1. ATN Conference ATN ConferenceCPDLC 23/24 Sept 2003 Martin Robinson Deputy VP IAOPA Europe ATN Conference CPDLC 23/24 Sept 2003 Martin Robinson Deputy VP IAOPA Europe

2. The International Council of Aircraft Owner & Pilot Associations IAOPA is a non profit federation of 53 autonomous,non-governmental national General Aviation (GA) Organisations.IAOPA is a non profit federation of 53 autonomous,non-governmental national General Aviation (GA) Organisations. IAOPA has been representing GA for more than 35 years.IAOPA has been representing GA for more than 35 years. –We have over 450,000 members world-wide. IAOPA is a non profit federation of 53 autonomous,non-governmental national General Aviation (GA) Organisations.IAOPA is a non profit federation of 53 autonomous,non-governmental national General Aviation (GA) Organisations. IAOPA has been representing GA for more than 35 years.IAOPA has been representing GA for more than 35 years. –We have over 450,000 members world-wide.

3. What is GA/AW? What is GA/AW?

4. TransportTransport Mention aviation to most people and their minds will turn immediately to the airline on where they live, they may think about military aviation. Yet both these sectors are very small compared with the size and scale of the GA movement.Mention aviation to most people and their minds will turn immediately to the airline on where they live, they may think about military aviation. Yet both these sectors are very small compared with the size and scale of the GA movement. The commercial airlines in the UK operate about 850 aircraft (20% fewer than in 1950 according to Civil Aviation Authority records) and use 23 airports – some of those only occasionally.The commercial airlines in the UK operate about 850 aircraft (20% fewer than in 1950 according to Civil Aviation Authority records) and use 23 airports – some of those only occasionally. The UK GA fleet comprises more than 10,000 aircraft that operate from 140 licensed airports and aerodromes and more than 350 private airstrips.The UK GA fleet comprises more than 10,000 aircraft that operate from 140 licensed airports and aerodromes and more than 350 private airstrips. While more than 70% of all GA activity has some business or safety purpose, 85% of all seats sold by airlines are for purposes of holiday travel – or personal pleasure.While more than 70% of all GA activity has some business or safety purpose, 85% of all seats sold by airlines are for purposes of holiday travel – or personal pleasure. Mention aviation to most people and their minds will turn immediately to the airline on where they live, they may think about military aviation. Yet both these sectors are very small compared with the size and scale of the GA movement.Mention aviation to most people and their minds will turn immediately to the airline on where they live, they may think about military aviation. Yet both these sectors are very small compared with the size and scale of the GA movement. The commercial airlines in the UK operate about 850 aircraft (20% fewer than in 1950 according to Civil Aviation Authority records) and use 23 airports – some of those only occasionally.The commercial airlines in the UK operate about 850 aircraft (20% fewer than in 1950 according to Civil Aviation Authority records) and use 23 airports – some of those only occasionally. The UK GA fleet comprises more than 10,000 aircraft that operate from 140 licensed airports and aerodromes and more than 350 private airstrips.The UK GA fleet comprises more than 10,000 aircraft that operate from 140 licensed airports and aerodromes and more than 350 private airstrips. While more than 70% of all GA activity has some business or safety purpose, 85% of all seats sold by airlines are for purposes of holiday travel – or personal pleasure.While more than 70% of all GA activity has some business or safety purpose, 85% of all seats sold by airlines are for purposes of holiday travel – or personal pleasure.

