India and Middle East Overview

PRESENTED BY:

John Tuten, Chief Pilot, Honeywell International Inc.

Todd McCutchan, Captain, Al Rushaid Aviation Limited

Russell Bunger, Master Mission Advisor, Zulu Team, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

Monday, March 21, 2016 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

International Operators Conference | San Diego, CA | March 21 – 24, 2016

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Your panel

• Moderator: Darryl Young, Director TSS Operations, Universal Weather

and Aviation, Inc.

• Panelist: John Tuten, Chief Pilot, Honeywell International Inc.

• Panelist: Todd McCutchan, Pilot, Al Rushaid Aviation Limited

• Panelist: Russell Bunger, Master Mission Advisor, Zulu Team,

Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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Agenda• What are the potential “showstoppers” to

identify before an international trip?

• How to prepare and pre-plan for those

challenges and be ready to react to changes

in:

– India

• VIDP / New Delhi

– UAE

• OMDB / Dubai

– Jordan

• OJAQ / Aqaba

– Israel

• LLBG / Tel Aviv

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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A Region with Complexities• India

– Government requirements

– Pace of life

– Administrative requirements

• Middle East

– Cultural differences

– Religious differences

– Security

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Equipage

• May need a tow bar

Pre-Planning Considerations – Aircraft Equipment Requirements

Sources: Europics – Richard Chemel

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Review handler information from

your third-party provider:

– Airport notes

– Air traffic control (ATC) information

– Parking requirements

– Etc.

Pre-Planning Considerations – Handling Information

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Review State rules and procedures

on the facilities directory

• Speed control procedures

• Within 30 nautical miles (NM) of

aerodrome below flight level (FL)150

• Mandatory unless assigned a different

speed by ATC

Pre-Planning Considerations – Facilities Directory

Sources: Reproduced with permission of Jeppesen Sanderson,

Inc. NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE

© Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. 2016

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Continuous Descent Final

Approach (CDFA)

Pre-Planning Considerations – Facilities Directory (cont.)

Sources: Reproduced with

permission of Jeppesen

Sanderson, Inc. NOT FOR

NAVIGATIONAL USE

© Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc.

2016

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Normal vs. Restricted Airport Operating Minimums (AOMs)

• India publishes AOMs classified as either Normal or Restricted AOM

• Normal AOM is for use by scheduled Indian and international airline operators only

(unless approved otherwise)

Pre-Planning Considerations – Facilities Directory (cont.)

Sources: Reproduced with permission of Jeppesen

Sanderson, Inc. NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE

© Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. 2016

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• High frequency (HF) communication

used in remote and oceanic airspace

• Controller Pilot Datalink

Communication (CPDLC) available

in Chennai and Kolkata flight

information region (FIR)

• Automatic Dependent Surveillance

(ADS)/CPDLC is available in Delhi

and Mumbai on certain airways

Pre-Planning Considerations – Facilities Directory (cont.)

Sources: CAPA - Centre for Aviation

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India – Pilot’s PerspectivePre-Planning Considerations – Meteorology

Monsoon season (June-August) examples

Sources: Indian Press Information Bureau (both

images)

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India – Pilot’s PerspectivePre-Planning Considerations – Meteorology (cont.)

Monsoon season (June-August) examples

Sources: Reuters (both images)

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India – Pilot’s PerspectivePre-Planning Considerations – Meteorology (cont.)

Smoke and fog examples

Sources: the Beijinger (both images)

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India – Pilot’s PerspectivePre-Planning Considerations – Meteorology (cont.)

Smoke and fog examples

Sources: John Tuten

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Distance between destination

and alternates

• Converted Meteorological

Visibility (CMV)

– Derived Runway Visual Range

(RVR)

• Takeoff Minima – RVR 500

meters (M)

• Strategic Lateral Offset

Procedures (SLOP)

• Visual approaches

Pre-Planning Considerations – Other Considerations

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Enroute from EFHK

• Countries you will overfly:

– Russia

– Kazakhstan

– Uzbekistan

– Turkmenistan

– Afghanistan

– Pakistan

Enroute Information - Example

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Communications

– 10-minute notice - FIR penetration - Afghanistan, Pakistan and India

– Very high frequency (VHF) is the domestic primary communication method in

India

– “Whiskey” airways – domestic use only

• Brief arrival info early (VIDP has 21 briefing pages)

• Limited coordination between domestic and military centers

• Ask ATC for standard terminal arrival route (STAR) and landing runway

• Trans alt 4000 ft.

Flying to and within India

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Approach charts often divided into initial and final

segments

• Military airfield approach charts

• Parking stands (remote)

• Crew declarations (what & why?)

• Passengers and luggage (chain of custody)

• Customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) clearance

time

On the Ground in Delhi (VIDP)

Sources: Indian AIP

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Excellent international hotel chains

• Catering from hotels is

recommended

• Venturing out and about?

– Sights and sounds

– Security and threats

Overnight Considerations

Sources: Associated Press

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India – Pilot’s Perspective

• Aviation fuel and taxes

• Departure procedures and

recommendations

• Filing the flight plan

• Air defense clearance (ADC) and

flight information clearance (FIC)

• Phraseology

– Calling for clearance

– Calling for start

• Disinsection

Departing India

Sources: Plasma Pool

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India – Viewer Question

When traveling to/from or over India, is CPDLC required?

a) Yes

b) No

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India – Answer

The correct answer is No.

