA and, as he had stated in his Report to the Conference, he did not think IFATCA could be considered to be completely international until ATCA became an affiliated Member.

Agenda Item P. 15

Closing Address by the President of IFATCA and by the President of AATCA The President expressed the appreciation and thanks of the Federation for the work done to ensure the success of the Conference. He said so many were concerned that he would not mention names. He called on Mr. Herbert Brandstetter, President of the Austrian Association to close the Conference.

Mr. President, Distinguished Guests; It is my pleasant duty on behalf of AATCA to thank you all for your attendance for your interest and hard work during the 4th Annual Convention of IFATCA. It has be~n indeed a great pleasure for our Association to act as your hosts and we trust we have discharged this duty to your satisfaction. We have be~n greatly assisted in this task by the Ministry Transport and Power, the Bundesamt fUr Z1villuftfahrt, and the City of Vienna.

I feel sure you will join me in thanking the I FAT CA Committee members who have helped us to make the Conference arrangements before the meeting.

We are most grateful to the Corporate Members for the excellent technical papers which they have presented and for the generous way in which they have helped to entertain us during our free time.

It remains now only for me to thank you once again for the excellent spirit in which the Conference has been condu_cted. We h.ope you have enjoyed your stay in our city and will perhaps treasure some little memories of your visit.

We hope we shall see many of you here in Vienna again and wish you well and a safe iourney home from this Conference.

Thank you.

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Mr. Brandstetter then proposed the adjournment of the Conference, and Mr. Knudsen seconded. The proposal was carried unanimously.

Agenda Item P. 16

*** Papers presented by Corporation Members of IFATCA On the morning of the third day of the Conference, l Sth April, the following Papers were presented: "Factors involved in the choice of SSR Ground Radar"

by R. Shipley, Cossor Electronics Ltd. "Progress with HARCO and the Digital Data Link"

by W. E. J. Groves, The Decca Navigator Co., Ltd. "Data Processing applied to Air Traffic Control"

by F. J. Crewe, Elliott Brothers (London) Limited.

"Operation and Applications of the Hazeltine Alphanumeric Generator"

by Tirey K. Vickers, Hazeltine Corporation.

"The Standard Radio and Telefon Philosophy on ATC Automation"

by J. Edwards, Standard Radio and Telefon A.B. (ITT Europe).

"Lessons learnt in 9 years SATCO"

by J. S. Smit, Hollandse Signaalapparaten.

"High Resolution and other Improvements in Video Mapping"

by R. N. Harrison, Solartron Electronic Group, Ltd. "General Purpose Computers and CRT Displays in ATC"

by R. Arnolds, Telefunken A.G. "The Evolution of a practical Secondary Radar System for ATC"

by B. R. Newman and W. E. Webb, Whittaker Corporation "Bright Radar Displays"

by G. N. S. Taylor, The Marconi Company Limited.

Paper presented by Mr. G. M. Waller, Federal Aviation Agency, USA

See Page 60

"The Operational Use of Primary and Secondary Radar in the USA".

After the presentation of the Papers a discussion took place, with the readers of the Papers acting as a Panel.

Some of the Papers have been published in "The Controller", Vol. 4, No. 2, April 1965.

Others will be included in future issues.

Technical Exhibition at the Vienna-Schwechat Airport A list of Exhibitors is as follows: Selenia S.p.A. Rome, Italy (Member of the Raytheon Europe Group)

Model of the ATCR2 Surveillance Radar Pictures

Cossor Electronics Group, England

Secondary Surveillance Radar, Aircraft Transponder

Telefunken A.G. Federal Republic of Germany

ASR-3, PAR, Bright displays Digital Computers

Kapsch & Sohne, Austria

Radar spare parts, Electronic devices

Schrack Elektrizitats A.G., Austria

Radar spare parts, Selenium cells, Electronic devices, Switch gears, Instrument panels, Circuit breakers, Telephones

The Solartron Electronics Group, England

Radar simulator, Video Mapping (Area Chart of Vienna)

The Daystrom Company (Member of the Schlumberger Group), Austria

Electronics

lnglmark, Austria

VDF Systems, Electronic devices

Rhode & Schwarz, Germany

VDF System

Philips, Austria

9 mm radar (ASMI), Computers

Standard Telephon, Austria Lorenz A.G., ITT Europe

VOR, Doppler, ILS, Antenna Systems 37

Part view of the technical exhib ition a t Vienna Schwechat Airport.

Plantronics, California, USA

Headsets

Bundesamt fUr Zivilluftfahrt

Pictures, slides, Navigational Aids

Decca Nav igator Co., Ltd . (thi s exhibit was displayed at the Vienna In tercontinental Hotel)

Decca Navigator and HARCO System

*** A film "The Supersonic Transport in the Air Traffic Control System" was shown at the Airport and in the In tercontinenta l Hotel. This film was prese nted by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA. The SR & T Company of Sweden provided a film showing the use of computers and rada r equipment for defence purposes. Aircraft shown in the f ilm were " Draken " Swedish SAAB Fig hters.

Slides w ith explanation of Video Mapping and Radar Simulators were shown a t the Airport by Mr. R. N. Harrison of the Solartron Electronics Group, England.

***

IFAT CA is great ly indebted to the _fo llowin~ for t~ eir generosity and assistance during the Con fe rence, in providing a varred and inte resting programme o f entertainment and instructional interest : He rrn Bundespra sid e nten der Repub lik Osterreich und e hem. Burg ermei ster d er Stadt Wien, Franz Jonas He r rn Bundesminister fUr Verke h r und El ek tr iz itOtsw irtschaft Otto Probst He r rn Sektionschef Dr. Fisch e r, Bundesmin i s~erium flir Verkehr und Elektrizitatswi rtschaft Herrn Landes hauptm a nn von N ieder6sterre1ch ~DDR . h. c. Dipl.- lng. Le opold Figl Herrn Landeshauptmann-Stellvertreter Komme rzia lrat Rudolf Hirsch Herrn Prasidente n Dipl.-lng. Walter Watzek, Bundesamt flir Zivi lluftfahrt Herrn Dr. La mbert Konschegg, "Austri a n Airlines" Herrn Dipl. Arch. Ing. Her ibert Kreid, Flughafen Wien Be tr iebsgese ll scha ft m.b.H .

Mr. R. S h ipley, Cossor Electronics Dr. Marce ll o Franchetti-Phardo, Selenia, lndustrie Ell etron iche S.p.A. Herrn Staatssekreta r a. D. Franz Grubhofer, Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates de r Austrian Airlines Herrn Sektionsrot Dr. Karl Halbmayer, Bundesministerium fUr Verkehr und Elektrizitatswirtschaft als Oberste Zivi lluftfahrtbe horde Mr. H. A. Mason, The Marconi Company Li mited The French Thomson Houston Company

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Attendance List The following Officers, Delegates and Observers attended the Conference: President: First Vice-President: Second Vice-President: Honorary Secretary: Treasurer: Editor: Executive Secretary:

L. N. Tekstra, Netherlands Maurice Cerf, France Roger Sadet, Belgium Hans W. Thau, Germany Henning Throne, Denmark Walter H. Endlich, Germany Geoffrey W. Monk, United Kingdom

AUSTRIA

H. Brandstetter L. Matzanetz H. Kihr W. Chrystoph K. Told A. Nagy K. Hirsch W. Brombach K. Puschauer H. Schaar M. Schellhorn A. Csonka F. Heusch J. Maier W. Eichberger H. Wust H. Pritz R. Soucek P. Petula

Director Deputy Dep. Conf. Secretary Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer

BELGIUM

A. Maziers R. Sadet J. Lacourt J. Meulenbergs G. Le Maire

Director Deputy Deputy Deputy Observer

CANADA

J. R. Campbell

Director

DENMARK

P.Knudsen A. Mortensen H. Throne

Director Deputy Treasurer, IFATCA

FINLAND

A. Remy A. Lehtonen

Director Deputy

FRANCE

J. Flament M.Cerf

Director First Vice-President, IFATCA

GERMANY

F. Riediger F. Werthmann H. Krause H. W. Thau H. Prell B. Schuler J. Gartz E. Mahieu G. Seidel H. Kuhn H. Guddat K. Hemmer

Director Deputy Depuiy Hon. Secretary, IFATCA Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observer Observe;路

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GERMANY

F. Fischer W. Kassebohm H. Janssen M. Hillert

Observer Observer Observer Observer

GREECE

G. Elias C. Kioupis

Director Deputy

ICELAND

V. Olafsson E. Einarsson

Director Deputy

IRELAND

M. F. McCabe P. P. Linehan

Director Deputy

IS RAEL

J. Wachtel W. Katz

Director Deputy

ITALY

C. Tuzzi L. Mercouri F. Biondo F. Bussolari

Director Vice-Chairman Observer Observer

LUXEMBURG

A. Feltes A. Klein

Director Deputy

NETHERLANDS

J. van Landen W. van Blokland P. J. Stalpers J. S. Smit C. Kuijpers

Director Deputy Observer Observer Observer

NEW ZEALAND

K. A. Naisbitt I. Edwards

Observer Observer

NORWAY

Not represented.

SWEDEN

C. Ahlborn

Director

SWITZERLAND

B. Ruethy B. Borrani J.C. Kormann H. W. Meyer W.Tanner H. Gut

Director Deputy Observer Observer Observer Observer

URUGUAY

A. Garces J. H. Beder

Director Deputy

UNITED KINGDOM

A. Field R. Mundy N. Alcock E. McCluskey

Director Deputy Observer Observer

VENEZUELA

Not represented.

