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STUDENT ATC

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STUDENT PILOT

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APPROVED GCA

Welcome to IVAO LEBANON’s training center: Phoenix Academy

We are dedicated to providing a realistic and immersive training experience for aspiring pilots and air traffic controllers in the simulated aviation world. Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment where virtual skies become your training ground, and cutting-edge technologies replicate the challenges of real-world aviation. Our expert instructors, coupled with advanced simulation tools, ensure that you receive top-notch training, preparing you for the exciting and complex virtual skies.

Join us at the Phoenix Academy on IVAO, where your journey to mastering virtual aviation begins.

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Rules and Regulations

To provide optimal assistance in both Pilot and ATC training programs, it’s essential for you to install TeamViewer or a similar screen-sharing tool on your computer. This allows your trainer to observe your actions, guide you effectively, and, if necessary, take control to demonstrate correct procedures. Please be aware that your trainer may not have the same aircraft or simulation setup as yours, making it challenging to explain unfamiliar procedures. Our proficient trainer team conducts sessions in English.

By applying for any listed training module, whether it’s for Pilot or ATC, you automatically agree to the following rules for a seamless process. Keep in mind that our trainers volunteer their free time to assist you:

  1. Punctuality is crucial for your training sessions.
  2. If unable to attend a scheduled session, promptly notify your trainer.
  3. Complete any assigned homework or preparations diligently.
  4. Familiarize yourself with relevant manuals before attending a session.

Violation of these rules will result in an initial admonishment from your trainer, reminding you of the agreed-upon terms. A second violation will lead to immediate exclusion from any training program, whether it’s for Pilot or ATC, for the next 6 months. Following this period, you may reapply for training.

The duration of each module, whether it’s for Pilot or ATC, is individualized. We understand that some individuals may need multiple attempts to grasp certain procedures, while others may comprehend them immediately. Regardless of the time required, we are committed to supporting you without imposing any undue time pressure.

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Training

If you’re new to IVAO and eager to embark on your virtual pilot career, this course is tailored just for you. A dedicated trainer will guide you through your initial flight experience until you attain your Commercial Pilot (PP) rating. Together, you’ll delve into various flight rules and maneuvers, shaping you into a proficient pilot. Our objective is to ensure that, by the conclusion of each training session, you are thoroughly prepared for your practical exam, aiming for a successful first attempt.

What will be covered during your training:

  1. Flight Planning: Understand the basics of planning a virtual flight, including route selection, fuel calculations, and navigation.
  2. Aircraft Familiarity: Gain proficiency in operating the virtual aircraft you’ll be using for your PPL training. This includes understanding the cockpit, systems, and controls.
  3. Communication Skills: Develop effective communication skills for interacting with virtual air traffic control (ATC) and other pilots. This includes using correct radio phraseology and understanding ATC instructions.
  4. Navigation: Learn virtual navigation techniques, including the use of navigation aids, charts, and instruments. Understand how to navigate to and from airports.
  5. Lebanese VFR Routes: Understand and be capable of flying lebanese VFR routes, without inadvertently entering Dangerous, Restricted or Prohibited areas.
  6. Emergency Procedures: Be familiar with virtual emergency procedures and demonstrate the ability to handle common in-flight emergencies, such as engine failures or navigation system malfunctions.
  7. Flight Maneuvers: Master basic and advanced virtual flight maneuvers, including take-offs, landings, climbs, descents, and turns.
  8. Regulatory Knowledge: Understand virtual aviation regulations and procedures relevant to the IVAO network. This includes adherence to virtual air traffic rules.
  9. Meteorology: Develop a basic understanding of virtual meteorology, including how weather conditions can impact virtual flights.
  10. Decision Making: Demonstrate good decision-making skills during virtual flights, including assessing situations and making sound choices based on virtual scenarios.
  11. Simulator Operation: Be proficient in operating the flight simulator software, including understanding settings, controls, and features.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
PP Briefing Guide.

Requirements:

Successfully complete the PP Exam.

