The differences in methodologies used across the world for the reporting of runway conditions have been a longstanding cause of confusion and misinterpretation by flight crews and identified as a leading factor in multiple aircraft and accidents over the years. A...
In the previous posts, we explained different aspects of Global Reporting Format (GRF) regulations and the changes in respect to runway inspectors’ work. In practice, the transition to GRF regulation might create some confrontations that need to be considered...
In the previous post, we introduced ICAO flowchart that has been published as a guidance material for the runway inspectors to report runway conditions according to GRF regulations and by using RCAM table. The previous blog focused on ICAO flowchart during winter...
In the previous posts, we discussed How to assess and report the runway in Global Reporting Format (GRF) and how to report runway conditions. We continue this topic by introducing ICAO flowchart that has been published as a guidance material for the runway inspectors....
In the previous posts we discussed different aspects of the Global Reporting Format (GRF) that should be considered in the assessment of runway conditions. We discussed that the inspector has to take into account several inputs when he/she is assessing one runway...
With the current methodology of runway condition monitoring, when a runway is contaminated by ice or snow, the runway inspectors need to determine the type, depth, and coverage of these contaminants. GRF must be enforced for worldwide implementation from 4 November...
Does airport support cockpit crew to carry out performance calculation? Runway condition report (RCR) in GRF format is characterized by two distinct features: runway conditions are reported by using RCAM surface descriptions runway conditions are reported per runway...
GRF regulations demands knowledge on aircraft performance. Contaminant selection and RWYCC assessment is based upon trained person’s judgement considering the effect on airplane performance. In this context the trained person refers to runway inspector responsible for...
In the previous post, we discussed How to assess and report the runway in GRF. In GRF regulations, the inspector has to take into account several inputs when he/she is assessing the overall condition of the runway. Among the five different input channels in runway...
In the previous post , we discussed the Global Reporting Format (GRF). GRF is a standardized language reporting format for runways surface conditions around the globe. In GRF regulations, runway condition code assessment should be based upon trained inspectors’...
Accidents related to slipperiness (runway excursions) is one of the top safety risks of airports all around the world. A majority of runway excursions occur when the runway is contaminated by water, ice, or snow. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s...
