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Polar Operations
Topic Description
This topic provides an overview of the operational characteristics unique to the Northern Polar area. Lessons cover risks and provide mitigation strategies related to fuel freeze, the effects of space weather, and the challenges of operating in Areas of Magnetic Unreliability (AMU). Also covered are passenger recovery plans in the event of diversion, and specific communication procedures and contingencies.
4 Lessons:
Introduction and Airspace
Environmental Risks
Navigation and Communications
Planning and Space Weather
Topic Outline
- Airspace specific to North Polar operations
- Passenger recovery plans from the diversion airport
- Fuel freeze prevention strategies and monitoring requirements
- Review the use of Polar checklists
- Areas of Magnetic Unreliability (AMU)
- Communication procedures and contingencies
- Space weather effects, mitigation strategies, and planning considerations