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Publication (TPP). We are evaluating the ICAO process of just indicating that there are low, close-in obstacles. • 16-DWG-017 – ODP with Multiple Sector Departures: AFS-420 is reviewing the draft criteria to ensure there is no issues with pilot confusion or multiple sectors with climb gradients. • 17-DWG-021 – Copter criteria: The DWG approved the recommendation for further action and recommended to combine the Copter recommendations into one larger action to update and harmonize Copter Criteria in FAA Orders. The DWG decided to have a sub-group to work the issue and will provide updates monthly. • 17-DWG-022 – RNAV Departure Climb-in-hold documentation guidance: AFS-420 will draft guidance in Order 8260.46 and coordinate with the group. • 17-DWG-023 – Departure CG in Transitions: AFS Flight Ops has evaluated the AJV proposal and determined that it could cause climb performance issues. It was decided that an approval would be needed to exceed the en route climb gradient in the transition. • 17-DWG-024 – DP RNAV Early Turn Distance Greater than Leg Length: AFS-420 will work with MITRE and AJV-5 to create draft criteria to resolve the issue. • 18-DWG-026 – MSA on Departure SID/ODP: The issue will be sent back to the ACM-IPG for further discussion with a broader group to include industry. A proposed change to MSAs will be briefed at the ACM-IPG. Our next meeting is Nov. 7 from 2-3PM CDT (3-4 PM EDT). Pilot Controller Procedures & Systems Integration (PCPSI) We met in Henderson, Nev. on Oct. 30-Nov. 1 where the following information was discussed: • Wrong Surface Operations: Received a briefing from Julie Purdy, Manager of Flight ASAP from American Airlines, where she and her team did research focusing on landing clearances. They selected four events where ATC changed the landing runway, and although the pilots read back the correct information still remained lined up on the wrong runway. Due to these events, FAA Notice 7110.761, Landing Clearances, became effective on Oct. 26, indicating that "CHANGE TO RUNWAY (number), RUNWAY (number) CLEARED TO LAND" is the phraseology that must be used when changing a landing runway clearance. • Airspeed Scenario Issues: A presentation was given by Lev Prichard of Allied Pilots Association (APA). • Conditional Clearances and Large Height Deviations: A presentation was given by Dr. Kim Vardosi, VOLPE, which focused on using conditional clearances such as "CLIMB/DESCEND TO REACH (altitude) AT (time (issue time check) or fix, waypoint) or AT (time) CLIMB/DESCEND and MAINTAIN (altitude)". • Climb Via Except Maintain: A presentation was given by Gary McMullin of SWA, and he recommended that "CLIMB VIA Except" not be allowed to be used because its causing issues with pilots.

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