YOUGOSLAVIA

A. Z. Stefanovic Z. Veres

Director Deputy

Observers from associations the membership of which is pending or observing the Conference

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ARGENTINA

N. T. Gonzalez A. Saaveora

BULGARIA

S. Minchev S. Ivanov N. Nedelcev S. Zlatev

CSSR

J. Cernohorsky

ROUMANIA

SPAIN

S. Scripcaru C. Balta D. Stinghe I. Zamfirescu S. Garcia

L. Morales J. Tizon J. Conesa L. Sanchez A. Cebrian I. Sabater USA

T. Vickers, also representative of Hazeltine Corp.

Observers delegated by International Organizations

P. G. Berger D. W. Watkins H. B. Koemans M. J. Keating A. Ceasar Gordon K. Schmidli Cptn. Bartelsky Cptn. Hill

ICAO, Regional Office Paris Eurocontrol IAOPA IFALPA GAPAN IANC IFALPA IFALPA and BALPA

Observers from other Organisations

Lt.Col. Blackburn Maj. Bruington Maj. Enkler C. T. Farndell P. J. Flanagan F/L J. H. Hulme C. A. M. Kyrke-Smith C. Leclercq M. Steels B. R. Stanojlovic

J. N. Toseland Dr.-lng. H.J. Zetzmann

USAF Germany USAF USAF Germany British Overseas Airways Corporation Department of Transport and Power lrelcnd RCAF Germany National Air Traffic Services, U.K. Regie des Voies Aeriennes, Belgium Regie des Voies Aeriennes, Belgium The Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Aviation Safety Center at Cornell University National Air Traffic Services, U.K. Deutsche Versuchsanstalt fOr Luft- u. Raumfahrt e.V.

Observers from the Corporate Members of IFATCA

J. G. Adams Ing. Alberti Dipl.-lng. Arnolds F. J. Crewe J. Edwards Dr. Franketti Ing. Friedl W. E. J. Groves Dr. Haas R. N. Harrison Dr. Herless Ing. Kuhn H. A. Mason Dipl.-lng. Maier Ing. Neumuller P. Reaveley J. S. Smit R. Shipley G. N. S. Taylor A. K. Strudwick T. K. Vickers W. E. Webb

The Decca Navigator Company Ltd., U.K. Selenia S.p.A. Roma Telefunken AG, Germany Elliott Bros. (London) Ltd., U.K. S. R. T. Sweden Se Ien ia, Roma Telefunken AG, Austria The Decca Navigator Company Ltd., U.K. IBM Austria Solartron Electronic Group Ltd., U.K. IBM Austria Telefunken AG, Germany The Marconi Company Ltd., U.K. Telefunken AG, Germany S. R. & T. Austria The Decca Navigator Company Ltd. Hollandse Signaal Apparaten, Netherlands Cossor Electronics, U.K. The Marconi Company Ltd. Solartron Electronic Group Ltd., U.K. Hazeltine Corporation USA Whittaker Corp., USA (Calif.)

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Industry Observers -

General

Ing. Arnold Ing. Balzer Ing. Emmerling Prok. Leitgeb Dr. M. Muller Ing. Peters Prok. Soukup Ing. Schorch J. I. van Heiningen J. Wheeler Prok. Dr. Zandra

Rhode & Schwarz, Germany Rhode & Schwarz, Germany Schrack AG, Vienna lnglomark Vienna Omni Ray AG, Switzerland Daystrom Electronics, Vienna Philips AG, Vienna Rhode & Schwarz, Germany Philips, Netherlands J. Wheeler, Decca Radar Ltd., U.K. Schrack AG, Vienna

Observers and Guests from Austrian Government Departments Bundeskanzleramt

Sekt. Chef Dr. Hackl Bundesministerium fUr Verkehr und Elektrizitatswirtschaft

Bundesminister 0. Probst Sekt. Chef Dr. Fischer Sekt. Rat Dr. Halbmayer Ministerialrat Dr. Hellmann Ministerialrat Dr. Janisch Seki-. Rat Dipl.-lng. Gritzmann Ministerialsekr. Dr. Ehrenfeldner Dr. Schneider Adm. Rat Dr. Vogler Bundesministerium fUr Landesverteidigung

Obst. Mader Obstlt. Dipl.-lng. Dominkus Obstlt. Reitter Mjr. Kainz Mjr. Bleckl Lt. Binder Ing. Kinninger Ing. Biehly Bundesamt fUr Zivilluftfahrt

President Dipl.-lng. W. Watzek Dip.-lng. Bartur Dr. Silletto 0. Schubert E. Liebhart A. Feder!

L. Lackner T. Veits E. Hanke F. Gelles Ing. H. Bauer Landesregierung Wien

Landeshauptmann Burgermeister F. Jonas Vizeburgermeister Dr. Drimmel Stadtrat Sigmund Landesregierung Niederosterreich

Landeshauptmann ODOR. h. c. Dipl.-lng. L. Figl Landeshauptmannstellvertreter Dr. Suchanek Protokollchef Dr. Krotz Regierungsrat Wallner

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Corporation Members of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations The Air Traffic Control Association, Washington D. C., U.S.A. Cessor Radar and Electronics Limited, Harlow, England The Decca Navigator Company Limited, London ELLIOTT Bros. Ltd., London Hazeltine Corporation, Little Neck, N. Y., USA IBM World Trade Europe Corporation, Paris, France ITT Europe Corporation, Brussels, Belgium The Marconi Company Limited Radar Division Chelmsford, Essex, England N.V. Hollandse Signaalapparaten Hengelo, Netherlands Philips Electronics, Netherlands Selenia - lndustrie Elettroniche Associate S. p. A. Rome, Italy The Solartron Electronic Group, Ltd. Farnborough, Honts., England Telefunken AG, Ulm/Donau, Germany Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas 22, Texas, USA Whittaker Corporation, North Hollywood, California, USA The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations would like to invite all corporations, organizations, and institutions interested in and concerned with the maintenance and promotion of safety in air traffic to join their organization as Corporation Members.

Corporation Members support the aims of the Federation by supplying the Federation with technical information and by means of an annual subscription. The Federation's international journal "The Controller" is offered as a platform for the discussion of technical and procedural developments in the field of air traffic control.

For further information on Corporation Membership please contact Mr. H. W. Thau, Honorary Secretary, IFATCA, Cologne-Wahn Airport, Germany.

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Appendices to the Conference Report

Annual Report of the Honorary Secretary Appendix A. l Relating to Agenda

Item A. l.l Page 26

Some considerable private and official engagements in the first half of the past business year brought my activity as Hon~rary Sec~etary. to a ~ow, so that my cooperation with the Elective Officers had to be restricted during this period to the mere exchange of routine correspondence on current affairs.

However, I tried to catch up with the increased work of the Federation during the last six months and particularly concentrated on the joint preparation for the Vienna Conference, the distribution of several conference papers, and above all on the issue of a final draft of our Manual "Administration and Policy", which required an enormous amount of paper work. In this I received the very welcome cooperation of Mr. Ernest Mahieu, Cologne-Bonn Airport, who is one of the nominated candidates for the forthcoming election of a new Honorary Secretary.

Last not least, some of my correspondence for the Federation was dedicated to the attraction of further Corporation Members. The promising result was that we have 3 new Corporation Members to be welcomed at this Conference: The Whittaker Corporation, The Solartron Electronics Group, and ITI Europe Incorporated.

An application for corporation membership of the Decca Radar Ltd. is pending.

Considering the numerous conference papers which have been prepared for discussion and, in some cases, for adoption at the Vienna Conference, it is obvious that such excellent results have only been possible through the highly commendable work of Standing Committee No. I composed of members of the U.K. Guild, the untiring efforts of our Executive Secretary Mr. G. W. Monk, and the very welcome increased activity of some member associations.

The amount of this work has reached a stage beyond which it is nearly impossible to carry on effectively with a part-time Secretary. Fortunately, it appears to be feasible that Mr. Monk will become the fulltime Executive Secretary of the Federation as soon as the U.K. Guild of ATCO's has found a suitable successor for the management of their national HQ. However, this again offers only a temporary solution. Therefore, I strongly support the proposal of the President that we endeavour by all means to establish an efficiently equipped permanent Secretariat in the London area and employ a female assistant to the Secretary to relieve him from the more routine burden of his work. A detailed study of the financial requirements, by Standing Committee No. Ill, will show definitely if or when such a venture will be within the scope of the Federation's budget.

It will be known to most of the delegates that I have to retire from my functions as Honorary Secretary of the Federation and Chairman of the German ATCA, because I shall be transferred to Montreal, Canada, on May 3rd, as German representative to the Air Navigation Commission of ICAO. Although I hope to stay in close contact with the Federation's Officers and with my national association, the rather distant location which takes me away from the facilities of the German ATCA prevents any active participation in future proceedings.

At the occasion I feel compelled to state that the past five years of activity and friendly cooperation in I FAT CA were one of the most gratifying and interesting periods of my life. I am proud of the fact that on the initiative of the Swiss Association, the German Air Traffic Controllers Association under my chairmanship organised the first European meeting of professional ATC associations in 1960 at Frankfurt, Germany, and provided also the first draft of the Convention, Constitution and By-Laws of the Federation. This was the first step towards the foundation of IFATCA. Today we represent already a strong and fully recognised worldwide organisation of air traffic controllers which are dedicated to their profession and to the safety of international air traffic. May I offer my best wishes to the Federation and its Members that this promising development be continued and intensified, and that it be accompanied by a similar positive development in this truly international service of air traffic control.

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Report of the Treasurer The audited Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet which shows the financial position of the Federation as at the 31 st December 1964 are attached to this report as Conference paper 65.A.4.

The membership for 1964 was 19 Member Associations with 2741 individual members and 11 Corporation Member~. In accordance with Resolution A.3. of the Brussels Conference the outstanding liabilities of the Central African Association have been written off, and this Association is not included in the above-mentioned number of Member Associations.

In 1964 the expenses for participation in international conferences or meetings have been rather modest. This fact, together with the increased number of individual members and two new Corporation Members, made it possible to close the accounts with a surplus of £ 552. In accordance with our practice so far this surplus should be transferred to our Reserve Fund, bringing this up to an amount of£ 1645.