5. GA is Personal Transport General Aviation plays a vital role in a country’s transportation system, as do roads,railways, the airlines and shipping.General Aviation plays a vital role in a country’s transportation system, as do roads,railways, the airlines and shipping. Think of business aviation, flying in support of the emergency services, such as police, air ambulance and medical repatriation. Add to these flying training, for both professional and private pilots, aerial photography and survey,pipeline and electricity cable patrols and you have the measure of the contribution that General Aviation makes to the economy. A GA aircraft is really a car with wings and,as with the car, may be used jointly for business or pleasure. Its practicality depends on access to airports and airspace; unreasonable restrictions on either can be seriously detrimental to the economic and social welfare of the community – both nationally and locally.Think of business aviation, flying in support of the emergency services, such as police, air ambulance and medical repatriation. Add to these flying training, for both professional and private pilots, aerial photography and survey,pipeline and electricity cable patrols and you have the measure of the contribution that General Aviation makes to the economy. A GA aircraft is really a car with wings and,as with the car, may be used jointly for business or pleasure. Its practicality depends on access to airports and airspace; unreasonable restrictions on either can be seriously detrimental to the economic and social welfare of the community – both nationally and locally. A mile of road leads nowhere; a mile of runway leads everywhere.A mile of road leads nowhere; a mile of runway leads everywhere. General Aviation plays a vital role in a country’s transportation system, as do roads,railways, the airlines and shipping.General Aviation plays a vital role in a country’s transportation system, as do roads,railways, the airlines and shipping. Think of business aviation, flying in support of the emergency services, such as police, air ambulance and medical repatriation. Add to these flying training, for both professional and private pilots, aerial photography and survey,pipeline and electricity cable patrols and you have the measure of the contribution that General Aviation makes to the economy. A GA aircraft is really a car with wings and,as with the car, may be used jointly for business or pleasure. Its practicality depends on access to airports and airspace; unreasonable restrictions on either can be seriously detrimental to the economic and social welfare of the community – both nationally and locally.Think of business aviation, flying in support of the emergency services, such as police, air ambulance and medical repatriation. Add to these flying training, for both professional and private pilots, aerial photography and survey,pipeline and electricity cable patrols and you have the measure of the contribution that General Aviation makes to the economy. A GA aircraft is really a car with wings and,as with the car, may be used jointly for business or pleasure. Its practicality depends on access to airports and airspace; unreasonable restrictions on either can be seriously detrimental to the economic and social welfare of the community – both nationally and locally. A mile of road leads nowhere; a mile of runway leads everywhere.A mile of road leads nowhere; a mile of runway leads everywhere.

6. Business Aviation Business Aviation includes: Business Aviation includes: air taxi operations, in which clients charter whole aircraft, and corporate operations in which a company owns and operates its own aircraft using professional pilots. air taxi operations, in which clients charter whole aircraft, and corporate operations in which a company owns and operates its own aircraft using professional pilots. Business Aviation provides industry and commerce with speed and flexibility of operation which the rigid schedules and time-wasting routines of airline travel deny to those who need to travel quickly, cost-effectively and by the most direct routing. Business Aviation provides industry and commerce with speed and flexibility of operation which the rigid schedules and time-wasting routines of airline travel deny to those who need to travel quickly, cost-effectively and by the most direct routing. It enables busy executives to complete trips in a day which otherwise would involve the frustrations and expense of overnight stops.It enables busy executives to complete trips in a day which otherwise would involve the frustrations and expense of overnight stops. It is no coincidence that many of the world’s most profitable companies operate their own aircraft.It is no coincidence that many of the world’s most profitable companies operate their own aircraft. There are well in excess of 1200 corporately owned aircraft in Europe.There are well in excess of 1200 corporately owned aircraft in Europe. Business Aviation includes: Business Aviation includes: air taxi operations, in which clients charter whole aircraft, and corporate operations in which a company owns and operates its own aircraft using professional pilots. air taxi operations, in which clients charter whole aircraft, and corporate operations in which a company owns and operates its own aircraft using professional pilots. Business Aviation provides industry and commerce with speed and flexibility of operation which the rigid schedules and time-wasting routines of airline travel deny to those who need to travel quickly, cost-effectively and by the most direct routing. Business Aviation provides industry and commerce with speed and flexibility of operation which the rigid schedules and time-wasting routines of airline travel deny to those who need to travel quickly, cost-effectively and by the most direct routing. It enables busy executives to complete trips in a day which otherwise would involve the frustrations and expense of overnight stops.It enables busy executives to complete trips in a day which otherwise would involve the frustrations and expense of overnight stops. It is no coincidence that many of the world’s most profitable companies operate their own aircraft.It is no coincidence that many of the world’s most profitable companies operate their own aircraft. There are well in excess of 1200 corporately owned aircraft in Europe.There are well in excess of 1200 corporately owned aircraft in Europe.

7. Singles: The Majority! GA Aircraft European GA aircraft totals 46000European GA aircraft totals 46000 36800 Single Engine36800 Single Engine 9200 Multi Engine9200 Multi Engine

