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Standard Operating Procedures

1. WHY
   This Standard Operating Procedure outlines the tasks to be accomplished by controllers when conducting a position change briefing.

2. WHO
   The Maintenance/Update responsibility for this policy lies with the Training Management Centre (TMC). This policy has been approved by IVAO-INDIA hqrs for training purposes and was drafted by Rohit Dalaya and Karan Malik on 01-01-2012. All recommendations/modification for updates to this policy should be sent to the TMC for review and approval.

3. TO WHOM
   This policy is intended for all controllers logging on to any Position in the Indian Division.

4. FROM WHERE
   It is said that we learn from our own mistakes! ! ! Majority of them have been made at the time when an ATC position change over takes place. The reason is simple: Correct and pertinent information is not passed over or is done in a hurry. The use of the tasks outlined below are mandatory inorder to reduce these errors and conclude an effective method of transfer of control.

5. REQUIREMENTS
   
   1. Observe the Position (New Controller)
   1. Log onto the IVAC position as an Observer and connect to the same Teamspeak channel as the current controller with same callsign but with an additional number.
   E.g. VIDP_APP1
   2. Observe the work environment, position of various traffic on the radar and the operational situation.Familarise yourself with the weather, runway in use, NOTAMS and any pertinent information.
   3. Listen to the voice communications and co-relate the traffic as they are being controlled.Make a note of any operational actions to be done.
   4. Set your primary frequency to that of the position you are about to take over.
   5. Advise the controller being relieved that you have completed above steps by saying “Monitoring Complete”
   
   
   2. The Briefing (Controller being Relieved/New Controller)
   1. The controller being relieved will brief the new controller once the latter indicates that he is ready to start his briefing by saying “PCB”
   2. The controller being relieved will brief the New controller on the following:
   • Traffic Information (Flow of traffic,any traffic in holding,aircraft waiting for release.
   • Special Requests by pilots
   • Adjacent Control position coordination
   • Primary runways being used
   • METARS of special interest, weather phenomena like fog etc
   3. The New controller will clarify any questions that he has with the controller being relieved.
   
   
   3. Final Assumption of Control (Controller being Relieved/New Controller)
   1. The New controller after satisfying himself of all information will now send a message saying “I have Control” and the Relieving controller shall respond with “You have Control” and LOG OFF The New controller will immediately LOG IN to his new position making sure that he does not select voice comm while connecting.This will make sure that the Teamspeak channel remains open while he makes this shift and thereafter to continue controlling.He will then assume all aircraft in his jurisdiction to gain control.
   4. Post-Transfer Observation (Controller being Relieved)
   1. The Controller being Relieved will now log back ON as observer to the same position.He will monitor the New controller and make sure that nothing has been forgotten and that positive control has been assumed by the New controller.Incase , there is any pertinent information to be shared, he will do so by sending a message to the new controller.The controller being relieved may now sign off making sure that the new controller has all required information for his position.

   NOTE: The transfer may be done on Teamspeak itself by using WHISPER or via chat.