Looking at the Balance Sheet you will see, that there is a number of Debtors.

At the end of 1964 the Swedish Association was in arrears with the Annual Subscription for 1964, Badges and two RAC/OPS Reports. This was caused by a number of organisational difficulties within this rather young Association. However, the Annual Subscription 1964 and the RAC/OPS Reports were paid in January 1965.

At the Elective Officers' Meeting in October it was agreed to pay the German Association a contribution of £ 100 towards the cost of printing the Conference Report in "The Con· troller". This sum was transfered late in December 1964, but the German Association did not find it necessary to receive such a contribution as they were quite content with the balance of "The Controller". The contribution will be returned in 1965.

We still have 3 ICAO RAC/OPS Reports on stock. They are available for the Member Associations at a reduced price of £ l per copy.

Appendix A. 2 Relating to Agendo Item A. 1.2 Page 26

Income and Expenditure Account from 1 st January 1964 to 31 st December 1964 D.Kr.

£

D.Kr.

Expenditure

86 130 200

Stationery and Printing ............... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Postage and General Expenses .......... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Elective Officers' Expenses ............ · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Expenses of Delegates attending International Conferences: IFALPA/IFATCA Meeting ............. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ATCA Convention, USA ................ · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · IFALPA AFl/RAN preparation ......... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · BALPA Symposium Next l 0 Years ........ · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

1.664,14 2.508,81 3.861,07

Append:x A. 3 Relating to Agenda Item A. l.2.l/A.1.2.2 Page 27

1.143,59 1.733,19 99,95 154,51

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162 39 92 244 425 28

----

Audit Fee (1963) ........................ · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Standing Committees .................. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Annual Conference .................... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Executive Secretary, Salary and Travel Expenses · · · · · · · · · · · · Loss Account: Outstanding Dues Central Africa · · · · · · · · · · · ·

3.131,24 750,00 1.770,82 4.711,77 8.233,00 540,40 -------~

l.406 Total Expenditure ..................... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27.171 ,25 _5_52_ _ Excess of Income over Expenditure ........ · ·. · · · · · · · · · · · · · _ _ _ _ _l_0_.6_6_8_,5_0 1.958

37.839,75 Income

Subscriptions: 1.295 Member Associations .................... · ·. · · · · · · .. · · · · · 25.018,46 603 Corporation Members ................... · · · · · · · · · · ... · · · · 11.660,33 48 Interest Received ....................... · · · ·. · · · · ..... · · · 920,02 __ l 2_ _ Profrt by Badges ....................... · · · · . · · · · · . · · · · · · _ _ _ _ _ _ 24_0_,9_4 1.958

Total Income .................................... · .... · · ·

37.839,75

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Appendix A. 3 Relating to Agenda Item A. 1.2. l/A. 1.2.2 Page 27

Balance Sheet 31 st December 1964 D.Kr.

£

D.Kr.

Assets

(75) (15) (20) (2) (100)

Primary Bank Account ................................... .

Secondary Bank Account ............................... .

Debtors: Annual Subscriptions ................................... .

Affiliation Fees ......................................... .

Badges (Sweden) ....................................... .

RAC/OPS Reports (Sweden) ............................. .

German Association ................................... .

212 2 3

Badges on Stock ....................................... .

ICAO RAC/OPS Reports on Stock ......................... .

1.387 41

26.810,37 794,06 1.447,12 290,90 387,35 38,24 1.930,00 4.093,61 52,25 57,90 31.808,19

1.645

Liabilities 552

(954) (139)

Excess of Income over Expenditure as per 31 st December, 1964 ................................................... .

10.668,50 Reserve Fund: As per 1st January, 1964 .. · · · ·. · · · · · · ..................... 18.459,97 Affiliation Fees 1964 ..... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·.................. 2.679,72

1.093

21.139,69

1.645

31.808,19 H. Throne, Treasurer

The above accounts are in conformity with the Federation's Cash Book, which we have audited. Regarding the scope etc. of the audit we refer to the report attached.

Copenhagen, March 9th, 1965 Revisions- og Forvaltnings-lnstitutet Aktieselskab Henry W. Hoyer State-Authorized Public Accountant (Denmark)

Mogens Lund State-Authorized Public Accountant (Denmark)

We have now concluded the audit of the Federation's records and its Annual Accounts for 1964. The Annual Accounts show a balance in the Reserve Fund of D.Kr. 21.139,69 as of December 31, 1964, and a Surplus for 1964 of D.Kr. 10.668,50.

The audit was made to the same extent as last year.

Affiliation Fees and Subscriptions for 1964 may be specified as follows: Members Austria .................................

Belgium .................................

Denmark ...............................

Finland .................................

France Germany Greece

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. . . .

55 78 65 80 125 525 73

Affiliation Fees

Subscriptions

(0-05-00/member)

(0-10-00/member)

27-10-00 39-00-00 32-10-00 40-00-00 62-10-00 262-10-00 36-10-00

Iceland Ireland ..................................

Israel ................................... .

Luxembourg ............................. .

Netherlands ......................... .

The Norway

..................................

Sweden ...................................

(Outstanding as of 31-12-1964) Switzerland ............................. .

United Kingdom ......................... .

New members: Canada ..................................

(3/4 Annual Subscriptions 1964) Italy ................................... . ( 1/2 Annual Subscriptions 1964) Uruguay ............................... .

3 ( /4 Annual Subscriptions 1964)

51 66 16 7 63 195 150

25-10-00 33-00-00 8-00-00 3-10-00 31-10-00 97-10-00 75-00-00

122 515

61-00-00 257-10-00

482

120-10-00

Appendix A. 3 Relating to Agenda Item A.1.2.l/A.1.2.2 Page 27

180-15-00

53

13-05-00*

13-05-00

20

5-00-00

7-10-00

2.741

138-15-00

l.294-10-00

* Of which £ 8-00-00 were outstanding as of December 31, 1964, and£ 7-00-00 from 1963 concerning Greece.

Subscriptions from Corporation Members amount to

603-03-05

The balance of the Primary Bank Account has been checked with the extract of account from the bank and was also reconciled with the bank by telephone on March 4th, 1965.

The balance of the Secondary Bank Account has been checked with statement of account as of December 31, 1964.

Copenhagen, March 9th, 1965 Revisions- og Forvaltnings-lnstitutet Aktieselskab

*** Draft Budget 1965 £

£

Income

1.450 703 50 2

Member Associations (2.900 individual members) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Corporation Members (13) ............... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Interest received Profit by Badges

................. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ................. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Appendix A. 4 Relating to Agenda Item A. 1.2.3 Page 27

Expenditure

Stationery and Printing ........................ · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·. .

Postage and General Expenses ................. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Elective Officers Expenses: Annual Conference ........................... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 260 Meeting of Elective Officers ..................... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 100 Expenses of Delegates Attending International Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . .

Annual Conference ................................ · · · · · · · · · . · .. ·. . . .

Audit Fee (1964) ................................... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·. · Expenses Standing Committees ................... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. ·. . . .

Executive Secretary: Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

350 Travelling Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

150 Other Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50

130 160

360 395 440 40 130

550 2.205 2.205

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Comments Appendix A. 4 Relating to Agenda I fem A. 1.2.3 Page 27

The budget for 1965 is based on a membership of 2.900 individual members and 13 Corporation Members.

Due to the increased membership the item "Postage and General Expenses" has been raised a little.

Compared with the expenses in 1964 the expenses for the Elective Officers have been increased considerably. While we had nearly no travel expenses for the Brussels' Conference we must be prepared for quite expensive travel expenses this year.

The expected expenses for the Conference are also higher than last year. They are based on a Conference Budget received from the Austrian Association and the expected travel and hotel expenses for the person in charge of the Conference Secretariat.

The most difficult item to estimate is "Expenses of Delegates attending International Conferences". We know that unexpected meetings do turn up during the year and that it also does happen that an expected invitation to a meeting fails to appear. It is therefore proposed that the expected expenses for this item shall be equal to the difference between the expected income and the total of the other expenses. This will make the expected Income balance with the expected Expenditure, indicating that we do not budget for a surplus, but are prepared to use the total Income to achieve the objects of the Federation.

Report of the Editor Appendix A. 5 Relating to Agenda Items A.1.3&2.l

Page 27

There is a major difference between this year's report and last years: this one is positive.

While we had to face some problems last year, within twelve months we have made progress. The financial situation is better, we are meeting the publication schedule, and there is also some improvement in the contents of the journal.

The financial improvement initially stemmed from a drastic reduction of the pages per issue as well as a reduction in the number of complimentary copies. The negative aspects of these solutions were outlined in last year's report. The financial situation has also been improved by an increased number of advertisements per issue. This may be due to advertisements which we have put in media handbooks and also because of individual letters which have been sent to potential advertisers. More and more people are realizing that "The Controller" is an excellent advertising medium for companies which are active in the fields of air navigation and air traffic control.

We are now about to embark on a programme to attract more individual subscribers, particularly overseas.

It is true, the journal still has to be subsidized by the Verband Deutscher Flugleiter e.V., but the German Association has indicated that they will continue on the present basis, as long as the required subsidy is not unduly high.

Regarding the publication schedule, we are forced to publish the journal in the scheduled months, i. e. January, April, July, October, otherwise it will not be possible, because of German postal regulations, to take advantage of the reduced shipping rates.

In April 1965, for the first time in the history of "The Controller", we have been able to mail the journal at the beginning of the scheduled publication month. This would have not been possible except for the excellent cooperation from Dr. Waldemar Kramer who managed to print, assemble, and mail the entire issue in about a week's time.

Although publishing house and Editor are separated by more than 400 kms, there has been no real communication problem. Most of the coordination is by correspondence, and there is usually one visit to Frankfurt necessary per issue, to discuss and agree the details.

Last on our list of positive developments is the improvement in the contents of the journal.

