General Subjects
Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM)





WHY LEARN ICAO REGION AFI?
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Gain insight into the diverse weather systems across Africa, including equatorial thunderstorms and seasonal wind patterns
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Recognise risks related to infrastructure limitations, varying ATC capabilities, and challenging terrain environments
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Understand regional regulatory obligations that crews must comply with when planning and conducting flights
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Anticipate operational challenges your aircraft may encounter, including issues from high-elevation airports
The ICAO Region AFI training delivers a comprehensive overview of the region’s distinctive operational environment, including diverse weather phenomena, infrastructure limitations, and varying ATC capabilities. Upon completion, your team will be prepared with the essential knowledge and procedures required to ensure safe and efficient flight operations across the ICAO Region AFI.
Why ICAO Region AFI Training Matters in Aviation
Critical Knowledge
This training provides an in-depth exploration of the unique operational environment of Africa. Focusing on the geographical, meteorological, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) aspects that are key for aviation organisations.
Operational Readiness
By the end of this training, your team will be well prepared with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex aviation landscape of African FIRs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.
Safety Procedures
From equatorial thunderstorms to high-elevation airports, limited infrastructure, and variable ATC coverage, ICAO Region AFI presents distinct operational risks. These regional factors demand careful preparation and strong situational awareness from aviation professionals to maintain safe and effective flight operations.
Further Benefits of ICAO Region AFI Training
- Avoid Disruptions: A team familiar with the AFI Region will be equipped to navigate complex regulatory requirements, restricted zones, and procedural variations with confidence and efficiency.
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Safety Precautions: The AFI Region presents distinct risks, from infrastructure limitations and ATC variability to volatile weather and terrain. Specialised training is essential to equip aviation professionals for safe and effective emergency response.
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Access to Africa: This course offers valuable insight into the AFI Region’s aviation environment, strengthening operational confidence while unlocking safer, more reliable performance and broader opportunities within a rapidly growing market.
Why Choose Our Course
- Important and In-depth Content: Our course gives your flight crew and operations personnel vital information about the terrain, meteorological conditions and national procedures found in different parts of Africa.
- 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 in-house built CBTA format focuses on knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enhance the learning experience for your team.
- Regularly Updated: When applicable, Scandlearn is dedicated to ensuring that our training stays up-to-date with the required and frequent updates from regulators.
Course Structure
The ICAO Region AFI training structures all the course content into four 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 would like to learn more or have any questions about our CBTA platform.
The Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM) training delivers a concise overview of simultaneous independent approach operations, including specialized procedures, monitoring systems, and breakout requirements. Upon completion, your team will be equipped with the essential knowledge and skills needed to ensure safe and efficient PRM operations at airports with closely spaced parallel runways.
Course Structure
The Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM) training structures all the course content into one module.
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 would like to learn more or have any questions about our CBTA platform.
Target Audience
This course is designed for the following teams in your organisation that require training for Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM):
- Flight Crew
Compliance and Relevance
- Regulatory Compliance:
This training program and skill test complies with EASA Regulation EU 965/2012 Part-ORO.GEN.200 & Part-ORO.FC.230, and FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-105. Scandlearn follows the CBTA concept stated in ICAO DOC 10147. - 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.
Master safe and efficient operations across Africa
Equip your flight crew and operations staff with the knowledge to confidently operate within AFI Region FIRs with the ICAO Region AFI course from Scandlearn. Build familiarity with Africa’s unique climates, operational challenges, and airspace structures, while ensuring crews understand all required procedures and regulations.
TOPICS INCLUDED
- Purpose and operational drivers for PRM procedures
- Classification of PRM approach types (Regular ILS PRM vs SOIA)
- Runway spacing requirements and limitations
- No Transgression Zone (NTZ) concept and safety buffer
- PRM approach chart identification and recognition
- Dual VHF communications requirements and setup
- Monitor frequency usage and restrictions
- Approach briefing procedures specific to PRM
- ATIS considerations and operational changes
- Breakout Maneuver
- NTZ penetration scenarios and immediate response
- Hand-flying requirements during breakout
- ATC breakout instruction formats and execution
- Pilot coordination during emergency maneuvers
- Mandatory pilot training and certification
- Aircraft equipment requirements
- Air carrier Operation Specification requirements
- ATC controller specialized training
- High-update radar system capabilities
- Wake turbulence avoidance in SOIA operations
- Visual segment approach procedures
- Aircraft sequencing and separation maintenance
- Communication protocols and frequency management
1. CBTA Presentation
1 min 12 parts
2. Pre-assessment
1 min 3 questions
3. We would like to know a little bit about you
1 min 3 questions
4. Precision Runway Monitoring
20 min 32 parts 13 questions
5. Last questions before you leave
1 min 3 questions
CERTIFICATION TEST
Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM)
FEATURES
30 min
General Subjects
1 modules
English
Initial and recurrent
Appstore and Google Play
Course renewal: 12 months
Assessments:
- Question pool
Applicable for:
Flight Crew
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Our course closely follows the EASA regulations but is also suitable for operators complying with other standards globally.
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