General guidelines

General

The purpose of this document is to ensure that quality service is provided at all times in UK airspace, and also so that a controller will never find himself submerged, and unable to cope.

It is mandatory for all IVAO members controlling a UK position to follow these guidelines. Users who do not comply may be asked to close their position.

The guidelines

1. Active controllers should be able to use all functions of IvAc, and have read the manual thoroughly.
   
   
2. All controllers must populate their ATIS with the following information:
   - Position name (Full name, not ICAO code. e.g. 'Heathrow Director', not EGLL_N_APP)
   - Voice channel (if applicable)
   - Weather / runway information / TA/TL (if applicable)
   - No unnecessary remarks in the remarks section
   
   
3. The language used for aviation in the UK is english and must be used at all times
   
   
4. All controllers must use standard UK phraseology at all times
   
   
5. When available, controllers should read and understand the appropriate airport/sector procedures before logging on. If you should have any doubts please don't hesitate to contact the FIR chief, or AOC if there is no chief
   
   
6. Controllers are required to have all applicable charts and sector/unit procedures available while on duty
   
   
7. Controllers must make proper use of all datatag labels (F5 = cleared waypoint, F7 = cleared speed, and F8 = cleared altitude) at all times. The cleared waypoint (F5) field is only to be used for the appropriate intention code.
   

In addition to the above controllers are required to meet the requirements set out in the position SOPs.

Visiting controllers

The United Kingdom division participates in the Guest Controller Approval scheme. Controllers who are not members of the United Kingdom division will be required to take a certification exam before opening any UK unit.

We do have a limited number of instructors available as well as our own division members to train. As a result, it is possible there may be a delay before we can perform a practical check. It is therefore important to read the relevant theory material in the Training > Courses section and be familiar with relevant local procedures before requesting the session if you wish the request to be taken seriously. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

For more information about this exam visit the Controller Training section of this site or contact a member of the FIR or Training staff.

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