Flexible Use of Airspace and Collaborative Decision Making Presented by Akashnee van Vuuren 31 January 2014 AIM The AIM of this presentation is to share information of the importance of Collaborative Decision Making pertaining to Flexible use of Airspace. SCOPE Background CDM Partners Relevant Documentation CDM Process FUA Timeline Benefits Recommendations Background Background Airspace Management of FUA resides within the CAMU Implementation and concept of FUA. Access Equity. The responsibility of the unit. CDM Partners CDM Partners involved in Processes CDM Partners involved in Processes Relevant Documentation Relevant Documentation for CDM Partners Flexible Use of Airspace is explained and documented in: RSA AIP GEN 3.3.8 ATNS Website (www.atns.co.za) on CAMU page CDM Process CDM Process of FUA FUA Timeline FUA Timeline The Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) Concept has been developed at the three Levels of Airspace Management: STRATEGIC COMPONENT Long term planning – large scale military exercises, significant changes to airspace and route structure and special events. 70 Day requirement (AIP). PRE-TACTICAL COMPONENT Airspace users engaged in normal operations e.g.: Aerial Surveys, Para Drop, Fly Past – 48 hours requirement. TACTICAL COMPONENT Day to day flight operation. Requirement of 7 operational hours. Benefits Benefits of Collaboration Participation by ATM Community Security Enhanced and Efficient Operations Safety Predictability Recommendations Inputs for Recommendation There have been challenges identified which has needed to be resolved by means of proper CDM. Stakeholder Consultation Process:  Aviation Industry  Community Response time by Stakeholders  Letter of Agreements (LOA’s) Participation in CDM Initiatives  All Stakeholders The End