Low Visibility Operations (LVO) CAT III Course

WHY LEARN NAME?

This training is suitable for both winter and tropical runway surface conditions
The objective to give relevant, reliable information on the runway surface condition.
Explain the need for and fundamental requirements of the GRF for assessing and reporting runway conditions
Describe factors that require adjustment for braking and accelerating in order to account for runway conditions

A standardized method of reporting in relation to airplane performance data.
Improving the safety of airport operations.
Complete a Runway Condition Report (RCR) to assess the performance of a take-off and landing
Summarize the end-to-end process of assessing and reporting runway conditions

WHY LEARN LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVO) CAT III?

CAT III training focuses on achieving the highest safety standards in extremely low-visibility conditions, enabling crews to conduct fully automated landings with precision.
This course is suited for flight crews operating autoland-capable aircraft, as well as technical and ground teams supporting advanced LVO procedures.

Participants receive detailed instruction on regulatory frameworks for CAT III operations, including system redundancy, fail-operational criteria, and airport LVP requirements.
Maintain operational continuity even in the most challenging weather by ensuring your team can manage CAT III procedures flawlessly and avoid costly disruptions.

Introducing the Low Visibility Operations (LVO) CAT III course from Scandlearn, an advanced course created for flight crews and technical staff operating in the most challenging low-visibility environments. This training delivers the specialised expertise, system understanding and operational discipline necessary to ensure safe and seamless operations during CAT III autoland and ground-movement procedures.

Why LVO CAT III Matters in Aviation

Mastery of Autoland in Near-Zero Visibility
CAT III capability is essential for operations in extremely low visibility, where crews must rely on autoland systems and advanced aircraft redundancy to maintain the highest level of landing safety.

Mastery of Advanced Automation
CAT III instruction builds strong competence in fail-passive and fail-operational systems, approach mode logic, rollout guidance and failure recognition—critical for fully automated landings.

Operational Continuity in Severe Conditions
Highly trained crews can maintain reliable schedules even in dense fog or extreme low-visibility events by operating within CAT III minima and ensuring compliant, predictable performance.

Further Benefits of LVO CAT III

Autoland Proficiency: Deepening knowledge of how fail-passive and fail-operational autoland systems behave during CAT III operations.
Failure Management: Understanding how to identify, assess and respond to system downgrades or alerts during near-zero-visibility landings.
Runway & System Requirements: Recognising the stringent technical and airport infrastructure standards that support CAT III capability.

Why Choose Our Course

Important and In-depth Content: Our course covers every key aspect of LVO CAT III training for Flight Crew.
Modern Training Approach: Like all Scandlearn courseware, this course is designed not only to train your team but to help make the training experience a better one with visually engaging course material.
Competency-Based Training Approach: Our CBTA format focuses on knowledge, skills and attitudes enhancing learning outcomes.
Regularly Updated: Scandlearn is dedicated to ensuring that our LVO CAT III training stays up-to-date with the required frequent updates from regulators.

Course Structure

Our Low Visibility Operations (LVO) CAT III training structures all key subjects into eight modules.

Created Using CBTA

This course is developed using our Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) training framework and can be found in our LMS course builder where it can be previewed and made available for your crew. Contact the Scandlearn training department at training@scandlearn.com if you have any questions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for flight crews operating in the most restrictive visibility conditions requiring autoland and advanced system monitoring. CAT III Operations represent the highest level of low-visibility capability, and the course exclusively targets flight crew who must execute CAT III approaches, manage automation, and ensure adherence to all associated regulatory and operational standards.

Compliance and Relevance

Regulatory Compliance:
This training program follows ICAO Doc 9365, UK and EASA Regulation EU965/2012 AMC3 ORO.GEN.160, CAT.OP.MPA.110 & CAT.OP.MPA.182 & Subpart E: LVOs, and UK and EASA Regulation EU 2017/373 MET.TR.205.
Course Version:
We continually update our content to stay at the forefront of industry needs and best practices, reflecting our commitment to providing the most up-to-date and relevant training.

TOPICS INCLUDED

All Weather Operations (AWO) and Low Visibility Operations (LVO) concepts
Regulatory requirements and LVO application procedures
Equipment, aircraft, aerodrome, and crew qualification requirements
MEL/DDG requirements and equipment checks for CAT II/III operations
Alternate airport planning and Basic Fuel Scheme requirements
LVP activation criteria and departure delay considerations
Fog formation, types, and weather phenomena affecting visibility
Minimum RVR requirements versus runway facilities
Taxi and take-off briefing preparation
Airport navigation aids and surface guidance systems
Runway lighting systems and taxiway signs interpretation
Low visibility take-off procedures and abort considerations
ILS system characteristics, limitations, and sensitive areas

Approach category requirements (DH, RVR, visual references)
Enhanced vision systems (HUD, HUDLS, EFVS) applications
CAT II/III approach briefing content and procedures
Controlling RVR (touchdown) versus midpoint and stop-end RVR
Autopilot, auto-throttle, and threshold crossing height management
Go-around criteria, procedures, and reversion to lower category
Approach callouts, gates, and task-sharing procedures
Ground maneuvering, roll-out, and critical area exit procedures
Initial CAT III qualification and line flying under supervision
Recency requirements for LVTO and CAT II/III operations
Simulator training requirements and actual landing frequency