Recently it was a very pleasant experience to receive a number of commendations, as well as an increasing number of requests for permission to reprint certain articles. The Danish Airline Pilot's Association, the U.S. ATCA, and even the Federal Aviation Agency wish to reprint articles from the January issue.

Hits are "Living with Vortices" by Tirey K. Vickers and "Fatigue and the Controller" by John G. Wilson for which I should like to express sincere thanks to the authors.

Mr. John H. Hilton, Chief Air Traffic Division, Western Region, Federal Aviation Agency, has written: "We find both articles extremely interesting and we believe they would be of considerable interest and benefit to our control personnel here in the Western Region. Could we please have your permission to reproduce these articles for distribution to our air traffic control facilities?"

Making the journal more interesting and diversified would not have been possible without the assistance of the Member Associations, Cooperation Membres, other aviation organi-

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zations and some of my colleagues whose names will probably be well known to you. To name but a few: Dr.-lng. Frhr. von Villiez, Hugo Schmid, Horst Gunther, Gordon Burch, Norman Ward, Dennis Watkins and Jack Beddoes. Dr. Werner Guldimann of Switzerland has provided valuable assistance pertaining to aviation legislation.

It has become a practice to publish the Report of the Annual Conference in "The Controller". Here I am greatly indebted to the Executive Secretary who has prepared the report so well that few editorial changes have been necessary and little work entailed. As a matter of fact, the Executive Secretary is performing many of the public relation tasks of Standing Committee II and has contributed valuable information to the journal throughout the year.

Now that IFATCA is becoming a world-wide federation, distribution problems are increasing. The present mailing system is unsatisfactory and brings about considerably delay in the delivery of the journal to subscribers overseas. Third class mail takes several weeks, but airmail and airfreight are too expensive. We are now investigating the possibilities of consolidated airfreight, and it is hoped that a suitable solution can be found. When there is an urgent need for rapid delivery, as was the case with the April 1965 issue, we shall attempt to send one advance copy by airmail to each of our Member Associations overseas.

Finally, I should like to invite all Member Associations to contribute articles to the journal.

At the same time I should like to thank those who have kindly assisted me, in particuler the Associations of Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

Appendix A. 5 Relating to Agenda Items A.1.3 & A.2.1 Page 27

Report of the Executive Secretary Co-operation between Executive Secretary and Member Associations One of my main tasks is to improve communications between the Elective Officers and the Secretariat on the one hand 1 and the Member Associations on the other. I have endeavoured to meet this obligation to some extent by issuing a Circular every three months containing a brief intimation of the subjects the Officers are considering, action taken, and a note of other items and Reports which may be of interest to Members. The Circular is a somewhat terse document, which could, perhaps, with advantage be extended and made more readable and interesting. "The Controller" contains the more important mat1ers, but there is room in the quarterly Circular for other matters which may be of concern to the Associations, and items submitted by Associations would be welcomed. Copies of the Report of the Meeting of the Elective Officers in Brussels in October 1964, which ranged over most items with which the Federation was concerned, were also circulated to members.

Appendix A. 6 Relating to Agenda Item A. 1.4 Page 27

Co-operation with non-member Associations Liaison with these Associations has been maintained as far as possible, by sending them copies of "The Controller", the quarterly Circulars, and information about the Conference.

Some of these Associations are quite strong, while many others are in the formative stage.

We have been able to give some guidance and assistance in a number of cases, and considerable interest is shown in the objects of the Federation. I am indebted to Associations for supplying me with the names and addresses of contacts they have made, and I would particularly mention the Austrian Association for their activity in Eastern Europe. Uruguay and Venezuela are active in South America and there is a possibility of the formation of a latinamerican Air Traffic Control Federation. We maintain a personal touch with the strong Air Traffic Control Association in the USA, and the President, 1st Vice-President, and the President of the Austrian Association attended their Annual Conference.

Annual Conference The Conference is the climax of the Federation year, and the Standing Committees and Member Associations gear their Reports and Papers to the date of the Conference. This leads to a rush of work immediately prior to the Conference, with the result that everyone is Aooded with Papers, Reports and Resolutions, and Directors have the task, not only of absorbing the information, but of obtaining the briefing on policy from their Associations in a very short space of time. It is, perhaps, not practicable but it might be worth while considering whether or not Papers could be produced some considerable time before the Conference. I, to my regret, have again to apologise for the fact the Papers and Reports have again this year been issued much later than I had hoped or intended.

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My Resignation Appendix A. 6 Relating to Agenda Item A.1.4 Page 27

On a personal note, I found during the past year that, for domestic reasons, I had difficulty in devoting the time to the affairs of IFATCA and the British Guild that they require.

For this reason, in December, I tendered my resignation, although I thought I should continue until after the Vienna Conference, and was willing to continue until October, 1965, if necessary. It has been suggested that the post should be separated, and that I should continue to act for IFATCA. I have said that I would be willing to do so, should this be considered a satisfactory arrangement for both parties. There would be some advantage in this arrangement - it would avoid the conflict of interest in particularly busy periods such as pre-conference months - but would also have some disadvantages. Office equipment would have to be duplicated, involving some fairly considerable capital outlay by the Federation. The British Guild have appointed a small committee to go into the position and will be discussing the matter with the Federation.

Report of Standing Committee Ill, Finance Appendix A. 7 Relating to Agenda Item A.2.2 Page 27

During the past year no matters have been refered to the Committee for consideration.

However, the Committee will propose an amendment to the allowances for members on official journey on behalf of the Federation.

At the London Conference 1963 an allowance scheme for official journey was adopted (see Appendix A 6 b to the Conference Report). The allowances in the scheme were based on the scale used for Danish Civil Servants. This scale has been amended in January 1965 due to the increased cost of living in a number of countries and the Committee therefore proposes to amend IFATCA's scale accordingly.

The Committee recommends that the Conference will consider the following new scale of allowances to replace the scale adopted at the London Conference:

AUSTRIA BELGIUM CANADA DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HOLLAND ICE LAND IRELAND ITALY NORWAY SPAIN PORTUGAL SWITZERLAND U.K. USA SWEDEN

Hotel, per night not exceeding

Fixed allowance per 24 hours

schilling .......... 215 b.frs. ............ 385 can.dollar ........

11 d.kr. ..............

45 nmk. ..............

32 f. ................

44 dm ..............

28 dfl. ..............

21 isl.kr. ............ 340 shilling ..........

42 lire .............. 4.300 n.kr. ..............

50 pesetas .......... 350 esc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 s.frs. ..............

34 shilling . ......... 75 dollar ............

13 sv.kr. ............

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215 550 12 50 32 60 32 34 340 46 6.000 50 500 225 38 50 13 43

For other countries the expenses will be reimbursed as per account.

Report of Standing Committee IV Appendix A. 10 Rrdot1nr;i

to

Ar;iendo

Item A. 2.3

Poqe 27

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In accordance with the resolution 65.A.9 passed at the Reference Brussels Conference, the Irish Association has assumed the responsibility for the above Committee. This Committee, which consists of seven members, has held three meetings during the period June, 1964 to date, and has drafted a very comprehensive questionnaire on the subject of "Human and Environmental Factors in ATC". This questionnaire, which consists of some thirty five pages, has been considered by the Elective Officers of IFATCA and, in the light of their comments, it has been necessary to make some amendments to the original draft.

It is anticipated that the revised questionnaire wil! be issued to all Member Associations within the next month or lwo.

The questionnaire is divided into Sections as follows: Section Section Section Section Section Section Section

A B C D E F G

Structure and Organisation of Air Traffic Recruitment Training Conditions of Service Working Conditions Medical Requirements Retirement age and Pension scheme

Appendix A.10 Relating to Agenda Item A. 2.3 Page 27

Appendix I Details of aircraft movements, ATCOs employed, working conditions, etc., at: 1. The ATCO responsible for the principal International Airport.

2. The Approach/Tower at: a) The principal International Airport. b) The secondary major airport.

Appendix II Status of Air Traffic Control Officer grades vis a vis other professional grades.

When the Executive Committee of IFATCA has finally approved the questionnaire, it will be circulated to all Member Associations, and it is requested that each Association answer the questionnaire as promptly and in as much detail as possible.

When the replies to the questionnaire have been assessed, it is the intention to prepare a report recommending certain minimum standards of environment, if these conditions have a direct bearing on the safety of air traffic. It is hoped that these recommended standards will be adopted on an international basis.

Contribution to the discussion on human engineering problems m a1r traffic control, by Dr. Ing. H. J. Zetzmann Mr. Chairman, Gentlemen, May it be permitted to an observer at this Conference, looking at things from three viewpoints, namely as an engineer, a former pilot, and an air traffic scholar, to make some, perhaps not very new, remarks about the problem of welding the operational and technica I requirements of air traffic control, and the psychological and physiological abilities of the control personnel - in other words, I want to speak about the complex field which is generally called human engineering.

There are two outstanding spheres of human action in practical aviation, one is the work of the pilot aboard the aircraft and the other concerns the air traffic controller on the ground. From the point of view which I'll endeavour to explain, each activity is converging on to as well as diverging from the other. Both have to undergo shorter or longer periods of high stress at certain times and, I believe, it is not necessary to explain in front of this expert audience the mutual interdependence which can easily be, and often is, over - or underrated in current opinions or judgements. What I wish to emphasize is that the controller's guild is handicapped by being much younger than the highly esteemed kingdom of the pilots. The consequences are obvious.

Scientific research work about pilot's activity can rely upon a long and historically well "built-up" tradition. Aeronautical pilotage, also in its greatest degree of technical refinement, e. g. on the modern aircraft with all possible facilitation for piloting and navigation, is up to now able to claim more distinction and - if you will permit me the pun, the bilingual quibble in translating the German word "Ehrwurdigkeit" by the English word more "airworthiness" than those of the ATC congregation can claim for their work.

