A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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affected by this change was very influential. 5 out of 7 present on the call agree there is a risk of significant increase of runway incursion with the loss of the RID. However, there is considerable disagreement on what weight to apply to the data, how to quantify it, and whether we can get better data. An information request through the Dos for similar data to what we provided was requested. Further information to follow. Closed Run way Occupancy Prevention Device (CROPD): • Live Testing is scheduled initially at JFK for the month of August then RNO and MDW into next year. CROPD if proven reliable will be the first use of voice recognition to provide safety alerts. Each facility's tes t will run for a month after which all test equipment will be removed by the contractor, data examined by MITRE, and next steps planned. Initial train - the - trainer training will be conducted on July 12 th . Ms . Gee will be present for the initial facilitator a s well as some live testing. Airport Construction Advisory Council (ACAC): • The ACAC continues to support construction activities throughout the NAS. NATCA representatives are reminded that Bridget Gee represents NATCA on the council and can assist with challenges associate with airport construction. Due to recent events at uncontrolled airports, both non - towered and towered, a communication gap in NOTAM distribution has been uncovered. A construction notice automation process is being worked. The fundin g portion has been approved. Our next step is to do a design review and the detailed requirements in which the ACAC and myself will be involved with during the development. Root Cause Analysis Team (RCAT): • Bridget Gee is now the RCAT Industry Co - Chair on the RCAT. The RCAT met on 6/2/16. We reviewed 4 Category "B" incursions which included DTW, FLL, HNL, and LGA. Finalized minutes once completed will be sent out. BNA CAR: • Ms . Gee is currently working on a CAR for BNA due to the airport being expanded t wice since the control tower was opened in 1981. The expansions have resulted in multiple runway and exit areas having limited or completely obstructed views from the tower. The inability to observe aircraft exiting the runways, or holding in position make s it difficult for BNA controllers to effectively control traffic. Final report will be sent out once completed. Timely Airport Maintenance Notification CAR: • This CAR has not been inbriefed yet but will be on June 21 st . More information to follow.