8. CPDLCCPDLC The goal of CPDLC is to provide a means of data communications in ATC operations as a supplement to A/G voice communications. The addition of data communications will support improvements in airspace use and capacity. Data communications will:The goal of CPDLC is to provide a means of data communications in ATC operations as a supplement to A/G voice communications. The addition of data communications will support improvements in airspace use and capacity. Data communications will: - Provide for a more dynamic and efficient A/G information exchange mechanism- Provide for a more dynamic and efficient A/G information exchange mechanism - Provide an additional means of communication between pilots and controllers- Provide an additional means of communication between pilots and controllers - Reduce congestion on the voice channels- Reduce congestion on the voice channels - Reduce operational deviations resulting from misunderstood instructions and read back errors- Reduce operational deviations resulting from misunderstood instructions and read back errors And thereby enhance safety !And thereby enhance safety ! The goal of CPDLC is to provide a means of data communications in ATC operations as a supplement to A/G voice communications. The addition of data communications will support improvements in airspace use and capacity. Data communications will:The goal of CPDLC is to provide a means of data communications in ATC operations as a supplement to A/G voice communications. The addition of data communications will support improvements in airspace use and capacity. Data communications will: - Provide for a more dynamic and efficient A/G information exchange mechanism- Provide for a more dynamic and efficient A/G information exchange mechanism - Provide an additional means of communication between pilots and controllers- Provide an additional means of communication between pilots and controllers - Reduce congestion on the voice channels- Reduce congestion on the voice channels - Reduce operational deviations resulting from misunderstood instructions and read back errors- Reduce operational deviations resulting from misunderstood instructions and read back errors And thereby enhance safety !And thereby enhance safety !

9. AirspaceAirspace Currently IFR traffic is separated from VFR traffic.Currently IFR traffic is separated from VFR traffic. GA IFR traffic falls into two camps Piston Engine or Turbine Engine.GA IFR traffic falls into two camps Piston Engine or Turbine Engine. Piston Engine aircraft have lower ceilings; whereasPiston Engine aircraft have lower ceilings; whereas Turbine aircraft operate more efficiently at altitude.Turbine aircraft operate more efficiently at altitude. Currently IFR traffic is separated from VFR traffic.Currently IFR traffic is separated from VFR traffic. GA IFR traffic falls into two camps Piston Engine or Turbine Engine.GA IFR traffic falls into two camps Piston Engine or Turbine Engine. Piston Engine aircraft have lower ceilings; whereasPiston Engine aircraft have lower ceilings; whereas Turbine aircraft operate more efficiently at altitude.Turbine aircraft operate more efficiently at altitude.

10. Who are we not talking about? We see no value in CPDLC for VFR operations. We have concerns over IFR operations conducted in single pilot aeroplanes: High Workload !We see no value in CPDLC for VFR operations. We have concerns over IFR operations conducted in single pilot aeroplanes: High Workload ! We do not know of any manufacture of VDL-2 data link radios (suitable for CPDLC) that are intended for piston powered GA aircraft.We do not know of any manufacture of VDL-2 data link radios (suitable for CPDLC) that are intended for piston powered GA aircraft. CPDLC in terms of Data link applications is a low priority for GA overall.CPDLC in terms of Data link applications is a low priority for GA overall. We see no value in CPDLC for VFR operations. We have concerns over IFR operations conducted in single pilot aeroplanes: High Workload !We see no value in CPDLC for VFR operations. We have concerns over IFR operations conducted in single pilot aeroplanes: High Workload ! We do not know of any manufacture of VDL-2 data link radios (suitable for CPDLC) that are intended for piston powered GA aircraft.We do not know of any manufacture of VDL-2 data link radios (suitable for CPDLC) that are intended for piston powered GA aircraft. CPDLC in terms of Data link applications is a low priority for GA overall.CPDLC in terms of Data link applications is a low priority for GA overall.

11. Who are we talking about? The Business Jet operation may benefit from CPDLC in a way similar to the airlines i.e. Operational benefitsThe Business Jet operation may benefit from CPDLC in a way similar to the airlines i.e. Operational benefits Particularly across the Atlantic where HF is still in wide use.Particularly across the Atlantic where HF is still in wide use. Safety is enhanced- less misunderstandings especially where English is not the first language.Safety is enhanced- less misunderstandings especially where English is not the first language. Security is also enhanced.Security is also enhanced. The Business Jet operation may benefit from CPDLC in a way similar to the airlines i.e. Operational benefitsThe Business Jet operation may benefit from CPDLC in a way similar to the airlines i.e. Operational benefits Particularly across the Atlantic where HF is still in wide use.Particularly across the Atlantic where HF is still in wide use. Safety is enhanced- less misunderstandings especially where English is not the first language.Safety is enhanced- less misunderstandings especially where English is not the first language. Security is also enhanced.Security is also enhanced.

12. US AOPA tells us That if the FAA successfully implements VDL-3 technology in the Nexcom a CPDLC functionality may be included for very low or no cost and therefore interest by the GA community may rise. That if the FAA successfully implements VDL-3 technology in the Nexcom a CPDLC functionality may be included for very low or no cost and therefore interest by the GA community may rise. This is considered to be 5-10 years away.This is considered to be 5-10 years away. That if the FAA successfully implements VDL-3 technology in the Nexcom a CPDLC functionality may be included for very low or no cost and therefore interest by the GA community may rise. That if the FAA successfully implements VDL-3 technology in the Nexcom a CPDLC functionality may be included for very low or no cost and therefore interest by the GA community may rise. This is considered to be 5-10 years away.This is considered to be 5-10 years away.