By the fact that aircraft piloting is more than 100 years old and, correspondingly to the old Greek Heraclitos' indisputable thesis of the general progress affected by the impulses of war, the investigation of the pilot's art on the technical side as well as on its physiological and psychological presuppositions has detected, in the past and particularly during the two world wars, many intrinsic and sophisticated relations in the aircraft's man machine system.

In contrast, describing the status of air traffic control today one can look back only on about 20 years of tradition, and far less renown. It is clear that such a relatively young profession - or rather calling to its devotees - is bound to overcome the problems encountered in its professional ethics, honours, jealousies, and prides. At the same time, the workload of air traffic control staff is enlarging more quickly than the progress in develop-

Appendix A. 11 Relating to Agenda Item A. 2.3 Page 27

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ing semiautomatic or even automatic aids can balance the increasing stress on controllers, presently as well as in the near future.

Appendix A. 11 Relating to Agenda Item A. 2.3 Page 28

It is therefore necessary now, and even more in the future, to highlight the human element in the extremely critical servo-loops of the air traffic control system, particularly when considering the controller's tasks and challenges to overcome the problems of the terminal area.

In a certain way, this Conference with its broad aims and objectives is a notable milestone on the long way marked by efforts to represent the professional, social, and economica I situation of the air traffic controller and in building a solid foundation for its future development. But, while all the work done in alleviating the pilot's workload and environmental stress is bringing obvious results - because the ever growing complexity of superaircraft of tomorrow inevitably requires refined and sophisticated engineering, the equivalent progress in the controller's situation appears to me, till now, less favoured with respect to anthropological improvements.

Although, for severa I years now, the medical research work in the branch of aviation psychology has brought about many important results for recruiting and training qualified control personnel, and substantially also in the field of radar observation, much more investigation has to be made in the future. Very promising starts have been made indeed and are already known. To be specific, remarkable reports, as far as I know, were presented for instance at the Sth Conference for Aviation Psychology, September 1963, in Bad Godesberg, Germany, where 6 out of 24 lectures were dealing specifically with ATC personnel, and still several others with problems of adaptation and motivation, the answers to these questions being equally valid for pilots and controllers.

Now, what I miss - if I may take the liberty to express it here - is, in my opinion, the fact that many valuable results of this research work have yet to be sufficiently applied for the benefit of the air traffic controllers, especially within the scope of responsibility of some European countries. It would surpass the aim of my contribution if I would go here into details. But, in order to get things started the proper way, to me it seems a resonable proposal that IFATCA should become a Corporate Member of the Western European Association for Aviation Psychology. This can easily be achieved. This way, a step forward would be done, not only in getting better relationship between medical research and the needs of air traffic control profession, but also in promoting the official application of all scientific achievements by the responsible authorities.

It is my opinion that fullest use must be made of every technical and scientific advancement, for it appears that so far all theories on semi- and fully automated ATC systems have "run aground".

To me, an alleviation of the controller's workload by better technical contrivances appears to be out of reach, whether this be the near or the far future. The enthusiasm of the technicans, very alive some years ago, about the ~ossibiliti.es of the application of computers, even in combination with appropriate rad?r .information, has exhausted itself. To put it very bluntly, no progress other than the printing of control strips or shifting the stress of bookkeeping or mental arithmetics from one control desk to another has been made.

This means that the human controller's executive and decisive ability with its full load of responsibility and time stress will remain an outstanding factor, whatever the form, in the ATC system for at least the next ten ye~rs a~d perhaps more. In the interest of air safety, this factor requires the best human engineering on behalf of this precious element.

Proposal by The Association Professionnelle de la Circulation Aerienne France Appendix A. 19 to Agendo Item A.8 Pagl" ?9

Reloting

Whereas, it is of the greatest importance that every Director take an active part in the work done at the Annual Conference of I FATCA. Whereas, it has become apparent that the knowledge of the English language, sufficient for an Air Traffic Controller, is often too limited to join in a discussion usefully.

Whereas, in most cases the greatest difficulty lies in speech rather than in understanding.

Whereas, this limitation often prevents Directors frome expressing their views freely.

Whereas, the languages recognized and used by ICAO are English, Spanish and French.

Now therefor~, be it resolved that _a simultaneous translation either from Spanish and French to English, or both from Spanish and French to English and from English to Spanish and French, be provided at the Annual Conferences of IFATCA.

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Report of the First Vice-President Introduction

IFATCA has set among its objects to "Closely co-operate with national and international aviation authorities and other institutions or persons concerned with air navigation".

It is one of the duties of the First Vice-President to further this object by representing the Federation at external meetings according to instructions from the President or the Directors.

Since our last annual Conference in Brussels, I represented IFATCA at the ninth Annual Meeting of the Air Traffic Control Association of the United States held in Atlantic City and at the twentieth Annual Conference of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations in Rio de Janeiro.

Appendix B. 1 Relating to Agenda Item B.l.l Page 29

Annual Meeting Air Traffic Control Association

The annual meeting of the Air Traffic Control Association is a forum where the new developments in aviation in general and Air Traffic Control in particular are presented and discussed.

"Air Traffic Tools for tomorrow", the theme of the meeting, is a seemingly endless subject, tools have to be more sophisticated and more accurate as aircraft fly faster, the main problem being to keep Air Traffic Control equipment abreast with aircraft and airborne equipment. Air Traffic Controllers have a part to play in this progress since they know what is needed for the safe expedition of the flow of traffic and are directly concerned by the quality, accuracy and practibility of the tools they have to use. The Air Traffic Control Association is, in the United States, a permanent advocate of progress in Air Traffic Control, and has taken the opportunitiy of the ninth annual meeting to review the present systems and techniques, and the developments contemplated for the future.

President Tekstra joined me at the end of the meeting, we had an interesting exchange of views with the ATCA council presided by Mr. Joel Bostian.

It is, at this point, interesting to note that ATCA has decided to give up any further union activity thus getting closer to our own approach to the common objective "Promotion of the Air Traffic Controller Profession".

Our friend Herbert Brandstetter was with us in Atlantic City, giving the IFATCA delegation the benefit of his presence. We had the good fortune of meeting there J. R. Campbell, President of the Canadian Association, with whom we considered the active participation of his association to the work of the federation.

Annual Conference, International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations

To attend the twentieth Annual Conference of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations I had to journey to Rio de Janeiro where about 150 pilots gathered to discuss their problems and contemplate the future in aviation.

IFATCA has a policy on three points which, sometimes under different headings, were on lhe agenda: Responsibility for Terrain Clearance - Pilot/Controller responsibility and Pilot/Controller relationship.

The first two points were investigated in a sub-committee before resolutions and recommendations were presented to plenary session. The third point was a plenary session item.

IFATCA considers that Air Traffic Control is basically a service to aviators and, consequently, is prepared to consider any problem in this context. It must, however, be borne in mind that an efficient Air Traffic Control may have its own requirements arising out of technical necessity, these requirements have to be taken into account.

Responsibility for Terrain Clearance was considered with the item: Primary Radar Procedures. The sub-committee, provided with extensive working papers, laid down requirements under the form of Recommendations and Resolutions.

I FAT CA could wholeheartedly endorse most of the requirements which were meant to improve safety and to speed up the flow of air traffic, others were intended to protect the air line pilot profession.

In one resolution, the instances when radar should be used were indicated. In another it was stated that "Air Traffic Control should be responsible at all times for issuing safe clearances". This statement being followed by a reminder of the "complete and overriding responsibility of the pilot".

With the subject "Pilot/Controller relationship" the IFALPA policy concerning clearances, as revised at the Salisbury conference two years ago, was reviewed. The resulting resolution, very close to the ICAO texts, defines what a clearance is and how it should be used.

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Appendix B. 1 Relating to Agenda Item B. l.l Page 29

The last item on which the IFATCA representative had a brief, was "Relations with Air Traffic Controllers Associations". The working paper prepared by the KLM Pilot Association did not raise any objection and the Resolution was unanimously voted. The resolution directly concerns both the professions of pilot and of controller, it states that friendly and working relations should be established between IFALPA member associations and Air Traffic Controllers Associations for the benefit of the common objective "safe and expeditious flight".

The proposer in his comment underlined the excellent relations existing between IFALPA and IFATCA on the federation level, this could not be said on the national level. In its official comment, IFALPA considers it very important, at this stage of development in industry, that the pilot and controller groups do not take diverging lines or develop conflicting interests.

This Resolution is in accordance with one of ours voted at the Paris conference and is a result of the meeting between IFALPA and IFATCA principal officers in Amsterdam, September 1964.

Such a policy can only be made effective if the two groups involved actively promote its implementation which, I think should be one of our aims for next year's work programme.

The IFALPA Conference had a great number of items on its agenda among which I will mention: All Weather Operations - Supersonic Transport - Cockpit Standardisation Visual Aids - Vertical Separation Holding Procedures - Parallel Runways.

The Mexican Pilot Association proposed the establishment of the "Clarence N. Sayen Aviation Award" in acknowledgement of the role played by Captain Clarance N. Sayen, former President of I FALPA ! The award will be granted to the pilot member of an affiliated association or, in special cases, to any other persons, whose personal contribution towards the achievement of the Federation's aims and objectives has been outstanding.

Captain Masland of the USA was unanimously nominated as first recipient.

The last Plenary Session saw the re-election en bloc of the Principal Officers. The venue of the next conference will be New Zealand.

Conclusion

Both IFALPA and IFATCA are actively engaged in promoting safe and expeditious flight through a safe and efficient Air Traffic Control, to make this aim effective a community of view is a necessity. Air Line Pilots are closer to Air Traffic Controllers than any other users of airspace, it would, however, be wrong to ignore the fact that the sky is occupied by other users who are entitled to a helpful and accurate Air Traffic Control, more especially as they cannot always display the skill of Air Line Pilots. Air Traffic Control cannot be denied the tools and means for handling an orderly though miscellaneous flow of air traffic and this for the safety of all. I am confident that both federations being aware of, and willing to understand, each other's problems, the common aim will be achieved.

