Eco Pilot Training at OAA
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Eco Pilot Training at OAACaptain Michael Fitz-Costa
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COPENHAGEN - AND BEYONDACHIEVING A GLOBAL APPROACH TO REDUCING AVIATION EMISSIONS At Greener Skies 2009 aviation leaders will outline their visionary plans to make aviation greener as they seek a rightful place among industry equals at the world most important climate change forum.
Aviation is responsible for 2% of man-made CO2 emissions worldwide
Industry
G8 and ICAO policy, 50% CO2 reduction by 2050
Emissions Trading System (ETS) EU directives are now in place
Effecting 2700 air carriers flying to and from Europe
The EU require details of both Revenue Tonne Kilometers (RTK) and CO2 emissions to be kept by all carriers
Industry
Problems with ETS…
ETS Aug. 31 deadline extended
UK's announced that it does not have "a firm and agreed list" of operators to be regulated by each member state
European Commission has not yet announced 2012 emissions cap for flight into Europe
Industry is waiting for further information on ETS
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
Every Kg of combusted jet-A1 is generating 3.16 kgs of CO2
i.e. 100 kgs jet-A1 corresponds to 316 kgs of CO2 which can be mathematically proven with Stoichiometric law
CH4 + 2(O2 + 3.76N2) -> CO2 + 2H2O + 7.52N2
Why Eco Pilot Training?
An important piece in the Airlines fuel saving strategy
The Airline:
Why?
• Environmental issues affecting all airlines – (Branding)
• Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is coming
• Fuel cost savings – with training program, it will strengthen the airlines’ saving potential
The Airline:
Expand into fuel saving behaviour within:
• Type rating and conversion training
• Recurrent training – LPC/OPC
Strengthening fuel saving behaviour and environmental thinking in pilots
Target Customers:
• Small and medium sized Operators -
• Training must be flexible due to very different level of maturity among the Airlines fuel conservation programs
Fuel cost today per A/C per year:• Charter: €8-10 Million• Scheduled: €5-8 Million
Strengthening Fuel Saving Behaviour
Training program
Phase 1 commitment
Management Commitment… “Plan for Success”
Key players…
CEO, DFO and Chief pilots
Time frame… 1-3 days with OAA consultants and lecture basis
Phase 1 Phase 1 Briefing
Executive Management decision Top priority… Fuel saving
Flight OperationsA review of ALL Operating Procedure
Review ALL fuel critical areas
Training of employeesChange of culture
Phase 1 Phase 1 Training
• The challenge is to convince all flight crew member that a change in behaviour might be or is needed.
• The aviation business is generally “conservative”, and changes are sometimes met with scepticism.
• Many flight crew members operate and plan their operation like they always have.
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Training program
Phase 2
Course summary “Green Module”
• Flight crew awareness of how to operate the aircraft more fuel efficient
• Lower the operating costs of the airline, more profit to the airline and secure long-term success of the company
• More environmental friendly operation
Phase 2Ground School
Relevant theory will be covered• Economical facts (and ETS if applicable)• Environmental facts• Aircraft performance & aerodynamics• Engine deterioration• Active flight planning
Phase 2Flight Training
Two simulator sessions• Focusing on a fuel efficient operation during
different LOFT sessions• How to conduct a more fuel efficient flight
operation• Convince pilots that efficient flying can make a
difference
Training Program
Phase 3
Consultation and follow up performed 3x in first year
• To ensure that the airline continue to work with the program in a day-to-day operations
• To monitor the progress of the program and solve any issues
• External operational expertise is offered via Parc Aviation on demand for line training, line checks etc
Boeing fuel figures (examples)
How much is a 1% reduction in fuel consumption worth, according to Boeing?
Type Fuel saving/year/aircraft CO2 reduction/year/aircraft
B777 265-340 000 litres 670- 860 000 kgB767 113-151 000 litres 286-382 000 kgB757 94- 132 000 litres 239- 334 000 kgB737 57-95 000 litres 144-240 000 kg
1. Assumed typical aircraft utilization rates. Actual utilization rates may differ2. Assumed density of JET-A1 = 0.8 kg/dm3. 1kg JET-A1 = 3.16 kg of CO2
Fuel Savings for a Scheduled European Flight
Assumptions: an average flight burn of 3500 kg, flight time ≈ 1:10fuel price €0.7 kg daily FC(legs) = 6
Savings on burn/legSavings on burn/leg 1 % 1 % 2 % 2 % 3 %3 % 4 % 4 % 5 %5 %
kg JET-A1kg JET-A1 3535 7070 105105 140140 175175
kg COkg CO22 111111 221221 332332 442442 553553
Annual Savings kgAnnual Savings kg 7665076650 153300153300 229950229950 306600306600 383250383250
Annual Savings Annual Savings €€ 5365553655 107310107310 160965160965 214620214620 268275268275
A “Good Example”
Some airlines have focused on these important issues in the last 2-3 years.
In general, they have had some fuel saving campaign running, affecting the whole company.
One European operator among others reports an improved fuel efficiency of 4%, an North American operator reports an improved fuel efficiency of 5%.
A flight from Stockholm to Berlin with a Twin jet operation, with a fuel burn of 3500 kg, some examples of fuel savings initiatives:
Five minutes less APU usage 11 kgSingle engine taxiing for 10 minutes 58 kgTake-off with packs off 3 kgAcceleration altitude 800 ft instead of 1500 ft 24 kgOptimum speed with a lowered Cost Index 50 kgLanding with partial flap setting 8 kgIdle reverse on landing 15 kgEngine wash program 20 kgWeight reduction 500 kg (fuel or equipment) 15 kgRemoval of external dirt accumulation 29 kg
233 kg
A “Good Example” (Hard)
A Good Example (soft)
Flight crew chasing 1 min of short cuts 45 kgFlying optimum altitudes at all times 66 kgAlways enter winds aloft in FMS/FMGS 45 kgA Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) 50 kg
Σ206 kg
Total “hard+soft” = 439 kgs of fuel burnConclusion: Every kilo counts on every flight…..
Generic Business Case
• Charter Operator (small) with 10 A320 • Estimate 6 crew per A/C = 60 crew• Yearly fuel cost €8million x 10 = €80million
Savings potential 4-6% = € 3-5 million per year
Extra direct mandatory investment needed for the Operator on market price should give a return of investment of less than 12 months
Thank you!