Practical Subjects:

  1. Submit a flight plan.
  2. Execute an IFR departure procedure.
  3. Navigate en route.
  4. Implement an IFR arrival procedure.
  5. Demonstrate holding over a VOR.
  6. Execute an ILS approach.
  7. Perform a missed approach.

Theoretical Subjects:

  1. Acquire knowledge on aircraft and performance.
  2. Master chart reading and IFR procedures.
  3. Understand flight instruments and navigation equipment.
  4. Gain proficiency in meteorology.
  5. Familiarize yourself with phraseology.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
SPP Briefing Guide.

Requirements:

Successfully pass the practical SPP Exam.

Practical Subjects:

  1. File a flight plan.
  2. Execute an IFR departure procedure.
  3. Navigate en route.
  4. Implement an IFR arrival procedure.
  5. Demonstrate holding over a fix.
  6. Execute an ILS approach.
  7. Perform a non-precision approach.
  8. Execute a missed approach.
  9. Perform a circling approach.

Theoretical Subjects:

  1. Acquire knowledge on aircraft and performance.
  2. Master chart reading and IFR procedures.
  3. Understand flight instruments and navigation equipment.
  4. Gain proficiency in meteorology.
  5. Familiarize yourself with phraseology.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
CP Briefing Guide.

Requirements

Successfully passed practical CP Exam

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
ATP Briefing Guide.

Exam

Required Online Hours: Complete online hours until approval from Lebanon TC/TAC for the next attempt.

Recommended Preparation Flights:

  1. Undertake 4 flights to/from an aerodrome with specified VFR routing or reporting points.
  2. Conduct 4 flights utilizing a VOR/NDB for navigation.
  3. Engage in 2 cross-country flights involving touch-and-go/traffic pattern training.

Approved Aircraft: Single Engine Piston Aircraft (SEP).

Examiners may pose specific questions regarding aircraft details, airspaces, procedures, or local peculiarities. A strong understanding of these aspects, especially when scoring around 75/100, can significantly impact success.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
PP Briefing Guide.

Required Online Hours: Accumulate online hours until receiving approval from a Lebanese Trainer for the next attempt.

Recommended Preparation Flights:

  1. Perform 4 flights to/from an aerodrome with a published standard ILS approach procedure.
  2. Undertake 4 flights with VOR intercepting exercises.
  3. Conduct 4 flights executing a published missed approach procedure.
  4. Engage in 4 flights executing a holding over a VOR, whether published or virtual.

Approved/Required Aircraft: Utilize Multi-Engine Piston or Multi-Engine Turboprop aircraft, including upper light or light-medium aircraft such as Beech-1900, Dash 8, and similar models.

Note: Refer to the specific guidelines provided by our Trainer for detailed instructions and additional requirements.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
SPP Briefing Guide.

Required Online Hours: Accumulate online hours until receiving approval from a Lebanese Trainer for the next attempt.

Recommended Preparation Flights:

  1. Complete 4 flights to/from an aerodrome with a published non-precision approach procedure (without ILS in the background), such as VOR, NDB, or localizer only.
  2. Undertake 4 flights with a flown holding over a FIX, whether published or virtual.
  3. Conduct 4 flights executing a flown published missed approach procedure.
  4. Engage in 4 flights executing a flown circling approach.

Approved/Required Aircraft: Utilize twin-engine jet aircraft in category M, such as Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Fokker 100, and similar models.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
CP Briefing Guide.

Information

For this rating you are going to be examined by IVAO HQ.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
ATP Briefing Guide.

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Training

The ADC training is designed to prepare candidates for the ADC exam, conducted on the TWR position, with responsibilities extended to the DEL and GND stations. This comprehensive training encompasses all topics from AS1 to AS3. To ensure the validity of the exam, there’s a minimum traffic requirement, including the handling of emergency traffic.