During this year the good relations already existing between IFATCA, the American Controllers and Air Line Pilots have been strengthened, through useful and enlightening contacts, next year should see a continuation of this trend, the objectivity and broadness of :nind of all those concerned being a major factor of success.

Report of the 2nd Vice-President Appendix B. 2 Relating to Agenda Item B. l 2 Page 29

During this past year, I have co-operated with the Elective Officers in the management of the Federation. The Member Associations are aware of the various issues that were under consideration. The regular publication of News Letters and Circulars by the Executive Secretary keeps them currently informed.

My functions of supervising the work of the Standing Committees were much reduced thanks to the fact that the Committees closely followed their pre-established work programme. At regular intervals I received copies of the letters by which Mr. Arnold Field Chairman of Standing Committee No. I "Technical and Professional Matters" informed th~ President ?bout the. prog.ress of t~1e worl: programme. The amount of the work done by this Standing Comm1Hee 1s really 1mpress1ve and, at the risk of repeating the words of the President in his opening address, I must congratulate the Chairman and Standing Committee No. I for their excellent work.

Stan~ing Comm.ittee ~o. IV "~uman .Factors in ATC" have made a remarkable start by drafting a questionnaire covering a wide range of items closely connected with the human element in ATC. The draft questionnaire was sent to me for comments and I was requested to circulate it on to the other Officers. The fact that this required some considerable time proves that the Officers appreciated fully the importance of the various aspects of the

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questionnaire. They have endeavoured to complete the draft by adding questions, and made appropriate suggestions as to the presentation of the document. The Member Associations will, without any doubt, be interested in receiving the questionnaire in its final form which is hoped to be ready in the near future. Mr. Eglington, Chairman, and Standing Committee No. IV are also to be complimented on their effort.

At the Officers' Meeting in Brussels on 20-21 October, it was decided that IFATCA should make an attempt of being represented in the ICAO R/T Speech Panel. Therefore, it was thought advisable that the Federation should make necessmy contacts with IFALPA, in order to establish a common R/T Phraseology policy. To this date this has not been done officially. Therefore, I propose to discuss this issue in further detail under Agenda Item B.4.1.3.2 and, to this end, I shall present a resolution to the Conference.

In reference to Item B.3.12: Amendments to Annexes 2 and 11, and PANS/RAC, Doc. 4444; this is partly discussed by Standing Committee No. I in the comments on the ICAO RAC/ OPS Meeting in 1963, and will be further discussed in their comments of the report of the 4th Meeting of the Air Traffic Control Automation Panel. However, I suggest that the allocation of study material (made in 1964) to the Member Associations remain unchanged and that no statements should be made before Member Associations are fully in possession of the amendments to the said documents as a result of ICAO Council action on the recommendations of the RAC/OPS Meeting.

Appendix B. 2 Relating to Agenda Item B. 1.2 Page 29

Report of the Chairman of Standing Committee No. I 1.

Meetings

1.1

The Standing Committee have met in full session on six occasions since the last conference.

1.1.1

Various sub-committees were appointed to deal with specific tasks and this proved an asset in getting the work done.

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Special NAT/RAN Meeting -

2.1

At the request of the President the Committee was asked to prepare a brief on the ICAO Agenda for the above meeting.

2.1.1

This was done, the brief being ready in December 1964. I should like to detail the items upon which comment was made, for I consider you should be aware of the diversity of subjects and of the considerable work involved in preparation of the material. They were:

Appendix B. 3 Relating to Agenda Item 8.2 Page 29

Montreal February 1965

2.1.1.2 2.1.1.3 2.1.1.4 2.1.1.5 2.1.1.6

Operational Requirements.

Low frequency RTTY. H/F Communications.

Extended VHF Communications.

Review of AFTN Services.

2.1.1.7 Separation Minima.

2.1.1.8 Plan of Flight Information Regions.

2.1.1.9 Position Reporting for ATC purposes.

2.1.1.10 Air Traffic Service Procedures and Facilities.

2.1.1.11 Met. Services for Flight Planning and ATC services.

2.1.1.12 Development of Policy Guidelines.

2.1.1.13 Long Term improvements through to the early 70's.

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Work Programme

3.1

You will recall that resolution B.2 of the 1964 Conference detailed the Work Programme for Standing Committee I and the activity of the Committee hos been restricted to these items except for special requests received from the President and the Executive Secretary. Progress is as follows:

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ICAO

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There has been considerable activity with ICAO. Para. 2 describes briefly the work undertaken for the Special NAT/RAN meeting.

Para. 4 details the progress of the Rodar Procedures Paper.

Work hos been commenced upon the Fourth meeting of the Air Traffic Control Automation Panel, comments upon which are required by l 5th May 1965.

3.1.1.3 3.1.1.4

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3.1.l.5

The agenda of the 5th EUM-MED Meeting to be held in 1966 has been received and work on this item will be started after the 1965 Conference.

3.1.l.6

Paper 65.B.33 details a progress report upon the RAC/OPS 1963 Meeting.

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IFALPA

3.1.2.1

Meetings have been held in London and Amsterdam with IFALPA in accordance with resolution B.6 of the 1964 Conference and following these discussions, paper 65.B.23 covering "terrain clearance" is to be tabled at the 1965 Conference.

3.1.2.2

Friendly informal discussions on the subject of Pilot/Controller relationship have been held but this delicate subject has not as yet developed into a form of words and my general impression is that it is far better to leave it in this atmosphere of friendly professional co-operation. This is however a personal view and I will naturally follow whatever line Conference may decide to take.

3.1.2.3

If time permits a separate report will be submitted on the meeting with IFALPA in Amsterdam. Should this not be so however a verbal report will be delivered at Conference.

3.1.3

Working Papers

3.1.3.1

The following Working Papers have been prepared by the Committee and are tabled for Conference.

3.1.3.1.1 65.B.23 Terrain Clearance Responsibility including extend control of VFR flights.

65.B.24 Super-Sonic Transport and ATC (in conjunction with the French Association).

65.B.25 Simultaneous use of Parallel runways.

65.B.27 Air/Ground Data links.

65.B.33 RAC/OPS Meeting 1963.

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Procedures for the Use of Primary Radar

4.1

The Federation paper had been sent to ICAO in December 1963. ICAO issued its draft procedures (SD 10/2 - 64/94) on l 5th June 1964 and these were received

by Standing Committee No. I on lOth August 1964.

4.1.1

In the covering letter the ICAO Secretariat mentioned that although forty three Contracting States and one International Organisation had replied to their letter (SD 1012 - 63/124-5) asking for material, in the event material contributions were received from only 5 States and l International Organisation (i. e. France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America and the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations (IFATCA).

4.1.2

Time was short, for the comments were invited to reach ICAO by 20th September 1964. However, Standing Committee I prepared the comments but were unable to submit them to the President before l 7th September. The President considered that alterations were desirable, but in view of the deadline the comments were sent in their existing form and amended comments were forwarded to ICAO on the l 8th October.

4.1.3

At the meeting of Elective Officers in Brussels on 20th October it was realised that it had not been possible to consult with, or co-ordinate the suggested amendments from the Associations and it was agreed that the following procedure be adopted:

4.1.3.1

As the basic Federation proposed procedures had been circulated to Associations prior to the Brussels Conference.

4.1.3.1.1 Proposed amendments, if non-controversial should be incorporated.

4.1.3.1.2 A questionnaire on controversial points should be circulated to Associations.

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4.1.4

ICAO draft procedures should be circulated to Associations - if there were not enough copies some of the smaller Associations might be able to obtain the procedures from their national authority.

4.1.5

The Federation's comments on the draft ICAO procedures should be circulated to Associations.

4.1.6

Any further draft procedures received from ICAO should be circulated to Associations.

4.1.7

The above action has been taken, with the exception of 4.1.4 as nothing further has been received from ICAO on this matter.

4.1.8

Comments, particularly on the questionnaire, were requested by the Executive Secretary for onward transmission to Standing Committee I and for consideration at the 1965 Vienna Conference.

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Conclusion

5.1

I should like to record my appreciation of the assistance and co-operation which Standing Committee I has received from Corporate Members, ICAO and the National Administrations and to the members of my Committee who have enthusiastically given not only their professional experience but also much of the ir leisure. I wish also to mention the Executive Secretary, whose expert knowledge of ICAO procedures has been of considerable assistance.

5.1.1

Finally, I consider that I should mention my concern at the amount of work which, quite properly, devolves upon this Committee. It is right that IFATCA should participate in the varied matters which have come our way this present year but if our contribution is to represent serious considerotion of the subject much work and research is involved. The situation is at present just about conta inab le but if further expansion occurs and it is difficult to see how it can be avoided, consideration will have to be given in the near future to the provision of o perma nent Secretariat.

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AUA " The friend ly A irl ine路路 took good core of Delegates and Observers. AUA's charming hostesses Ing r id Husek , He lga W i l lnitzer, Ch ri sti H i l lbrand, Susanne Gschell hommer ore shown here with A . Ceb ri on (Spa in), Mau rice Cerf , He nning Th, one, Herbe rt Prell (Ge rmany) and H . Bo uer (Austr ia) .

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RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION A.l Distribution of THE CONTROLLER Page 27

It is resolved that in the IFATCA Manual the Resolution concerning the publication of only one ATC Journal (Para. 5.1.1.2 refers) should be replaced by: "It is resolved that a common IFATCA ATC Journal THE CONTROLLER be published by the Federation. It shall be the aim of Member Associations to distribute one copy of the Journal to each individual member." Para. 4.2.5 a) All after "Journal" be deleted.

RESOLUTION A.2 Financial implications of a permanent IFATCA Secretariat Page 27

It is resolved that the Standing Committee "Finance" should continue to investigate the financial implications of establishing a permanent IFATCA Secretariat and should submit a relevant report to the next Annual Conference.