CPDLC is not required for aircraft traveling to/from or over India. However,

CPDLC is available over certain areas (Chennai and Kolkata FIR) and on

certain airways in Delhi and Mumbai’s FIRs. It can make your life much

easier.

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India - Country Overview

• Permit and operational lead times

• Passport and visa requirements

• Public holidays / events

• Fuel duty

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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India - Country Overview - Permits

• Permit and operational lead times

– Prior Reference Country (PRC) permits

– Overflights

– Technical stops

– Landing

• Civilian airport

• Military field

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India - Country Overview – Additional

Considerations

• Passport requirements

• Visa needs

– Remain overnight (RON)

– Tech stops

– Drop offs / Pick ups

– Visas on arrival

• Public holidays / events

• Fuel

– Planning

– International and domestic operations

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India

• Operating hours

• Slot requirements

• CIQ

• Security

• Parking

• Tow bar

Delhi (New Delhi), Indira Gandhi International (VIDP) Operations

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Middle East – Pilot’s Perspective

• Flight planning

• Flying in the region

• Meteorology

• Alternates

• Overview of the region

Pre-Planning Considerations

Sources: Todd McCutchan

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Middle East – Pilot’s Perspective

• Countries overflown

– VIDP-OMDB

• Pakistan

• Iran

• Oman (depending

on route of flight)

– OMDB-OJAQ

• Saudi Arabia

– OJAQ-LLBG

• No overflights

• ATC / Communications

Enroute Information

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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Middle East – Pilot’s Perspective

• Landing permits

• Arrivals

• Charts / Facilities directory

• Airport operations

Arriving to the Airport – Operational Concerns

Sources: Todd McCutchan

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Middle East – Pilot’s Perspective

• Crew appearance

• Customs and immigration

• Access to the aircraft

• Restricted items

• Hotels

• Access to services

• Religious holidays and national days

On the Ground Considerations

Sources: missabaya.com

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Middle East – Pilot’s Perspective

• Arriving at the airport

• Fuel uplift

• Departure procedure

Day of Departure

Sources: Todd McCutchan

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Middle East – Viewer Question

What is the transition level for all of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

countries?

a) 15,000 ft. (descent) – 13,000 ft. (climb)

b) 13,000 ft. (descent) – 15,000 ft. (climb)

c) 17,000 ft. (descent) – 15,000 ft. (climb)

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Middle East – Answer

The correct answer is:

A. 15,000 ft. (descent) – 13,000 ft. (climb)

Many operators confuse the two.

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Country

Overview

• Permit and operational lead times

• Sponsor requirements

• Passport information

• Visa requirements

• Public holidays / events

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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UAE

• Operating hours

• Slot requirements

• CIQ

• Fuel

• Parking

Dubai, Dubai International (OMDB) Operations

Sources: Todd McCutchan

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Jordan - Country Overview

• Permit and operational lead times

• Sponsor requirements

• Passport information

• Visa requirements

• Public holidays / events

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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Jordan

• Operating hours

• CIQ

• Fuel

• Tech stops

• Arrival / departure process

Aqaba, King Hussein International (OJAQ) Operations

Sources: jordantimes.com

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Israel - Country Overview

• Permit and operational lead times

• Sponsor requirements

• Passport information

• Visa requirements

• Public holidays / events

Sources: Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

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Israel

• Operating hours

• Slots / PPR requirements

• Fuel

• VIP lounge

• Arrival / departure process

• Parking

Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion International (LLBG) Operations

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Middle East – Viewer Question

What sponsor information does CAA Israel require?

a) Sponsor information connection to the flight, and copy of passport or

driver’s license

b) Sponsor information, connection to the flight, and driver’s license

information

c) Sponsor information, connection to the flight, copy of sponsor ID, and

passport or driver’s license

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Middle East – Answer

The correct answer is:

Sponsor information, connection to the flight, copy of sponsor ID, and

passport or driver’s license. Without this information, the landing permit

request won’t be accepted.

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India and Middle East Planning Guide

You can find all the information we

covered today in the India and Middle

East Planning Guide.

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John Tuten – Chief Pilot,

Honeywell International Inc.

• Corporate Chief Pilot for Honeywell International in

Morristown, New Jersey

• 25 years as a professional pilot, including extensive

experience operating business jets worldwide

• Experience in the Cargo, Fractional and Major airline sectors

• Over 10,000 hours of flying experience accrued

• Supports Honeywell Aerospace as a customer and media

demonstration pilot

• Member of NBAA’s International Operations Committee

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Todd McCutchan – Pilot, Al-Rushaid Aviation

Limited

• Corporate pilot with Al-Rushaid Aviation Limited and

has been flying the Bombardier Global Express since

2007

• Previously was the President of 3 FBOs and a Flight

Department Manager

• Flown over 60 different types of aircraft and to more

than 70 countries

• Active in the GA and Warbird communities

• During his off time flies a Beech T-34 and Yak 50 and

teaches tailwheel, formation, aerobatics, and upset

training

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Russell Bunger – Master Mission Advisor,

Zulu Team, Universal Weather and Aviation,

Inc.• Master Mission Advisor, Zulu Team

• Over 18 years in international trip planning

• Facilitated over 15,000 trip segments worldwide

• Retired from the U.S. Army with over 30 years combined

service in the Active and Reserve component in numerous

career fields

• Completed tours of duty in Europe, Africa, and two combat

tours in Iraq

• Former military Air Traffic Controller

• Current Dispatch License

Thank you for attending our session!

We’re happy to answer your individual

questions after the session!

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