Abstract:This paper presents the initial evaluation of the EACAC study, which is investigating delegation by the controller to the pilot of some tasks related to separation assurance. The concept is applied in managed airspace for two classes of application: crossing and passing in en-route, and sequencing in Terminal Manoeuvring Area. The concept relies on two key points discussed in the paper: "limited delegation" and "flexible use of delegation". The initial evaluation using a simplified ATC environment has been set… Show more
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