RESOLUTION A.3 Standard lay-out of papers Page 28

It is resolved to adopt a Standard lay-out of IFATCA papers, in accordance with Working Paper 65 A 12.

RESOLUTION A. 3a IFATCA Manual Administration and Policy Page 28

It is resolved that the IFATCA Manual "Administration and Policy" be the reference document of the Federation, subject to continuous amendment.

RESOLUTION A.4 Standing Committees Page 28

It is resolved to reappoint the present Standing Committees as presently constituted and work programme of Standing Committees II, Ill, and IV to be continued.

RESOLUTION A.5 Nomination Page 28

It is resolved to nominate the following Officers for election:

1st Vice-President Hon. Secretary Editor

Maurice Cerf (France) Ernest Mahieu (Germany) Walter Endlich (Germany)

RESOLUTION A.6 Nomination Page 28

It is resolved to accord a vote of thanks to Mr. R. Campbell (Canada) and Mr. H. Brandtstetter (Austria) for their canditure and to call upon these Gentlemen for other important tasks on behalf of the Federation.

RESOLUTION A.7 IFATCA Regional Organisation Page 28

It is resolved to continue work on the establishment of an IFATCA Regional Organisation and to appoint "Regional IFATCA Liaison Officers" in Austria, Canada, New Zealand, and Uruguay.

RESOLUTION A.8 International ATC University Page 28

RESOLUTION A.9 Venue of next Annual Conference Page 29 RESOLUTION A 10 Legal Committee Page 29

RESOLUTION A 11 Membership Cards Page 29

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It shall be the task of the Hon. Secretary to maintain this document.

It is resolved to authorize Mr. J. Wachtel of the Israel Association to use the name and authority of IFATCA in carrying out his research into the feasibility of an International ATC University.

It is resolved to accept the offer of the Italian Association to organize the next Annual Conference in Rome.

It is resolved that Mr. Campbell of the Canadian Association should continue his studies and should pursue the contacts already established regarding legal aspects in ATS.

It is resolved that the Austrian and Yugoslavian Associations should cooperate in produc路1ng a model Membership Card for individual members which records both membership of the national associations and of I FAT CA, and should submit their proposals to the Elective Officers.

It is resolved that the associations organizing Annual Conference should consider the provision of simultaneous translation facilities in the ICAO languages, provided that no excessive costs incur.

RESOLUTION A.12 Languages at Conferences Page 29

It is resolved that the terrain clearance paper be referred back to Standing Committee I to co-operate with IFALPA and IOPA in order to make further study on the points of Pilot/Controller Relationship.

RESOLUTION B.l Terrain Clearance Page 30

It is resolved that the Super-Sonic Transport paper forms a basic document for further study and that the subject be referred back to Standing Committee I for further research.

RESOLUTION B.2 Super-Sonic Transport Page 30

It is resolved that pilots associations and national administrations be consulted by Member Associations in regard to the standardisation of glide slopes, minimum displacement of runways and ATC procedures and that recommendations in this regard should be made to the Conference.

RESOLUTION B.3 Parallel Runways Page 30

It is resolved that IFATCA recommends the implementation of broadcast of routine ATS information at airports where a reduction in the load on ATC/RT Channels is desireable.

RESOLUTION B.4.1

It is resolved that due to the wide implications of the present aeronautical information service Member Associations should initiate studies into this service with a view to formulating IFATCA policy on dissemination of information.

RESOLUTION B.4.2 Automatic Terminal Information Service Page 30

It is resolved that the paper on Air Ground Data Links should form the basis of further study in conjunction with IFALPA and IAOPA and further that these discussions should bear in mind the relationship between air/ground data links and associated automatic data processing systems.

RESOLUTION B.5 Air Ground Data Links Page 30

It is resolved that navigational capability in the cockpit forms the basis of the ATC system and that IFATCA should endeavour to develop recommendations on the ATC requirements.

RESOLUTION B.6 Area Navigation Aids Page 30

It is resolved that the Belgian Association continue its present study on Closed Circuit Television with the object of presenting recommendations to the next Conference.

RESOLUTION B.7 Closed Circuit Television Page 30

It is resolved that the two studies "Bright Radar Displays" and "10 cm Radar" be removed from the work programme and a study of radar displays and requirements the substituted.

RESOLUTION B.8 Radar Page 31

It is resolved that IFATCA should endeavour to lay down principles of civil/military air traffic control integration which can be realised on a progressive basis and that to further this study member associations are requested to forward to the German Association material necessary to realise this aim.

RESOLUTION B.9 Civil/Military Coordination Page 31

It is resolved that IFATCA in close cooperation with IFALPA and IAOPA take up a study of R/T phraseologies in order to prepare proposals to be made to ICAO.

RESOLUTION B.10 Phraseology Panel Page 31

"It is resolved that the work study programme for Standing Committee I for the coming year should be:

RESOLUTION B.11 Work Programme Page 31

Progress of the 1963 RAC/OPS Report.

Preparation of a Brief for the Automation Panel.

Preparation of a Brief for the EUMED/RAN Meeting to be held in the first quarter of 1966.

Essential Follow-Up Action on the Papers submitted to the 1965 Conference."

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The Operational Use of Primary and SecoD'\ldlairy Radar in the United States

by George M. Waller, Federal Aviation Agency In the United States, primary and secondary radar are used as the principal source of data for monitoring flight progress. Flight progress monitoring by pilot position reporting has become secondary except where radar coverage does not exist and, in many cases, little use is any longer made of it.

Primary radar was adapted to air traffic control use as traffic increased following World War II. With the introduction of jet carriers, continuous radar monitoring was deemed essential throughout the flight of such aircraft. Continuous primary radar coverage alone, however, was determined to be inadequate for assuring continuous radar surveillance and the maintenance of flight identification. Thus, it also became a mandatory requirement for all jets to have coded transponders for the purposes of: 1. radar enhancement, 2. flight identification.

Out of this earlier requirement for the jet carriers grew the requirements for continuous radar coverage and mandatory carriage of coded transponders by all aircraft when Area Positive Control (APC) was initiated. While both primary and secondary radar coverage exist today in positive control airspace (i. e., above 24,000 feet), high altitude sector controllers normally turn the primary radar display down and look only at secondary radar.

A brief look at existing and programmed radar facilities in the United States shows that 82 long range primary radars now are being used for air traffic control en route within the 48 conterminous states. Of these, 54 are jointly used by our military air defense system.

The total number in use is expected to increase to 98 with 82 in joint use. A total of 134 civil and military terminals are using radars for air traffic control. With the exception of some of the terminal radars still being equipped, secondary radar is colocated with each en route and terminal radar. Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) interrogation will be: l. Modes 2, 3 A and C with 3-pulse side lobe suppression at the en route joint use sites with a l : l : l interlace ratio.

2. Modes 3 A and C with 3-pulse side lobe suppression at en route non-joint use and all terminal sites with a l : l interlace.

Implementation of transponders by the users is summarized in Figure l. All new military aircraft are now being delivered equipped with transponders having 3-pulse SLS only and capable of replying to the two ATC Modes 3 A and C with 4096 codes. Further, the military services expect to retrofit 230/o of their fleet by 1967 and complete the program by 1970.

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Civil carriers are providing side lobe suppression and 4096 code capability in time schedule with the ground implementation of our new automation program which we expect to complete by 1970.

General aviation aircraft are becoming equipped at a surprising rate and increasing. The total number of transponders in use by general aviation already exceeds those in the air carrier fleet. The rate of production now exceeds 100 per month as contrasted to 70 shown in Figure 1.

The heavy emphasis on SSR implementation in the United States is prompted by the realization that SSR is a cornerstone upon which air traffic control automation is being built.

All en route centers will be equipped with automatic data processing (ADP) equipment using primary and secondary radar data inputs from 4 to 18 sites (see Figure 2). Where primary and SSR data from an aircraft are both available only SSR data will be processed and used. First implementation of a full capability ADP system is now in progress at our Jacksonville, Florida ARTCC. Also, a limited capability "Stored Program Alpha Numerics" (SPAN) program nearing operational evaluation status at the Indianapolis, Indiana ARTCC provides alphanumeric display of SSR data to the high altitude sector controllers.

Automation of civil terminals will be of three principal categories: 1. About five "metroplexes" having multiple airports under one common approach control facility with primary and secondary radar data inputs from multiple sites (see Figure 2).

2. Ten to twenty, medium to high traffic density airports each having primary and secondary radar data input from a single site.

3. About 50 low to medium density airports each with primary and secondary radar data input from a single site but with less automatic data processing equipment (see Figure 3).

Equipment implementation at these terminals will be guided by the technical and operational knowledge gained from the en route automation efforts previously mentioned and from the Advanced Radar Traffic Control System (ARTS) program at our Atlanta, Georgia terminal.

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Having briefly explained our implementation plans, it is appropriate now to explain how we plan to use the primary and SSR data in the future automated system. Secondary Surveillance Radar will be the preferred data source on all aircraft that are equipped. Primary radar will be used for tracking those aircraft of control interest that are not equipped with transponders having 4096 identity code capability in Mode 3 A. Air traffic control functions that will be accomplished through use of the SSR data will be: 1. Individual aircraft identity and altitude displayed to the controller in alphanumerics; 2. altitude filtering; and 3. functional identity in terms of phase of flight.

We believe firmly that the manner in which we plan to use the SSR modes and allocate the available codes is equally applicable here in Europe. While details of such a plan wil I not be attempted as part of this presentation, with proper allocation of the 4096 codes, functional identity and aircraft identity can be provided on he same mode.

While much effort is yei路 required in adapting the concepts of this plan for use in Europe such a plan can be: 1. Introduced now during the existence of a predominantly limited air and ground capability; and 2. used during the extended transition period while a mixed environment of both air and ground capability is expending and neither precludes nor requires change whenever full capability is achieved.