13. A SKY Full !! A SKY Full !! If the demands on airspace capacity are to be met by 2015 then creative solutions will need to be found for all airspace users. However…If the demands on airspace capacity are to be met by 2015 then creative solutions will need to be found for all airspace users. However… We understand that to achieve the benefits of CPDLC you only need 80% of the users to equip.If this is correct you may not require GA to install VDL-2.We understand that to achieve the benefits of CPDLC you only need 80% of the users to equip.If this is correct you may not require GA to install VDL-2. If the demands on airspace capacity are to be met by 2015 then creative solutions will need to be found for all airspace users. However…If the demands on airspace capacity are to be met by 2015 then creative solutions will need to be found for all airspace users. However… We understand that to achieve the benefits of CPDLC you only need 80% of the users to equip.If this is correct you may not require GA to install VDL-2.We understand that to achieve the benefits of CPDLC you only need 80% of the users to equip.If this is correct you may not require GA to install VDL-2.

14. European or US approach? Europe is driven by operational requirements/ needs (Airlines).Europe is driven by operational requirements/ needs (Airlines). One size fits all !!One size fits all !! The US approach is based on how the technology can be best used!!The US approach is based on how the technology can be best used!! The Business Aviation community will need to be convinced of the benefits of CPDLC:if CPDLC is to be mandated Cost verses Benefits studies will need to demonstrate the payback period in terms of fuel burn and less delays.The Business Aviation community will need to be convinced of the benefits of CPDLC:if CPDLC is to be mandated Cost verses Benefits studies will need to demonstrate the payback period in terms of fuel burn and less delays. Europe is driven by operational requirements/ needs (Airlines).Europe is driven by operational requirements/ needs (Airlines). One size fits all !!One size fits all !! The US approach is based on how the technology can be best used!!The US approach is based on how the technology can be best used!! The Business Aviation community will need to be convinced of the benefits of CPDLC:if CPDLC is to be mandated Cost verses Benefits studies will need to demonstrate the payback period in terms of fuel burn and less delays.The Business Aviation community will need to be convinced of the benefits of CPDLC:if CPDLC is to be mandated Cost verses Benefits studies will need to demonstrate the payback period in terms of fuel burn and less delays.

15. The airlines and business aviation both employ professional pilots. The airlines and business aviation both employ professional pilots. GA: IFR or VFR, for the private GA: IFR or VFR, for the private pilot, training at his or her expense pilot, training at his or her expense Single Pilot IFR high work load. Single Pilot IFR high work load. Cost of VDL-2 for piston powered aircraft? Cost of VDL-2 for piston powered aircraft? The airlines and business aviation both employ professional pilots. The airlines and business aviation both employ professional pilots. GA: IFR or VFR, for the private GA: IFR or VFR, for the private pilot, training at his or her expense pilot, training at his or her expense Single Pilot IFR high work load. Single Pilot IFR high work load. Cost of VDL-2 for piston powered aircraft? Cost of VDL-2 for piston powered aircraft? Things to think about!

16. Our average members technology needs are different to the airlines. We need to identify commonalities & maximize them. Global solutions = potential affordability for all General Aviation operations. Our average members technology needs are different to the airlines. We need to identify commonalities & maximize them. Global solutions = potential affordability for all General Aviation operations. Consideration Consideration Consideration

17. SummarySummary GA has a large and varied fleet.GA has a large and varied fleet. Cockpit space limited.Cockpit space limited. The GA community is sensitive to high costs.The GA community is sensitive to high costs. GA’s Training needs are different.GA’s Training needs are different. GA means personal transport for business & recreation.GA means personal transport for business & recreation. To participate in new CNS / ATM solutions GA can support benefit driven solutions so long as the benefits are clearly identified.To participate in new CNS / ATM solutions GA can support benefit driven solutions so long as the benefits are clearly identified. Low cost equals more participants.Low cost equals more participants. GAGA has a large and varied fleet. CockpitCockpit space limited. TheThe GA community is sensitive to high costs. GA’sGA’s Training needs are different. GAGA means personal transport for business & recreation. ToTo participate in new CNS / ATM solutions GA can support benefit driven solutions so long as the benefits are clearly identified. LowLow cost equals more participants.