The training and exam are structured into three parts:

  1. Theoretical Part: Candidates are required to answer questions specific to the airport and IVAO documentation. This segment evaluates their theoretical knowledge.
  2. Practical Part: Candidates undergo a practical evaluation on the TWR position, managing DEL and GND stations as well. This hands-on experience assesses their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-time, simulated environment.
  3. Debriefing: Following the practical assessment, a debriefing session is conducted to review performance, provide feedback, and address any questions or concerns.

Successful completion of the ADC training and exam demonstrates proficiency in air traffic control, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for operational responsibilities on the specified positions.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
ADC Briefing Guide.

Requirements:

Successfully complete the ADC Exam.

Practical Objectives:

  1. Accurately identify departing traffic.
  2. Provide efficient vectors for arriving traffic.
  3. Assign altitudes in compliance with MRVA and TMA limits.
  4. Implement effective traffic separation measures.
  5. Correctly label aircraft.
  6. Operate within both horizontal and vertical limits of the designated Area of Responsibility.
  7. Execute proper handoffs of traffic to CTR and TWR at the appropriate juncture.
  8. Coordinate seamlessly with CTR, TWR, and adjacent stations.

Theoretical Subjects:

  1. Address topics specific to the airport as outlined in the ATMM’s self-study list.
  2. Understand IFR separation principles with radar.
  3. Master approach and departure phraseology.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in holding procedures.
  5. Comprehend Expected Approach Time (EAT) concepts.
  6. Familiarize yourself with IFR arrival and approach procedures.
  7. Understand IFR precision approach and associated minima.
  8. Explain STAR charts thoroughly.
  9. Recognize Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA) and minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA).

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
APC Briefing Guide.

Requirements:

Successfully pass the practical APC Exam.

Practical Objectives:

  1. Issue clearances for traffic to follow the correct STAR.
  2. Efficiently coordinate with adjacent stations, independently seeking necessary information (e.g., runways in use, STARs of foreign airports).
  3. Maintain awareness of both the Area of Responsibility and that of adjacent stations, ensuring timely and accurate traffic transfers.
  4. Effectively identify and apply relevant Letters of Agreements (LoAs).
  5. Provide accurate route clearances and direct instructions.
  6. Utilize appropriate ACC phraseology, including expressions like “descend FL… to be level at” and “cleared to … via ….”
  7. Demonstrate a high level of situational awareness regarding airspace and traffic.

Theoretical Subjects:

  1. Familiarize yourself with Swiss Radar OM and the Letters of Agreements (LOAs) specific to the corresponding sector.
  2. Understand Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) principles.
  3. Master en-route phraseology for effective communication.
  4. Gain knowledge of the CTR controller position and associated responsibilities.
  5. Explore traffic management principles, particularly at the area control level.
  6. Understand Minimum Off Route Altitudes (MORA) as outlined in the APC documentation.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
ACC Briefing Guide.

Exam

Required amount of hours

  • Minimum 50 hours or as many hours of online time until Lebanon TC/TAC give their OK for the exam.

Approved station

  • Beirut Tower – OLBA_TWR

Required adjacent ATC stations

  • Beirut Approach or Beirut Control must be staffed.
  • Beirut Ground should not be staffed.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
ADC Briefing Guide.

Requirements:

Successfully complete the ADC Exam.

Requirements

  • Minimum 100h or as many hours of online time until Lebanon TC/TAC give their OK for the next attempt.
  • Theoretical Approach Controller Exam must be passed.

Approved station

  • Beirut Approach – OLBA_APP

Required adjacent ATC stations

  • Beirut Tower must be staffed during the exam.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:

APC Briefing Guide.

Requirements:

Successfully pass the practical APC Exam.

Requirements

  • Minimum 200h or as many hours of online time until Lebanon TC/TAC give their OK for the next attempt.
  • Theoretical Area Controller Exam must be passed.

Approved station

  • Beirut Control – OLBB_CTR

Required adjacent ATC stations

  • Beirut Tower must be staffed.

Examination process and documentation can be found in the:
ACC Briefing Guide.

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