In closing, let me stress that the manner in which the planned use of the SSR modes and codes is developed now in Europe can avoid much needless equipment cost and operational complexity in the air and on the ground, and expedite achievement of the full benefits that are potentially available from SSR.

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Site for Maastricht UAC handed over to EUROCONTROL At the invitation of the Netherlands Government, the Permanent Commission of the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) held its Xlth Session at Moostricht (Netherlands) on 11 th June 1965, at which th e presidency of this Commission of Ministers was conferred on Mr. More Jacquet, Minister of Transport and Public Works of the French Republic, and the Vicepresidency on Mr. Roy Jenkins , Minister of Aviation for the United Kingdom as from 1st July 1965.

This was followed by a brief ceremony at Beek Aerodrome ot which the deed placing at the disposal of EUROCONTROL the land for the con struction of the future Moostricht Control Centre was solemnly transferred to the Organisation by the Nethe:fonds Administration. This new centre, th e first of its kind to be built by EUROCONTROL, is designed to provide air traffic control in the upper airspace over Be lgium, Netherlands and Northern Germany.

The transfer was effected by Mr. S. A. Posthumus, the Netherlands State Secretary for Transport and "Wo te rstoot" on behalf of his Government and by Mr. A. Bertra nd, Belgian Minister of Communications and President of EUROCONTROL in t he name of that Organisation.

The Belg ia n Mini s ter of Commun icat ions, Mr. Bertrand, h andi ng over the parchment regardi ng the land transfer for Moostricht UAC to Mr. Rene Bulin , Director Genera l of EUROCONTROL.

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by Dr. A. Etzrodt, Editor

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Wit h the progress of automa tion in many field s of every-day life, by which numerous operation s ore toke n over by machines, the degree lo which these machi nes con be relied on lo carry out the operatio ns entrusted lo them is being eve r more widely discussed . The field of "re lia bilityâ&#x20AC;˘ hos a ssumed particular importance wi th the developme nt of space naviga tion because here o nl y such eq ui pment is used which cannot b e ma intained o r re paired during ope ra tio n and which therefore ho s to operate with the utmost reliab ility.

In Ge rmon technica l literatu re there ore a nu mber of s tudies dealing with certain scie ntific asp ects of the problem as e.g. mathematical stati s tics, but it wou ld b e difficu lt and requires much lime to keep up with all pub lica tions in the field if one wants to hove a full picture of the s ubject a s a whole.

The ser ies of reports entitled "Techn ische Zuverlossigkeil in Einzc l¡ dorstellungen" is on attempt to fu lfil! a real need and offers the great advan tage that its selection o f pub lications is adopted lo the requ iremen ts of those concerned wi th the practica l aspec ts of the problem. The first booklets already indicate the w ide ra nge of activities in which the systemat ic inves t ignotion into reliability hos become o n essential port of the studies undertaken. In a ddition, they show how mathematical method s con be a pplied to reliability p ro b lems and thus also appeal to those readers interested in the basic a spects of the question.

Re liability costs money and the investigation into this prob lems would be incomp le te without an analysis of the economic implications.

This s ub jec t was a lread y token up in the fi rs t book.

The reports on international events, sympos iums, e tc. in the field o f reliability, reviews of pub lications and information on comi ng even ts

and mee tings will be wide ly app reciated. The subjects of the contributions announced for the next publica tions s how that the idea s se t out by the editor in the first book with regard lo the purpose o f these publ ications will conseque ntly b e fo llowed up. vVz

Mock-up o f Mooslricht UAC.

Greek Civil Aviation Training Centre to obtain the Status of a University

By Greek Low N o. 4464, Article 22, of 29th April 1965, the Greek Air Traffic Control Officers ore transferred from civil service cate gory " B" to category "A", wh ich comp rises th e sci e ntifi c sta ff o f t he civil service.

As it is ne cessary according to the civil service code to hold a Universi ty d egree or equivalent qua lifications to join or to tra ns fer to the "A" grade, Co ntrol lers who do not yet meet t hi s req ui rement w ill graduate the Civil Aviation Train ing Centre which, by the same low, ho s become on institut e eq ui valent to a University.

The majority of t he G reek Controllers already hold a Unive rsity degree, o r hove equiva lent qualificat ion s; the im plemento~ion of the new low will thus not cause serious d ifficulti es in staffing ATS units. Where advanced tra in ing is re qu ired , Contro ll ers will be traine d in sma ll g roups.

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After the Conference

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. . . all participants were overwhelmed by the excellent organisation, the high standard of the deliberations, and the charming "Wiener Gemutlichkeit". Here is an extract from the great number of letters that reached the Austrian Air Traffic Controllers Association: Recht herzlichen Dank fUr eine sehr ausgezeichnete IFATCA Jahresversammlung. Unser ganzer Aufenthalt in Wien, Eurer wunderbaren Hauptstadt, war ein schones Erlebnis.

Carl Ahlborn, Schweden Thank you again for the wonderful hospitality displayed by your organization, the Austrian Government and the Austrian Airlines during the IFATCA Conference. The arrangements were superb and greatly appreciated.

George Waller, FAA Thank you very much indeed for all your hospitality at the IFATCA Conference. It was very interesting indeed and it was also a great pleasure for me to be in Vienna.

D. H. Wooley, The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News

vermogens ouch einer relativ kleinen Berufsgruppe gegeben.

B. Ruthy, Swiss A TCA Just a short letter to thank you for the magniflcant Conference you organised so efficiently in Vienna. Everyone spoke most highly of the arrangements.

G. W. Monk On behalf of the Belgian Guild of ATC, we congratulate you and the Members of the AATCA f~r the wonderful organization of the very successful 4th Annual Conference.

The Belgian Delegation thank you for the hospitality that they enjoyed during their stay in your lovely Vienna.

A. Maziers, Belgian Guild We are hoping that the Conference will be very successful and that the stated resolutions will be able to raise the conditions of our profession and the social status of the air traffic controllers, who are responsible for such an important part of the safety of air navigation.

Mr. W. Mishinkin, SSSR

On behalf of the Italian Delegation attending the Vienna Conference, I want to thank you again for your hospitality and for all you have done to make our stay in Vienna a most agreeable one.

Corio Tuzzi, ANACNA

On behalf of the officers of IFATCA I take this opportunity to thank you wholeheartedly for all your efforts which have made the Conference such a big success.

L. N. Tekstra, President

We wish to assure you that it was really a great pleasure to attend the meeting, which ows his succes to your perfect organization and kindest assistance to all the participants. Furthermore, we greatly enjoyed the time we spent together with your President and your Secretary, whom we sincerely hope to meet soon again.

Ing. M. Franchetti, Selenio

Back to Paris after a too short stay in Vienna, I want to express my sincere admiration for the way you organized our Annual Conference. I have attended many international meetings and I can say that yours was certainly the best. Would you please be so kind as to convey my thanks and congratulations to the Austrian Controllers who helped you in this enterprise.

I want to thank you for all the arrangements you made on our behalf in connection with the IFATCA Conference.

We were all very impressed with the way things were organised and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Vienna. Please give my regards to Mr. Brandstetter and tell him I think the Austrian Controllers Association did a magnifkant

... the Austrian Civil Aviation Administration ordered two of the Selenia Radars (see opposite page) which were displayed during the IFATCA exhibition at Vienna Schwechat Airport. ... the AATCA nominated its new Council:

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R. N. Harrison,Solartron I should like to record my appreciation of the courteous and efficient manner in which your Association conducted the affairs of the Vienna Conference.

I hove very pleasant memories of your people and your Country and trust that it will not be long before I visit it again. Mrs. Girling joins me in sending congratulations on a successful Conference to yourself, Mr. Kihr and your other officers whom we had the pleasure to meet.

A. Field, Guild of ATC Now that I have returned to Scotland I would like to take the opportunity to convey my thanks to yourself and the Austrian Guild Members for the wonderful hospitality shown to me at the I FAT CA Conference.

Ted McClusky, ATCC Prestwick Im Na men der Schweizer Delegation an der 4. I FAT CA Jahreskonferenz mochte ich Sie zu der ausgezeichneten Organisation der Togung begluckwunschen und Ihnen unseren herzlichsten Dank aussprechen. Sie und der VOFVK haben eine eindrucksvolle Demonstration des Leistungs-

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Maurice G. Cerf, Paris

President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Secretary First Vice Secretary Treasurer First Vice-Treasurer Pub I ic Relations Professional Problems Social Problems

Herbert Brandstetter Helmut Kihr Hans Bauer Rudolf Obermayr Walter Seidl Wolfgang Chrystoph Konrad Hirsch Kurt Told Heinrich Pritz Alfred Nagy

The Plenary of the 4th Annual Conference elected Mr. Herbert Brandstetter as IFATCA Liaison Officer for the EUMED Region. The Council of AATCA accepted the nomination of Mr. Brandstetter unanimously. . .. the President of the CC Workers Union of the Civil Aviation Workers, Mr. W. Mishinkin informed the AATCA that he will visit Austria in late August and September to c?ntact the Austrian Air Traffic Controllers for a professional e~chan~e of ~xperience and ideas. A delegation of Austrian Air T raff1c Controllers shall visit Moscow in the near future to study ATC systems and facilities.

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Decca/ Harco is th~ only system that provides al! the fac ilities_for the auto_matic, .accurate navigation ~f sub- and supersonic aircraft. With the Data Li nk t hi s in-flight information 1s continuously relayed tot e ATC centre.

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On the wound the. Oat.a Link permits the accurate display of the id entity, alti_tude and position of all co-operati ng aircraft. It 1s econom1.cal .in the use of ! he radio freq uency spectrum, is not ambiguous and has a service range to the limit _o f _the _commu.n1cat1ons band being used . Its twoway faci lity reduc~s use _of speech and eases the wor~- l oad by eliminating routine reports and messages . With the Data Link the A ir Traffic Controller can interrogate aircraft in the order he requires, and he can be sure also that he and the pi lot are using the same navigational data.

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